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TI Accelerates the Next Generation of Physical AI with NVIDIA
Texas Instruments announced a partnership with NVIDIA to accelerate safe humanoid robot deployment. The collaboration merges TI’s real‑time motor control, sensing, radar and power technologies with NVIDIA’s Jetson Thor compute and Holoscan ecosystem. A sensor‑fusion solution using TI’s IWR6243 mmWave radar and Ethernet connectivity delivers low‑latency 3‑D perception, improving obstacle detection and safety. The joint offering will be demonstrated at NVIDIA GTC 2026, highlighting a path from virtual development to production‑ready robots.
Dexterity's World Model, Foresight, Delivers a Big Leap for Physical AI Powered Truck Loading
Dexterity unveiled Foresight, a physics‑consistent world model and 4D packing agent that powers its dual‑arm robot Mech for autonomous truck loading. The system evaluates up to 400 placement options per box in under 400 ms, optimizing density, stability, reachability and parallelism....
Simbe Becomes First Retail Robotics Company to Achieve UL 3300 Certification for Autonomous Robot Tally
Simbe announced that its autonomous shelf‑scanning robot Tally has earned UL 3300 certification, making it the first retail robotics company to achieve the standard. The certification validates Tally’s mechanical, electrical and software safety after passing more than 40 rigorous tests for...
Cyngn Deploys DriveMod Tugger at WEG Electric Motor Facility
Cyngn announced a commercial contract to install its DriveMod Tugger at WEG’s electric‑motor plant in Bluffton, Indiana. The autonomous tugger will move up to 60 pallets of components daily, replacing single‑pallet forklift runs. By handling predictable transport, the system frees forklift...
Mouser's Autonomous Vehicle Online Resource Center Addresses Real-World Deployment Challenges
Mouser Electronics has expanded its Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Online Resource Center to help engineers tackle real‑world deployment hurdles. The hub consolidates technical articles, eBooks and product data covering perception, deterministic networking, functional safety, cybersecurity and ethical decision‑making. It emphasizes software‑defined,...
Introducing Conveyor Connect: How Chef Robots Communicate With Different Conveyors
Chef Robotics unveiled Conveyor Connect, a capability that lets its AI‑driven Chef robots communicate directly with any type of conveyor, from continuous belts to indexing lines. The system uses a wireless Conveyor Companion Box attached to the conveyor’s VFD, providing...
Corvus Robotics Deploys Autonomous Inventory System at Dermalogica Global Headquarters
Corvus Robotics has rolled out its Corvus One autonomous inventory system at Dermalogica’s global headquarters and distribution hub in Carson, California. The drone fleet conducts 52 aerial scans per year, boosting inventory imaging frequency by 600 percent while freeing roughly...
Hirebotics Promotes Co-Founder Matthew Bush to CEO
Hirebotics announced that co‑founder and COO Matthew Bush will assume the chief executive officer role, effective February 20, 2026, succeeding co‑founder Rob Goldiez who is retiring after more than a decade at the helm. Bush has overseen the company's electro‑mechanical...
MVTec Presents New MERLIC Version: New Features for Easier Integration and Use of Machine Vision
MVTec Software released MERLIC 26.03 on March 26 2026, adding unlimited camera connectivity, a Frontend Observability feature, and a new Beckhoff TwinCAT ADS plug‑in. The version adopts a YY.MM naming scheme and offers two licensing packages—MERLIC and MERLIC Professional—with optional deep‑learning and custom‑tool...
Teledyne FLIR Defense Signs Memorandum of Understanding with STORM Adapt Group at EnforceTac 2026
Teledyne FLIR Defense and Norway’s STORM Adapt Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding at EnforceTac 2026 to integrate FLIR’s SkyCarrier quadcopter and Black Recon micro‑UAS with STORM’s Rapid Adapt and Deploy System (RADS). The MoU creates a vehicle‑mounted, modular platform that...
AGIBOT Showcases Full Humanoid Robot Portfolio at MWC 2026
AGIBot unveiled its full humanoid robot portfolio at MWC 2026, showcasing A2, X2, G2, D1 and C5 platforms alongside the OmniHand dexterous limb. The company launched a global online store and a Robot‑as‑a‑Service (RaaS) leasing model with prices starting at €899...
LUCID Releases Atlas10 SWIR 10GigE RDMA Cameras with Sony IMX992 and IMX993 SenSWIR Sensors and Integrated TEC Cooling
LUCID Vision Labs launched the Atlas10 SWIR, a 10GigE camera featuring Sony’s 5.2 MP IMX992 and 3.2 MP IMX993 SenSWIR InGaAs sensors. The camera incorporates integrated thermoelectric cooling (TEC) that can be set to 10 °C, cutting dark current and image noise for...
E-Con Systems to Showcase Next-Gen Edge AI and Multi-Camera Vision Solutions at NVIDIA GTC 2026 and Embedded World 2026
e-con Systems will unveil its next‑generation edge AI and multi‑camera vision solutions at NVIDIA GTC 2026 in San Jose and Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg. The company will demo Darsi Pro, a production‑ready platform built on NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX that handles eight HDR GMSL...
Boca Bearings Has Expanded Its Automation Bearing Inventory, Adding New Options for Linear Motion, Industrial Automation, and Robotics Applications
Boca Bearings has broadened its automation bearing portfolio, adding linear bearings in chrome, ceramic‑hybrid and full‑ceramic ZrO₂, plus expanded cam yoke, cam follower, 9900, 7500 DLG and 7600 DLG series. The off‑the‑shelf inventory is designed for quick access and same‑day...
