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Rollo Robotics, an Estonian startup, has introduced the 1ROLLO, the world's first stable autonomous monowheel security robot designed for real-world patrols. This innovative robot autonomously monitors large facilities, navigating preset routes while balancing on a single 60-centimeter wheel and con...
Dexory, a warehouse data intelligence company, is testing advanced capabilities with the NVIDIA Halos safety platform for physical AI. This integration aims to enhance robotics safety by unifying real-time AI, functional safety, and edge computing, crucial for environments where Dexory's autonomous...
Ring, the Amazon-owned security company, has launched its robotics division, unveiling two new devices aimed at enhancing security for homes and businesses. The Ring Drone Cam is designed to patrol homes autonomously, integrating with existing Ring devices to respond to alarms and provide real-time...
Wang Xingxing of Unitree has identified security robots as a potential growth area, driven by increasing demand from international markets. He acknowledged that while there is interest in humanoid robots, they have not yet achieved widespread deployment. This insight reflects the evolving landscape...
Universal Robots unveiled its Gen 7 robotics platform at PACK EXPO in Chicago, focusing on accessibility, connectivity, and physical AI. This platform simplifies the integration of vision systems and peripheral equipment while ensuring compliance with the EU Cyber Resilience Act through built-in cyb...
Aformic has successfully raised $6.95 million in seed funding aimed at enhancing the deployment of its autonomous industrial robots. The South Carolina-based startup has reported over $34 million in purchase orders and has hundreds of machines currently operating in factories and warehouses globally...
Apple has issued a warning regarding the potential security and privacy risks associated with autonomous agents. This concern arises as various companies, including Anthropic and Tencent, advance their robotics technologies, showcasing capabilities such as visual reasoning and anomaly detection. The...
Tesla has announced plans to deploy humanoid robots capable of plugging and unplugging charging stations for its autonomous taxi fleet. This initiative is part of Tesla's broader strategy to enhance the efficiency of its self-driving technology and reduce operational costs associated with vehicle ch...
Nixent has announced an expansion of its cooperation to enhance data services specifically tailored for autonomous driving and humanoid robots. This development is significant as it addresses the growing demand for advanced data solutions in the robotics sector, particularly for applications in auto...
The Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) market was valued at approximately USD 2.49 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to around USD 2.91 billion in 2026. This growth reflects a significant compound annual growth rate of 14.7%, indicating a robust demand for AMRs in various sectors. The anticipated...
The recent Korean Industry Exhibition showcased significant advancements in humanoid robots and autonomous driving technologies. These innovations have captured the attention of industry professionals and attendees alike, highlighting the growing intersection of robotics and transportation. This ev...
The Hangzhou Marathon recently showcased a humanoid robot traffic police, enhancing security measures at the event. This innovative addition aims to improve safety and manage the flow of participants and spectators effectively. The integration of such technology highlights the growing trend of utili...
Jungheinrich has officially commenced sales of its autonomous mobile robot, the EAC 212a, designed for automated pallet transport. Launched at LogiMAT 2026, this mobile robot features an integrated lifting function that facilitates connections between various process areas along the material flow, e...
Foundry Robotics has successfully raised $100 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round led by Marlinspike Partners. This funding will enable Foundry to expand its Emeryville facility, enhance the deployment of AI models in manufacturing, and grow its robotics research and engineering team...
The alignment equipment sector is facing limitations as photonic integrated circuits, fiber arrays, and co-packaged optics reach unexpected production volumes. Despite this growth, existing automation tools, particularly Stewart Platform hexapods, are not designed for scalability, leading to high c...
The article discusses the concept of robot autonomous agency as presented in Science Robotics. It highlights the evolving definitions and implications of autonomy in robotics, emphasizing the need for clarity in terminology. Understanding robot autonomous agency is crucial for advancing robotics tec...
