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The IROS 2026 conference has recognized a groundbreaking paper addressing the limitations of Visual SLAM technology in underwater environments. The research team has developed a novel approach utilizing robotic arm suction cups to enhance tracking capabilities, which is crucial for various underwat...
A recent study published in Science Robotics discusses the innovative use of spectral swarm robotics to understand the shape of an arena. This approach leverages multiple robotic agents that work collaboratively to gather data about their environment, enhancing spatial awareness and mapping capabili...
Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have created EmArm, a robotic arm that mimics human touch perception through an integrated soft optical tactile skin. This innovation enables the arm to detect contact across its upper and lower arms, allowing for real-time ad...
Apple is set to release a new Mac and iPad Mini on November 6, coinciding with a retail store reset. This move suggests a strategic refresh of its product lineup, which may include the innovative HomeView featuring a robotic arm. The significance of this release lies in Apple's continuous efforts t...
A research team at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has created the Embodied Sensorimotor Robotic Arm (EmArm), which features whole-arm tactile sensing and adaptive manipulation capabilities. This innovative arm incorporates a soft optical tactile skin embedded into its rob...
Israeli startup Picker AgRobotics is developing a novel approach to autonomous fruit harvesting using flexible, hollow robotic arms. Unlike traditional rigid arms that pick and place fruit, these innovative arms can navigate through branches, cut fruit from the stem, and funnel it directly into a bi...
Tokyo-based Donut Robotics has secured a ¥300 million investment from nursing-home operator Charm Care to develop humanoid robots aimed at assisting eldercare staff. This partnership, announced on August 31 and detailed in an English release on October 5, will initially focus on an experimental depl...
Donut Robotics has formed a capital and business alliance with Charm Care Corporation to create humanoid robots aimed at eldercare. Charm Care, which manages over 100 nursing homes in the Kansai and Greater Tokyo regions, will invest ¥300 million (around $2 million) in Donut Robotics through a share...
The U.S. Army has selected five companies as winners of its xTechHumanoid competition, aimed at evaluating commercial humanoid robotics for military applications. The winners include ACES Group, IHMC Robotics, Hydroplane Limited, Ras Labs, and Velocity Explorations, chosen from 103 submissions. Each...
On September 18, 2026, independent testing organization Robocurve released a benchmark report titled RoboHarm. The report addresses a critical question regarding AI: can large language models effectively recognize and reject dangerous commands when controlling real robotic arms? The study tested thr...
PAL Robotics has launched the TIAGo Pro Arm, a standalone robotic manipulation platform designed for researchers in robot learning and physical AI. This new system is being showcased at IROS 2026 in Pittsburgh, running from September 27 to October 1. The arm features seven degrees of freedom and is...
CNH Industrial's R4 robot aims to assist vineyard, orchard, and specialty crop growers in overcoming significant challenges in 2026. With rising supply costs and fluctuating crop prices, farmers are under increasing pressure to adapt their farming practices. Luca Ferrari, a senior manager at CNH, em...
AthenaZero, developed by the RAI Institute, has showcased its capabilities by successfully catching a baseball from 7.3 meters away, with the ball's flight time being less than 0.4 seconds. Additionally, it demonstrated its batting skills by adjusting its swing based on the pitch location, achieving...
Fao Robotics and Boyin Hechuang have signed a significant agreement for the delivery of 2,000 humanoid force-control arms on September 22, 2026. The signing ceremony was attended by key executives, including Fao Robotics Chairman Yao Ting and Boyin Hechuang CEO Ren Jingwei, marking a milestone in th...
On September 21, Xiaomi's AI hardware innovation team introduced the YareLampGo, a robotic arm lamp that integrates AI interaction. This lamp not only provides illumination but also understands voice commands and performs various movements. The complete hardware and code have been made open-source....
Tokyo-based MW is innovating in home automation by integrating robotic arms into residential ceilings, diverging from the trend of humanoid robots. The company aims to debut its MW bot by 2028 and produce 10,000 robotic homes annually by 2035, potentially capturing 5% of Japan's new housing market....
