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Terabase Energy readies $130M AI‑driven robotics line for commercial solar farms
Terabase Energy announced that its upgraded Terafab V2 automated solar‑construction system has completed field testing and is ready for commercial deployment. The AI‑assisted platform can assemble and position panel‑tracker modules in a two‑minute cycle, delivering roughly 20 MW per week per line, with two factories already operating and a target of ten by Q2 2027. The rollout is backed by $130 million funding.
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RealMan Robotics unveiled three next‑generation high‑power‑density joint modules—WHJ03, WHJ120, and WHJ48V—targeting desktop, collaborative, and heavy‑duty robots. The ultra‑compact WHJ03 delivers 35‑55% more torque in half the volume, while the WHJ120 offers 120 Nm torque with a 16 mm hollow core for simplified cable routing. The WHJ48V series supports up to 60 V, boosting speed, efficiency, and reducing heat. Together they create a unified power base that streamlines drivetrain integration across robot classes.
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has published the complete American National Standard for Industrial Robots and Robot Systems – Safety Requirements, a 403‑page ANSI/A3 R15.06‑2025 document that unifies three parts into a single framework. Parts 1 and 2 update the legacy ANSI/RIA R15.06‑2012...
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace (KHA) successfully completed an 18‑km cross‑country electric UAS flight at the Pendleton UAS Range, launching from one site and recovering at another while using a relay‑extended mesh network for continuous control. The mission validated point‑to‑point endurance operations...
Virtual Surveyor’s 10.2 release introduces Local Coordinate System functionality, letting users project GPS‑based drone imagery and LiDAR directly into custom site‑specific reference frames without third‑party tools. The update also expands supported world coordinate systems (EPSG, MRWA, Landgate, ESRI) and adds...
The Department of Homeland Security announced a new Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft Systems to accelerate acquisition of drone and counter‑drone technologies. The office is earmarking $115 million for immediate counter‑drone deployments ahead of the United...
Battle Creek Unlimited has chosen ResilienX to build a ground‑based sense‑and‑avoid system that will enable routine beyond‑visual‑line‑of‑sight (BVLOS) operations for the MICH‑AIR advanced air mobility hub at Battle Creek Executive Airport. The integrated physical‑digital environment will support public safety, infrastructure...
Hirth Engines and ePropelled have announced a strategic partnership to create hybrid propulsion systems that blend Hirth’s two‑stroke engines with ePropelled’s intelligent electric power‑management technology. The collaboration targets UAVs, advanced air‑mobility, defence, and specialized mobility markets, promising higher fuel efficiency,...
Researchers at Keio University have introduced an adaptive motion reproduction system that uses Gaussian process regression to translate human grasping motions to robots with minimal training data. The model learns the relationship between object stiffness and required force/position commands, achieving...
Kardex Solutions, together with iAutomate, has launched an enhanced StoreX Calculator to streamline AutoStore system design and expansion. The tool leverages real operational data to run scenario‑based models that forecast grid size, robot count, ports, costs, and implementation timelines. By...
Multiply Labs announced a partnership with NVIDIA to embed the latter’s Isaac Sim, GR00T foundation models, and perception tools into its robotic biomanufacturing platform. The collaboration creates high‑fidelity digital twins, AI‑driven manipulation skills, and perception pipelines that accelerate development of...
US Digital introduced the L2 Low‑Profile Motor Encoder, the company’s thinnest encoder at just 0.398 inches tall. It leverages the proven EM1 optical module, delivering up to 1 250 CPR (5 000 PPR quadrature) with a single‑ended output. The design features a snap‑on cover for...
Neugart has launched the NDFC gearbox series, a cost‑effective, application‑specific drive solution for delta robots used in high‑speed pick‑and‑place operations. The series offers three frame sizes (064, 090, 110) with two‑stage ratios from 16:1 to 100:1 and standard backlash under...
MassRobotics has opened applications for its fourth annual Form and Function Robotics Challenge, partnering with AMD, Dassault Systèmes, Harmonic Drive, Maeden, Maxon and Mitsubishi Electric. The global competition targets university teams and offers a $10,000 grand prize, $1,000 for second...
Xsens announced a firmware‑based upgrade that adds a Heave measurement capability to its industrial‑grade Sirius and Avior inertial measurement units. The new feature delivers sub‑5 cm vertical displacement accuracy for wave periods up to 29 seconds and about 6 cm for longer 40‑second...
Second Front Systems (2F) has partnered with UK drone specialist StirlingX to deliver sovereign, high‑assurance drone capabilities to the Ministry of Defence, national security agencies, and critical national infrastructure operators. The collaboration uses 2F’s Game Warden secure software deployment platform...
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...
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...
Physical AI, the integration of perception and reasoning into hardware, emerged as the tech industry's newest frontier at CES 2026. Executives likened its impact to the ChatGPT launch, signaling a shift toward machines that can understand context and act autonomously....
#Robotic Dog Patrols Tunnel, Inspecting Critical Communication Cables by @tweetciiiim #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/4x5YC99f9g
Faster Than Human Reflexes: A #Robotic Hand Redefining Speed and Precision by @sciencegirl #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/BmEVMLqLKS
Animatronics designer Jesse Velez created a fully wireless, portable animatronic hand for the Netflix series “Wednesday.” The device captures a performer’s hand movements with Manus motion‑capture gloves and translates them in real time via custom software to a prosthetic‑based robotic...
Boston Dynamics' #Robot Evolves into Multi-Talented Cameraman by @aitrendz_xyz #MachineLearning #AI #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #Innovation https://t.co/wM7GhT5uxS
Visual Object Intelligence Platform: Empowering Industrial #Robots to See, Understand, and Handle the Real World via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/chGNhjh2gr
The episode recaps the most notable robotics announcements from CES 2026, highlighting breakthroughs in AI-driven mobility, advanced sensor suites, and collaborative robot platforms. It offers forward‑looking predictions for 2026, including wider adoption of edge AI chips, tighter regulatory scrutiny on...