Changingtek Robotics Launches the World's First Adaptive "X2" Left-Right Dexterous Hand
Changingtek Robotics unveiled the X2, the world’s first adaptive left‑right dexterous hand, featuring a tendon‑driven system that can reconfigure between left and right orientations autonomously. The hand offers five independently controlled fingers, delivering up to 50 N grip force per hand...
Helm.ai Driver Achieves Vision-Only Urban Autonomy, Unlocking Scalability From Level 2+ Through Level 4
Helm.ai unveiled a production‑ready, vision‑only software stack that can power advanced Level 2+ driver assistance today and scale to Level 3 and Level 4 urban autonomy without HD maps or lidar. The system relies on the company’s Factored Embodied AI architecture, separating perception...
Progressive Robotics Launches AnyStack: A Turnkey Solution for Mixed Palletizing in Modern Logistics
Progressive Robotics unveiled AnyStack, a turnkey robotic palletizing system that combines an industrial arm, AI‑driven vision, and intelligent stacking software into a single, ready‑to‑deploy cell. The solution dynamically identifies cases, calculates optimal stacking sequences, and builds stable mixed‑SKU pallets even...
Torc Robotics and Daimler Truck Expand Autonomous Truck Testing to Michigan Public Roads
Torc Robotics announced that its autonomous trucks will now be tested on public roads in Michigan, using the latest‑generation Daimler Truck Freightliner Cascadia chassis. The expansion builds on existing test sites in Dallas‑Fort Worth and Blacksburg and moves development from the...
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Stäubli Robotics unveiled the next‑generation Sterimove at INTERPHEX 2026, positioning it as the world’s first mobile robot certified for Grade A, B, C and D cleanroom environments. The platform combines sealed, cleanroom‑compatible construction with advanced collision‑avoidance sensing, dual emergency stops...
Kollmorgen Introduces AKME Series Servo Motors for Hazardous Locations
Electromate has launched the Kollmorgen AKME Series Servo Motors, specifically engineered for hazardous environments with Zone 2 and Zone 22 certification. The new line spans IEC frame sizes 2 through 7, operates from 48 Vdc to 400 Vac, and reaches speeds up to 5,000 rpm...
Epson Robots to Exhibit at DesignCon, APEX and MAX in Early 2026
Epson Robots announced it will exhibit at three major trade shows—DesignCon, APEX Expo, and Manufacturing & Automation eXchange (MAX)—in early 2026. The company will showcase its new T‑Series All‑in‑One SCARA robot, marketed as a cost‑efficient, plug‑and‑play solution, alongside the RC+®...
Niqo Robotics Showcases 3-in-1 Precision AI Robot at Southwest Ag Summit 2026
Niqo Robotics unveiled its 3‑in‑1 AI robot at the Southwest Ag Summit, demonstrating a single‑pass solution for precision weeding, crop thinning, and targeted spraying. The showcase followed a successful pilot that generated the company’s first commercial order in the region....
National Robotics Week 2026 Underscores Robotics as a Critical U.S. Industry and Workforce Engine
National Robotics Week runs April 4‑12, 2026, spotlighting robotics as a strategic U.S. industry. Organized by MassRobotics, the week aggregates over a hundred events nationwide, linking manufacturers, startups, and research labs. Partnerships such as Microsoft’s sponsorship of STEM sessions and...
Artimus Robotics Is Launching Next-Generation Artificial Muscles and Seeking Partners to Evaluate the Technology in Markets Requiring Dexterous Robotic Manipulation.
Artimus Robotics unveiled its next‑generation HASEL artificial muscles, delivering more than twice the mechanical output of the prior version. The new actuators are fully encapsulated, improving safety and simplifying integration into robotic systems. Artimus is actively recruiting partners to test...
E-Con Systems Launches DepthVista Helix 3D CW iToF Camera for Robotics and Industrial Automation
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...
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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,...
RBTX Launches New Online Shopping Experience for Customers
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 ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH FULCRUMAIR TO DEVELOP NEXT-GENERATION ROBOTIC INSTALLATION SYSTEMS FOR POWER LINE CONSTRUCTION
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...
AGVs You Can Trust at MODEX 2026
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 Expands Proven Robotic Warehouse Solutions to North America
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 Launches CAM Solution Designed to Slash Robotic Machining Deployment Times
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 Expands Portable Airspace Awareness Offerings with Fusion 360
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 Unleashes BLASTER Technology: A Breakthrough in Autonomous High-Speed Coating for the Construction Industry
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 Adds AI-Powered Predictive Analytics to Robot Service Manager
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 Hires New Controller
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...
"AI In Robotics": New Position Paper Released by IFR
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...
71% of Consumers Say Viral Trends Drive Purchases, Putting New Pressure on Retail Fulfillment, Finds Locus Robotics
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 and Orqa Partner to Pioneer High-Tech Industrial Manufacturing on Front Lines
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...
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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. Releases New Whitepaper on Motor Selection for Drone Systems
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 Achieves ISO 27001 Certification
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 Hosts "AGIBOT NIGHT," A Robot-Led Live Gala Show
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 Launches Dedicated Cold Chain Drones for Autonomous Inventory in Sub-Zero Warehouses
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...
Dynamic OCR Inspection with HALCON Ensures Maximum Product Quality
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 Launches CAM Solution Designed to Slash Robotic Machining Deployment Times
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...
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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 Secures 17th U.S. Patent Expanding Autonomous Drone Operations to Package Sending
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 P150 Max Agricultural Drone Comes to U.S. with Proven Efficiency and Reliability
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 at LogiMAT 2026: Tailor-Made Machine Vision Solutions for Logistics
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 and NUS Pioneer Neural Blueprint for Human-Like Intelligence in Soft Robots
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...