BlueSword’s AMR Lineup Manages Materials Across Industries and Countries
BlueSword Intelligent Technology has broadened its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and automated guided vehicle (AGV) portfolio, adding forklift‑type robots, latent mobile robots and a unified control platform. The company leverages digital‑twin simulation to pre‑validate deployments, shortening commissioning and boosting reliability. Recent case studies in Mexico and China show throughput improvements of 30% to 60% across e‑commerce, pharma and automotive supply chains. At MODEX 2026, BlueSword will showcase heavy‑load LMR models aimed at the North American market.
The Coming Compute War in Ukraine
Ukrainian forces depend on cloud‑based AI to coordinate massive drone swarms, but Russian electronic‑warfare can sever the uplinks, turning pre‑programmed drones into ineffective assets. Bandwidth constraints and energy shortages expose a critical compute vulnerability, prompting a shift toward a layered...
Tech Stacks, AI, and New Regulations: What Drone Surveyors Need to Know Now
The Commercial UAV News webinar highlighted how drone surveying firms must first secure data‑first workflows before layering AI, adopt a three‑tiered, modular tech stack, and address new regulatory demands. Panelists stressed that clean, structured data and automated pipelines are prerequisites...
Terra’s Drones Will Now Come with Weapons as It Begins Building Combat Ready Systems for the Nigerian Military
Terra Industries, a Nigerian‑focused defence startup, is now fitting its UAVs with machine guns and rocket launchers, turning surveillance platforms into combat‑ready systems for the Nigerian military. The classified project will be operated remotely by military personnel rather than Terra’s...
Arctech Presents Dry Cleaning Robot Weighing Just 38 Kg
Chinese firm Arctech Solar has launched the Star Shine I, a 38 kg autonomous dry‑cleaning robot for utility‑scale photovoltaic plants. The robot can travel 10‑18 m per minute, covering up to 3 km round‑trip (9 km one‑way) and achieves more than 99.5 % cleaning efficiency....
Private 5G Seen as Fix for Warehouse Robot Connectivity
Private‑5G specialist Celona and Digi International have teamed up to deliver a plug‑and‑play Robots‑as‑a‑Service (RaaS) platform that replaces unreliable Wi‑Fi in large‑scale warehouses. By integrating Digi’s rugged edge routers and gateways with Celona’s 5G LAN, the solution offers low‑latency, high‑capacity...
How Automation Is Solving Operational Inefficiency
Operational bottlenecks—approval delays, duplicated effort, siloed systems—continue to drain productivity and erode customer experience. SS&C Blue Prism argues that pinpointing root causes through process mapping and employee feedback is the first step toward remediation. The firm outlines a three‑stage automation...
What We're Watching: Touring the ABB Robotics Headquarters | 2025
ABB Robotics unveiled a new Auburn Hills, Michigan campus that consolidates training, manufacturing, testing, and customer‑facing operations under a single roof. The expansion reflects a strategic push to deepen ABB’s U.S. footprint and streamline product development cycles. Facility features include...
Kistler and ATS Develop High-Speed Medical Device Assembly Line with Real-Time Quality Monitoring
Kistler Group and ATS Life Sciences Systems have launched the Symphoni platform, a high‑speed medical device assembly line capable of processing up to 320 parts per minute while cutting tooling requirements by 90 percent. The system combines Kistler’s force and displacement...
DoCoMo and Keio University Demonstrate ‘World’s First Stable, High-Fidelity Robot Teleoperation via Commercial 5G Using Low-Latency Slicing
NTT DoCoMo and Keio University demonstrated the world’s first stable, high‑fidelity robot teleoperation using commercial 5G with low‑latency slicing (Configured Grant). The system combined Configured Grant slicing and Keio’s Real Haptics to transmit force feedback with minimal latency and jitter....
Ant Group’s Robbyant Teams Up with Leju to Bridge Embodied Intelligence and Real-World Applications
Ant Group’s embodied AI unit Robbyant announced a strategic partnership with Leju Robot, a leading Chinese robotics firm. The collaboration will combine Robbyant’s AI algorithms with Leju’s hardware expertise to develop data‑rich, embodied intelligence platforms. Both companies aim to move...
Anduril’s Lattice Platform Integrates K1000ULE for Autonomous Operations Within Army NGC2
Anduril’s Lattice platform has integrated the K1000ULE unmanned aircraft into the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) ecosystem, following demonstrations at Ivy Sting 4 and Ivy Sting 5. The integration makes the K1000ULE a fully networked airborne node that can be maneuvered...
