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e-con Systems has introduced the DepthVista Helix 3D Continuous‑Wave iToF camera, targeting industrial robotics and automation. The device leverages a 1.2 MP onsemi Hyperlux ID AF0130 sensor to deliver depth, confidence, and IR‑grayscale streams at 60 fps with less than 1 % deviation across 0.2‑2 m and 0.5‑6 m ranges. It features dual VCSEL illumination, IP67‑rated housing, and supports GMSL2, MIPI, and USB interfaces while integrating seamlessly with NVIDIA Jetson Orin platforms. The accompanying DepthVista SDK with Linux drivers and sample applications accelerates development and deployment.
Rösler UK has installed a Universal Robots collaborative robot equipped with a Cambrian Robotics vision system at its Knowsley Customer Experience Centre. The cobot autonomously loads and unloads a variety of aluminium and steel components for mass‑finishing and shot‑blasting machines,...
Montreal‑based robotics firm Mecademic Inc. announced a $21 million CAD strategic funding round led by Investissement Québec, with participation from Export Development Canada and the Business Development Bank of Canada. The capital will support product innovation, international scaling and a new...
RBTX has launched a full e‑commerce platform on RBTX.com, enabling engineers to purchase robotics components, robots, and services online. The site offers instant credit‑card checkout and transparent pricing, eliminating the need for a sales consultation for known‑item buyers. A guided...
PLP and FulcrumAir have launched a multi‑year strategic partnership to co‑develop next‑generation robotic installation systems for overhead power line construction. The collaboration builds on prior joint products such as the LineSpider™ and LineFly™ robots, aiming to boost efficiency, safety, and...
MasterMover will exhibit its heavy‑duty automated guided vehicles and electric tuggers at MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, highlighting the TOW300 AGV capable of moving up to 44,000 lb across indoor and outdoor environments. The TOW300 combines BlueBotics ANT navigation and SICK safety scanners 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...

RoboDK has introduced RoboDK CAM, a new computer‑aided‑manufacturing solution that automatically generates robot code from CAD models, eliminating manual programming. The software supports multi‑axis machining, collision detection, toolpath generation and full‑cell simulation, and is offered as a standalone package or as...

MatrixSpace launched Fusion 360, a portable multi‑sensor drone detection system that fuses radar, optical, and RF/Remote ID data. The AI‑native platform verifies threats, distinguishes dark drones, and reduces false alarms, targeting public events, critical infrastructure, and operational theaters. Priced as the most...

Okibo announced the commercial launch of its BLASTER gun, a dual‑nozzle, airless spray system designed for the EG7 and EG7+ autonomous robots. The technology can cover a four‑foot board width and up to 24 feet in height in just two passes,...

