A single destination for timely, editor-curated robotics news from around the world.
Bloom has successfully raised $3.6 million in seed funding, led by SNAK Venture Partners, to enhance its AI-driven marketplace for hardware supply chains. The Detroit-based startup aims to streamline the procurement process for over 140 hardware companies, facilitating more than 2,000 successful mat...
Faraday Future is advancing its U.S. robotics manufacturing initiative, aiming to open a factory by late 2026 and produce its first robot by February 2027. The company's strategy emphasizes the importance of sourcing components, local assembly, and the development of hardware, as highlighted in a re...
Meta is actively recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer for its humanoid robot hardware in Redmond, Washington. The job listing highlights the responsibilities of maintaining and enhancing the design health of the robots, which are part of Meta's broader robotics ambitions. The engineer will focus...
Zing Drone Solutions has partnered with South Korea's NUCODE to explore the development of compact wireless modules for drone identification systems. This collaboration comes in response to increasing demands for Remote ID compliance, which enables authorities to identify drones during flight. Zing...
Sakeena Fiza, a validation engineer at NVIDIA, likens her role to that of a detective, meticulously examining systems to identify potential failures. Her work begins in the lab, where she and her team power up new systems and integrate components, ensuring they function correctly before mass product...
Following the release of GPT-6 Astra, Robocurve integrated it into robotic tasks, achieving a 95% success rate in control, significantly outperforming Fable 5.1's 40%. The token consumption was about 1/6.2 of Fable's, with costs around 1/2.3. However, real-world tests by the RoboDojo team revealed A...
China Mobile has announced the open-source release of its Open-RAIL middleware, designed to facilitate the integration of VLA/WAM models with robotic hardware. This middleware introduces asynchronous inference, hardware abstraction, and approximately 50 to 100 lines of code for model hooks, enabling...
Brett Adcock, CEO of Figure, announced that Figure 04 will mark the most significant hardware enhancement in the company's history. During a livestream on September 17, he outlined a four-stage roadmap for scaling humanoid manufacturing, emphasizing the need for engineering breakthroughs in the init...
MISUMI Americas has launched MISUMI Ventures, a $50 million venture fund aimed at supporting early-stage companies in hardware, robotics, and related sectors. This initiative aligns with MISUMI Group's broader $1 billion global investment vision, providing startups with access to a robust global man...
At IMTS 2026, OnLogic will present live demonstrations of its hardware designed for physical AI applications. This event will feature collaborations with notable companies including Microsoft, Nokia, and Inductive Automation, showcasing automated control and private wireless solutions tailored for f...
In 2026, humanoid robots showcased impressive performances, such as the Yushu H1 completing 1.9 kilometers in 4 minutes and 13 seconds, surpassing human world records. However, a critical issue arises: as AI becomes more intelligent, can the physical capabilities of robots keep pace? According to Th...
Andreas Friedrich, Managing Director of Technology & Strategy at Allegro MicroSystems, will present at RoboBusiness on October 20-21 in Santa Clara, focusing on advancements in robotic actuation technology. As humanoid robots evolve, accommodating the necessary hardware for movement becomes increasi...
As robots demonstrate capabilities like running and jumping, the industry consensus is clear: technical prototypes do not equate to commercial products. The competition in the embodied intelligence sector has shifted from algorithmic prowess to a comprehensive evaluation of hardware engineering, sup...
On September 7, 2026, NEURA Robotics, based in Metzingen, announced a strategic partnership with SECO S.p.A. to industrialize the compute infrastructure for NEURA's cognitive robots. SECO will design and produce industrial-grade electronic compute modules for NEURA’s humanoid platform, the 4NE-1, ut...
AliExpress Brand+ made a significant impact at IFA by showcasing a diverse range of AI hardware from nine Chinese brands. The exhibition featured innovative products such as flying robots, desktop AI boxes, pool cleaners, and Qwen glasses, highlighting the brand's commitment to technological advance...
On August 27, Anthropic officially released a research preview of the Model Hardware Standard (MHS). This unified specification is designed for the safe operation of physical devices by AI agents, enabling models like Claude to directly interpret and control robots, scientific instruments, and indus...
