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Micro-Magic Inc. has launched the M3G-210 and M3G-220, high‑precision triaxial MEMS gyroscopes. The devices achieve a bias instability of 0.1 °/h and an angle random walk of 0.1 °/√h, with up to 2000 Hz sampling and 200 Hz bandwidth. Housed in rugged aluminum alloy, they operate from –40 °C to +80 °C and are mechanically and electrically pin‑compatible with Sensonor’s STIM200/202 units. The series also supports multiple communication protocols and custom modes, easing integration into existing inertial measurement systems.
Deloitte’s 2026 Global Automotive Consumer Study reveals that 95% of Indian car buyers are ready to pay extra for software‑defined vehicle (SDV) capabilities such as safety, security and health monitoring. The same respondents view SDVs as helpful (81%) and are...
IFS posted 23% annual recurring revenue growth and a 114% net retention rate for FY 2025, indicating industrial AI is moving from pilot projects to large‑scale operational use. The company’s new IFS Nexus Black and Agent Studio platforms let enterprises...
Emesent has launched the GX1, an all‑in‑one SLAM LiDAR, RTK and 360° imaging scanner that delivers 5‑10 mm global accuracy. The system can cut survey time by up to 95 %, turning weeks of work into a single day. It integrates LiDAR,...
SpaceX and its AI subsidiary xAI have entered a classified Pentagon competition to develop voice‑controlled, autonomous drone‑swarming systems. The contest, part of a broader push for AI‑enabled weapons, pits the two Musk‑owned firms against other defense contractors. Musk announced a...
Online shoppers increasingly value reliable delivery dates, yet many experience shifting timelines and missed windows. A recent Avery Dennison survey shows 37% of consumers rank delivery delays as their top frustration, and 32% would abandon a favored brand after a single...
Yokogawa introduced the OpreX Intelligent Edge Controller A8, a Linux‑based device that fuses traditional PLC functions with industrial‑PC and edge‑computing capabilities. The controller supports real‑time deterministic control while offering native connectivity to Profinet, EtherCAT, MQTT and OPC‑UA, positioning it for...
A Tesla owner posted a video showing the car’s Full Self‑Driving software steering toward a lake before the driver intervened, sparking over a million views. The incident occurred on the latest FSD version 14.2.2.4, released in January 2026, and adds...
Control system upgrades are back on plant executives' agendas as new capital budgets roll out for the year. The article highlights three primary risks of aging automation: hardware failure, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and the erosion of tribal knowledge. It urges decision‑makers...
Plant managers face pressure to refresh aging control systems as new capital budgets roll out. Older PLCs and DCS platforms expose facilities to hardware failures, heightened cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and loss of tribal knowledge. Experts recommend a ten‑year upgrade cadence to...
Yaskawa America announced the North American launch of its robotic warehouse solutions, extending technologies proven in Europe and early U.S. pilots. The offering centers on the PackMaster palletizing cell, delivering 800‑1,200 cases per hour, and a layer picker capable of...
A wave of new manufacturing projects across the United States is driving roughly $1 billion in capital spending, spanning heavy equipment, advanced electronics, automation and industrial components. Companies such as John Deere, Rockwell Automation, and Applied Optoelectronics are breaking ground on...
The U.S. Air Force announced that its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program has incorporated an open‑architecture framework to support mission‑autonomous capabilities. The new architecture allows software modules to be added, updated, or replaced without redesigning the airframe, accelerating the deployment...
Ottonomy introduced its Made‑in‑India autonomous delivery ecosystem at the India AI Impact Summit. The solution combines Level‑4 Ottobot delivery robots, Arrive AI’s smart storage “Arrive Points,” and Skyeair Mobility’s drone logistics. Powered by an AI‑driven autonomy stack, the system can...
Tesla’s much‑hyped Robotaxi pilot in Austin has stalled, fielding only about 42 Model Y vehicles instead of the promised 500. Availability sits at roughly 19% of operating hours, and the service shuts down in rain, while crash rates are nine times...
Blue Water Autonomy, a Boston‑based tech and shipbuilding firm, announced the Liberty class, a 60‑metre autonomous vessel built on Damen’s Stan Patrol 6009 platform. The ship features the proven Axe Bow hull, can carry over 150 tonnes, and boasts a...
