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XTEND AI Robotics, Inc. will showcase its Physical AI ecosystem and XOS-powered robotic platforms at the AUSA 2026 Annual Meeting and Exposition. The event is scheduled for October 12-14, 2026, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. This exhibition is significant as it hi...
XTEND AI Robotics has been granted US Utility Patent No. 12,743,960, which introduces a technology enabling drone payloads to actively influence their robotic platforms. This patent, issued on September 22, 2026, focuses on the XOS operating system, allowing payloads to send real-time instructions b...
Extend Robotics has successfully raised £2.6 million in pre-Series A funding to advance its Result-as-a-Service model, enabling manufacturers to pay for robotic work completed rather than purchasing robots outright. This funding, led by Skyworks Venture Capital Fund with participation from Neo Vent...
XTEND AI Robotics, Inc. has been granted U.S. Utility Patent No. 12,743,960 for a system that allows a smart payload to provide real-time navigation instructions to its platform. This innovative technology enables the platform to actively direct missions while keeping the operator in control of deci...
XTEND AI Robotics, Inc. has been granted U.S. Design Patent No. D1,147,179 for its NEST autonomous base station. This patent, issued on September 8, 2026, recognizes the innovative design that allows robotic systems to autonomously deploy, recover, and recharge, thereby enhancing operational efficie...
Japan's defense ministry has proposed a record budget of 8.89 trillion yen ($55.6 billion) for the upcoming fiscal year, focusing on advanced weaponry including Northrop Grumman's AGM-88G AARGM-ER anti-radar missile. This marks Japan's first interest in dedicated anti-radar capabilities, reflecting...
Israeli defense technology firm XTEND and JFB Construction Holdings announced a $1.5 billion all-stock merger on July 27, 2026, aimed at forming XTEND AI Robotics. This new entity will focus on AI-driven autonomous systems for defense, security, and public safety, with plans to trade on Nasdaq under...
On July 21, SpaceX launched a dual-arm space robot named MRV from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Its mission is to extend the lifespan of aging satellites by attaching jetpacks to them in geostationary orbit, preventing them from becoming space debris. The first clients for this service are Luxembourg's S...
Northrop Grumman successfully launched its robotic spacecraft designed to extend the operational lives of aging communications satellites without the need for refueling. The spacecraft, known as the Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV), was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space...
XTEND Reality Inc. has secured a U.S. patent for its autonomous navigation technology, specifically U.S. Patent No. 12,222,735, which allows drones to navigate toward operator-designated destinations without reliance on the surrounding environment. This patent, also granted in Israel, supports the c...
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) has expanded its partnership with Intuition Robotics to continue providing the ElliQ AI companion to seniors at risk of loneliness and social isolation. This new three-year agreement is valued at $2.1 million and builds on three years of collaboration...
A new composite motion consensus planning scheme has been developed for multi-mobile manipulator systems, leveraging streaming neural networks. This innovative approach aims to enhance the efficiency and coordination of multiple robotic manipulators in dynamic environments. The significance of this...
Agility Robotics and FORT Robotics are expanding their safety partnership to enhance Digit 5's safety systems with the introduction of an Offboard Safety Bridge. This initiative, formalized in a memorandum of understanding on October 1, aims to connect the humanoid robot to external safety systems,...
Northrop Grumman has secured an $18.8 million contract to develop next-generation solid fuel ramjet propulsion for the U.S. Army's XRC missile prototypes. This initiative aims to improve the detection and engagement of unmanned aerial systems at extended ranges, addressing the evolving threats faced...
Visual Components has launched FactoryLens, a new viewport integrated into its simulation platform, utilizing NVIDIA Omniverse libraries. This innovation aims to enhance the capabilities of 3D manufacturing simulation and robot offline programming. The introduction of FactoryLens is significant as...
The U.S. Marine Corps has successfully demonstrated a new operational model for F-35B Lightning II aircraft, extending their reach across approximately 4,000 nautical miles in the Indo-Pacific. Utilizing KC-130J aircraft as mobile logistics hubs during Operation Slingshot, the 3d Marine Aircraft Win...
