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Viam has introduced a software platform designed to facilitate robotics development, aiming to accelerate the transition from concept to market for startups. Founded by Eliot Horowitz, Viam provides a universal software abstraction layer that allows small teams to prototype and deploy smart machines...
Allen Control Systems (ACS) has announced the launch of a new division focused on directed energy technologies to combat adversarial drones. This initiative aims to provide U.S. and allied militaries with high-energy lasers, addressing the escalating threat posed by low-cost weaponized drones. The c...
ROKAE Robotics has officially launched the Northeast Intelligent Manufacturing Alliance in Shenyang, partnering with Shenyang Huawei Laser Equipment, Shenyang ASIMOV Intelligent Equipment, and Lingkong Industrial Equipment. This initiative aims to foster collaboration in the robotics industry across...
The U.S. Army has successfully fielded launched effects to 11 out of its 12 headquarters divisions, primarily supplied by Griffon Aerospace. This initiative aligns with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s 2025 Drone Dominance memo, which mandates that each division and multi-domain task force (MDTF) re...
Robosense has officially launched a new production line in Nanshan, boasting an impressive annual production capacity of 500,000 units. This development marks a significant step for the company as it aims to enhance its manufacturing capabilities and meet growing market demands.The launch of this pr...
The Royal Navy has successfully launched uncrewed strike drones from its HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier during North Atlantic trials. This marks a significant milestone as four Nyan One-Way Effectors (OWE) were deployed, all hitting their designated targets. Developed by BAE Systems subsidiary...
The White House has proposed new regulations to facilitate a significant increase in space launches, targeting at least 1,000 launches and re-entries each year by 2030. This marks a substantial rise from the 178 launches recorded last year, indicating a strong push towards expanding the U.S. space l...
The launch of NASA's Artemis II mission in April 2026 resulted in significant disturbances in Earth's ionosphere, leading to potential temporary errors in GPS positioning. Researchers from National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan analyzed data from ground-based GPS receivers and found that the ionos...
XPENG has officially launched its MONA L05 SUV in China, with prices ranging from RMB 139,800 to RMB 171,800. The vehicle is available in both electric vehicle (EV) and extended-range versions, catering to diverse consumer needs. The MONA L05 features an impressive range of up to 635 km for the EV...
UBTech has launched a new simulation platform focused on embodied AI, coinciding with China's establishment of over 70 robot training centers. This initiative aims to enhance the development and application of AI technologies in robotics, reflecting China's commitment to advancing its capabilities...
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has announced that the GJ-21 stealthy UCAV has successfully launched and recovered from the Type 076 amphibious assault ship, Sichuan. This milestone indicates advancements in China's capabilities to operate fixed-wing stealth drones from maritime platforms, contra...
Dream, a startup founded by former Palantir executives Andy Elder and Arjun Mathur, has secured $17 million in seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. The company aims to address the decline in building construction in the U.S. by leveraging AI to enhance productivity in the architecture, engineeri...
This Halloween week, S-GAME's Phantom Blade Zero is now available on GeForce NOW, offering a unique blend of martial arts and punk fantasy. The game features a compelling narrative where the protagonist, Soul, has 66 days to solve a conspiracy while mastering various weapons and combat techniques, a...
On October 28, 1971, the United Kingdom successfully launched its first satellite, Prospero, aboard a Black Arrow rocket from the Woomera Range Complex in Australia. This mission marked a significant milestone as it was the first and only satellite launched by the British space program using a domes...
Unitree Robotics announced its third-quarter 2026 revenue of 665 million yuan (approximately $94 million), marking a 69.93% increase year-over-year. However, the company's net profit decreased by 17.37% due to a significant rise in research and development expenses, which surged by 249.58% to 127 mi...
General Dynamics Land Systems has introduced PERCH 2.0, an upgraded launcher kit for M1A2 Abrams tanks and Stryker armored vehicles, enabling the deployment of AeroVironment Switchblade 300 loitering munitions. This system enhances vehicle crews' capabilities for extended-range surveillance and stri...