A de‑commissioned seal‑coating system was recertified and now produces 500,000 tablets per hour, matching the output of brand‑new equipment. The revival required a modern HMI, a upgraded Allen‑Bradley PLC, and enhanced cybersecurity hardware. Surveys show 48% of North American manufacturers...
Shield AI has been chosen to supply mission‑autonomy software for the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme, entering the Technology Maturity and Risk Reduction (TMRR) phase after a competitive evaluation. Its Hivemind AI pilot has been integrated into...
Planai‑Hochwurzen‑Bahnen in Austria has partnered with KIONIQ to deploy DJI’s Dock 3 and Matrice 4TD drones for automated snowmaking inspections. The drones use thermal imaging to map snow distribution, allowing immediate gun adjustments and reducing energy waste. Snow production typically consumes about...
Swiss firm Caterra AG has introduced Honeybee, a fully autonomous electric robot that uses high‑precision lasers to eradicate weeds in organic and high‑value vegetable crops. The system can mount up to five 0.3‑metre laser modules, covering roughly 0.5 hectares in...
Gremsy and South Korean UAV maker Sierra BASE announced a technical collaboration to showcase an integrated drone system at Drone Show Korea 2026. The solution pairs Gremsy’s VIO gimbal payload with Sierra BASE’s SIRIUS Wing v2 airframe, aiming to deliver...
ABC‑affiliated WXYZ‑TV in Detroit is partnering with ResilienX to pilot the ORION‑X platform for automated aerial newsgathering. The managed‑service model lets the station request live or recorded drone footage while ResilienX handles flight operations, regulatory compliance, and safety. Initial missions...
A new residential garage in Menlo Park, California, uses a robotic arm to automatically park and charge electric vehicles. The three‑level system, developed by Sofetin and installed by Parkworks, offers over 450 spaces and moves cars to free charging bays...
AALTO HAPS, an Airbus subsidiary, announced that northern Australia will host its second Zephyr launch and landing site, dubbed AALTOPORT, following the successful 67‑day stratospheric flight in 2025. The company is calling Australian payload developers to join bilateral talks at...
Here Technologies’ CEO Mike Nefkens says AI and software‑defined vehicles (SDVs) are sparking a fierce battle for market dominance. He emphasizes that high‑precision location data is the linchpin for navigation, autonomous driving, asset tracking and logistics optimisation. Here is leveraging...
Everdrone and the Ambulance Services Administration in Region Stockholm have signed an agreement to roll out an autonomous emergency‑response drone system. The drones will transport defibrillators to suspected cardiac arrests and deliver early situational awareness at accident scenes. Placement of...
Cellula Robotics, a maker of fuel‑cell powered autonomous underwater vehicles, has been shortlisted for Vimy Forge’s inaugural Black Flight Cohort I. The accelerator, Canada’s sovereign defense‑innovation hub, helps SMEs overcome market entry barriers such as limited end‑user access and fragmented...
Dynamic Map Platform (DMP) has finished high‑definition mapping of all ten Canadian provinces, adding Newfoundland & Labrador and Prince Edward Island to reach 120,636 miles of coverage. This brings DMP’s total North American HD map footprint to over 970,000 miles. The LiDAR‑based...
UE | STUDIOS unveiled the SUE autonomous electric minibus, a self‑driving urban shuttle built with Covestro’s Makrolon polycarbonate glazing and recyclable interior monomaterials. The vehicle features a 381 cm panoramic windshield, sensor‑transparent Makrolon AX ST, and Arfinio‑based interior components designed for durability and circularity. Funded...
EACON’s autonomous battery‑electric haul trucks have been operating at Shougang Group’s Shuichang iron‑ore mine for a year, logging over 350,000 km and moving more than 11 million tonnes of material. The fleet’s regenerative‑braking system recovered 386,000 kWh of energy, equating to roughly 185 tonnes...
Commercial fleets are entering a rapid digital transformation, with AI‑driven analytics, connected‑vehicle platforms, and software‑defined trucks promising predictive maintenance, condition‑based service, and over‑the‑air updates. Operators can now forecast failures days in advance, shift from fixed service intervals, and make data‑backed...
Former DJI sales vice‑president Yuan was detained by Chinese authorities on suspicion of accepting large bribes. The investigation, reported by Jiemian News, alleges "huge amounts of illicit gains" during his 2019‑2024 tenure overseeing global sales. This follows DJI’s 2019 internal...