A study by Leiden University confirms that the autonomous UV-C disinfection robot, Omnia, developed by Ryberg Healthcare, meets international disinfection standards. Evaluated in a lab mimicking a hospital environment, the robot achieved over 7 log reductions for Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtil...
Bedrock Robotics has successfully raised $600 million in Series C funding, co-led by CapitalG and Emergence Capital, bringing its total funding to nearly $1 billion. This funding round values the company at $4.1 billion and aims to scale its fully autonomous heavy equipment to tackle labor shortages...
Bedrock Robotics has successfully raised $600 million in Series C funding, achieving a post-money valuation of $4.1 billion. This funding will facilitate the expansion of autonomous construction equipment across various job sites in the U.S., as the company aims to double its customer base and enhan...
Recent advancements in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) emphasize the importance of balancing torque and battery life to enhance operational efficiency. The alignment between actuator performance and duty cycle is now a critical factor influencing uptime and return on investment, surpassing tradition...
Bedrock Robotics has successfully raised $600 million in Series C funding, achieving a post-money valuation of $4.1 billion. This financing round, co-led by CapitalG and Emergence Capital, includes participation from new investors such as US Innovative Technology Fund and Bessemer Venture Partners,...
Signode has announced an expansion of its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) portfolio, aimed at enhancing automation capabilities beyond the packaging line. This new offering is designed to facilitate the movement of palletized loads across various manufacturing and warehouse operations. The significan...
Energize Lab has acknowledged significant security vulnerabilities in its Eiliko robot, which had previously assured users of their privacy. Following a report by The Verge, the company confirmed that hackers could access sensitive user data, including conversation transcripts. In response, Energize...
ALS Mechatronic has entered into a reseller and system integrator agreement with iRayple to expand its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) offerings. This partnership aims to automate material movement in factories, warehouses, and processing plants, leveraging ALS's expertise in factory automation and iR...
Dexory, a warehouse data intelligence firm, has announced its testing of next-generation capabilities utilizing NVIDIA Halos safety platform for physical AI. This initiative aims to enhance the safety of autonomous robotics in industrial settings. The collaboration with NVIDIA is significant as it...
Undaunted, an Atlanta-based robotic security company, has successfully deployed over 100 security robots within the Atlanta Metro Area. This achievement marks the largest robotic security fleet in the United States, showcasing the company's rapid growth in less than two years of operation. The sign...
Researchers at Binghamton University in New York have revealed a significant security vulnerability in robots that utilize large language models (LLMs). In a recent experiment, a two-letter trigger, 'CF', was used to redirect a robot's task from cutting a plastic apple to targeting a model human han...
Tennant Company has unveiled the P1 VAC, marking its entry into the autonomous robotic vacuum market. This innovative product is designed to enhance everyday commercial cleaning by combining autonomous vacuuming and dust mopping capabilities, along with a side brush for effective debris collection f...
An investigative report by Sean Hollister reveals that the Eiliko robot toy, designed to interact with children, poses a significant security risk. Conversations with the toy are transmitted to Chinese servers, where sensitive data can be easily accessed by hackers. The company, Energize Lab, appear...
Origin has announced it has raised $20 million in funding, co-led by Accel and Zacua Ventures, to scale its OG-1 robot, which autonomously performs drywall finishing tasks. The funding will be used to expand its fleet and support pilot projects in the U.S. and Europe, with plans to deploy 150 robots...
FORT Robotics has unveiled Connectivity Aggregation, a new software solution designed to ensure reliable communication for autonomous and remotely-controlled machines. This solution integrates various networks, including cellular, satellite, Wi-Fi, and radio, into a single link, addressing the chall...
At a recent seminar in Tai'an, Shandong, a prototype of an autonomous wheat breeding robot was unveiled, developed by Professor Wang Hongwei and Zhang Liang's team at Shandong Agricultural University. This robot employs real-time kinematic positioning and vision fusion navigation technology, allowin...
