News•Jan 9, 2026
Robot Talk Episode 139 – Advanced Robot Hearing, with Christine Evers
Claire interviews Associate Professor Christine Evers of the University of Southampton about her work advancing robot hearing. Evers is embedding insights from human auditory processing into deep‑learning audio models, shifting away from massive internet‑scale networks. Her bio‑inspired approach emphasizes compute efficiency and built‑in interpretability. The research aims to create a new generation of embodied auditory intelligence for robots.
By Robohub
News•Jan 9, 2026
Trump’s Transportation Secretary Duffy & FAA Administrator Bedford Announce Two New Designated Sites for Testing Drones and Other Unmanned Aircraft...
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford announced two new unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) test sites in the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, the first additions in nearly a decade....
By sUAS News
News•Jan 9, 2026
Maren-Go Autonomy Engineer
Maren‑go Solutions Corp, based in Vancouver, WA, is hiring an Autonomy Engineer to own critical functions of its autonomous airfield operating system. The role will define operational design domains, build testing pipelines, and lead field validation for defense‑grade robotics deployments....
By sUAS News
News•Jan 9, 2026
SMD Strengthens Position in Emerging Asian Offshore Wind Market
SMD has secured a multi‑vehicle contract that includes its custom hard‑ground trencher and the Quantum EV, the first electric work‑class ROV sold in Asia’s offshore wind sector. The deal marks a milestone as the region pushes to triple its renewable energy...
By Robotics & Automation News
News•Jan 9, 2026
Borouge Boosts Performance and Competitiveness’ with ‘Industry-First’ AI Autonomous Operations at Ruwais Facility
Borouge announced the successful completion of an AI‑powered autonomous operations proof of concept at its Ruwais petrochemical complex, developed with Honeywell. The live‑production trial demonstrated up to 20% efficiency gains, a 20% reduction in downtime, and cost savings of up...
By Robotics & Automation News
News•Jan 9, 2026
Goya’s Latin American Products Gain Capacity with a Pallet Shuttle System in Toledo
Goya, Europe’s leading distributor of Latin American foods, has upgraded its Toledo warehouse with Mecalux’s semi‑automated Pallet Shuttle system. The new infrastructure comprises five 8‑meter‑high racking blocks capable of storing roughly 3,000 pallets and handling over 2,200 SKUs. By automating...
By Robotics & Automation News
News•Jan 9, 2026
Australian Tech Firm CubePilot Secures Long-Term Role in US Drone Supply Chain
Australian firm CubePilot has secured a long‑term exemption from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission’s national‑security covered lists, confirming its flight controllers and navigation modules as trusted hardware through 2027. The exemption solidifies CubePilot’s presence on the Pentagon’s Blue UAS list,...
By sUAS News
News•Jan 9, 2026
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces Exemption of Certain Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and UAS Critical Components From FCC...
The FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau announced that, following a Department of War (DoW) determination, certain uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and critical components are removed from the Covered List. The exemption applies to UAS and components on the...
By sUAS News
News•Jan 9, 2026
FCC Updates Covered List to Exempt Certain DronesFrom Restrictions, Releases Additional FAQs
The FCC announced an update to its Covered List, exempting certain uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and critical components from national‑security restrictions until Jan. 1 2027. The exemption applies to items on the Defense Contract Management Agency’s Blue UAS Cleared List and those...
By sUAS News
News•Jan 9, 2026
Autonomous Systems in Mining and Agriculture Vehicles
Off‑road autonomy has outpaced passenger‑car efforts because mines and farms offer fixed routes, low speeds, and private‑land control, allowing reliable, incremental deployment. In mining, autonomous haul trucks from Komatsu, Caterpillar and others boost safety and throughput while delivering clear ROI....
By Robotics & Automation News
News•Jan 8, 2026
Rollo Robotics Secures €3.7M Pre-Seed Round Led by FoodLabs and PROTOTYPE to Mature Monowheel Technology
Rollo Robotics, an Estonian deep‑tech startup, announced a €3.7 million pre‑seed round led by FoodLabs and PROTOTYPE. The funding will accelerate the maturation of its proprietary gyroscopic stabilization system for the world’s first stable autonomous monowheel security robot. Rollo aims to...
