What Does a Blue USB Port Mean? I Learned the Truth Behind All the Colors, and It's Wild
Look closely - the colors on your USB ports reveal a lot about what they can do.
Curiosity, Grit, and Simulation Power Future Robotics
🎙️ I talk with Animesh Garg , Assistant Professor at Georgia Tech and one of the leading voices in robot learning today: We talk about growing up in India, building his first autonomous vehicle on a $280 budget after being...
CES 2026 Ignored Jobs, Sustainability, and Real Value
What We Didn’t See At CES 2026, And Why That Matters #CES2026 dazzled with AI, robots and smart devices, yet left critical questions unanswered around #jobs , #skills , #sustainability , #governance , #privacy , and real business value. This...
New RoboReward Dataset and Models Automate Robotic Training and Evaluation
The advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms has opened new possibilities for the development of robots that can reliably tackle various everyday tasks. Training and evaluating these algorithms, however, typically requires extensive efforts, as humans still need to manually label...
Makino A500Z Boosts Efficiency with Integrated 5‑Axis Design
🧿💯 A detailed view of the Makino a500Z 5-Axis Horizontal Machining Center, highlighting its B, C, and Z axes . This machine is designed for complex part production with features like: Integrated 5-Axis Capability: It builds upon Makino's 4-axis HMCs...
Two-Wheeled Robot Revolutionizes Airport Cargo Handling
Fraunhofer IML’s Two-Wheeled #Robot Takes on Airport Cargo Operations via @lukas_m_ziegler #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #MI #Innovation https://t.co/aveIes0I7A
AiMOGA Deploys Robotic Traffic Police Unit at Intersection in China
Insider Brief AiMOGA Robotics has deployed its first intelligent traffic policing robot at a busy intersection in Wuhu, China, marking an early move from controlled pilots into routine urban operations, according to the company. The humanoid unit, known internally as...
Unitree Showcases Cutting‑Edge Robotics at 2025 Expo
Unitree Takes the Stage at the 2025 International #Robot Exhibition via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/vR64cno2d8
China Deploys Autonomous Robots for Rice Planting
#Autonomous rice-planting #Robots are active in China by @ShangguanJiewen #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/9Oyyitu46t
AI and the Future of Warfare with US Under Secretary of War Emil Michael
In this episode, Under Secretary of War Emil Michael explains how the Department of War is deploying a generative AI platform, GenAI.mil, to over a million users within its first month, leveraging models like Gemini and Grok to boost decision‑making...
Simulate Multi‑Robot Sync to Cut Errors and Boost Uptime
Synchronized robots, tested in 3D, to boost uptime and cut integration errors: This setup uses RobotStudio to simulate dual-robot coordination with precise axis timing and collision checks. Every move is validated in a digital twin before going live. - Full...
Automation: Quietly Transforming Safety, Efficiency, and Sustainability
Why I love industrial automation ❤️ Yes, as an engineer I enjoy the technology itself. But what truly drives me: 👉 Automation improves people’s lives – every single day. Industrial automation works quietly in the background, yet it shapes our...
China’s Zoomlion Integrating AI and Embodied-Intelligence Robotics for Intelligent Manufacturing
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (“Zoomlion“; 1157.HK) is driving a new wave of intelligent transformation by integrating AI with construction machinery, the industrial internet, big data, and cloud computing. Its full-chain AI system...
Real-Time Vision Enables Robot to Catch Flying Ball
Can. You. Catch. It❓ A robot that catches balls in mid-air. [📍 Bookmark for the GitHub] This team built FrankaBallCatcher, a 7-DoF Franka Emika Panda arm that tracks a flying ball and intercepts it in real time using computer vision....
VinMotion Unveils Motion 2: Next‑gen Logistics Humanoid
Motion 2 Arrives: VinMotion’s Next-Gen Humanoid for Industrial #Logistics by @CyberRobooo #AI #Robotics #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/4uldlbWFFh
Spain-Based DAO Xmaquina Raises $10M for Early-Stage Robotics Investments
Insider Brief Nearly a year after its first Genesis Auction went live, Spain-based decentralize autonomous organization Xmaquina says it has raised more than $10 million through an onchain funding model designed to broaden access to early-stage robotics investments. According to...
