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The upcoming embodied intelligent robot conference in Nanjing this October aims to tackle the challenges of performance and talent shortages in the robotics sector. Industry leaders will gather to discuss innovative solutions and strategies to enhance the capabilities of intelligent robots. This co...
RoboParty, a firm based in Pittsburgh, has introduced RP1 (ROBOTO 01), the world's first high-performance full-stack open-source bipedal humanoid robot, at IROS 2026. This robot aims to serve researchers, educators, and robotics developers by providing a customizable humanoid system that can be modi...
Huel, a complete-nutrition brand, has invested £8 million in a new manufacturing facility located in Milton Keynes, which spans 71,800 sq ft. This site will produce Huel's Powder and Hot & Savoury ranges for customers in the UK and Europe, while also increasing Ready-to-drink output. The facility is...
Sales of humanoid robots are experiencing a significant surge, primarily driven by high-performance models, according to a recent report by Frost & Sullivan. The report, released on September 28, indicates a shift in the industry from technology validation and small-scale deliveries to large-scale p...
The article discusses the kinematics analysis and performance optimization of a multimode reconfigurable parallel ankle-rehabilitation mechanism. This mechanism is designed to enhance rehabilitation processes for patients recovering from ankle injuries. Understanding the kinematics and optimizing t...
Jingzhi Technology has launched its new Agile Hand VIVA, designed specifically for collaborative four-hand piano performances. This innovative robotic hand aims to enhance musical expression and performance capabilities by working alongside human pianists. The introduction of the Agile Hand VIVA is...
Zhiyuan has successfully delivered its 20,000th robot to Changlong, which will be utilized for guiding visitors and performances in the park. This milestone highlights Zhiyuan's significant production capabilities and commitment to enhancing visitor experiences through advanced robotics. The deploy...
NVIDIA has unveiled the Vera Rubin NVL72, showcasing its impressive performance in the MLPerf Inference v6.1 benchmarks. The NVL72 demonstrates up to 3.7 times higher throughput than the GB300 NVL72 on the Qwen3-VL benchmark and up to 2.5 times higher on DeepSeek-R1, highlighting its efficiency in A...
Avidrone Aerospace, a Canadian drone manufacturer, recently won a contest organized by a U.S. Department of Defense agency, achieving a remarkable payload-to-weight ratio of 3.84:1 at the DARPA Lift Challenge in Dayton, Ohio. This competition required drones to weigh 55 pounds or less while lifting...
NVIDIA Corp has unveiled the Jetson Orin Nano 2, an entry-level computer designed for edge AI applications. This new system offers doubled inference performance compared to its predecessor while consuming 40% less power in 15-watt mode. With 78 trillion operations per second of AI compute and 8GB of...
Silicon Sensing has introduced the Zenith®, a closed-loop, single-axis MEMS accelerometer tailored for marine environments. This innovative device features low-noise performance and a compact design, making it suitable for critical applications in both autonomous and manned marine platforms. The si...
On August 19, Yushu Technology officially debuted on the STAR Market. During a celebratory banquet, singer Wang Leehom shared a behind-the-scenes story with founder Wang Xingxing and Sequoia Capital's Shen Nanpeng. Over a year ago, Wang approached Yushu to create a mobile mechanical piano for his co...
Recent research published in the Journal of Field Robotics focuses on improving drone light shows through optimal allocation and trajectory planning for swarm formations. This study aims to enhance the visual impact and coordination of drone displays, making them more engaging for audiences. The si...
Microsoft has announced the early preview of the Windows Performance Analyzer MCP (WPA MCP), a tool that utilizes AI to analyze the causes of slow Windows applications. By integrating GitHub Copilot CLI into the existing Windows Performance Analyzer (WPA), users can now issue natural language prompt...
A humanoid robot recently completed a half marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, showcasing its capabilities not just through algorithms but through advanced materials. The year 2026 is anticipated to mark a significant milestone in the mass production of humanoid robots, with China's four-legged r...
A recent review published in the Journal of Field Robotics examines stair-climbing wheelchairs, focusing on their fundamental mechanisms, design concepts, and performance analysis. These innovative wheelchairs are designed to enhance mobility for users, particularly in environments with stairs and u...