By RoboticsTomorrow
News•Jan 8, 2026
Neocis’ Yomi Platform Completes over 100,000 Osteotomies
Neocis announced that clinicians have performed over 100,000 osteotomies using its Yomi robotic platform, marking a significant adoption milestone. The company also confirmed the first successful cases with Yomi S, its second‑generation system featuring a smaller footprint and longer arm....
By The Robot Report
News•Jan 8, 2026
Chef Launches Piece-Picking Capability to Automate Individual Food Items in Meal Assembly, Produce, Meat Packing, and Baked Goods
Chef Robotics unveiled a piece‑picking capability that lets its AI‑driven robots handle individual food items such as chicken breasts, pork chops, sauce cups and baked goods. The system uses RGB‑D cameras and real‑time segmentation to determine each piece’s orientation and...
By RoboticsTomorrow
News•Jan 8, 2026
Humanoid Robots Go for Knockout in High-Tech Vegas Fight Night
Humanoid robots stepped into a ring at the Ultimate Fighting Bots showcase on the fringe of CES in Las Vegas, delivering a mixed‑martial‑arts style spectacle. Piloted by humans using motion‑sensing game controllers and real‑time camera tracking, the bots mirrored their...
By Tech Xplore Robotics
News•Jan 8, 2026
Circular Economy in Electronics: Extending Hardware Life
The electronics sector faces a paradox of mounting e‑waste and chronic semiconductor shortages, prompting a shift toward circular practices in industrial automation. Extending the life of PLCs, drives, and I/O modules through refurbishment can cut acquisition costs by 30‑50% and...
By Robotics & Automation News
News•Jan 8, 2026
Japan Science and Technology Agency Develops NVIDIA-Powered Moonshot Robot for Elderly Care
Japan’s Science and Technology Agency is advancing its Moonshot program to field AI‑driven caregiving robots by 2050. The AIREC family, including the mobile Dry‑AIREC and data‑focused AIREC‑Basic, integrates multiple NVIDIA GPUs and Jetson Orin NX modules for edge AI processing....
By NVIDIA Blog Robotics
News•Jan 8, 2026
The Strategic Value of Legacy Components in Automation
Manufacturers are confronting an "Obsolescence Dilemma" as legacy PLCs, HMIs, and drives remain essential on the shop floor. While AI‑driven robotics and IIoT promise growth, total system overhauls trigger costly downtime, software rewrites, and staff retraining. The article argues that...
By Robotics & Automation News
News•Jan 8, 2026
Mach Industries Introduces Dart™, a Scalable Counter-UAS System Designed to Defeat Adversarial Swarm Threats
Mach Industries unveiled Dart™, a next‑generation counter‑UAS system built to defeat Group 1‑3 drone threats, including coordinated swarms. The platform combines an in‑house FMCW ground radar with low‑cost interceptors to deliver end‑to‑end detection, tracking, command‑and‑control, and engagement. Designed for forward operating...
By sUAS News
News•Jan 8, 2026
Trimble and Volatus Aerospace Elevate Precision and Safety in BVLOS Drone Deliveries
Trimble announced that Volatus Aerospace has integrated its PX-1 RTX positioning solution into its BVLOS medical‑supply drone service in Canada. The PX-1 RTX provides real‑time, centimeter‑level GNSS‑inertial positioning and true heading, meeting Transport Canada and Nav Canada corridor requirements. This...
By sUAS News
News•Jan 8, 2026
Top 5 Global Robotics Trends 2026 – International Federation of Robotics Reports
The International Federation of Robotics outlines five pivotal trends shaping 2026, led by AI‑driven autonomy that enables predictive maintenance and adaptive logistics. Convergence of IT and OT is boosting real‑time data exchange, while humanoid robots are gaining traction for flexible,...
By RoboticsTomorrow
News•Jan 8, 2026
CES 2026 | Linkerbot: 80% Market Dominance, Thousand-Unit Monthly Output
At CES 2026, Linkerbot announced it now controls 80% of the global high‑DOF dexterous robotic‑hand market and is the sole producer delivering thousands of units each month. Its new Linker Hand line includes the 370 g O6 model that can grip...
