
XYZ Robotics introduced an end‑to‑end automation system that unloads, sorts, and palletizes loose cartons using two Rocky mobile manipulation robots, a five‑sided barcode scanner, and a conveyor line. The robots handle payloads up to 66 lb, generate optimized pallet patterns, and can rotate items mid‑air to meet retailer specifications. Deployed at UNIS in California, the solution delivers a consistent throughput of 300 cases per hour and is already operating in Germany. XYZ also announced a new Los Angeles office to provide U.S. support and will host site visits in February.
A systematic review of 188 studies examined artificial intelligence for surgical scene understanding (SSU) in minimally invasive abdominal procedures. The analysis found that most research relies on small, single‑center datasets, with 59% concentrating on laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Validation practices are weak—only...
Harvard and Stanford researchers unveiled a rotational multimaterial 3D‑printing process that embeds asymmetrical pneumatic channels inside elastomeric filaments in a single continuous operation. By co‑extruding a photocurable urethane acrylate and a fugitive Pluronic ink through a rotating nozzle, they can...
Intuitive Surgical announced that more than 20 million patients have undergone procedures using its da Vinci surgical system over the past 25 years. The milestone underscores the platform’s longevity and its penetration across a range of specialties worldwide. Since its 2000 launch, the...

The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) announced a partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to launch the Abu Dhabi Centre for Frontier Technologies, unveiled at Davos 2026. The Centre will join WEF’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) Global...

Jacobi Robotics, together with integrator Delta Technology, installed its OmniPalletizer on a FANUC robot to automate mixed‑case palletizing for a defense manufacturer. The system handles completely random case arrivals in real time, eliminating the need for pre‑planned pallet recipes. It...
Yann LeCun, Meta’s former chief AI scientist, has founded AMI Labs, a Paris‑based startup dedicated to building “world models” that understand physical reality. Unlike large language models, these models will be trained on video and sensor streams to embed common‑sense...
Unitree Robotics announced that its quadruped Unitree G1 is being trained to operate as a console surgeon. The initiative showcases the robot’s ability to perform precise, remote-controlled tasks traditionally reserved for human surgeons. Training involves integrating AI-driven control algorithms with...
OpenAI has quietly opened a secret robotics laboratory in San Francisco, reviving a hardware division it shut down in 2020. The facility employs about 100 contractors who train Franka robotic arms to perform everyday household chores. Data collection runs 24‑hour...
Alphabet’s drone delivery arm Wing is set to scale its Walmart partnership from 27 to 150 additional stores by the end of 2026, targeting new markets such as Los Angeles, St. Louis, Miami and Cincinnati. The service uses BVLOS‑approved drones...

Festo introduced the AX Motion Insights platform, merging AI‑driven predictive analytics with its existing maintenance suite to cut unplanned downtime in fulfillment automation. The solution monitors electric servo drives and pneumatic cylinders, feeding condition data through AX Data Access for...

Charging Robotics Inc. has signed a non‑binding memorandum of understanding with Deliverz AI Ltd. to co‑develop wireless charging systems for autonomous logistics robots. The collaboration will adapt the company’s EV‑charging robotics platform to indoor AMRs used in hospitals, medical centers,...
Johnson & Johnson’s Verb division unveiled OTTAVA, a six‑armed robotic platform aimed at expanding minimally invasive surgery capabilities. The system integrates modular hardware with advanced AI control, allowing simultaneous manipulation of multiple instruments. OTTAVA targets high‑complexity procedures in orthopedics, cardiology...

SSI Schaefer and Moffett Automation announced a joint offering of free‑roaming pallet shuttles that integrate directly with SSI Schaefer’s WAMAS warehouse management system. The compact, multi‑directional shuttles can navigate low‑ceiling and complex layouts, delivering high throughput even in deep‑freeze environments....
Recent weeks have seen a flurry of activity in the surgical robotics sector, highlighted by multiple regulatory clearances, sizable funding rounds, and strategic leadership moves. CMR Surgical secured a CE mark for its Versius platform in pediatric procedures, while Distalmotion...

Humanoid and Siemens completed a proof of concept using Humanoid’s HMND 01 Alpha mobile manipulator in Siemens’ Erlangen electronics factory. The robot autonomously de‑stacked totes, transporting them to a conveyor at a rate of 60 moves per hour while maintaining...
Intuitive Surgical announced that over 3 million da Vinci procedures were performed in 2025, marking a strong continuation of its market leadership. The company posted preliminary full‑year revenue of $10.06 billion, a 21% increase, and Q4 revenue of $2.87 billion, up 19% year‑over‑year....

Pudu Robotics unveiled the T150, a 150 kg‑capacity autonomous mobile robot designed for light‑load, high‑frequency material handling in warehouses and factories. The robot ships ready‑to‑run, requiring no site modifications and completing environment mapping in about ten minutes. It offers two configurations—a...
In this interview, RDML T.J. Zerr outlines how the Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) is translating Red Sea combat lessons into faster, data‑driven training and tactics, notably through the Surface Warfare Combat Training Continuum (SWCTC) and increasingly sophisticated...

