ScalableArc™ is an advanced welding cobot cart designed for seamless integration in industrial environments. It utilizes a user-friendly interface that eliminates the need for coding or CAD software, facilitating rapid deployment. The system supports collaborative robotics, enhancing productivity and precision in welding applications. Key features include modular design, real-time monitoring, and adaptive learning capabilities for optimized performance.
RSF defines a common language for robot service capability, lifecycle operations, certification pathways, and service-provider networks.
Robbyant open-sources LingBot-VLA 2.0, a vision-language-action model trained on 60,000 hours of data for cross-morphology, whole-body robot control.
A RobotToday engineering deep dive into humanoid robot wire harnesses: 3D dynamic fatigue, 10-100 Gbps EMI shielding, FPC cost reduction, and global standards.
At Automate 2026 in Chicago, Amprius Technologies exhibited its SiCore SA88 silicon-anode pouch cell — 358 Wh/kg, 750 Wh/L — as a finalist in the Components, Hardware & Enabling Technologies category. Analysis of implications for AMR, UAV, and aerial mobility platforms.
Vention reveals AI-powered platform partnerships with FANUC America and Teradyne Robotics at Automate 2026, enabling software-defined automation across collaborative and industrial robot deployments.
A recent report highlights the advantages of scalable robotics and adaptive fulfillment strategies in enhancing operational efficiency. As businesses face unpredictable demand, these technologies enable quicker responses, maximize storage capacity, and improve throughput. The findings emphasize the importance of engaging the workforce and avoiding costly automation errors. By integrating these advanced systems, companies can better navigate market fluctuations and streamline their processes, ultimately leading to improved productivity and cost-effectiveness. This approach is increasingly relevant in today's fast-paced business environment, where agility and adaptability are crucial for success.
Military robotics is no longer a U.S.-centric story. Global defence spending crossed $2.75 trillion in 2026; defence-tech VC hit a record $49.1 billion in 2025; and a multipolar robotics order is crystallising in real time — with China’s 15th Five-Year Plan institutionalising civil-military fusion, Europe’s €381 billion defence budget financing its own AI champions, and Turkey and Israel reshaping the export market with affordable, combat-proven systems. Part Five of the Future Warfare Series maps the country-by-country competitive landscape, the collapsing regulation race, and the investment forces reshaping who builds — and who controls — the autonomous weapons of the next decade.
Construction robotics attracted $4.4 billion in built environment tech funding through Q3 2025. SoftBank acquired ABB Robotics for $5.375 billion. RaaS is displacing capex models. AI-native platforms command 39x revenue multiples. This is where money meets machines.
RobotToday Weekly covers the week's top robotics developments: Meta acquires humanoid robotics startup ARI, Genesis AI unveils GENE-26.5 foundation model, Hugging Face launches Reachy Mini robot app store, and 1X begins NEO humanoid production in California. Plus SoftBank's $100B robotics spinoff plans, $200M+ funding for humanoid robots, and 20 curated product launches across foundation models, robotaxi, surgical robotics, drone policy, and more. Curated for industry executives, investors, and robotics engineers.
This week in robotics: AGIBOT declares Deployment Year One with 5 platforms and 8 AI models at APC 2026, Physical Intelligence’s π0.7 solves unseen tasks, TARS raises a record $455M, and Siemens deploys humanoids in live factory operations. April 13–17, 2026.
Demolition and hazardous-work robots are construction automation's fastest-growing safety segment. This analysis covers Brokk SmartPower+, Husqvarna DXR, AI-guided asbestos removal, confined-space inspection drones, and regional adoption across Japan, the EU, and South Korea — with market sizing, technology assessment, and a 2030 outlook.
A 10-week study of 753 mall visitors found that driving Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot for just minutes significantly boosted comfort and acceptance — even in homes and hospitals.
Locus Robotics and Radial have achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 25 million picks at their fulfillment center in Kentucky. This accomplishment highlights the effectiveness of scalable robotics in enhancing operations within the high-volume e-commerce sector. The partnership between Locus Robotics and Radial has enabled the fulfillment site to efficiently manage increased demand, showcasing the potential of automation in streamlining logistics and improving productivity. The achievement reflects a growing trend in the industry, where advanced robotics are increasingly utilized to meet the challenges of rapid order fulfillment and customer expectations.
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