Microscopic contamination on fibre connector end faces can significantly disrupt light transmission in industrial robotics. In applications where precision, repeatability, and uptime are paramount, even minor contamination can lead to performance challenges. This highlights the importance of maintai...
NVIDIA has launched the Vera Rubin NVL72, which is ramping up production across partners including CoreWeave, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. This platform boasts the largest rack-scale supply chain, spanning over 350 factory sites in 30 countries, designed to meet th...
At the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, Shenzhen-based Stella-Robot unveiled its innovative robotic hands, the Pantheon Hand 20 and Gaia Hand 20. The Pantheon Hand 20, weighing only 290 grams, can grip up to 50 kilograms, thanks to its unique 'drive separation' technology that relocate...
On July 15, Xiaomi Robotics unveiled the open-source Xiaomi-Robotics-U0, a multimodal autoregressive foundational model with 38 billion parameters. This release follows the introduction of the VLA model Xiaomi-Robotics-0 in February, marking a significant advancement in embodied intelligence. The co...
Power constraints are critical for AI infrastructure, influencing revenue and profitability based on token generation within a fixed power budget. Performance per watt emerges as a vital metric, reflecting real-world results and shaping the scalability of AI factories in a power-limited environment....
Oceaneering has announced the expansion of its undersea robotics capabilities, adding to its diverse offshore portfolio. This strategic move aims to enhance growth and improve cash flow, positioning the company favorably in the competitive offshore market. The addition of undersea robotics is signi...
Nanjing is set to host a robot conference that will not focus on performances but will instead emphasize the importance of welding training and the craftsman think tank. This shift in focus aims to enhance practical skills and knowledge in the robotics sector. The decision to prioritize welding tra...
This week, Gears of War: E-Day launched on GeForce NOW, allowing players to experience the battle against the Locust Horde with GeForce RTX-powered performance. The game, which serves as a prequel set 14 years before the original series, follows Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago on Emergence Day. The i...
During the National Day holiday, various robots showcased their capabilities, highlighting the growing integration of robotics in entertainment and daily life. This event underscores the importance of robotics in enhancing human experiences and providing innovative solutions in various sectors. The...
Lucid Bots has launched the Sherpa HighLine, a motorized rooftop pulley system designed to assist its Sherpa cleaning drone in tackling tall buildings. This innovative system was demonstrated at the Monarch Casino Resort Spa in Black Hawk, Colorado, where the drone successfully cleaned the exterior...
A robotic picking system may achieve a high pick rate, but it can still result in excessive exceptions for the team. Fulfillment leaders must assess the system's ability to manage the overall picking volume consistently. The reliability of a robotic picking system is crucial as it must adapt to var...
OpenAI introduced GPT-6.1 Sol during its DevDay event, just a week after launching GPT-6 Sol. The company claims that this new model nearly matches the intelligence level of GPT-6 Astra while significantly reducing input and output token costs to one-fifth of the standard rates. This development is...
Teradyne, Inc. has announced the launch of Magnum E2, a high-speed memory test system designed for advanced DRAM and NAND flash interfaces, including LPDDR6, DDR6, GDDR7, and NAND flash. Built on the Near-DUT Test architecture, Magnum E2 supports both production and engineering configurations, facil...
On September 24, 2026, MirrorMe Technology showcased its VIVA dexterous hand, which features joints capable of exceeding 1000 degrees per second and a fingertip force of 33 Newtons. This demonstration included the CADA music embodied model, enabling a real-time human-robot collaboration for a four-h...
Microsoft (MSFT) has been the lowest-performing hyperscaler stock in 2026, but recent trends suggest a potential turnaround. After reaching a low point at the end of June, the stock has started to climb, indicating a possible shift in investor sentiment. This improvement in stock performance is sig...
Boston-based MagLev Aero is set to conduct a full-scale demonstration of its innovative drone propulsion platform, aimed at increasing thrust while minimizing power consumption. This initiative is part of their efforts to support both US defense and commercial aircraft, backed by two DARPA awards an...
The 48th World Skills Competition is being held in Shanghai from September 22 to 27, featuring 64 competition categories and 1,385 participants with an average age of 21. During the opening ceremony, the artistic director, Hou Jie, highlighted the interactive segments involving humanoid robots, incl...