This #Robot from XTIM is literally a flying machine that flaps like a real bird by @lukas_m_ziegler #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #Innovation #TechForGood https://t.co/aCEtBs8jgt
#Robots on the Frontlines: Testing Next-Gen Earthquake Rescue Systems by @HowThingsWork_ #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/BGC73h935d
TESOLLO Inc. unveiled the DG-5F-S, a new humanoid robotic hand that incorporates the company’s in‑house actuator technology. The hand delivers a five‑finger, 20‑degree‑of‑freedom layout while weighing under 1 kg, making it comparable in size to a human hand. Priced at roughly...
Seeing Through Its Own Eyes: Building a #Robot with True First-Person Vision via @WevolverApp #AI #MachineLearning #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/Py1Z5j9A3y
Chinese Researchers Create #AI Swarm System for Cooperative #Drone #Transport and Rescue by @tweetciiiim #EmergingTech #Innovation #TechForGood #Technology https://t.co/KBcWc29lo6
Researchers at HKUST have unveiled an automated robotic nanoprobe that can locate and extract a single mitochondrion from a living cell without fluorescent labels. The device integrates nanoelectrodes that sense ROS/RNS bursts and dielectrophoretic nanotweezers that capture the organelle within...
Telexistence Introduces Large-Scale #Robotic Motion Data Factory for #AI Training via @ZappyZappy7 #ArtificialIntelligence #MI #ML #Tech #Innovation https://t.co/Q43zRYjqCI
A 17-year-old built a mind-controlled prosthetic arm using #AI via @Khulood_Almani #Technology #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/A0Aib1IG5I
IDS Imaging Development Systems is entering 2026 aiming for over 10% sales growth, backed by double‑digit order increases and the delivery of its two‑millionth camera. The German camera maker introduced a voluntary three‑year manufacturer’s warranty for all product lines, enhancing...
FIFISH E-GO: QYSEA’s #AI-Powered Underwater ROV for Next-Gen Subsea Exploration via @WevolverApp #Robotics #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/K0UhE1jXuZ
Industrial Humanoid #Robot Tackles Physically Demanding Load-Bearing Tasks via @ZappyZappy7 #RPA #Robotics #Innovation #Technology #EmergingTech https://t.co/BBPwOWAAqM
Precision Drive Systems (PDS) has entered an exclusive partnership with MachMotion to retrofit aging CNC routers and other machines with PDS‑branded spindles equipped with the Spindle Health Information Monitoring System (SHIMS). MachMotion will perform on‑site upgrades of servo controllers and...
MIT Cheetah: The Agile Quadruped #Robot Redefining High-Performance Legged Locomotion by @IntEngineering #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/dHoPcQuAZk
Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In‑Service Support, together with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), has signed a contract to acquire eight MQ‑9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft, plus four certifiable ground control stations, with first...
Safety First: Tackling Crowd Navigation in Mobile #Robotics by @lukas_m_ziegler #AI #Robot #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence https://t.co/OJIzBr8jOw
Swamp Dog. 5 miles autonomous base perimeter patrol at Tyndall USAF via @WevolverApp #Robotics #Innovation #Technology #EmergingTech https://t.co/b9bLZ0dMb7
Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot is positioned as a versatile assistant for factories and homes, with Musk pledging a million units within ten years. The design leverages recent advances in generative AI to give the robot conversational abilities that feel more...
Meet Tensor’s Robocar — Full Level 4 Autonomy, Designed for You, Not Robotaxi by @TensorAuto #Automotive #Transport #EV #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/fssYGEaqRR
Locus Robotics and Radial announced that their Shepherdsville warehouse has surpassed 25 million picks, powered by roughly 300 LocusBots operating under a Robots‑as‑a‑Service model. The partnership has quadrupled throughput within the same footprint and added a peak fleet of 104 robots...
Boston Dynamics Exoskeleton: 24-DoF #Robotic Arms with 200-Pound Lifting Power via @Rainmaker1973 #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Engineering https://t.co/lfaeghTJXj
The IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics released its August 2025 Issue (Volume 7, Issue 3), featuring 33 regular papers and five invited contributions from the Hamlyn Symposium 2024, totaling 478 pages. A dedicated special section titled “AI‑Driven Health: Transforming Care” showcases cutting‑edge...
Omnisys has launched the next‑generation BRO™ CUAS platform, an AI‑driven digital‑twin mission‑planning tool that shifts counter‑drone defense from reactive interception to proactive prevention. The system creates physics‑accurate battlefield models to reveal low‑altitude approach corridors, coverage gaps, and sensor/effectors’ detection envelopes,...
Parry Labs has teamed with AeroVironment to embed its Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)‑aligned mission computing into the P550 uncrewed aircraft system for the U.S. Army’s Long‑Range Reconnaissance (LRR) program. The partnership leverages Parry’s STRATIA® platform, Model‑Based Systems Engineering expertise,...
Simbe Robotics has unveiled Tally 4.0, the newest generation of its autonomous shelf‑scanning robot that powers the Store Intelligence platform. The robot now runs up to 12 hours on a charge, features ultra‑high‑resolution imaging, 360° fisheye capture, and expanded reach...
#Robotic Surgery Eliminates Human Tremors with Precision Machine-Level Accuracy by @MrLaalpotato #HealthTech #Tech #Technology #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/lLWUGV7I0b
LOOI: The Desktop AI Robot That Brings Your Smartphone to Life by @Betraydan #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/ZUxMCoYuOj
