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The 140th Canton Fair commenced on October 15, focusing on 'Advanced Manufacturing' and will continue until October 19. This event features the Consumer Electronics and Information Products zone, which is a key area for showcasing advancements in China's manufacturing and technology sectors. This y...
Engineers at Bruce Power's Ontario nuclear power station have successfully completed a significant phase in the reconstruction of the Unit 4 reactor core, finishing 25 days ahead of schedule. This milestone involved the installation of 480 calandria tubes, which are essential components of the react...
On October 12, the 26th China International Industry Fair commenced in Shanghai, with Mech-Mind Robotics showcasing its advancements for the eighth consecutive year. The company presented its full-scenario 'eye-brain-hand' technology upgrades, demonstrating capabilities across various industries suc...
Hai Robotics and Hy-Tek Intralogistics have partnered with NAPA Auto Parts to enhance its flow center operations through advanced warehouse automation. This collaboration aims to implement a next-generation automated fulfillment solution that combines NAPA's operational vision with Hy-Tek's systems...
Hai Robotics and Hy-Tek Intralogistics have partnered with NAPA Auto Parts to enhance its flow center operations through advanced automation. This collaboration aims to implement a next-generation automated fulfillment solution that combines NAPA's operational vision with Hy-Tek's integration expert...
Scan Computers has formed a partnership with OLO Robotics, a company based in Sheffield. This collaboration aims to merge Scan's robotics hardware and AI infrastructure with OLO's browser-based platform and specialized engineering expertise. The goal is to enhance accessibility and deployment of adv...
Scan Computers has partnered with OLO Robotics to enhance the deployment of advanced robots. OLO's platform integrates teleoperation, simulation, and autonomous navigation, allowing users to test robots in a virtual environment. This capability enables monitoring of sensors and the development of be...
The integration of cameras, grippers, controllers, and application software is crucial for effective robotics deployment. When these components are tailored for a specific workcell, adapting them for different tasks or products often requires extensive rework. This challenge highlights the need for...
Autodesk has made a $1 million donation to establish the Autodesk Design and Make Laboratory at the University of Florida. This initiative aims to equip students with the necessary skills for careers in industrialized construction, addressing a significant workforce gap as 41% of the current workfor...
On July 23, AMD unveiled the Ryzen AI Embedded X100 series processors at the Advancing AI 2026 conference, designed specifically for physical AI and autonomous robotics. This system-on-chip integrates a 16-core Zen 5 CPU, a 40-unit RDNA 3.5 GPU, and an XDNA 2 NPU, enhancing the capabilities of robot...
At the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), a striking 3-meter tall, 500-kilogram red transforming mech, showcased by Yushu Technology, captured attendees' attention. This GD01 model, designed for high-risk environments, can switch between bipedal and quadrupedal forms in seconds an...
Impossible Metals has unveiled plans to establish an Advanced Marine Robotics Hub in Pittsburgh, aimed at developing dual-use autonomy for ocean science and naval systems. This initiative is part of a broader effort to create a China-free critical-mineral supply chain, leveraging the region's expert...
Eka Robotics has successfully raised $150 million in Series A funding, aimed at enhancing robots' ability to handle objects with speed and adaptability. This funding round, led by Andreessen Horowitz and F-Prime, will bolster the company's AI model and facilitate customer deployments, contributing t...
Neura Robotics and NXAI have announced a partnership to create a memory system for cognitive robots, integrating Neura's physical AI stack with NXAI's xLSTM architecture. This collaboration aims to enhance robots' ability to maintain context during multi-step tasks and utilize past experiences effec...
Epson showcased its latest robotics solutions at the 2026 Industrial Expo, emphasizing its commitment to high-precision manufacturing. The company presented a range of new products, including SCARA four-axis and six-axis robots, aimed at enhancing manufacturing efficiency and addressing the evolving...
Tangent Robotics has successfully raised $4.5 million in pre-seed funding, led by Fly Ventures and Toyota Ventures, to enhance robotic manipulation systems aimed at high-precision industrial tasks. The funding will support the development of robot hands, light-based touch sensing, and motor learning...