During this year's National Day holiday, China experienced a staggering 2.144 billion person-trips, averaging 306 million daily. As crowds flocked to urban areas and events, traffic management and security were severely tested. Deep Robotics utilized its humanoid robot DR02 and robot dogs to assist...
The U.S. Army has chosen six companies, including BLADE, to develop robotic vehicles for the Infantry Last Tactical Mile (ILTM) initiative. This program aims to automate the critical task of moving supplies and evacuating casualties near the front lines, where soldiers face significant risks from en...
Israeli startup Picker AgRobotics is developing a novel approach to autonomous fruit harvesting using flexible, hollow robotic arms. Unlike traditional rigid arms that pick and place fruit, these innovative arms can navigate through branches, cut fruit from the stem, and funnel it directly into a bi...
Jungheinrich has officially launched the EAC 212a, an autonomous mobile robot designed for automated pallet transport, introduced at LogiMAT 2026. This mobile robot connects various process areas along the material flow, facilitating transport between goods receipt, warehousing, production, and disp...
Excelerate Technology has received a co-funded contract from the European Space Agency Business Applications and Space Solutions (ESA BASS) program. The contract aims to develop and demonstrate an automated robotic response system for perimeter security at a critical national infrastructure site in...
In 2026, over $23 billion has been invested in enhancing the integration of robotics and artificial intelligence for physical security. This investment aims to address the increasing complexity of threats against critical infrastructure, such as data centers and manufacturing plants. The adaptive ca...
Kawasaki Heavy Industries has announced plans to develop a fully autonomous humanoid robot, named Kaleido, by 2030. This initiative is supported by a proprietary AI platform currently under development in Japan, marking a significant step in robotics innovation. The introduction of the Kaleido robo...
ANYbotics has unveiled Shift, a software platform aimed at managing fleets of autonomous inspection robots and integrating their data with industrial maintenance systems. This platform combines plant mapping, robot fleet management, inspection data, and maintenance workflows, allowing companies in p...
Anscer Robotics has announced that its AR250, AR650, and AR1250 robotic platforms have received Conditional Approval from the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), effective September 18, 2026. This approval is part of the FCC’s Covered List program, which aims to enhance communications supply...
Researchers at Singapore University of Technology and Design and MIT have developed ALBATROSS, a hybrid robot that combines aerial and aquatic capabilities. This innovative design mimics the natural descent of a maple seed and the swimming motion of a fish, allowing the robot to transition seamlessl...
Dyna Robotics has introduced Taku, a semi-humanoid robot, alongside the Dyna-2.1 system, showcasing an hour-long autonomous laundry demonstration. This event, announced on September 29, highlights Taku's ability to manage a sequence of tasks, making decisions on workflow autonomously, which marks a...
Gecko Robotics Inc. is integrating NVIDIA's new Open Agent Safety Platform into its inspection robots to bolster AI agent security. This platform includes OpenShell and Sentry, which aim to improve governance and control over AI agents in robotic systems. Recent incidents involving AI agents have pr...
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...
SoftBank Group has invested $225 million in Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI) to establish a joint venture aimed at developing autonomous construction equipment for large infrastructure projects. This collaboration will leverage ASI's Mobius fleet-management platform to enhance civil construction and...
Caterpillar has announced a partnership with FieldAI to advance physical AI and robotics aimed at improving safety and efficiency in jobsites and factories. This collaboration seeks to address labor shortages and productivity demands by transforming real-time observations into actionable insights, e...
The Navy has launched the Robotics and Autonomous Systems Warfighting Development Center (RASWDC) to develop tactics and procedures for unmanned systems. Headquartered at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia, RASWDC aims to unify efforts across the Navy to enhance operational...
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...
The rapid advancement of physical artificial intelligence is leading to the increased use of autonomous and semi-autonomous robots across various sectors, including warehousing, logistics, mining, construction, and agriculture. As manufacturers prepare to launch humanoid robots, the industrial secto...
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