Robot.com has entered into a seven-year commercial agreement with Sodexo to enhance the deployment of autonomous delivery robots across North American college campuses. This partnership, which began in 2021, aims to expand the use of these robots and includes new initiatives such as robot advertisin...
General Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, emphasized the need for the U.S. military to prepare for engagements extending into cislunar space during a keynote address at the Air & Space Forces Association's conference on September 16. He noted that the modern battlefield now spans...
XPeng is advancing its self-developed Turing AI silicon by integrating it into humanoid robots, moving beyond its initial application in intelligent electric vehicles. This initiative is part of a broader Physical AI stack, showcasing XPeng's commitment to diversifying its technology applications....
Israeli physical AI firm XTEND has launched its AtlasROVER ground robot, marking its first delivery to a customer in the Asia-Pacific region. This deployment integrates XTEND’s XOS operating software, which is designed to unify control across various robotic platforms, including aerial and ground sy...
Amprius Technologies has launched a silicon-anode battery cell aimed at enhancing the endurance of uncrewed aircraft. The new SiCore cell boasts an energy density of 500 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg) at a continuous discharge rate of 1C, with commercial availability anticipated in the fourth quart...
Logistik Schmitt is enhancing its collaboration with Infios by deploying the Infios Yard solution at its Rastatt site, improving visibility and efficiency in yard operations. This Yard Management System (YMS) project extends their successful partnership, which has already seen Infios Warehouse Manag...
NVIDIA has announced that the Groq 3 LPX is now in full production, enhancing the Vera Rubin NVL72 platform with fast token generation capabilities. This advancement allows for 3,400 output tokens per second in complex agentic systems, significantly outperforming competitors by four times. The intr...
Researchers in China have successfully demonstrated quantum memory entanglement over a distance of 260 miles (420 kilometers) using laser-cooled rubidium atoms. This advancement addresses significant challenges in maintaining quantum signals over long optical fiber connections, which typically weake...
Northrop Grumman has successfully launched its advanced robotic spacecraft, the Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV), designed to service satellites in orbit. The MRV, which took off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on July 21 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, aims to repair, upgrade, and relocate sa...
The Air Force has initiated a research project to explore wireless power beaming for drones, led by Reach Power and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s NIMBUS Lab. This effort aims to enable unmanned aircraft to operate longer without needing battery swaps, enhancing their role in military communic...
The U.S. Navy has renewed its task order for Saildrone, extending the deployment of Voyager unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific regions. This extension aims to enhance maritime surveillance and counter-drug operations in these critical areas. The significance of th...
The Digital DNA project, launched by the organization 'Veterans for America' in July 2026, proposes a radical concept of preserving loved ones in robotic forms for up to 500 years. By utilizing a tactile suit equipped with 40 sensors, the project aims to record an individual's movements, physiologic...
On July 23, Databricks announced an extension of its strategic partnership with Microsoft through the 2030s, focusing on scaling enterprise AI. Databricks plans to increase its investment in Azure, utilizing Azure Databricks for its core business operations and analytics. This collaboration is sign...
Silicon Sensing has introduced the CRG21, a compact MEMS gyroscope designed for extreme-shock environments. This new single-axis rate sensor serves as a direct replacement for the successful CRG20 gyro, enhancing performance in aerospace, defense, industrial, and automotive applications. The CRG21...
ABB Robotics has launched the Flexley Stack F712 platform, enhancing its AMR portfolio with AI-powered visual technology for autonomous forklifts. This innovation facilitates pallet transport and high-density storage, creating a cohesive ecosystem among ABB’s Visual SLAM AMR types, aimed at improvin...
FORT Robotics has joined the Nvidia Halos for Robotics ecosystem to enhance safety for autonomous robots. The company will showcase its agentic safety application, developed using the Nvidia Halos Outside-In Safety Blueprint, at the Automate conference in Chicago. This innovative solution utilizes e...
SpaceX's Starmind is designed to provide wholesale AI compute services to businesses, particularly AI labs and cloud customers, rather than individual consumers. The service operates similarly to AWS, where users benefit from applications running on Starmind without direct subscriptions. The compute...