AI Drives Tech Surge; Next Frontier: Longevity and Synthetic Biology
The AI wave is transforming the tech ecosystem right now. Robotics quickly following. We’re pushing frontiers in space and energy. What’s next? Longevity, synthetic biology, and self-replicating systems.
Multimodal AI Already Driving Real-World Robots and WMS
False binary alert 🚨 It’s not pre-programmed robots vs sci-fi dexterous humanoids. Multimodal AI already powers robots in the real world. And the API-driven WMS orchestration layer is going AI-native. The transformation has already started.
DataMesh Launches DataMesh Robotics to Enable Industrial Embodied AI Training with Executable Digital Twins
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — DataMesh, a leading digital twin and spatial intelligence technology provider, today announced the launch of DataMesh Robotics, an embodied AI data product solution designed for industrial and facilities scenarios. Built on an Executable Industrial Digital Twin, the solution enables...
Choose OT Firewall by Risk, Not Features
Which firewall really makes sense in OT? 🔥 “We already have a firewall.” The real question is: does it match your risk? 🔹 Stateless firewall (Layer 3/4) ✔ simple, high performance ⚠ no context, no content awareness 👉 Suitable for...
Robots Learn From YouTube, Scaling Like Language Models
You know how ChatGPT got scary-good by reading the entire internet? Robotics couldn’t do that. With language models, you can scrape Wikipedia, Reddit, every book ever written. Trillions of words. All digital. All ready to train on. But robots? They...
Large-Scale Autonomous Gas Monitoring for Volcanic Environments: A Legged Robot on Mount Etna
Active volcanoes present some of the most hazardous field conditions on the planet, and reliable gas monitoring is essential for forecasting eruptions. In a new study, researchers deployed a quadruped legged robot equipped with a commercial quadrupole mass spectrometer...
How Everyday Foam Reveals the Secret Logic of Artificial Intelligence
Foams were once thought to behave like glass, with bubbles frozen in place at the microscopic level. But new simulations reveal that foam bubbles are always shifting, even while the foam keeps its overall shape. Remarkably, this restless motion follows...
Multi-Task Reinforcement Learning for Quadrotors
The video introduces a multi‑task reinforcement learning (RL) framework designed for quadrotor drones, showcasing a single “generalist” policy capable of handling disparate flight objectives such as high‑speed stabilization, agile racing, and velocity‑tracking commands. By partitioning sensor inputs into shared and...
Robot Learns to Lip Sync by Watching YouTube
Almost half of our attention during face-to-face conversation focuses on lip motion. Yet, robots still struggle to move their lips correctly. Even the most advanced humanoids make little more than muppet mouth gestures—if they have a face at all.
Patents Vs. Trade Secrets in the Age of AI Robotics
Greenberg Traurig shares insights about how to choose the right IP strategy when algorithms, and not humans, drive innovation The post Patents vs. trade secrets in the age of AI robotics appeared first on The Robot Report.
How AI and Robotics Are Redefining Precision Feed Management in Large-Scale Livestock Farms
In large livestock operations, precision feed management starts with one simple requirement: knowing exactly how much feed is moving through the system. That is why load cells sit at the center of modern feeding technology. They provide the hard weight...
Teknic's New EtherNet/IP Integrated Brushless Servo Motors: Available to Buy Online Today.
Available models from 1/8 to 7.7 hp peak, with velocity control models starting at $260 and position control starting at $599 (qty. 1-9).
Underwater Robots Inspired by Nature Are Making Progress, but Hurdles Remain
Underwater robots face many challenges before they can truly master the deep, such as stability in choppy currents. A new paper published in the journal npj Robotics provides a comprehensive update of where the technology stands today, including significant progress...
Pudu Launches T150 Light-Payload Warehouse Delivery Robot
Pudu Robotics said the T150 mobile robot is suitable for electronics, plastic components, and small-item warehousing. The post Pudu launches T150 light-payload warehouse delivery robot appeared first on Automated Warehouse.
Flexxbotics Releases Free Download of Software-Defined Automation for Manufacturing Autonomy
Flexxbotics free download is not a trial or evaluation version. It includes the SDA runtime, Studio, and API with no time limits, capacity restrictions, or disabled capabilities.