On October 18, 2026, OpenAI founder Sam Altman announced the company's intention to unveil its first humanoid robot prototype in 2027. This marks OpenAI's first public timeline for humanoid robotics, reigniting interest in the field after a hiatus in robotics research from 2020 to 2024. The announce...
Kevin Weil, the former science lead at OpenAI, has founded Warp Sciences, an AI startup dedicated to automating laboratory tasks for drug discovery. The company has successfully raised $215 million at a valuation of $865 million, as announced by Weil on X. This funding round was led by Lightspeed, w...
Singapore has introduced SS713:2025, the world's first national standard for robot elevator use, facilitating safe interaction between robots and elevators. This standard aims to establish clear safety guidelines for robot and elevator interactions, multi-robot scheduling, and human-robot collaborat...
CoreWeave has launched Physical AI Launchables, a set of tested templates aimed at assisting robotics and autonomous vehicle teams in executing common workloads without the need to rebuild cloud environments for each task. This service supports several platforms, including Nvidia Isaac Sim and CARLA...
Recent footage of Australia's Ghost Shark extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XL-AUV) showcases its ability to launch aerial drones, marking a significant advancement in its operational capabilities. The video reveals the vehicle's design, including deployable masts and a 12-tube launcher, en...
ZhiYuan is set to launch 'AI WAVE' on October 22, 2023, as part of the AGIBOT INNOVATION DAY 2026. This initiative will unveil seven key advancements in embodied AI technology, including datasets, operational platforms, and robot frameworks. The goal is to demonstrate the full-stack capabilities of...
On October 21, during the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area International BCI Industry Innovation Conference, Academician Zhang Xu announced that the first batch of brain-inspired personal computers is expected to enter the market between late this year and early next year. This development...
Recently, Zhiyuan partnered with Wuhan Cultural Tourism Group and Zhongyun Weixun to launch the world's first full-size bipedal humanoid robot retail warehouse. The Yuan Zheng A3 Ultra humanoid robot commenced operations at the Jiangyu Bridge film camp in Hankou, providing real-time commercial servi...
Waymo has announced plans to launch its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Toronto in 2028, marking its first entry into the Canadian market. The company will begin mapping and testing in the city shortly, partnering with Element Fleet Management to support fleet operations and create hundreds...
Peking University People's Hospital has introduced the Lingxi X2, an AI-powered guidance robot, to assist patients with medical inquiries. This initiative, a collaboration between Zhiyuan and Ant Group, aims to enhance patient experience by providing immediate responses and accurate guidance in a bu...
Aslan Motion Technologies has officially launched its online store, aslanmotion.com, featuring a range of components tailored for unmanned systems. The initial product lineup includes a GPS module, a 4-in-1 ESC, a flight controller, an IR and overt LED module, and a BLDC motor, all manufactured in R...
The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) has inaugurated the city's first experimental hub dedicated to embodied artificial intelligence. This initiative, launched with the involvement of seven companies from mainland China and Hong Kong, including prominent players like Unitree Robotics and Galbot...
The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) inaugurated its first experimental hub for embodied artificial intelligence on Thursday. This initiative involves collaboration with seven companies from mainland China and Hong Kong, including prominent players like Unitree Robotics and Galbot. The hub, loc...
Google announced the launch of its Universal Cart shopping tool for users in the U.S., allowing them to collect and monitor products across search and the Gemini app. This tool, first previewed at Google I/O in May, aims to simplify online shopping by enabling users to save items to a central cart a...
Chengdu Kairui Medical Technology Co., Ltd. has announced the successful market approval of its intelligent blood collection robot M1, which has obtained a Class III medical device registration certificate. This makes it the third venipuncture robot globally to achieve such certification, showcasing...
NVIDIA is set to launch the RTX Spark, a new PC designed for creators, gamers, and AI agents, with global celebration events starting tomorrow. This launch marks a significant milestone in PC technology, showcasing NVIDIA's commitment to enhancing local AI workflows and creative applications. The i...
Heaviside, a US-Norwegian startup based in Los Angeles, has launched the Tyr loitering munition. This innovative weapon system is designed for precision strikes against armored targets. Heaviside collaborates with Norwegian arms manufacturer Nammo, which supplies anti-tank warheads and facilitates l...