Tesla's Optimus robots will not be used to repair Starmind satellites in orbit, as confirmed by recent statements from Elon Musk. Instead, these robots are intended to assist in the construction and operation of the Terafab chip manufacturing facility in Texas. The AI1 satellites, designed to disint...
The 2026 Seoul AI Security Forum has underscored the critical importance of physical security for artificial intelligence systems, particularly as hackers increasingly target humanoid robots. The event featured a live red team challenge known as "Judgment Day," which focused on testing the vulnerabi...
Microsoft has announced an extension of the availability of its Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Windows 10, originally set to begin in October 2024. The deadline for individual users to access these updates will now be extended by an additional year. Current users of Windows 10 will not need to...
Microsoft has quietly updated its support page to announce a one-year extension of the Extended Security Update (ESU) program for Windows 10. Originally set to end in October 2026, general user support will now automatically continue until October 2027. Devices that are already registered will conti...
Automation is transforming the landscape of modern agriculture, with technologies such as lawn mowers, irrigation control systems, automated transporters, and robotics becoming increasingly prevalent on farms, plantations, and in greenhouses. These advanced tools are designed to operate efficiently...
Mantis Robotics has introduced its latest innovation, the MR-X dual-arm robot, at Automate 2026 in Chicago, showcasing advancements in physical AI for industrial and retail automation. This high-performance robot, capable of lifting up to 70 lbs and operating at speeds of 10.6 m/s, is designed to fu...
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking approach to enhance robot perception by integrating external sensors with traditional on-board systems. This innovative method allows robots to dynamically adjust their behavior, significantly improving their operational efficiency. The advancements were m...
A bipartisan coalition of U.S. lawmakers has introduced the Guarding the U.S. against Adversarial Robotics Dominance (GUARD) Act, aimed at implementing national security reviews for certain foreign-made humanoid and quadruped robots. This legislation reflects a growing concern over the implications...
Doosan Robotics experienced a significant surge in its stock price on Tuesday, following remarks from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who highlighted robotics as a key area for potential investment in South Korea. By midday, shares were trading at 157,900 won ($104.12), reflecting a 14.09 percent increase...
Researchers have developed an innovative method to enhance computing power by stacking silicon circuits in multiple layers, addressing the challenges posed by traditional chip miniaturization. This breakthrough, achieved through the use of ultra-thin silicon membranes and low-temperature manufacturi...
A U.S. startup has successfully showcased a drone that can deploy armed first-person view (FPV) drones, marking a significant advancement in drone technology. This demonstration took place recently, highlighting the startup's innovative approach to enhancing aerial capabilities in military and tacti...
Fugro, a global leader in geotechnical and survey services, has announced an extension of its partnership with PTSC G&S, a prominent Vietnamese company, to enhance marine site characterization services. This collaboration aims to support the burgeoning offshore wind industry in Vietnam, which is inc...
The Supervisory Board of KION GROUP AG has decided to extend Chief Financial Officer Christian Harm's contract until July 2029. This move aims to maintain stability within the Executive Board as Harm has played a crucial role in steering significant financial initiatives and guiding the company thro...
Oceanology International, a premier global platform for ocean science, engineering, and technology, has announced an extension for submissions to its esteemed conference program for the upcoming event scheduled for next year. This decision aims to encourage industry leaders and professionals to shar...
Cellula Robotics Ltd. has reaffirmed its commitment to innovation by renewing its membership at the National Oceanography Centre's Innovation Hub. This hub provides essential facilities and networking opportunities aimed at fostering collaboration among technology and research entities. In a gesture...
Comau has unveiled a comprehensive manufacturing solution tailored for next-generation electric vehicle (EV) range extender technologies, aimed at enhancing production capabilities for Li Auto. This innovative system is designed to enable Li Auto to achieve an impressive annual production capacity o...
Extend Robotics and Leyland Trucks are collaborating on innovative trials involving virtual reality-controlled robots aimed at enhancing safety in electric vehicle truck manufacturing. The initial phase of testing, which commenced recently, focuses on the remote operation of robots to safely connect...
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