QuikBot Technologies, the Singapore Startup Teaching Robots to Navigate a World Built for Humans
QuikBot Technologies, a Singapore robotics and AI startup, has built QuikSync – an "Ambient Permission Plane" that lets autonomous machines communicate with elevators, access‑control and building‑management systems. The platform, marketed as an Autonomous Final‑Mile Delivery PaaS, enables robots to perform...
Why Not an Android as a Tractor Driver?
The agricultural sector is nearing functional autonomous tractors, yet real‑world deployment stalls on error handling, supervision and regulatory issues. UK startup Osmosis AI proposes a humanoid “DriverAgent” that sits in the cab, physically steering, operating pedals and performing on‑site interventions....
Greensea IQ Releases Virtual Training Simulator for Bayonet AUGVs
Greensea IQ has launched a virtual training simulator for its Bayonet Autonomous Underwater Ground Vehicles (AUGVs). The game‑based platform uses a high‑fidelity physics engine and integrates with Greensea’s Workspace software, allowing operators to practice missions, respond to environmental events, and...
Tier IV Starts Level 4 Autonomy Tests Across Three Continents
Tier IV has released hardware‑agnostic Level 4 autonomous‑driving software stacks through the open‑source Autoware platform, offering both hybrid perception‑planning and fully end‑to‑end configurations. The company began real‑world validation tests across three continents, deploying a Toyota JPN Taxi in Tokyo, a Hyundai Ioniq 5...
Tackling Complexity with Smart Automation
Swiss 3PL Alloga modernized its Bern distribution center by integrating Interroll’s Modular Conveyor Platform with Flück Fördertechnik. The modular, zero‑pressure accumulation system increased transport capacity, boosted throughput by 45% and expanded storage within the existing footprint without interrupting operations. Custom...
Market Retrospective: The Pakistan Air Force’s Drone Program Circa 2007 to 2026
From 2007 to 2026 the Pakistan Air Force assembled a uniquely diversified unmanned‑aircraft fleet, pulling platforms from Europe, China and Turkey. The acquisitions were opportunistic rather than centrally planned, with Chinese OEMs opening the armed‑drone market after European restrictions and...
Shotoku To Unveil Aura Robotic Control System For PTZ Cameras At 2026 NAB Show
Shotoku announced the Aura TR‑XPTZ control system, extending its high‑end robotic camera expertise to PTZ productions, at the 2026 NAB Show. The suite also includes the Swoop robotic crane family—available in 140 cm and 220 cm versions with SmartPed or manual bases—and...
This $155 ESP32-Powered DIY Drone Can Hit 67 Mph
A DIY quadcopter called ESP‑Blast, built around a $155 ESP32 microcontroller, achieved a recorded top speed of about 67 mph. The drone weighs 136 grams, uses a 450 mAh battery for roughly five minutes of flight, and features a fully 3D‑printed PETG frame....
Rivian’s RJ Scaringe Thinks We’re Doing Robots All Wrong
Rivian founder RJ Scaringe has launched Mind Robotics, a new venture focused on industrial robots that prioritize advanced hand dexterity over humanoid complexity. The company raised a $500 million Series A round led by Accel and Andreessen Horowitz, bringing total funding to...
HP Indigo Adds Mobile Robots to Its Portfolio, Developed by MoviĜo Robotics
HP Indigo announced it will sell and support autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) developed by MoviĜo Robotics to its print‑industry customers. The robots handle B‑to‑pallets, postal pallets, carts and racks for both sheet‑fed and web‑press environments. The partnership introduces the Sharko 5 RT,...
Could China Build an ‘Army of Centaurs’ with This Non-Invasive Cyborg Tech?
Chinese researchers have unveiled a non‑invasive wearable human‑robot hybrid that assists soldiers in carrying heavy loads across rugged terrain. The exoskeleton uses lightweight actuators, sensor arrays and AI‑driven control to augment strength without requiring implants. Tests suggest it can increase...
Saab Sets Sights on LUUV Sea Trials in Mid-2026
Saab has secured a SEK 60 million contract from Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration to build a large uncrewed underwater vehicle (LUUV) demonstrator, dubbed the Autonomous Ocean Drone (AOD). The 7‑metre, 6.5‑tonne platform will integrate Saab’s Autonomous Ocean Core autonomy engine and is...
