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FANUC America has introduced the CRX-3iA, an ultra lightweight collaborative robot designed for quick redeployment in small, high mix tasks. Weighing just 11 kg (24 lbs.), this cobot can be set up in minutes, making it ideal for applications such as welding, part handling, and inspection in tight sp...
Microsoft has announced its Surface Laptop Ultra, powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark chip, during San Francisco's Tech Week. The laptop is designed to run AI models locally and is available in two base models priced at $2,600 and $3,700, with configurations reaching up to $5,900. Additionally, the Surfac...
Ultra has successfully raised $50 million in Series A funding to advance its warehouse robotics operations, bringing its total funding to $62 million. The Brooklyn-based company is strengthening its collaboration with Physical Intelligence, which provides AI models for its robotic systems. Ultra's i...
Microsoft has announced the launch of its Surface Laptop Ultra, priced at $2,599, which features an Nvidia AI chip capable of running large AI models locally. This device, available for preorder and shipping on October 16, includes a unique magnetic USB-C port and aims to enhance AI capabilities in...
PI North America has expressed its endorsement for the Federal Communications Commission's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking aimed at modernizing Ultra-Wideband (UWB) spectrum regulations. This initiative is expected to create new opportunities for UWB deployment in industrial environments, where the te...
Microsoft is set to host an event on October 7 in San Francisco, California, focusing on Windows and Surface products. The event will feature key figures including CEO Satya Nadella and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, indicating a significant announcement regarding the NVIDIA RTX Spark-powered Surface line...
OpenAI has launched GPT-6 Astra Ultrafast, powered by NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs, now accessible via the OpenAI API for eligible users. This new model boasts up to 8x faster token generation compared to the Astra Standard mode, significantly improving coding efficiency by shortening edit-test-debug cycle...
MIT engineers have created a paper-thin swimming robot that utilizes a single layer of living muscle cells, showcasing a novel approach to biohybrid machines. This innovative design allows the robot to swim and navigate through water with significantly less biological material compared to previous m...
Huachao Shenkong, founded by Li Xin in Shanghai in 2025, has successfully secured 200 million yuan (approximately $20 million) in Pre-A funding. This round was led by Sequoia China and Yunqi Capital, with participation from several other investors. The company aims to develop non-invasive brain-mach...
Dreame's X50 Ultra, a versatile robot vacuum and mop hybrid, is currently priced at $899.99 on Amazon for Prime members, down from its original price of $1,599.99. Directly from Dreame's website, it can be purchased for $849.99, making it an attractive option for consumers looking for effective clea...
The IROS 2026 conference has nominated a paper highlighting ULTRA, a system that allows humanoid robots to move boxes simply by providing a target. This innovation showcases advancements in robotic mobility and task execution. The significance of ULTRA lies in its potential to enhance the efficienc...
A recent salon focused on anxiety and depression, part of a series initiated by the Shanghai Science and Technology Exchange Center, discussed non-invasive ultrasound brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) as potential new treatment avenues. Experts from various fields, including psychiatry and AI enginee...
AGIBOT announced on September 17 that its humanoid robot, A3 Ultra, is actively deployed in hotels, auto dealerships, supermarkets, and metro inspection scenarios. The company emphasizes the robot's ability to work autonomously, perform various tasks, and collaborate with other robots, although spec...
UltraSense has introduced ultrasound technology as a solution to enhance tactile sensing in robotics, addressing the wear and tear associated with traditional electronic skin. As robots evolve to interact more effectively with their environments, reliable touch sensing becomes crucial for various ap...
A groundbreaking achievement in cardiology occurred when a Chinese medical team successfully utilized an AI-driven, ultrasound-guided robot to perform a transcatheter closure for congenital heart disease in a 48-year-old patient. This milestone was reached at the Sixth Medical Center of the Chinese...
Teradyne, Inc. has launched three advanced instruments for its UltraFLEXplus platform, specifically designed to address the growing complexities of AI and data center semiconductor testing. The UltraPin5000-EM, UltraPort-PCIe6, and UltraVS64-HP instruments enhance scalability, flexibility, and perfo...