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) issued a Sources‑Sought notice seeking a Medium‑Range Tactical (MRT) unmanned aircraft system for the U.S. Marine Corps. The RFI calls for a rugged, VTOL‑capable platform under 20 lb gross weight, with at least 2.5 hours endurance,...
In episode 230 of The Robot Report podcast, hosts Mike Oitzman and Eugene Demaitre recap the Manifest 2026 supply‑chain trade show in Las Vegas and interview eight robotics CEOs, including leaders from Gather AI, Robust.AI, Slamcore, Slip Robotics, Ambi Robotics, Corvus Robotics, Glid Technologies and AutoPallet. The episode...
The U.S. Army’s Global Response Force will start evaluating the Bumblebee V2 drone interceptor in March after a $5.2 million contract with Perennial Autonomy. The FPV quadcopter uses AI to autonomously detect and physically collide with hostile UAVs, delivering a kinetic...
The Electrek Podcast highlighted a slate of headline‑making EV developments, including Tesla’s $290,000 quote for its 500‑mile Semi truck and the launch of a three‑phase Powerwall 3P. Toyota unveiled the Highlander EV, the first three‑row electric SUV with a 320‑mile range, while...
Wingcopter and Ukraine’s TAF Industries signed an MoU at the Munich Security Conference to create a joint venture that will produce reconnaissance drones in Germany for Ukraine. The partnership combines TAF’s licensed battlefield‑proven designs with Wingcopter’s manufacturing and engineering capabilities,...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received the first Linza 3.0 drone manufactured in Germany by the newly formed Quantum Frontline Industries (QFI) joint venture. The handover, attended by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, marked the opening of a production line that aims to deliver...
Symbotic senior vice president Brian Alexander outlines the current robotics landscape, contrasting autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) with high‑density automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS). He emphasizes the shift from traditional automation to AI‑powered solutions that can make decisions, predict demand...
Robotics & Automation News has released a premium trend analysis titled "Drone Logistics: Infrastructure, Economics and Market Outlook (2026‑2032)" that evaluates the operational realities and economic constraints of drone delivery. The report finds that drones will serve as a specialised...
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Glydways announced two major milestones: a 0.5‑mile autonomous electric vehicle pilot in South Metro Atlanta and a memorandum of understanding with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority to deploy guideway‑based transit in the Bluewaters district. The Atlanta demonstration will connect the...
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) released a phased roadmap to embed advanced air mobility (AAM) into India’s urban transport, using a hypothetical Gurugram‑Connaught Place‑Noida corridor as a test case. The plan prioritises high‑social‑impact missions such as medical logistics and...
Fincantieri has entered a four‑year industrial partnership with Italian robotics firm Generative Bionics to develop a humanoid welding robot for its shipyards. The robot will incorporate AI‑driven perception, vision and manipulation to operate safely alongside human workers, targeting initial on‑site...
Mahindra & Mahindra has chosen Mobileye’s SuperVision and Surround ADAS platforms for at least six new vehicle models, with production slated to begin in 2027. The systems will run on Mobileye’s EyeQ6 High system‑on‑chip, consolidating perception, road‑experience management, driver monitoring...
Waymo has launched a pilot in Atlanta that enlists DoorDash couriers to close robotaxi doors left ajar, preventing vehicles from moving. The program coincides with Waymo’s rollout of its sixth‑generation driver on Zeekr Ojai minivans, supplementing its existing Jaguar I‑Pace...
The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) and the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) signed a declaration of intent in London to jointly develop advanced air mobility (AAM), innovative air mobility (IAM) and uncrewed aerial system (UAS) harmonisation. The agreement focuses...
In a recent Robot Talk episode, senior lecturer Samuele Vinanzi discussed how robots can evaluate human trustworthiness using behavioral cues. His work in cognitive robotics merges AI, psychology, and cognitive science to give machines social awareness. Vinanzi’s research emphasizes emotional...
Intertraffic Amsterdam Preview 2026 outlines the next wave of European mobility, spotlighting autonomous buses, electric vehicle infrastructure, and AI‑driven traffic management. Organisers emphasize sustainability, with a focus on zero‑emission solutions and smart‑city data platforms. The preview also signals stronger collaboration...
