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David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, and Ynon Kreiz, incoming co-CEO, have announced the executive team for the newly merged Skydance, which combines Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. The merger is set to finalize on Tuesday, bringing together leaders from both companies to guide t...
Hai Robotics has enhanced its leadership team in the Americas with key appointments across various sectors including software, supply chain, and manufacturing. This strategic move aims to bolster the company's capabilities in supporting the entire customer journey, from solution development to U.S.-...
Hai Robotics has bolstered its leadership team in the Americas with key appointments across various sectors, including software and manufacturing. This strategic move aims to enhance the customer journey by improving solution development, software integration, and supply chain execution. The expans...
FANUC UK has announced a significant restructuring of its sales leadership to enhance its focus on the aerospace and defence sectors. Oliver Selby has moved from Head of Sales to the newly established role of Strategic Key Account Manager – Aerospace & Defence, while Dan Fisher has been appointed as...
Wing has appointed Brandon Jones as Chief Autonomous Systems and Applications Officer and Paul Gojenola as Chief Hardware Development and Manufacturing Operations Officer. These strategic appointments aim to enhance Wing's engineering capabilities as the company prepares to serve 40 million American...
This week, Army reporter Carly Welch discusses the US Army's recent experiments with laser-powered counter-drone technology, particularly focused on the US-Mexico border. These developments highlight the Army's ongoing efforts to enhance its capabilities in countering drone threats using advanced la...
FANUC UK has announced a significant restructuring of its sales leadership to enhance growth in the aerospace and defence sectors. Effective September 1, 2026, Oliver Selby will transition from Head of Sales to Strategic Key Account Manager for Aerospace & Defence, a role aimed at strengthening supp...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is experiencing another leadership shift with the resignation of Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau. Rocheleau played a significant role in the agency's response to the January 2025 midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and was in...
1X Technologies has announced the establishment of the 1X World Model Lab, a new research initiative focused on creating foundational AI models from the ground up. This strategic shift comes as the company faces significant leadership turnover, including the recent hiring of Samarth Sinha from Luma...
Genesis AI has announced the hiring of Damien Kieran and Pally Kumar to lead its legal and operational divisions as it prepares for the commercial phase of its humanoid robotics initiative. Kieran, formerly of Tools for Humanity and Twitter (now X), will serve as Head of Legal, while Kumar, with exp...
As the Army approaches AUSA 2026, it does so under new leadership, raising questions about the future of its modernization agenda. Acting Army Secretary Adam Telle and acting service chief Gen. Christopher LaNeve are expected to address these concerns, particularly regarding the integration of new t...
China is intensifying its focus on embodied AI and humanoid robotics as part of its strategy to lead the next industrial revolution. This initiative builds on the country's extensive manufacturing infrastructure and aims to enhance its global economic influence amidst competition with the United Sta...
Cognex Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire RealSense, a leader in depth-sensing cameras and vision technology for robotic perception. This acquisition is poised to enhance Cognex's capabilities in the rapidly growing market of robotic perception, aligning with its strategy...
Pittsburgh is set to host the 2026 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) from September 27 to October 3 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. This event will highlight Carnegie Mellon University's leadership in robotics. The conference is significant as it...
GA-ASI is focused on solidifying its status as the premier supplier of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) to the United States and allied nations. This commitment highlights the company's strategic importance in modern military operations, particularly in high-tech warfare scenarios. The significance of...
MotionTech, a Stockholm-based industrial group, has announced its entry into the U.S. market, marking a significant milestone in its international growth. The company aims to provide its automation and packaging technology to North American customers, with an initial focus on end-of-line packaging,...
Deng Taihua, the Founder and CEO of AGIBOT, has been included in the 2026 TIME100 AI list due to his impactful contributions to artificial intelligence and robotics. This recognition highlights AGIBOT's position as a leader in general-purpose AI robotics, where it has achieved notable success by ra...
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...
ChapsVision has successfully secured a contract with a French intelligence agency, positioning itself as a competitor to Palantir. This move is part of ChapsVision's strategy to establish itself as a leading player in the European market for intelligence solutions. The significance of this contract...
Agility Robotics has appointed Michael Beer as Chief Financial Officer as it prepares for its public listing through a merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI. This leadership change aims to enhance the company's financial strategy and operational excellence as it scales production and customer deploy...
Zipline is intensifying its drone delivery efforts in the U.S. by launching services in Austin and Cleveland, supported by new executives from Tesla, Waymo, and Uber. This strategic move comes as demand for Zipline's delivery platform surges, with a 13-fold increase in businesses utilizing the app i...