Danish medical technology company ROPCA has received FDA 510(k) approval for its autonomous ultrasound robot, ARTHUR, designed for diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis. This innovative system allows patients to place their hands on a designated area while the robot, equipped with AI software DIANA, perfo...
At the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games, the humanoid robot Tiangong Ultra, developed by X-Humanoid in Beijing, completed a 100-meter race in 8.64 seconds, establishing a new record for the event. This performance was nearly one second faster than Usain Bolt's human world record of 9.58 seconds, altho...
Ultra Maritime demonstrated a new underwater surveillance system during the U.S. Navy’s 2026 Lanternfish exercise. The system integrates the Sea Spear passive sonar with the SSQ-125B active sonobuoy to enhance detection capabilities for unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). This combination allows fo...
Dreame Technology announced the upcoming launch of its Aqua20 Ultra Roller robot vacuum cleaner in South Korea, set to debut at the 'Dreame in Seoul' event on August 20. This next-generation model features a unique combination of high-temperature steam and a hot-water roller mop, marking it as Korea...
EnPower, Inc. and Echion Technologies Ltd have announced a partnership to develop ultra-high-power battery cells in the U.S. for the North American industrial robotics market. This collaboration aims to combine Echion's XNO® niobium-based anode technology with EnPower's manufacturing expertise to cr...
A recent study published in Science Robotics introduces ultra-wideband radar technology designed to measure in vivo muscle forces. This innovative approach could significantly enhance our understanding of muscle dynamics and biomechanics in real-time settings. The importance of this development lie...
Highline Commerce has successfully integrated humanoid robots from Ultra Robotics into its Brooklyn fulfillment center, automating up to 30% of daily order processing. This deployment marks a significant milestone, as Highline becomes one of the first fulfillment companies to utilize humanoid robots...
The second-generation ByteDance Doubao phone, the Nubia NaviX Ultra, was unveiled at the WAIC. This device features multi-app task queuing, a proactive memory system, and the ability to operate autonomously across more than ten platforms. This launch is significant as it showcases advancements in m...
AGILINK showcased its new OmniHand 3 Ultra-M at the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) in Vienna, highlighting its capabilities in contact-rich manipulation. The demonstrations focused on various challenges such as tactile perception and slip regulation, emphasizing the...
Microsoft has unveiled its latest high-performance laptop, the Surface Laptop Ultra, which features NVIDIA's new Arm processor, the RTX Spark. This innovative device is designed to deliver powerful AI computing capabilities, enabling users to run large AI models in local environments. The announceme...
Microsoft has unveiled its latest notebook, the Surface Laptop Ultra, marking a significant advancement in its product line. This new device is the first Surface model to feature the RTX Spark system-on-chip (SoC), which was co-designed with NVIDIA. The Surface Laptop Ultra boasts an impressive AI c...
Butterfly Network has announced a collaboration with Bridge Neurotech to leverage advanced imaging technologies. This partnership aims to enhance the capabilities of medical imaging, particularly in the field of neurology, by integrating innovative approaches from both companies. The collaboration...
Microsoft is set to launch the Surface Laptop Ultra, which will debut Nvidia's RTX Spark technology. This new laptop is being rigorously tested in a lab in Redmond, Washington, where robots simulate extensive usage to ensure durability. The Surface Laptop Ultra aims to compete directly with the MacB...
Chinese robotics startup AGILINK has showcased its OmniHand 3 Ultra robot hand executing intricate embroidery techniques with silk thread. The demonstration included tasks such as separating a silk thread into 16 finer strands, threading a needle, and making initial stitches, all requiring precise f...
At the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, X-Humanoid's Tiangong Ultra achieved remarkable feats, running 100 meters in 8.64 seconds and 400 meters in 38.15 seconds, surpassing human records. This evolution in robotic movement highlights the potential of first-principles learning, as Tiangong Ult...
Fugro has successfully executed a geohazard site survey contract for Petronas Carigali at the Megah and Limbayong fields off the coast of Sabah, East Malaysia. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to enhance Malaysia's offshore resource development. The survey provided essential Geo-data to id...
Recently, a medical team in China successfully performed a congenital heart defect closure surgery using an AI-assisted ultrasound robot. This operation, conducted by the Sixth Medical Center of the PLA General Hospital, involved a 48-year-old male patient and marks the first global use of an AI ult...