By RoboticsTomorrow
News•Jan 8, 2026
Robotics & Automation News Launches In-Depth AMRs vs AGVs Trend Analysis
Robotics & Automation News has released its first long‑form market report, “AMRs vs AGVs: A 2026‑2030 trend analysis for mobile automation.” The 44‑page study examines whether autonomous mobile robots are displacing automated guided vehicles or if both follow distinct economic...
By Robotics & Automation News
News•Jan 8, 2026
See the Latest Advancements in Precision Motion Control and Nanopositioning Automation
Physik Instrumente (PI) unveiled a suite of next‑generation precision motion‑control and nanopositioning solutions aimed at high‑tech manufacturing. The offerings target fast‑focusing, photonics array alignment, laser processing, semiconductor testing, and high‑resolution microscopy. PI emphasizes scalability for silicon photonics chip production, AI‑driven...
By AZoNano
News•Jan 7, 2026
RealMan Robotics Showcases Embodied Intelligence Infrastructure at CES 2026
RealMan Robotics unveiled its embodied‑intelligence infrastructure at CES 2026, highlighting ultra‑light humanoid robotic arms, integrated joint modules, and the Global Labor Network powered by RealBOT wheel‑foldable robots. The arms deliver a 5 kg payload, 1.8 m/s speed, and a 50,000‑hour mean‑time‑between‑failures, while joint...
By RoboticsTomorrow
News•Jan 7, 2026
Grasshopper Wings Inspire Gliding Robot Design
Researchers at Princeton and the University of Illinois studied the hindwings of the American grasshopper to inspire untethered gliding robots. Using CT scans they 3D‑printed wing prototypes that varied in corrugation, shape, and smoothness. Tests in water chambers and free‑flight...
By Tech Xplore Robotics
News•Jan 7, 2026
Steel, Sensors and Silicon: How Caterpillar Is Bringing Edge AI to the Jobsite
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By NVIDIA Blog Robotics
News•Jan 7, 2026
ATDev Develops Reflex to Bring Robotics and AI to Rehabilitation
Assistive Technology Development (ATDev) unveiled Reflex, a sub‑5‑lb wearable robot that guides knee rehabilitation through embedded sensors and remote monitoring. The startup has progressed from a university class project to securing venture capital—including a $200,000 SkyDeck check in 2022, a...
By The Robot Report
News•Jan 7, 2026
Universal Robots and Robotiq Showcase Next-Generation Palletizing Solution at CES 2026 in Collaboration with Siemens
Universal Robots, Robotiq and Siemens unveiled a next‑generation palletizing solution at CES 2026, pairing the UR20 collaborative robot with Robotiq's PAL Ready cell and Siemens' new Digital Twin Composer software. The system demonstrates real‑time photorealistic digital‑twin visualization alongside live hardware, using...
By RoboticsTomorrow
News•Jan 7, 2026
MagicLab Made Its Debut at CES, Accelerating Global Development
MagicLab made its first appearance at CES, unveiling three flagship robots: the full‑size humanoid Gen1, the high‑dynamic biped Z1, and the head‑tail coordinated quadruped MagicDog. Gen1 demonstrated multi‑unit collaboration in a home‑appliance plant, featuring 42 active degrees of freedom and...
By RoboticsTomorrow
News•Jan 7, 2026
PI at Photonics West: See the Latest Advancements in Nanopositioning Automation and Precision Motion Control
At Photonics West in San Francisco, PI showcased its latest nanopositioning, automation and precision‑motion‑control technologies aimed at scaling high‑tech manufacturing by 2026. The company highlighted solutions for silicon‑photonic chip production, wafer testing, laser micro‑machining, high‑resolution 3D printing, satellite communications, super‑resolution microscopy...
By RoboticsTomorrow
News•Jan 7, 2026
DexRobot Shines at CES 2026, Showcasing Its Flagship DexHand021 Pro and Closed-Loop Dexterous Solution
DexRobot debuted its DexHand021 Pro at CES 2026, presenting a 22‑DOF, 50 N payload robotic hand with millisecond tactile feedback and edge‑AI compute. The system includes the DexCap exoskeleton, capturing 65 DOF motion at 1000 Hz for closed‑loop skill learning. Priced between $14,000 and $28,000,...