Unitree Robotics, also known as Yushu Technology Co Ltd, launched its initial public offering (IPO) on the Shanghai STAR Market, with shares opening at 1,100 yuan and soaring by 629% in early trading. This remarkable debut underscores China's ambition to lead in the intersection of physical automati...
RoboStore has officially rebranded as Robo Inc., marking a significant shift from being a hardware distributor to a U.S.-based robotics manufacturing and systems integration firm. This change comes in response to new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) import bans on foreign advanced robotic dev...
The article discusses the role of mechanical hardware in advancing Physical AI, as detailed in Science Robotics. It highlights how innovations in hardware are crucial for the development of more capable and efficient AI systems. This advancement is significant as it bridges the gap between physical...
Sift has unveiled Sift Edge, a software platform designed to capture engineering test data directly at test sites, ensuring data collection continues despite network or power disruptions. This innovation addresses a significant challenge in aerospace and defense hardware development, where tests oft...
The President of OpenAI has taken a personal role in the company's hardware development efforts, indicating a strategic shift towards creating a comprehensive range of hardware products. The first product is expected to be launched soon, marking a significant milestone for the organization. This mov...
Dongguan is set to produce over 400,000 units of AI glasses by 2025, accounting for half of the global output. This transformation is supported by a robust industrial ecosystem comprising 24,000 enterprises, including more than 10,000 high-tech firms. The significance of this development lies in Do...
In a recent a16z podcast, Fei-Fei Li and SceniX co-founder Yunzhu Li discussed the challenges in robotics, emphasizing that the primary bottleneck lies not in hardware but in the scarcity of data and the undervaluation of evaluation systems. They highlighted the importance of simulation as a necessi...
Modern software is increasingly being deployed on industrial hardware that is decades old, leading to significant visibility challenges. According to Matt Wyckhouse, CEO of Finite State, while organizations can identify physical assets within operational technology networks, they often lack insight...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being adopted across various sectors, from robotics to industrial automation. Edge AI, which processes data directly on devices rather than in data centers, is seen as a significant development by over half of Dutch companies. However, many industrial SME...
On May 31, 2026, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the establishment of an internal robotics division, marking a significant shift in the company's strategy. This new initiative aims to program and manufacture physical machines, moving away from OpenAI's previous reliance on external hardware partners...
Figure AI has successfully completed a 200-hour livestream challenge, far exceeding the initial 8-hour goal set by CEO Brett Adcock in response to Dr. Scott Walter's challenge. The company's humanoid robot, named 'ROSE', processed an impressive 249,560 packages during this period, showcasing its rel...
Chestnut Robotics has introduced the Aero Hand and Aero UMI at IROS 2026, integrating a dexterous robotic hand with a wearable system for remote control and demonstration recording. Co-founder and CEO Evan Tao highlighted the products as a cohesive system where the operator's movements directly infl...
On September 28, NVIDIA announced the launch of the 'NVIDIA Open Agent Safety Platform,' designed to ensure the safety of AI agents from testing to deployment. This platform includes both software and hardware controls, with participation from over 100 organizations, including Anthropic, Microsoft,...
Google is set to send its Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) into orbit for the first time aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-18 mission. This initiative aims to assess the performance of powerful computing hardware in space, specifically how it withstands launch forces, radiation, and extreme temperatures in...
Inbolt is addressing the growing need for automation in electronics manufacturing, particularly in the assembly of complex data center infrastructure. With their control platform, which includes CAD-based programming and real-time control, Inbolt has installed over 200 robot arms across more than 10...
Qiaojie Robotics has emerged as a leader in motion control for bipedal robots, claiming to have the highest number of configurations globally, according to founder Shang Yangxing. At the 2026 World Robotics Conference, the company showcased its RoboCraft AI and discussed advancements in embodied int...
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated a rulemaking process that may require drone manufacturers to disclose comprehensive details about their hardware and software. This proposal, published on August 7, is part of the FCC's Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and aims to...
In a recent a16z podcast, Li Feifei and Yunzhu Li from SceniX discussed the challenges in robotics, emphasizing that the biggest bottleneck lies not in hardware but in the scarcity of data and underestimation of evaluation systems. They highlighted the importance of simulation as a necessity for rob...