Mova has introduced its latest robot vacuum, the V70 Ultra Complete, featuring a unique mopping arm designed to clean hard-to-reach areas. Priced at $1,299.99, this model includes an articulating mop that extends nearly 7 inches and a side brush that reaches 5 inches, allowing it to effectively clea...
Uber Eats has announced a long-term partnership with Zipline to introduce autonomous drone deliveries, targeting one million deliveries per day by the end of 2029. The initial rollout will begin later this year, allowing eligible customers to receive food and essentials in as little as five to ten m...
Boeing has announced the development of an Ultra Low-Cost Seeker (ULCS), a new radar seeker designed to enhance missile production efficiency. The ULCS has successfully demonstrated its ability to endure the harsh conditions of rocket flight while effectively detecting and tracking targets. Although...
Researchers at Zhejiang University have created a 6mm long, 2.5mm diameter helical robot that operates without a battery or traditional motor. Instead, it is powered by an external arrangement of piezoelectric transducers that generate ultrasonic fields for propulsion and directional control. The ro...
Electra has revealed plans to establish an $850 million manufacturing plant in Ohio, aimed at producing the EL9 Ultra Short aircraft. The site selection process took approximately one year, focusing on infrastructure, expansion capacity, and access to skilled workforce in aerospace and advanced manu...
Highline Commerce, a third-party logistics provider, has expanded its operations to 60,000 square feet in Industry City, Brooklyn, as of July 23, 2026. This expansion is part of a growing trend where logistics firms and robotics startups are establishing a presence in the area to meet the demands of...
Chinese robotics company AGIBOT has introduced four new robotics products at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026 in Shanghai. The highlight is the A3 Ultra humanoid robot, which stands 1.74 meters tall, features 51 degrees of freedom, and can operate for up to eight hours while...
Highline Commerce, a third-party logistics provider, has expanded its operations to 60,000 square feet in Industry City, Brooklyn. This growth allows the company to fulfill up to 30 percent of its clients' orders using humanoid robots from Ultra Robotics, another tenant in the area. With e-commerce...
MIT engineers have created an innovative ultrasound wristband that allows wearers to control a robotic hand through their own movements. This wristband captures real-time images of the wrist's muscles and tendons, translating them into the positions of the fingers and palm using an AI algorithm. Dem...
Insta360 celebrated its 11th anniversary by presenting a vision for an AI-powered Cameraman robot. This concept is not limited to a single hardware product but represents an AI agent capable of autonomous filming, with panoramic drones as one of its initial prototypes. The company has developed esse...
A team of Chinese developers has introduced MoWorld, an innovative real-time interactive world model that operates at 50 frames per second without relying on NVIDIA GPUs. This groundbreaking technology utilizes domestic neural processing unit (NPU) technology, which not only lowers inference costs b...
A Chinese semiconductor company has unveiled a groundbreaking integrated chip solution designed for dexterous robotic hands, effectively tackling significant challenges such as high latency and low precision. This innovative technology merges AI ASIC capabilities with advanced materials, resulting i...
Norwegian robotics company Sonair has unveiled ADAR One, which it says is the world’s first...
Sonair has announced that its ADAR One 3D ultrasonic sensor has received safety certification as a human detection sensor, meeting the IEC 61496 standard for electrosensitive protection devices. This certification underscores the sensor's reliability and effectiveness in ensuring safety in various a...
The ADAR One sensor has achieved certification for SIL2 and PL d applications, confirming its compliance with the European machine directive. This certification enables the sensor to be utilized for the safe detection of humans and objects in various industrial settings. The development reflects a g...
Anthropic has announced the general availability of its Claude models, which are now hosted on Microsoft Azure and powered by NVIDIA's GB300 Blackwell Ultra GPUs. This development provides enterprises utilizing Azure with an advanced tool to create autonomous and specialized AI solutions. The integr...
Researchers at MIT have developed an innovative chip designed to enhance the navigation capabilities of small, low-power unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as they maneuver through confined spaces, such as industrial HVAC systems, to detect gas leaks. This breakthrough, announced recently, enables thes...
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