By RoboticsTomorrow
News•Jan 7, 2026
DAISCH Participation at CES 2026 - Advanced IMU Motion Sensor Technology Showcase
Daisch, a leading IMU motion‑sensor maker, announced its participation in CES 2026, showcasing its latest full‑temperature‑range calibrated sensors. The company will exhibit at Booth #10248 in the Vehicle Tech & Advanced Mobility hall from Jan 6‑9, targeting autonomous vehicles, humanoid robots, and consumer...
By RoboticsTomorrow
News•Jan 7, 2026
Oshkosh Acquires Core Technology Developed by Canvas
Oshkosh Corp. announced the acquisition of the core technology behind Canvas Construction’s 1200CX drywall‑finishing robot, bolstering its intelligent‑construction portfolio. Canvas, founded in 2017, claims the 1200CX reduces finishing time from five days to two and captures 99% of dust. The...
By The Robot Report
News•Jan 7, 2026
Meet the AI-Powered Robotic Dog Ready to Help with Emergency Response
Texas A&M engineering students have built an AI‑powered robotic dog that combines a multimodal large language model with visual memory to navigate chaotic environments. The prototype processes voice commands, interprets camera data, and plans paths while recalling previously traversed routes,...
By Robohub
News•Jan 6, 2026
Mobileye To Acquire Mentee Robotics to Accelerate Physical AI Leadership
Mobileye announced a definitive agreement to acquire Mentee Robotics for approximately $900 million, merging its autonomous‑driving AI with Mentee’s third‑generation humanoid platform. The deal aims to create a leader in Physical AI, spanning autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots, with proof‑of‑concept deployments...
By RoboticsTomorrow
News•Jan 6, 2026
Mobileye Acquires Humanoid Robot Startup Mentee Robotics for $900M
Mobileye announced a $900 million acquisition of Mentee Robotics, the humanoid‑robot startup co‑founded by its president Amnon Shashua. The deal consists of $612 million in cash and up to 26.2 million Mobileye shares, and is slated to close in Q1 2026. Mobileye frames...
By TechCrunch Robotics
News•Jan 6, 2026
Aetina Introduces AIB-AT Series, an Edge AI Platform Based on NVIDIA Jetson Thor for Physical AI and Robotics
Aetina unveiled the AIB‑AT series, edge AI platforms powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor modules (T5000 and T4000). The devices deliver up to 2070 FP4 TFLOPS of compute, 128 GB memory, and 7.5× performance gains over prior generations, targeting physical AI and robotics. Compact 140 mm × 165 mm...
By RoboticsTomorrow
News•Jan 6, 2026
Amazon Acquires Rightbot, Adds to Robotics Delivery and Packaging Innovation Team
Amazon has acquired Rightbot Technologies, adding its robot‑unloading team to the company’s Robotics Delivery and Packaging Innovation (RDPI) unit. Rightbot’s mobile robot uses a suction‑gripper to handle unstructured loads from trucks and trailers. Amazon previously led a $4 million investment in...
By The Robot Report
News•Jan 6, 2026
When Digital Twins Meet Lean Palletizing on the Factory Floor
At CES 2026, Robotiq, Universal Robots, and Siemens showcased a next‑generation palletizing solution that merges collaborative robotics with real‑time digital twin technology. The system combines Robotiq’s PAL Ready cell, a UR20 cobot, and Siemens’ Digital Twin Composer to simulate and...
By Robotiq Blog
News•Jan 6, 2026
Hidonix to Showcase Next-Gen ION Spatial Intelligence Platform at CES 2026
Hidonix Industries announced its participation at CES 2026 to unveil the next‑generation ION Spatial Intelligence Platform. The showcase features the new Hido II rover, two wearable real‑time tracking devices, and the ION Content Management System. ION already powers navigation and asset tracking...
By RoboticsTomorrow
News•Jan 6, 2026
ANELLO Launches Compact Navigation System for Resilient Drone Operations
ANELLO Photonics unveiled the ANELLO Aerial INS, a compact inertial navigation system built around its Silicon Photonic Optical Gyroscope (SiPhOG) technology. The unit delivers fiber‑optic gyro performance in a 1‑lb, 98% navigation accuracy without cameras. It is designed for UAVs,...