Learning on the Fly: Rapid Policy Adaptation via Differentiable Simulation (RA-L 2026)
Learning on the Fly: Rapid Policy Adaptation via Differentiable Simulation (RA‑L 2026) introduces a novel online‑learning framework that lets quadrotor controllers adjust to previously unknown disturbances within seconds of real‑world deployment. The authors combine a differentiable low‑fidelity dynamics model with...
Before-and-After Automation Metrics: How to Compare Results Without Fooling Yourself
The problem with headline automation numbers Automation projects are often announced with confident figures. A factory reports a 25 percent productivity increase. An RPA deployment claims faster processing times. A robotics rollout is said to have reduced downtime significantly. These...
RealMan Robotics Launches Next-Generation High-Power-Density Joint Modules for High-Performance Robotics
A Unified Power Base for Robotics
A3 Releases Full Three-Part National Safety Standard for Industrial Robots
A3 has published a comprehensive three-part national safety standard governing the manufacture, integration, and use of industrial robotics. The post A3 releases full three-part national safety standard for industrial robots appeared first on The Robot Report.
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace Is Redefining What’s Possible for Endurance Flights at the Pendleton Range
Cross-country electric UAS flight demonstrations mark major milestones for U.S. Army modernization and unmanned operations.
Virtual Surveyor Adds Local Coordinate System Functionality in Latest Release of Smart Drone Surveying Software
Virtual Surveyor has added Local Coordinate System functionality to the 10.2 release of its smart
Department of Homeland Security Launches New Office to Advance Drone and Counter-Drone Technologies
$115 million investment in counter-drone technologies that will be critical in securing America250 and 2026
Battle Creek Unlimited Selects ResilienX for MICH-AIR Beyond Visual Line of Sight System
BATTLE CREEK, MICH. – Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU) is pleased to announce that it has
Hirth Engines and ePropelled Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance High‑Efficiency Propulsion Systems
Hirth Engines, a globally recognised leader in two‑stroke engine technology, and ePropelled, an innovator in
Adaptive Motion System Helps Robots Achieve Human-Like Dexterity with Minimal Data
Despite rapid robotic automation advancements, most systems struggle to adapt their pre-trained movements to dynamic environments with objects of varying stiffness or weight. To tackle this challenge, researchers from Japan have developed an adaptive motion reproduction system using Gaussian process...
Kardex Enhances StoreX Calculator for AutoStore Planning and Expansion
StoreX Calculator adds features for long-term planning to its automated storage implementation and integration tools, says Kardex. The post Kardex enhances StoreX Calculator for AutoStore planning and expansion appeared first on Automated Warehouse.
Multiply Labs to Bring “Physical AI” Robotics Technology to Advanced Biomanufacturing With NVIDIA
By integrating NVIDIA’s digital twins, foundation models, and perception AI, Multiply Labs is pioneering a new era of robotic biomanufacturing systems designed to scale the next-generation of life-changing cell and gene therapies.
US Digital's New L2 Low Profile Motor Encoder
The L2 incremental encoder uses US Digital’s proven EM1 optical encoder module and disk, which has billions of device-hours of dependable service in customer applications. This product continues US Digital’s strong reputation for reliable, field-tested encoders.
New Gearbox Series for Dynamic Delta Robotics
Greater cost-effectiveness for precise, highly dynamic pick-and-place applications
MassRobotics Opens Applications for 4th Annual Form and Function Robotics Challenge
MassRobotics announces its fourth annual Form and Function Robotics Challenge, in collaboration with AMD, Dassault Systèmes, Harmonic Drive, Maeden, Maxon and Mitsubishi Electric. Designed for university student teams, the global […] The post MassRobotics Opens Applications for 4th Annual Form and...
Xsens IMUs Deliver Sub-5 Cm Real-Time Heave Accuracy for Precise Wave Motion Compensation.
Firmware upgrade available for Xsens Sirius and Xsens Avior motion sensors delivers centimeter-level vertical displacement measurement for marine stabilization and control systems
Second Front Systems and StirlingX Partner to Support UK Government with Secure, Sovereign Drone Deployments
Second Front Systems (2F), a leader in accelerating the adoption of commercial technology for defence,
Physical AI Is the Next Frontier - and It's Already All Around You
I spoke to Qualcomm executives at CES to learn more about what the buzzword means, how it applies to you, and what a physical AI future looks like.