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...
Wu Yufei, a Chinese street dancer, has dedicated 13 years to solo performances. This year, he has partnered with a group of robots, showcasing their impressive choreography together. This collaboration highlights the innovative intersection of human artistry and robotic technology, emphasizing the...
Figure AI has unveiled Helix 2.5, which founder Brett Adcock claims is the company's most significant project to date. Valued at $39 billion, Figure AI is the world's most valuable private humanoid robotics firm. The Helix 2.5 aims to demonstrate its capabilities in real-world settings, having teste...
GPT-6 Astra recently underwent testing in RoboHarm, where it faced unsafe instructions for robot arms. Out of 100 trials, Astra attempted 97 and successfully completed 60, leading to a completion rate of approximately 62%. This performance raises critical questions about the implications of the inst...
ZDTaichu 5.0-9B, a 9 billion parameter multimodal model, has achieved remarkable results in spatial embodied intelligence, securing first place in 8 out of 9 international benchmarks. It outperforms competitors like Qwen 3.5-9B and STEP 3-VL-10B in spatial perception and three-dimensional reasoning...
Rhoda AI has reported enhancements in industrial manipulation capabilities through scaled web-video pretraining, as detailed in a study released on September 10. The research tested various model sizes, achieving completion rates of 3.7%, 65.0%, 75.3%, and 84.7% in under 100 seconds for tasks like u...
Agility Robotics has introduced Digit 5, the latest iteration of its humanoid robot, designed for safe collaboration in industrial settings. This version features new legs, upgraded batteries, and an advanced safety architecture, allowing it to operate near people without physical barriers. CEO Pegg...
In recent years, humanoid robots have gained attention at exhibitions and events primarily through performances like singing and dancing. Wang Xingxing, founder of Yushutech, emphasized that while entertainment is an easy application, the goal is to enable robots to perform valuable tasks. At the 20...
On December 18, 2020, Tesla's shares rose nearly 6% to close at $695 as it prepared to join the S&P 500. This addition was based on that closing price, leading index funds to effectively purchase shares at this rate. Since then, a $10,000 investment in Tesla would have grown to approximately $15,700...
SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) went public on June 12, 2026, raising $85.7 billion at $135 per share, marking the largest US IPO since Alibaba. The stock initially surged to $225.64 within three trading sessions but faced a decline after the August 6 insider lock-up expiry and the company's first earnings re...
Unitree Robotics has initiated the open release of its UnifoLM-WLA-1.0 model, designed to improve humanoid robots' ability to perform complex tasks such as laundry handling. This model integrates visual understanding, task instructions, and predictive capabilities to enable coordinated movements of...
Beijing-based robotics company Galbot has officially opened pre-orders for its first dedicated bipedal humanoid robot, the ET1, also known as 'Yinhe Xingzai' in China. This move marks a significant commercial diversification for Galbot, which has previously focused on wheeled logistics platforms. Th...
AGIBOT and Resorts World Genting have teamed up to unveil the first overseas robotics performance, set to feature more than 40 robots in a production inspired by Wukong. This groundbreaking show, which merges robotics with elements of Chinese mythology and storytelling, is scheduled for its full deb...
Dr. Scott Walter has proposed the Humanoid Decathlon Challenge, aiming to establish a comprehensive benchmark for humanoid robots. This initiative comes in response to recent athletic achievements in robotics, where humanoid robots have excelled in isolated tasks but lack a unified performance stand...
At the second World Humanoid Robot Games, a humanoid robot named 'Galaxy Star' showcased its skills by successfully returning a tennis ball, demonstrating advanced motion capabilities. The event featured 2,056 robots from 16 countries competing in 1,301 matches over five days, highlighting the growi...
ZhiYuan Robotics made a remarkable debut at the Second World Humanoid Robot Sports Competition held on August 26, winning a total of 46 medals, including 18 gold, 16 silver, and 12 bronze, topping both the gold medal and overall medal counts. Notably, all competing models were standard production un...
In the first half of 2026, major Chinese semiconductor equipment and materials companies reported their financial results, revealing a robust demand in the semiconductor equipment market. Out of 13 companies, 12 experienced revenue growth, driven by the surge in AI computing power, expansion of wafe...
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