By The Robot Report
News•Jan 6, 2026
Aeva Introduces Omni, the First Compact Wide-View Short-Range 4D LiDAR Sensor for Physical AI Applications
Aeva unveiled Omni at CES 2026, the first compact short‑range 4D LiDAR with a 360° horizontal and 90° vertical field of view. Built on the company’s FMCW platform, the sensor delivers up to 80 meters of range in an 85 mm diameter package...
By RoboticsTomorrow
News•Jan 6, 2026
Lanner Unveils EAI-I351: Next-Generation Robotic AI Platform Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor and NVIDIA Blackwell Architecture
Lanner Electronics has launched the EAI‑I351, a rugged edge AI platform built on NVIDIA Jetson Thor and the Blackwell GPU architecture. It delivers up to 2,070 FP4 TFLOPS of compute within a 130 W power envelope, targeting autonomous mobile robots, industrial vehicles, and edge‑native...
By RoboticsTomorrow
News•Jan 6, 2026
Doosan Bobcat Introduces Smarter Machines for Simpler Operation at CES 2026
Doosan Bobcat unveiled a suite of AI‑driven and electrified technologies at CES 2026, highlighted by the on‑board Jobsite Companion that offers voice‑controlled, real‑time machine assistance. The company also introduced Service.AI for instant diagnostic support, a Collision Warning and Avoidance system, MicroLED...
By RoboticsTomorrow
News•Jan 6, 2026
Innoviz Technologies Announces First Sensor-Fusion Colored 3D LiDAR and Camera in InnovizThree
Innoviz Technologies unveiled InnovizThree, the first fully colored long‑range LiDAR that integrates an RGB camera in a single compact module. The sensor‑fusion unit is 60% smaller than the previous InnovizTwo and is designed for behind‑the‑windshield placement, drones, micro‑robotics and humanoid...
By RoboticsTomorrow
News•Jan 5, 2026
Ubicept Showcases Physics-Based Imaging at CES 2026 to Usher in the Next Generation of Smart Perception for Robotics and Autonomous...
Ubicept demonstrated its physics‑based imaging Toolkit at CES 2026, showcasing live reductions in blur and noise on both conventional CMOS and next‑generation SPAD sensors. The Toolkit, featuring the Ubicept Photon Fusion algorithm and FLARE firmware, enables high‑dynamic‑range and fast‑motion imaging by...
By RoboticsTomorrow
News•Jan 5, 2026
Rapid Drone Launches as Demand for Real-Time Aerial Intelligence Surges
Rapid Drone entered the market as a dedicated aerial‑intelligence services provider, capitalising on a commercial drone sector projected to expand from $30 billion in 2024 to over $54 billion by 2030. The company manages a fleet of USA‑Blue‑Certified drones, offering real‑time intelligence...
By RoboticsTomorrow
News•Jan 5, 2026
Caterpillar to Showcase Next Era in Industrial AI and Autonomy at CES 2026
Caterpillar Inc. will headline CES 2026 with a keynote and a live exhibit showcasing its next‑generation industrial AI and autonomous solutions. The company will demonstrate the Cat AI Nexus on a 306 mini excavator, offering real‑time guidance, safety features, and smart fleet...
By RoboticsTomorrow
News•Jan 5, 2026
IntBot to Debut First-Ever Unmanned CES Booth Run by a Robot; Humanoid "Nylo" Takes the Floor Solo
IntBot will showcase its flagship humanoid, Nylo, as the sole exhibitor at CES 2026, operating an unmanned booth for the entire first day. The robot will greet visitors, initiate conversations, and answer questions without any human assistance, demonstrating real‑time social autonomy....
By RoboticsTomorrow
News•Jan 5, 2026
XELA Robotics Unlocks Enhanced Automation for Humanoid and Industrial Robots
XELA Robotics unveiled its uSkin tactile sensor suite at CES, giving humanoid and industrial robots a human‑like sense of touch. The sensors, integrated into robot hands and grippers from partners such as Wonik, Weiss and Tesollo, provide 3‑D force, shape...
By RoboticsTomorrow