PAL Robotics has launched the TIAGo Pro Arm, a standalone robotic manipulation platform designed for researchers in robot learning and physical AI. This new system is being showcased at IROS 2026 in Pittsburgh, running from September 27 to October 1. The arm features seven degrees of freedom and is...
Rainbow Robotics, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, has paused shipments of its RB-Y1 mobile humanoid robot to the US due to new restrictions on foreign-made advanced robots. This halt is expected to impact near-term sales, but the company anticipates securing conditional approval to resume expor...
Aetina Corporation has announced the general availability of its DeviceEdge AIE-KT78 and AIE-KT68 edge AI systems. These systems support local multimodal generative AI, LLM, VLM, and VLA model execution, enabling seamless integration with high-resolution sensors, motors, joints, and actuators throug...
Agility Robotics has introduced Digit 5, a humanoid robot capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and recharging in just nine minutes. This new model includes advanced safety features that allow it to operate closer to humans in industrial settings, reducing the need for physical barriers. The company pl...
Hikvision Robotics has unveiled its latest advancements in embodied intelligence at the World Robot Conference 2026 in Beijing. The company presented three major scene solutions focusing on industrial logistics, commercial services, and intelligent patrolling, showcasing the integration of AI and ro...
Ommo Technologies has successfully completed a Series A funding round, securing tens of millions of dollars to enhance its core product, the Permanent Magnetic Spatial Positioning System. This funding, led by Hong Kong Dingpei Group and a well-known fund, with participation from Kangjun Capital, wil...
On August 2, Google DeepMind introduced Gemini Robotics 2, the latest version of its visual-language-action model. This new model enhances full-body control, advanced dexterity, and multi-robot collaboration, marking a significant advancement from its predecessor, which only managed upper-body tasks...
Google has launched Gemini Robotics 2, a sophisticated robotics model that enables humanoid robots to perform full-body movements and complex tasks. This system allows for coordination among multiple robots and adapts to various robot designs with minimal training. The new capabilities extend beyond...
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has updated its Covered List to incorporate advanced robotic devices and foreign-produced power inverters. This decision follows assessments by an Executive Branch interagency body that identified these devices as potential threats to national security, ci...
Holiday Robotics has successfully raised $105 million in Series A funding to advance its wheeled humanoid robot, FRIDAY, designed for industrial applications. The robot aims to alleviate the burden of repetitive physical tasks in manufacturing environments, emphasizing the need for reliability and s...
ATOMS, a robotics startup founded by Travis Kalanick, has successfully raised $1.7 billion in equity investment. This funding aims to support the development of robots designed to enhance productivity across various industries, including food infrastructure and mining operations. The significance o...
Taiwan is set to enhance its robotics sector, focusing on strengthening its AI technology supply chain while addressing the challenges posed by an aging population. This initiative, led by Taiwan's top technology official Wu Cheng-wen, aims to differentiate Taiwan's approach from China's military-or...
Genisom AI made a significant impact at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference by unveiling a complete product matrix, including industry-grade quadruped robots, bomb-proof special robots, humanoid robots, and simulation training platforms. The company reported a cumulative production of...
Nvidia and Hugging Face have expanded their partnership to introduce new AI models and robotics frameworks to the LeRobot platform, enhancing accessibility for developers. The integration of Nvidia Isaac GR00T 1.7, a vision-language-action foundation model, and the Isaac Teleop framework aims to str...
mimic Robotics has unveiled a new robotic hand, the mimic hand M1, along with the mimic wearable U1 exoskeleton and a proprietary software platform. This integrated system aims to enhance general-purpose dexterous manipulation in industrial robots by addressing the challenge of collecting high-quali...
Rice University and NASA have introduced the iMETRO Dynamic Simulation, the first open-source platform for developing robots for spacecraft and habitats. Unveiled at the 2026 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Vienna, this simulator creates a digital twin of NASA's iMETRO fa...
Comau is enhancing its robotics capabilities by integrating NVIDIA's physical AI simulation libraries and accelerated computing into its product portfolio. This collaboration aims to develop intelligent and autonomous robotic systems that can handle demanding AI workloads, thereby enabling smarter a...