Tokyo-based startup MW is innovating residential living by creating homes with integrated ceiling-mounted robotic arms designed to automate household chores. This approach offers an alternative to traditional bipedal humanoid robots, focusing on custom architecture, the MW bot, and MW Intelligence s...
A 22-meter long robotic arm, weighing 4.6 tons and costing 7.8 billion yen (approximately 380 million RMB), is designed to retrieve a few grams of nuclear fuel debris from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant's Unit 2 containment structure. Originally scheduled for deployment in 2021, the arm r...
Swarmer Inc. has announced an agreement to acquire Ratel Robotics, a prominent Ukrainian manufacturer of uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs), for up to $224 million. This acquisition aims to enhance Swarmer's capabilities in providing autonomous systems, leveraging Ratel's expertise in UGVs that have be...
Swarmer has announced its agreement to acquire Ukrainian unmanned ground vehicle manufacturer Ratel Robotics for up to $224 million. This acquisition aims to enhance Swarmer's autonomy software business by integrating Ratel's battlefield-tested ground systems, which have secured $86 million in contr...
ANTHBOT has been recognized with twelve awards at IFA 2026 for its R7 Series robotic mower, which features innovative robotic-arm technology. This mower integrates the EdgeEase™ robotic arm, designed to achieve zero-gap edge trimming, effectively addressing the common issue of untrimmed lawn edges t...
Bonsai Robotics, based in California, is revolutionizing agricultural robotics by developing a vision-based autonomy stack that converts 2D camera images into a comprehensive 3D understanding of farm environments. This technology allows the same system to be utilized across various crops, including...
Swarm robotics systems are influenced by their power architecture, which affects coordination efficiency and fault tolerance in multi-agent environments. Centralized models rely on unified infrastructure for energy management, while decentralized approaches distribute control among individual roboti...
SmartScape Inc. has strengthened its offerings of physical AI solutions that integrate AI, digital twins, and robotics. At the prominent robotics and mechatronics event, ROBOMECH2026 in Fukuoka, the company collaborated with TsukArm Robotics to showcase their automation solutions. The event attracte...
SmartScape Inc. is enhancing its offerings of physical AI solutions that integrate AI, digital twins, and robotics. At the prominent robotics and mechatronics event, ROBOMECH2026 in Fukuoka, the company collaborated with TsukArm Robotics to showcase their automation solutions. The event attracted ov...
VLAI Robotics has officially launched the K1, a new generation dual-arm mobile robot, starting at a price of 19,800 Yuan. This innovative robot transitions from single-arm independent operation to full-body coordinated tasks, enhancing its workspace and aligning more closely with human operational l...
Haddy, a Florida-based manufacturing company, has successfully produced the TF-179 Drone Boat using large-format robotic 3D printing. This innovative approach highlights the integration of additive manufacturing into maritime and defense sectors, allowing for faster production and more complex desig...
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...
The Pentagon has issued an urgent solicitation for the development of robotic boats capable of launching drone swarms within 120 days. This initiative, led by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) under the Department of Defense, aims to address the rising costs of modern warfare, where expensive naval...
A lightweight underwater robotic arm has been developed for the automatic sampling of seafloor hydrothermal fluids, as reported in the Journal of Field Robotics. This innovation is significant as it enhances the efficiency and accuracy of fluid sampling in challenging underwater environments, which...
Unitree Robotics has unveiled its new H2-X model, a 'guardian' robot designed to confront threats and assist in emergencies. The promotional video showcases the robot's capabilities, including disarming a knife-wielding intruder and lifting cars to rescue trapped individuals. This development marks...
Choosing a brushless DC (BLDC) motor for robotic arms or mobile robots involves several critical factors. Engineers must evaluate the mechanical system rather than solely relying on voltage and wattage ratings. Key performance metrics include torque delivery at low speeds, position accuracy, and the...
Asmech Corporation announced on October 7, 2026, the launch of the myCobot Pro 630, a new collaborative robot arm from Elephant Robotics based in Shenzhen, China. This model is the latest in the myCobot series, designed to meet the automation needs of actual production environments, extending beyond...
