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InOrbit.AI has unveiled OpenRobOps (ORO), an open-source software aimed at enhancing robot operations and fleet management. This new tool is designed to facilitate scaled deployments within the robotics community, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The introduction of OpenRobOps is signif...
Roboteon has announced an expansion of its capabilities, providing a powerful software platform designed to orchestrate automated material flows in manufacturing environments. This platform aims to improve visibility, control, productivity, and throughput for manufacturers by acting as a digital ner...
ANYbotics has launched Shift, a new platform designed to streamline autonomous inspections using its ANYmal quadruped robots. This initiative aims to address the significant costs associated with undetected failures, which amount to approximately $1.4 trillion annually for the world's largest compan...
Iwa Robotics has unveiled three autonomous drone platforms aimed at assisting fire departments in detecting, assessing, and suppressing wildfires in both urban and wildland-interface areas. The drones, named Hawk, Canary, and Pelican, are part of Iwa's Discovery and Resolution Fleet, designed to ope...
The concept of 'robot training' often conjures images of individuals using VR headsets in labs, but this represents only a minor aspect of the field. The majority of job openings, totaling 1,196, are focused on operational roles that involve managing vehicles, fleets, and locations where robots int...
Körber, an international technology company, is investing in NAiSE GmbH, a German software firm specializing in vendor-agnostic fleet management. This partnership aims to enable customers to manage mixed vehicle fleets across production and warehouse environments, enhancing Körber's fleet management...
Tesla has announced a target for Q2 2027, allowing owners to opt their vehicles into its robotaxi network. This ambitious goal follows a history of unmet deadlines and regulatory challenges. Elon Musk has long promised unsupervised autonomous driving, yet the reality has often lagged behind expectat...
Sunbelt Rentals, the leading rental company in the UK and Ireland, has expanded its robotic floorcare offerings by introducing the LionsBot R5 autonomous scrubber dryer. This addition reflects the increasing importance of robotics in the commercial cleaning sector, particularly for larger, high-traf...
In Episode 266 of The Robot Report Podcast, Ben Watters, CEO and co-founder of WiBotic, discusses the company's advancements in wireless charging solutions and fleet-wide battery management software for industrial mobile platforms. WiBotic aims to empower businesses with autonomous systems, enhancin...
Figure AI has retired most of its Figure 02 humanoid robot fleet by training them to autonomously jump into molten steel, a decision inspired by actor Arnold Schwarzenegger's suggestion to 'melt them.' The robots were shipped to a foundry in Finland after U.S. and Mexican facilities declined to hand...
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...
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reported that the global industrial robot fleet hit a record 5 million units in 2025, with over 600,000 new installations that year. China led the growth, contributing 354,000 installations, which accounted for 59% of the global total. The U.S. surpasse...
ANYbotics has announced a partnership with dormakaba and LEGIC Identsystems AG to integrate automated door access into its ANYmal robot fleet. This development, revealed on September 24, 2026, aims to streamline facility-wide inspections by enabling the robots to navigate through doors autonomously....
Fourteen months after a collaborative robot (cobot) cell began shipping, a mid-sized integrator found that its torque records were stored in a plant manager's email. With a customer audit approaching in nine days, the situation highlighted the critical importance of quality management in preventing...
Nauticus Robotics has officially launched Nauticus ToolKITT™, an autonomy suite designed for underwater vehicles, during its recent earnings call. This software is now available to fleet operators, vehicle manufacturers, and defense contractors, featuring the Pilot Assist module that aids ROV pilots...
Many predictive maintenance initiatives in robotics face a common hurdle: after installing sensors and training models, progress often halts. The anomaly score generated by these systems does not equate to actionable decisions, leading to a gap in the maintenance process. Without a technician assign...
On August 18, Pony AI (NASDAQ:PONY) announced a remarkable 691% year-over-year increase in robotaxi revenue, reaching $12.1 million in its second-quarter earnings call. Total revenue also saw a significant rise of 68.8%, totaling $36.2 million. Despite ongoing losses, the company is experiencing a r...