OpenAI has announced that Greg Brockman, co-founder and president, will take over product responsibilities following the resignation of Fidji Simo due to chronic illness. Simo, who had been with the company for about a year, will transition to a part-time advisory role. Brockman will now oversee key...
In a recent online seminar hosted by Robosta, Takashi Isobe, CEO of Preferred Robotics, discussed the company's success in capturing the top market share in Japan with their product "Kachakapro." The seminar focused on the development of practical robots that serve real societal needs, highlighting...
Hai Robotics has strengthened its leadership team in the Americas by appointing Alan Berstein as General Manager for Latin America and Paul Pendleton as Vice President of Delivery. This strategic expansion, announced recently, is designed to improve customer support and accelerate growth in the ware...
Hai Robotics has strengthened its leadership team in the Americas by appointing Alan Berstein as General Manager for Latin America and Paul Pendleton as Vice President of Delivery. This strategic expansion, announced recently, aims to enhance customer support and stimulate growth in the rapidly evol...
Opal Security, an AI-native access governance platform, has secured $23 million in new funding to enhance its identity management solutions. The funding round was led by Greylock, a prominent venture capital firm. In conjunction with this financial boost, Opal has made five key senior leadership app...
Chinese startup Zhitiangxia has successfully obtained angel funding to further develop its generative Gaussian model and broaden its 3DGS technology community on a global scale. The funding comes as the company experiences a surge in daily creative data, surpassing that of the UK’s SuperSplat, posit...
Alisira OÜ is redefining leadership succession by emphasizing design over traditional recruitment methods. This innovative approach influences various organizational practices, including meeting management and the assignment of challenging tasks. The company aims to shape its future leadership team...
China's Chang'e 7 mission is set to explore the Moon's South Pole-Aitken Basin, with the goal of discovering water ice, a significant milestone that could position China as the first nation to identify water on the lunar surface. Scheduled for launch in the near future, this ambitious mission is sup...
Seegrid, a leader in autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 20 million autonomous miles driven in real-world production environments. This accomplishment, announced on May 11, 2026, highlights Seegrid's strong position in the North American manufa...
Asha Sharma, the newly appointed head of Xbox at Microsoft and former executive at Instacart and Meta, has expressed concerns regarding the division's engagement with both developers and players. In her recent statements, she emphasized the need for a more collaborative approach to enhance the gamin...
Huaweike, a prominent player in tactile sensing technology, has entered into a research collaboration with Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. This partnership aims to leverage Huaweike's leading position, which includes a substantial 70% market share in humanoid robot tactile sensors, to...
Experts warned during a subcommittee hearing on Tuesday that the United States risks lagging behind China in the deployment of robotics integrated with artificial intelligence if federal support is not increased. The discussion highlighted the urgent need for government intervention to bolster the n...
Skydio has announced a significant investment aimed at bolstering American leadership in the drone industry, responding to the surging demand for autonomous flying robots across key sectors. This initiative comes as industries in the United States increasingly rely on advanced drone technology for v...
SIDUS Solutions has announced significant updates aimed at honoring the legacy of its founder while ensuring leadership continuity and reaffirming its commitment to clients and partners. The announcement was made today, reflecting the company's dedication to maintaining stability and trust in its op...
Eric Jing, Chairman of Ant Group, emphasized the company's dedication to enhancing cross-sector collaboration in regulated artificial intelligence and tokenization during a recent panel discussion in Hong Kong. The event, which also featured Christopher Hui, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Servi...
Comau has finalized its acquisition of Automha, an Italian firm renowned for its expertise in warehousing and automated intralogistics systems. This strategic move, announced recently, aims to enhance Comau's capabilities in the automation sector and expand its portfolio of innovative solutions. The...
Milan Kovac, the Vice President responsible for Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot program, is set to leave the company amid ambitious plans by CEO Elon Musk to deploy "thousands" of Optimus units in factories this year. Kovac's departure raises questions about the future direction of the project, which...
Hai Robotics has announced the promotion of Hunter Senn to Vice President of Sales and Andrew Tolman to Vice President of Solutions, a strategic move aimed at bolstering its presence in the U.S. market. This decision comes as the company seeks to enhance its growth and innovation in warehouse automa...
Hai Robotics has announced the promotion of Hunter Senn to Vice President of Sales and Andrew Tolman to Vice President of Solutions. This strategic move aims to strengthen the company's leadership position in the U.S. warehouse automation market. The promotions underscore Hai Robotics' dedication to...
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