Roboworx launched AI‑powered predictive analytics for its Robot Service Manager, shifting maintenance from reactive break‑fix to proactive, data‑driven care. The machine‑learning engine blends historical service records with real‑time telemetry to forecast component wear and anticipate failures. Technicians receive pre‑emptive part‑replacement...
Precision Drive Systems (PDS) announced the appointment of Matthew Bell as its new controller, succeeding retiring veteran Rich Stipanovic. Bell will oversee enterprise financial management, including accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. The hire follows Bell’s extensive tenure in...
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) released a new position paper titled “AI in Robotics,” outlining a vision where artificial intelligence inhabits its own robot bodies through “Physical AI.” The paper highlights rapid investments from U.S. tech giants, a strategic...
Locus Robotics released a U.S. consumer study showing 71% of shoppers say viral TikTok or Instagram trends drive their purchases. The research finds demand can materialize within 48 hours, forcing brands, retailers and 3PLs to compress planning and rely on...
Firestorm Labs and Orqa announced a partnership to produce the Firestorm Squall, a Group 1 FPV quadcopter built with fully NDAA‑compliant components. The collaboration merges Orqa’s battle‑tested drone technology with Firestorm’s expeditionary, containerized manufacturing platform. Production will occur in the United...
Vention launched GRIIP, a generalized physical AI pipeline that automates robot cells in unstructured factories. The system combines Vention’s models with NVIDIA Isaac foundations to deliver end‑to‑end perception, pose estimation, and collision‑free planning without manual tuning. In three months of...
Allient Inc. has released a new whitepaper, "An Engineering Guide to Motors for Drone Systems," offering detailed guidance on selecting and applying motors for UAVs. The document addresses the rapid growth of drone applications and highlights how motor performance, efficiency,...
ANYbotics earned ISO/IEC 27001 certification after a multi‑stage audit, achieving zero non‑conformities on its first attempt. The certification validates the company’s world‑class Information Security Management System and signals maturity in security governance. It directly addresses the compliance concerns of energy and...
AGIBOT staged "AGIBOT NIGHT," the world’s first live gala entirely led by humanoid robots, streaming on February 8. The 60‑minute show featured robots performing dance, magic, comedy and music, as well as joint acts with human performers and consumer brands. The...
Corvus Robotics unveiled Corvus One™ for Cold Chain, an autonomous drone system designed to perform inventory cycle counts inside sub‑zero freezers ranging from –20 °F to ambient temperatures. The drones feature re‑engineered thermal management, adaptive barcode scanners, and flight‑stabilization to handle...
H&H Group’s manual label verification caused mislabeling, complaints, and financial loss. The company partnered with Shenzhen Jiangrun Xuneng Technology to build a machine‑vision platform that uses MVTec HALCON for dynamic OCR of batch numbers, dates and other codes. HALCON’s preprocessing...
RoboDK has introduced RoboDK CAM, a new software that automates robot code generation from CAD designs, dramatically shortening robotic machining deployment times. The solution covers milling, drilling, deburring, cutting and additive manufacturing, and offers both a standalone interface and add‑ins for...
Palladyne AI announced the first flight of IntelliSwarm, its integrated SwarmOS autonomy software and BRAIN X2 flight computer, on the Banshee loitering‑munition UAV. The three‑week integration demonstrated autonomous collaboration with Red Cat drones, proving decentralized edge AI in a heterogeneous multi‑vehicle scenario....
Valqari, a Chicago‑based autonomous drone startup, secured its 17th U.S. patent (US12528599B2) covering automated loading of packages onto drones and outbound deployment. The patent expands Valqari’s technology from receiving to full “send‑to‑end” operations, completing its control of the drone distribution...
XAG has introduced its P150 Max agricultural drone to the U.S. market, offering a 176‑lb payload, 44.7 mph cruise speed and up to 80 acres per hour spraying capacity. The platform supports autonomous spraying, spreading, mapping and logistics, and can be...
Basler AG will exhibit at LogiMAT 2026 in Stuttgart from March 24‑26, showcasing its full machine‑vision portfolio for logistics. The highlight is the debut of the new Basler Stereo mini 3D camera, a lightweight, cost‑efficient stereo sensor designed for object...
SMART, NUS and MIT researchers unveiled a neuron‑inspired AI controller that lets soft robotic arms learn a full suite of motions once and instantly adapt to new conditions without retraining. The system combines offline‑trained structural synapses with online‑updating plastic synapses...
North American robot orders rose 6.6% in 2025, reaching 36,766 units worth $2.25 billion, a 10.1% revenue gain over 2024. Growth was driven primarily by non‑automotive sectors such as food, consumer goods, semiconductors and life sciences, while automotive component orders lagged...
Bedrock Robotics announced a $270 million Series B round, valuing the autonomous construction startup at $1.75 billion. The funding, led by CapitalG and Valor Atreides AI Fund, brings total capital raised to over $350 million and will support scaling of fleet‑level autonomy across excavation,...
Stabilus has launched a “Customized to Order” program for its IPR40 electromechanical spindle drives, allowing customers to specify connections, forces, stroke lengths and speeds. The IPR40 offers compact, IP67‑rated units with 12 V or 24 V options and can be paired with...
Exotec has inaugurated its new 25,000 m² headquarters, Imaginarium, in Northern France, consolidating design, production and support for its warehouse robotics portfolio. The facility houses over 700 employees and features an 8,560 m² production floor equipped with 11 operational Exotec systems. Imaginarium...
Physik Instrumente (PI) has issued a new brochure positioning the company as a long‑term OEM partner for high‑precision motion control, nanopositioning and piezo solutions. The catalogue highlights fast steering mirrors, 6‑DoF hexapods, granite‑based multi‑axis platforms and nano‑focus motors tailored for...
Geekplus is sponsoring the world’s first AI‑driven, immersive shoppable runway hosted by THG Studios and Topshop on Feb. 26, 2026 in Manchester. The event blends a fashion catwalk with a live Fulfilment Zone where Geekplus’ autonomous P‑series mobile robots perform real‑time picking...
Delta Line has launched two new brushless DC servo drives, the Leo B3800 and Leo B860, expanding its Leo family. The B3800 delivers up to 3800 W and 80 A rms, targeting the most powerful Delta Line motors, while the B860 provides...
KUKA Robotics will showcase its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) portfolio at MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, highlighting the new KMP 250P platform. The exhibition features four AMR models—KMP 250P, 600P, 1500P, and 3000P—covering payloads from 250 kg to 3 tons and integrated with KUKA.AMR FLEET management software....
Invio Automation announced the acquisition of Calvary Robotics, a leader in robotics and material‑handling solutions, to broaden its automation capabilities across high‑growth sectors such as medical devices, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and transportation. The transaction terms were not disclosed, but...
Invio Automation, a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners, announced the acquisition of Calvary Robotics Inc., a leader in robotics and advanced automation solutions. The terms were not disclosed, but the deal expands Invio’s manufacturing footprint and adds engineering expertise...
Cybernetix Ventures announced its fourth Robotics Invest event, scheduled for May 26‑27 2026, anchoring the second annual Robotics Tech Week from May 26‑29. The invitation‑only gathering caps attendance at 300 senior founders, investors, and corporate leaders, aiming to fast‑track funding, partnerships, and market...
The American Welding Society announced the Welding Automation Exposition and Conference (WAEC) 2026, scheduled for June 2‑4 in Minneapolis. The three‑day event will showcase robotics, smart sensors, and Industry 4.0 solutions that aim to boost welding productivity and quality. Attendees can earn...
RobotLAB unveiled RobotDepot™, the first certified pre‑owned marketplace for commercial service robots, offering refurbished cleaning, delivery and customer‑service units at lower prices. Every robot is inspected, tested, upgraded and validated through a multi‑point certification process before shipment. Purchases include professional...
COMAU has installed its cloud‑based in.Grid Robot Monitoring platform at IVECO’s Valladolid plant in Spain. The system continuously captures robot data from the Door Ring and Mascherone lines, flagging anomalies and measuring KPI compliance. By delivering real‑time visibility and predictive...
Kitchen robotics startup Aniai announced a $4 million raise from Korea Development Bank, bringing its total funding to $19 million. The capital will support the company’s U.S. expansion and further deployment of its Alpha Grill automated grilling system across restaurant partners. The...
Oshkosh Corporation announced it has acquired the core technology of Canvas, a construction‑robotics firm, to enhance its autonomous equipment portfolio. The acquisition was unveiled at CES 2026 and aims to accelerate the shift toward connected, AI‑driven job‑site solutions. Financial terms...