The 9th China Robot Summit has seen the launch of the Health and Wellness Robot Collaborative Innovation Platform. This initiative aims to bring together various stakeholders from the entire industry chain to foster collaboration and innovation in health and wellness robotics. This platform is sign...
Uber and Pony.ai have announced plans to introduce a robotaxi service in London, marking a significant step in their partnership to deploy driverless cars in Europe. Testing of Pony.ai's Gen-7 robotaxis is set to begin in the coming weeks, as part of Uber's broader strategy to integrate autonomous v...
Auve Tech has successfully demonstrated its MiCa shuttle operating at Tallinn Airport without an onboard safety operator, marking a significant advancement in autonomous mobility. This demonstration, conducted in collaboration with Magnetic MRO, showcased the shuttle's ability to provide safe and ef...
Interroll has inaugurated its newly refurbished UK customer experience centre in Kettering, featuring a successful launch event attended by customers, system integrators, and industry partners. The event showcased Interroll's latest material handling and automation technologies, including the MCP PL...
Agility showcased its financial outlook during the Analyst & Investor Day on October 6, detailing its $2.5 billion SPAC merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI, anticipated to finalize this quarter under the Nasdaq ticker AGLT. Key figures included a $300 million backlog for Digit 5 and a bill of mate...
On October 5, 2026, Auterion launched the Nemyx Vertical Launch System (Nemyx VLS), a modular drone launcher designed to accommodate multiple drone types from various manufacturers. This innovative system allows for vertical stacking of drones, increasing capacity by 30% compared to traditional laun...
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...
Clone Robotics showcased a human-controlled robotic hand while announcing a launch target for Torso 4 in November. The demonstration featured the hand of Torso 3, which operates through teleoperation, allowing a human to control its movements remotely. This video highlights an older design, as the c...
NEURA Robotics has launched NEURA HealthTech, a new business unit focused on healthcare and life sciences. The initial offering is an autonomous mobile platform designed for transporting empty hospital beds, with the MiPA service robot set to follow. According to NEURA's announcement on September 30...
OpenAI has unveiled new features at its Dev Day developer conference aimed at enhancing workplace productivity, directly competing with Microsoft’s office software. The standout feature, Space, allows users to collaborate with the ChatGPT chatbot and OpenAI’s AI agent personas, Dots, on various work...
On September 28, the Luohu District of Shenzhen announced the launch of the first Luohu Cup, an integrated program for humanoid robot football competitions and training, held at Cuiyuan Middle School. This initiative, organized by the Luohu District Education Bureau and supported by Zhiyin Technolog...
Kodiak AI has announced plans to initiate its first unsupervised long-haul driverless freight service on the Dallas–Houston Interstate 45 corridor by the end of 2026. The company has successfully completed deliveries between Lancaster, Texas, and Houston without human intervention, marking a signifi...
On September 20, Shangwei New Materials launched two personal robots under its consumer brand, Qiyuan Robotics, targeting the personal and family market. CEO Tian Hua stated that their goal is to position their products as the 'Apple of robotics.' However, following the launch, the company's stock p...
Remedy Entertainment has launched CONTROL Resonant on GeForce NOW, featuring Dylan Faden's unique abilities in a paranatural crisis. The game is available as part of the CONTROL Resonant Ultimate Membership Bundle, which ends on September 27, allowing users to access the game at no extra cost with a...
Robotics Australia Group has partnered with HowToRobot to introduce a national automation platform aimed at enhancing automation adoption in Australian industries. This collaboration provides manufacturers with an AI-driven system to effectively plan, validate, and source automation solutions, addre...
A British uncrewed submarine successfully launched a U.S. Mk 48 heavyweight torpedo during a joint test on September 13 at the British Underwater Test and Evaluation Center in Scotland. This trial, part of the AUKUS partnership, aims to advance armed underwater drone technology for both nations. Th...
On September 22, 2006, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched the Hinode solar observatory, also known as Solar-B. This satellite, named after the Japanese word for 'sunrise,' orbits approximately 400 miles (640 kilometers) above Earth in a sun-synchronous orbit, allowing it to co...
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