Eka Robotics has developed a groundbreaking manipulation architecture that includes a force-sensitive gripper and a novel deep-learning model. The startup, founded by MIT professor Pulkit Agrawal and former Google DeepMind researcher Tuomas Haarnoja, recently secured $150 million in Series A funding...
At the 26th China International Industry Fair (CIIF 2026), ABB Robotics unveiled its GoFa™ collaborative robot, which learns tasks through a single human demonstration and utilizes OmniCore™ EyeMotion visual systems for AI model training. This technology significantly reduces debugging time by up to...
China is heavily investing in humanoid robots, emphasizing the development of dexterous hands. This initiative is crucial for enhancing its manufacturing capabilities and tackling the challenges posed by a declining workforce. The focus on robotic hands is seen as a strategic move to strengthen Chi...
At this year's Industry Fair, robots demonstrated significant advancements in agility and performance compared to last year. RoboSpec, a new startup from Singapore, showcased a robot capable of grasping objects at speeds comparable to humans, highlighting the rapid evolution in robotic capabilities....
FANUC America will present its latest innovations in robotics, CNC systems, and automation at FABTECH 2025, scheduled for September 8–11 in Chicago. The company aims to enhance productivity and flexibility for manufacturers through its advanced solutions, including collaborative welding, laser cutti...
Hai Robotics, a Shenzhen-based company, has developed robots that efficiently retrieve individual containers from warehouse racks and deliver them to workstations. Their latest models can ascend storage racks, optimizing vertical space without requiring human intervention. This innovation allows for...
Tianjin Robot Town is taking a unique approach in the robotics industry by focusing on the establishment of a joint laboratory for intelligent robots, led by Hebei University of Technology and several key enterprises. This initiative aims to create China's first innovation service platform for intel...
BYD, a leading global automotive manufacturer, is partnering with Pasini to enhance its robotics capabilities. This collaboration aims to integrate advanced tactile sensing and embodied intelligence into industrial applications, addressing the challenges of precision and efficiency in manufacturing...
Libiao Robotics has implemented a flexible robotic sorting system for Arvato Türkiye, enhancing its ecommerce fulfillment capabilities at the Platform S distribution center in Istanbul. This investment aims to address the challenges of high SKU counts and fluctuating order volumes in the fashion ret...
On August 19, 2026, the World Robot Conference opened in Beijing, where Wuhan Huaweike Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. launched its Wanxiang series of tactile sensors. The event highlighted the industry's growing maturity in algorithms and visual perception, while the lack of tactile data remains a...
The 2026 World Robot Conference (WRC 2026) will take place in Beijing from August 19 to 23, focusing on the theme of 'Human-Machine Symbiosis and Integrated Production and Demand.' The event will feature over 300 intelligent enterprises showcasing innovations that drive global robotics industry tren...
Seeing Machines Limited has launched its Physical AI Platform, which aims to enhance humanoid robots by leveraging its expertise in human sensing technology. This new platform is designed to facilitate safe and intuitive interactions between humans and machines, building on the company's established...
Tacta Systems recently introduced the TactaBot, integrating the Tacta Hand, Skill Capture system, and Dexterous Intelligence AI model. This innovative combination aims to create adaptable robotic hands capable of performing high-value tasks in manufacturing, addressing the global shortage of skilled...
The RL-100 has demonstrated its capability to train robots to achieve a 100 percent success rate across 1,000 real-world tasks. This achievement highlights the advancements in robotics technology, particularly in the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning, which are crucial for...
Cataract surgery, long regarded as one of the most mastered surgical procedures, is entering a new phase with the introduction of robotics and high-precision lasers. Innovative platforms like the Polaris robot and solutions developed by Keranova assist surgeons with unmatched precision, enhancing th...
Foundation Robotics has released a video showcasing its innovative robotic hand that successfully catches a baseball mid-air, demonstrating significant advancements in robotic dexterity and control. This development is crucial as it illustrates how enhanced mechanical design and motion planning are...
Robbyant, a company specializing in embodied AI under Ant Group, has unveiled the upgraded LingBot-VLA 2.0 model. This next-generation vision-language-action model enhances morphological generalization, degrees of freedom support, and deployment efficiency, addressing a critical gap in the embodied...
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