Guident Corp. launched its autonomous shuttle service in Boca Raton, Florida, in November 2025, highlighting the importance of human oversight in robotaxi operations. As self-driving vehicle companies like Zoox Inc. begin commercial services, Guident's GuideOn platform aims to enhance safety through...
Recent advancements in IoT-aided robotics have shown significant potential for improving urban traffic management. By utilizing a multi-component attention graph convolutional neural network, these systems can enhance real-time traffic monitoring capabilities, leading to more efficient traffic flow...
On August 20, the 2026 World Robot Conference revealed that China's humanoid robot shipments exceeded 40,000 units in the first half of the year, capturing 97% of the global market share. The industry is transitioning from small-scale trials to regular deployment and large-scale applications. The c...
On August 18, Faraday Future (FF) announced a strategic shift for its subsidiary AIxC Holdings, moving from digital assets to physical AI and robot sharing and leasing. The RoboShare platform has completed its first paid commercial order, deploying over 80 robots, including various models, to enhanc...
The deployment of autonomous systems in substations and remote power infrastructure has highlighted a significant gap between laboratory testing and real-world performance. Utilities are currently facing five major hurdles that must be addressed to enable practical fleet automation at scale. These...
Alloy Robotics has successfully raised $8 million in funding, achieving an $80 million valuation just over a year after its inception. The company specializes in developing AI agents that analyze data from robotic systems to pinpoint the underlying causes of failures. This funding is significant as...
A free webinar titled 'When Robots and People Share the Floor: Safety That Keeps Fleets Moving' is set for August 26 at 2:00 p.m. ET. The event will address safety measures that can hinder the adoption and scaling of robot fleets in warehouses, highlighting best practices for human-robot collaborati...
LumiBot, a provider of dexterous robotic solutions, has successfully completed an angel funding round amounting to tens of millions, led by Changyou Technology's investment arm. This marks the first investment from Changyou's robotics fund established in June 2026 and highlights a significant case o...
A team from MIT, along with collaborators from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, KU Leuven, and Politecnico di Milano, has developed a fleet of eight modular robot boats capable of transforming and navigating water autonomously. Each boat measures 21 cm on each side and can connect to form larger...
A new fleet-capable downward drilling robot has been launched, achieving drilling speeds up to 10 times faster than traditional methods. This innovation has significantly reduced construction timelines by an impressive 190 weeks across 26 major projects, marking a substantial advancement in construc...
On November 1, DEEP Robotics deployed its humanoids, Hangxing No.2, to assist with traffic management during the Hangzhou Marathon. The robots were stationed around the Huanglong Sports Center, performing tasks such as monitoring intersections and providing public information. This deployment marks...
Toyota has announced plans to manufacture autonomous bZ4X vehicles equipped with Waymo's self-driving technology at its Takaoka plant in Japan, with fleet testing scheduled to commence in 2027. This initiative marks a significant expansion of the collaboration between the two companies, which began...
Gecko Robotics has announced a significant $300 million increase to its existing contract with the U.S. Navy and General Services Administration. This expansion, which follows a previous $71 million contract awarded six months ago, aims to enhance fleet readiness and reduce maintenance delays throug...
Nucleus Robotics is establishing one of the largest fleets of humanoid robots for intralogistics, utilizing the RBTX robotics marketplace from Igus. This initiative signifies a significant step in the integration of humanoid robots into logistics operations, enhancing efficiency and automation in t...
DEWALT's drilling robot, DALE™, has successfully drilled over 385,000 holes in concrete with an accuracy exceeding 99%. Developed in collaboration with August Robotics, DALE is engineered for data center construction, significantly speeding up the drilling process by operating at up to 10 times the...
Figure has decommissioned its F.02 humanoid robots by sending them into a molten steel vat at a foundry in Imatra, Finland. This disposal method was chosen as the company transitioned to its newer F.03 fleet, making the operational maintenance of the older robots impractical. The challenge was to de...
Destro AI has successfully raised $8 million in seed funding, co-led by Base10 Partners and Bonfire Ventures, with additional participation from CoFound Partners. This funding will be utilized to expand enterprise deployments and enhance its engineering and research teams. The company’s robot-agnost...