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...
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...

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...
Surgerii Robotics announced a $100 million financing round to accelerate the global deployment of its purpose‑built single‑port surgical robot. The capital infusion, led by leading healthcare venture firms, will fund regulatory approvals, manufacturing scale‑up, and market entry across North America, Europe,...

Aramex, the Dubai‑based global logistics provider operating in over 600 cities, has selected Softeon’s cloud‑native Warehouse Management System for worldwide rollout. The partnership aims to streamline complex fulfillment across e‑commerce, healthcare, energy and B2C retail segments. Softeon’s WMS, coupled with...

Doosan Robotics showcased an AI‑powered depalletizing system at CES 2026, leveraging NVIDIA cuMotion for real‑time motion planning, 3D vision and text recognition. The company also unveiled its Scan & Go autonomous solution, which earned two CES Innovation Awards for AI...

Goya Foods’ European arm has upgraded its Spanish distribution centre with a semi‑automated pallet shuttle from Mecalux, adding roughly 3,000 pallet slots across five 7.9‑metre high racking blocks. The system accelerates inbound and outbound movements, cutting handling time and errors...
Johnson & Johnson’s Verb division unveiled OTTAVA, a six‑armed robotic platform designed for minimally invasive surgery. The system combines advanced haptic feedback, AI‑driven motion planning, and modular tooling to handle complex procedures. Early trials report a 30% reduction in operative...

Amazon.com Inc. has acquired Rightbot Technologies, a developer of a suction‑gripper robot that unloads trucks and trailers. The deal’s financial terms were not disclosed, but Amazon added Rightbot’s engineers to its Robotics Delivery and Packaging Innovation (RDPI) team. Rightbot previously...
A wave of breakthroughs is reshaping robotic surgery, highlighted by Johnson & Johnson’s FDA application for its OTTAVA system and Cornerstone Robotics’ first clinical validation of fully autonomous robot‑assisted procedures. Horizon Surgical Systems demonstrated AI‑assisted cataract surgery, while industry analysts...
Great Robotics unveiled its NewDawn AI‑Powered Endoscopic Surgical Robot Platform, performing the world’s first public, fully autonomous ex vivo spinal surgery. The demonstration took place at the 17th Annual Congress of the Chinese Orthopaedic Association, drawing attention from surgeons and...

Duravant completed the acquisition of Matthews Automation Solutions for a total consideration of $232.1 million, slightly above the $230 million initially announced. The Matthews unit, which generated $72 million in fiscal‑2025 sales, brings autonomous mobile robots and leading warehouse execution and control software...
On November 20, 2020, Verb Robotics and Johnson & Johnson unveiled OTTAVA, a six‑armed surgical robot designed to tackle complex, minimally invasive procedures. The platform combines Verb’s modular robotics expertise with J&J’s medical device portfolio, promising greater dexterity and precision in the operating room....
Surgical robotics is experiencing a wave of adoption and investment, highlighted by UHN’s new AI‑driven operating tower and MicroPort’s Toumai robot reaching over 100 global installations. Regulatory milestones include FDA clearances for ZAP‑Axon’s radiosurgery planner and Zimmer Biomet’s enhanced ROSA...
NVIDIA announced strategic collaborations with several surgical‑robot manufacturers to inject its AI‑focused GPU technology into the operating room. The partnership aims to create next‑generation platforms that can rival Intuitive Surgical’s Da Vinci system by delivering real‑time image processing and decision...
On November 20, 2020, Verb and Johnson & Johnson unveiled OTTAVA, a six‑armed robotic platform designed for advanced medical procedures. The robot combines high‑precision articulation with integrated imaging to automate complex tasks in surgery and diagnostics. Early prototypes demonstrate simultaneous multi‑tool handling, reducing procedure...
A wave of FDA clearances this quarter highlights rapid expansion in surgical robotics, including CMR Surgical’s Versius Plus, Medtronic’s Hugo system for urology, and Intuitive’s da Vinci SP gaining three new indications. MMI secured clearance for robotic microsurgical dissection instruments,...
Surgical‑robot pioneer Fred Moll has committed roughly $100 million of personal capital to a portfolio of about 15 early‑stage medical‑technology companies. His investments target robots for brain, eye, gastrointestinal, cardiac and blood‑collection procedures, including stakes in XCath, Neptune Medical, ForSight Robotics,...
The global robotic surgical procedures market is forecast to reach $45.87 billion by 2035, driven by rising demand for minimally invasive surgeries and advances in artificial intelligence. Analysts project a compound annual growth rate of roughly 12% from 2024 through 2035....
Recent posts titled "Flickstop" showcase the rapid evolution of robotic telesurgery, highlighting a six‑armed robot from Ottava and the SSI Mantra 3 system used for remote hernia repair. Images illustrate a medical team operating a robot and a cross‑city internet link...