Amazon has announced a significant investment of $100 million to establish a robotic factory, signaling a potential shift in the logistics landscape. This move is seen as a response to increasing competition in cross-border logistics, where automation and robotics are becoming essential for efficien...
Lashi has successfully delivered its 10,000th humanoid force-controlled robotic arm, marking a significant milestone in the development of robotics for physics AI applications. This achievement highlights the company's commitment to advancing technology in the field of humanoid robotics. The delive...
Arm, a semiconductor and software design company, has launched a Robotics Capability Framework aimed at providing a standardized language for the robotics industry. This initiative seeks to clarify ambiguous terms like 'autonomous' and 'intelligent' as AI becomes more integrated into robotic systems...
Arm Holdings PLC has introduced Arm Total Design for Physical AI, a program that unites over 80 companies involved in the physical AI technology stack. This initiative aims to foster collaboration among participants in the physical AI space, addressing challenges in perception, AI, real-time control...
General Dynamics Land Systems-UK (GDLS-UK) has partnered with ARX Robotics to enhance the integration of autonomous systems into crewed vehicles for the British Army. This collaboration aims to develop advanced 'wingman' technology that can support military operations. The significance of this part...
BD has initiated the first U.S. deployment of its Vmax 160 system at Fairview, marking a significant advancement in pharmacy automation. This innovative technology expands beyond traditional dispensing methods, addressing the increasing demand for specialty therapies and complex medication fulfillme...
Chinese robotics manufacturer Huayan Robotics will exhibit at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS 2026) in Chicago from September 14 to 19, 2026. The company plans to showcase its advanced manufacturing capabilities, including welding, palletizing, CNC machine tending, vision inspe...
The U.S. Army is testing the integration of small unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) into armored formations by carrying them on M2A4 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles. Footage from Swarmbotics AI, released on August 25, 2026, shows a Bradley transporting at least five FireAnt UGVs during the Pegasus...
Xpeng's robotics arm has successfully raised over $900 million in a Series A funding round. The company announced that these funds will be allocated towards research and development in hardware and software, physical AI training, smart manufacturing infrastructure, and efforts for global expansion....
Ukraine is transforming Soviet-era BRDM-2 armored reconnaissance vehicles into remotely controlled uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) to enhance combat capabilities. This initiative, led by the Central Innovation Activities Directorate of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, aims to keep troops safe while incre...
The U.S. Army is set to conduct field evaluations of BLADE's Hunter WOLF robotic vehicle with the 82nd Airborne Division on August 20 at Fort Polk, Louisiana. This unmanned ground vehicle is designed to assist in support tasks during military operations, boasting a payload capacity of 2,800 pounds t...
HDT Robotics, also known as BLADE, has been selected as one of five companies to collaborate with the U.S. Army on Project Sustainment. This initiative, managed by the National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC), aims to develop robotic systems capable of delivering supplies in high-risk battlefiel...
SpaceX is set to launch a groundbreaking satellite-servicing mission today, July 21, using a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The mission, named MRV-MEV, will deploy a Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) and three Mission Extension Pods (MEPs) to geostationary orbit (GEO) at an alt...
Hippo Harvest has successfully closed a $30 million Series C funding round, led by Cox Farms, the largest greenhouse operator in North America. This funding will facilitate the expansion of Hippo Harvest's operations with a new 30-acre facility in Hollister, California, which is currently undergoing...
MindOn Robotics has released a video showcasing a coordinated logistics workflow involving two Unitree G1 humanoid robots and two dual-arm systems. The demonstration highlights the robots' ability to work together seamlessly, with the G1 humanoids picking items and the dual-arm robots packing them....
UNSEQ is developing a dual-arm robot designed to take over routine tasks in healthcare settings, aiming to reduce caregiver workload by 20-25%. This initiative is part of the CareBOTS project, which focuses on innovative solutions for healthcare challenges. The robot's AI architecture combines super...
Orbit Robotics has introduced HELIOS, a groundbreaking four-armed humanoid robot designed for zero-gravity environments. This innovative robot aims to assist astronauts in tasks such as satellite repairs and lunar habitat construction, showcasing a complex system of cable-driven pulleys and joints....
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