In the near future, companies may establish 'robot relations' departments to address employee concerns regarding AI and automation. This concept arises as algorithmic management systems gain traction, with 90% of U.S. managers reporting their firms use such tools to oversee workers, according to an...
Zoox, the Amazon-owned company, is poised to expand its fleet of custom-built robotaxis in Las Vegas as a regulatory cap limiting its operations to 100 vehicles is set to expire on September 25. This change, confirmed by both the Nevada Transportation Authority and a Zoox spokesperson, allows for gr...
JPMorgan has projected that Tesla's robotaxi revenue could reach approximately $320 billion by 2035, with around $314 billion generated from a Tesla-owned fleet rather than individual vehicle owners. This shift in revenue expectations indicates a significant change in the business model, moving away...
A robotic dog named 'Tutu' showcased its ability to autonomously find stalls, confirm products, place orders, and make payments at the September Bund Conference. This demonstration marked it as the world's first embodied intelligent product with complete payment capabilities. The significance of th...
Waymo has launched its robotaxi service in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa, marking the company's expansion to 14 U.S. cities. The rollout will occur gradually, inviting riders over time while increasing the fleet of self-driving vehicles, which now exceeds 4,000 units, including Jaguar I-Pace hatchbac...
A recent survey indicates that only 40% of organizations have developed a strategy to effectively manage a workforce that combines human employees and robots. This statistic highlights a significant gap between the plans for robot adoption and the readiness of the workforce to integrate these techno...
TRIC Robotics, an agricultural robotics startup, has scaled its operations from half-acre trials in 2021 to managing over 1,500 acres of commercial strawberries in California this year. The company utilizes a fleet of 15 autonomous robots equipped with UV-C light and bug vacuums, operating nightly t...
Manufacturers are increasingly investing in robotics and automation, yet many fail to address the foundational issue of manual data management. This oversight significantly limits the return on investment (ROI) for new technologies. As automation does not inherently solve workforce challenges, the f...
In Episode 259 of The Robot Report Podcast, John Black, the chief technology officer at Brain Corp, discusses the scaling of robot fleets and the importance of building trust while operating in public spaces. Brain Corp has successfully commercialized a fleet of over 50,000 autonomous mobile robots...
Former Lyft drivers in Nashville are finding new opportunities in the autonomous vehicle sector by working with Waymo's robotaxi fleet. Jonathan Baines, a former Lyft driver, now oversees operations at a facility run by Lyft's Flexdrive subsidiary, ensuring the robotaxis are ready for passengers. Th...
Swedish electric and autonomous trucking company Einride announced its intention to purchase 500 Tesla Semis, which will be integrated into its fleet over the next 24 months, starting in September. This acquisition aims to provide customers, including Amazon, with electric trucking solutions without...
FlybyOps, a Finland-based company, has introduced an enterprise drone operations platform aimed at addressing the complexities of scaling autonomous drone fleets. As commercial drone operations expand, managing pilots, equipment, approvals, and compliance becomes increasingly challenging, especially...
ARX Robotics UK has successfully showcased the capabilities of its GEREON uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) during Project Convergence-Capstone 6 (PC-C6). This event marks the largest experiment in the US Army's initiative to enhance land warfare capabilities. The successful demonstration is signific...
DEEP Robotics has launched an innovative warehouse operation solution that combines quadruped robots with advanced AI models. This system, unveiled on July 31, 2026, enables one-click inventory management, significantly enhancing end-to-end operational efficiency in logistics and warehouse managemen...
The latest episode of Designing the Future highlights the significant progress in humanoid robotics, driven by advancements in speed, mobility, and dexterity. As these technologies evolve, the role of power management becomes increasingly critical, particularly in the context of battery and fuel cel...
Die Quality Group, a manufacturer of fitness nutrition, is preparing for further growth in the logistics sector. The company is expanding its operations by enhancing its new warehouse capabilities to better accommodate increasing demand. This strategic move comes as part of their ongoing efforts to...
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