At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026 in Shanghai, AGIBOT introduced four new hardware products aimed at expanding its embodied AI portfolio. The new offerings include the AGIBOT A3 Ultra, X2 EDU, G2 Max, and OmniHand 3 Ultra-M, reflecting the company's commitment to transition...
NueroDance has launched its ND1000 and ND8 series EEG devices, along with the NeuroAI group cross-modal data platform, during an event in Beijing. This initiative aims to establish a neural data infrastructure that extends the capabilities of AI beyond traditional text and image processing. The int...
Yushu Technology has evolved from a hardware company into a model-driven enterprise, achieving significant milestones in robotics. On July 9, 2026, a surgeon at the University of California, San Diego, successfully performed the world's first live animal gallbladder removal using the Yushu G1 humano...
Nvidia Corp. has announced an expanded collaboration with four prominent Japanese industrial automation companies to enhance robot development. This partnership aims to support Jensen Huang's initiative to advance AI-enabled hardware in the robotics sector. The collaboration is significant as it un...
OpenAI has launched its first hardware product, the Codex Micro, a specialized keyboard designed for software developers. This compact device, developed in collaboration with Work Louder, features dedicated controls that facilitate the management of multiple coding tasks and AI agents, enhancing cod...
NASA is advancing its nuclear-powered mission to Mars by selecting Firefly Aerospace to design and manufacture the protective aeroshell for the Skyfall spacecraft. This critical component will safeguard the descent stage as it enters the Martian atmosphere. The collaboration marks a significant step...
DJI is preparing to close the chapter on another batch of legacy enterprise hardware, giving drone operators one final reminder that support for four older products will officially end on September 1, 2026.
SpaceX's Starship V3 is set to revolutionize satellite deployment, aiming to launch 1 million Starmind satellites by 2030. The spacecraft can carry over 100 tonnes to low Earth orbit (LEO), significantly more than the Falcon 9's capacity. As of May 2026, Starship has completed 12 flights, with the n...
SpaceX's Starmind project, aimed at deploying up to 1 million AI satellites, was filed with the FCC on January 30, 2026. The initiative is designed to minimize reliance on external suppliers, with CEO Elon Musk stating that current chip production capabilities only meet 2% of the projected needs. Th...
On January 30, 2026, SpaceX submitted a request to the FCC to launch up to 1 million satellites as part of its Starmind orbital compute constellation. This ambitious plan is unprecedented, as the total number of satellites ever launched globally is in the low tens of thousands. The proposal seeks a...
Leveraging its deep expertise in and broad product portfolio of robotics and AI vision, Orbbec is one of the few industry providers that combines advanced multi-sensor calibration and synchronization technologies, a full-stack vision product portfolio, and global-scale manufacturing and delivery cap...
Morph has introduced an innovative soft robotics platform that focuses on the design and manufacturing of what it terms “soft robotic cells.” This new technology integrates physical artificial intelligence into hardware, enhancing the capabilities of robotic systems. The launch marks a significant a...
Jukun Robotics has unveiled a groundbreaking integrated solution aimed at enhancing the capabilities of agile robotic hands. This innovative design addresses critical challenges such as precision, dexterity, and load capacity, transforming robotic hands from simple demonstrations into essential tool...
At Automate 2026, live demonstrations showcased the capabilities of FANUC's CRX10iA and LR Mate 200iD robots, which are enhanced by Vention's advanced MachineMotion AI and MachineLogic software. These technologies are designed to optimize machine tending and adaptive robotic motion applications. The...
At Computex 2026 in Taipei, Taiwan, Nvidia unveiled its highly anticipated RTX Spark superchip for Windows PCs, marking a significant development in the tech industry. This announcement, which comes a year later than initially expected, was made in collaboration with Microsoft, which introduced two...
At the 2026 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) in Vienna, AGIBOT hosted the AGIBOT World Challenge, addressing the challenges of transitioning AI from simulation to physical hardware. The event attracted 526 teams from 27 countries, emphasizing the industry's shift towar...
RSF defines a common language for robot service capability, lifecycle operations, certification pathways, and service-provider networks.
Daily robotics news, in-depth analysis, conference highlights, and discussions with professionals worldwide.
