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.
RoboSense Achieves 303,000 Robotics LiDAR Sales in 2025, Up 1,142% Year-over-Year; Ranks No. 1
In 2025, the global robotics industry grew at a blistering pace. Leveraging its full-stack in-house chip design, RoboSense built a high-performance digital LiDAR portfolio and gained strong traction across smart robotic lawn mowers, autonomous delivery, and humanoid robots, securing partnerships...
4XROBOTS Is Gearing up in the U.S.: Brings a Familiar Industry Face to Lead the Expansion
With a new Head of Global Market Development and Insight, the Danish robotics company 4XROBOTS joins A3 to accelerate Greenhouse Automation in the North America and partner with regional integrators and suppliers.
Oversonic Robotics Announces Strategic Partnership with NantWorks and Opens New Los Angeles Office
• Opening of a new Los Angeles hub to coordinate healthcare machines development and support expansion into the U.S. healthcare market • Technology partnership to accelerate R&D in medical and aerospace sectors, developing innovative and reliable cognitive robotic solutions
What Are The Remaining Bottlenecks For Humanoid Robotics? A Physical AI Study Finds The Limits Are Physical, Not Cognitive
Insider Brief Humanoid robots have moved from science fiction to factory floors, research labs, and investor pitch decks, promising machines that can work alongside people in human spaces — but turning that promise into reliable reality has proven harder than...
How Human Motion Is Fueling the Robot Revolution — by Teaching Robots Like Atlas to Move in Lifelike Ways
Atlas and other humanoid robots are trained to learn complex human movements using VR and motion capture.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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
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.
Behind (The Walking) Hand of a Sci-Fi Icon: Animatronics Designer Jesse Velez Gets Into the Geeky Details
You might consider pausing your Netflix account for a while—no spoilers, we promise. Meanwhile, in a niche corner of the internet where creators still occasionally surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than relying on CGI, Jesse Velez, an animatronics designer,...
TESOLLO Uses Own Actuator in DG-5F-S Humanoid Robotic Hand
TESOLLO said the technology it developed in house enables a smaller and lighter 20-DoF robot hand. The post TESOLLO uses own actuator in DG-5F-S humanoid robotic hand appeared first on The Robot Report.
IDS Enters 2026 with Strong Momentum
Clear growth targets and a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty
Precision Drive Systems Partners with MachMotion
Through this exclusive agreement, MachMotion will update the servo controllers and electrical schematics of routers and other CNC machines on-site.
Humanoid Robots or Human Connection? What Elon Musk's Optimus Reveals About Our AI Ambitions
When Elon Musk talks about robotics, he rarely hides the ambition behind the dream.
Locus Robotics and Radial Surpass 25 Million Picks Milestone as Demand for Scalable Fulfillment Intensifies
With nearly 300 LocusBots operating across Radial’s network, the partnership demonstrates how AI-powered automation is redefining modern warehouse efficiency and scalability.
I Tried Lumus' AR Waveguide Prototype at CES, and Saw Where AR Glasses Go Next
Lumus showed me a fragile prototype that delivered a surprisingly wide, clean view, hinting at the future of smart glasses.
ARM Institute Issues Education and Workforce Development Project Call
While the call is open only to ARM Institute members, many educational institutions may qualify for a free or low-cost membership. The post ARM Institute issues education and workforce development project call appeared first on The Robot Report.
The Use of Space-Based Computing Signals a Paradigm Shift in AI Infrastructure Thinking
For the better part of the last few years, the advancement of AI and automation has been dependent on increasingly dense terrestrial infrastructure. Massive data centers, alongside expanding edge computing systems, have enabled major breakthroughs across sectors such as manufacturing...
Did that Lamp Just Fold the Laundry? Alumni Rethink Home Robotics
When Aaron Tan began his Ph.D. in mechanical and industrial engineering at the University of Toronto in 2019, leading a robotics startup in Silicon Valley was the furthest thing from his mind.
I Met a Lot of Weird Robots at CES — Here Are the Most Memorable
If the robots don't always give a totally accurate representation of where commercial deployment is at the moment, they do give visitors a peek at where their parent companies might be headed.
Competition Robot for FIRST Tech Challenge by Team The Clueless
Below is a robot developed by The Clueless #11212 FIRST Tech Challenge team, based in San Diego, California, USA. The current team is made up of 14 members from 8 middle/high schools across the San Diego area and competes in the FIRST...
Precision Motion Control Solutions Trusted by OEMs for 25 Years
Midwest Motion Products, Inc. (MMP) is celebrating its 25th anniversary as a trusted manufacturer of motion control solutions for OEMs across a wide range of industries. Founded in 2001, the company has grown from a small startup into a reliable...
MMP D22-376D-24V GP52-408 (Brushed 24V DC Gearmotor Capable of Producing up to 443 In-Lbs Continuous Torque with an Output Speed of 10 RPM. IP54 Protected and Under 2.5Midwest Motion Products
The Leaders in Rapid Prototyping of High–Quality Motion Control Solutions Model Number: MMP D22-376D-24V GP52-408
MMP D33-455F-36V GP81-068 (Brushed 36V DC Gearmotor Capable of Producing up to 245 In-Lbs Continuous Torque and 1079 In-Lbs Peak Torque with an Output Speed of 47 RPM)
The Leaders in Rapid Prototyping of High–Quality Motion Control Solutions Model Number: MMP D33-455F-36V GP81-068
Buildroid AI Expands Simulation-First Robotics Platform to U.S. Sites
Buildroid says its block-laying robot and supporting mobile robots, validated in simulation, can automate 80% of masonry work. The post Buildroid AI expands simulation-first robotics platform to U.S. sites appeared first on The Robot Report.
Pudu Robotics Launches PUDU T150 to Broaden Access to Light-Payload Industrial Automation
Built for 150 kg payload applications, PUDU T150 emphasizes fast deployment, stable operation, and high cost efficiency. The new model is intended to lower the entry barrier to industrial automation for manufacturers and logistics operators, particularly in 3C electronics, plastic...
Humanoid Deploys NVIDIA Technologies to Power Advanced Humanoid Robots
Jetson Thor drives the alpha prototype of HMND 01 robots across two platforms: a wheeled system designed for industrial environments, and a recently released bipedal robot which is intended mainly for R&D for future service and household applications.
Humanoid Takes Seven-Month Path to HMND 01 Alpha
Humanoid is NVIDIA’s AI stack to cut the development cycles for the HMND 01 Alpha humanoid to seven months. The post Humanoid takes seven-month path to HMND 01 Alpha appeared first on The Robot Report.
Robot Talk Episode 139 – Advanced Robot Hearing, with Christine Evers
Claire chatted to Christine Evers from University of Southampton about helping robots understand the world around them through sound. Christine Evers is an Associate Professor in Computer Science and Director of the Centre for Robotics at the University of Southampton....
SMD Strengthens Position in Emerging Asian Offshore Wind Market
Subsea technology and services company SMD has strengthened its position as a key player in the emerging Asian offshore wind market, following a multi-vehicle contract win. The agreement includes the delivery of one of SMD’s bespoke multi-tool hard ground trenchers...
Borouge Boosts Performance and Competitiveness’ with ‘Industry-First’ AI Autonomous Operations at Ruwais Facility
Borouge has announced the successful completion of a proof of concept for AI-powered autonomous operations at its Ruwais facility, delivered in collaboration with Honeywell. The milestone supports Borouge’s strategy to enhance operational performance, strengthen long-term competitiveness, and contribute to ADNOC’s...