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Humanoid Robots Get to Work at German BMW Factory [Video]
BMW is extending its AI‑powered humanoid robot program from the Spartanburg plant to the Leipzig iFACTORY, deploying Hexagon’s AEON robots to assemble electric vehicles. The earlier Figure 02 robots helped position sheet metal for welding on more than 30,000 X3s, proving...
Yes, The Neo Robot Is Real — And Here's How Much It Costs
1X Technologies unveiled Neo, a 5‑foot‑6‑inch humanoid robot priced at $20,000 or $499 per month, promising household assistance such as laundry folding and plant watering. The robot features a built‑in large language model, 0.75 kWh battery, and can lift up to...
U.S. Rushes 10,000 Ukraine-Proven Merops AI Drones to Middle East to Counter Iranian Shahed Swarms
The U.S. Army has shipped 10,000 AI‑enabled Merops interceptor drones to the Middle East as part of Operation Epic Fury, aiming to blunt Iranian Shahed‑type drone swarms. Merops, proven in Ukraine, costs roughly $14‑15 k per unit—far cheaper than Patriot missiles and even...
How China's AI-Powered Robots Could Reshape the Global Order
China is accelerating a transition from cloud‑based AI to “embodied intelligence,” deploying physical robots that can operate autonomously in real‑world environments. State‑backed programs and private venture capital are funding massive production lines for AI‑driven manufacturing, logistics and defense platforms. The...
FEATURE: Japan Opens "Sky Paths" For Drones to Inspect Power Lines
Japan is establishing government‑approved "sky paths" for drones to patrol and inspect power‑line networks, targeting a 40,000 km corridor by fiscal 2035. Early routes already cut inspection time from over eight hours with two workers to about three hours with a...
Tesla's 'Fleet' Of Unsupervised Robotaxis In Texas Appears To Have Been Cut From 8 Cars To Only 4
Tesla’s unsupervised robotaxi fleet in Austin has shrunk from eight vehicles to roughly four, according to the Robotaxi Tracker. The reduction follows a series of safety incidents, including repeated failures to stop at active railroad crossings and a crash rate...
Travis Kalanick Debuts Plan for ‘Gainfully Employed Robots’
Travis Kalanick, Uber co‑founder, has unveiled Atoms, a rebranded version of his real‑estate firm City Storage Systems. Atoms will develop “gainfully employed robots” for the food, mining and transport sectors, leveraging CloudKitchens’ ghost‑kitchen platform. The venture expands beyond culinary automation...
AMC Robotics and HIVE Announce Collaboration to Advance AI-Driven Robotics Compute Infrastructure
AMC Robotics (NASDAQ: AMCI) announced a strategic collaboration with HIVE Digital Technologies (TSXV: HIVE) to use HIVE’s GPU‑accelerated AI compute infrastructure for its expanding robotics development. The partnership already powers the Kyro™ quadruped robot, demonstrated at the Tokyo Security Show...
After Ukraine, FPV Drones Could Take on Arctic Warfare
First‑person‑view (FPV) drones that proved decisive in Ukraine are now being field‑tested in the Arctic by Norway and the United States during NATO’s Cold Response 2026 exercise. Norway awarded a $9.4 million contract for the American‑made Skydio X10D, equipping its long‑range...
UAS Operator Camcopter® S-100
Schiebel Group, a global leader in unmanned helicopters, is recruiting EU‑based UAS operators for its Camcopter® S‑100 platform. Candidates will undergo a two‑week training program in Austria before being deployed on short‑term (3‑6 months) or longer‑term (12 months) contracts worldwide, including land and...
New Chip Lets Robots See in 4D by Tracking Distance and Speed Simultaneously
Researchers have created a silicon chip that integrates a 61,952‑pixel focal‑plane array capable of both emitting and receiving FMCW LiDAR signals, delivering 4D imaging that captures distance and speed simultaneously. The prototype generated detailed 3D point clouds at ranges from...
Medical Logistics Drone Delivery Test for Rotunda Hospital with Manna
Manna Air Delivery partnered with Rotunda Hospital to simulate a drone‑based transfer of blood and critical supplies to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown, showcasing the feasibility of rapid aerial logistics in Dublin. The test mirrors UK NHS trials where drone delivery...
This 300-Mile Cargo Drone Is Moving Closer to Deployment
Elroy Air has been chosen for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, becoming the sole cargo‑focused participant among air‑taxi developers. Its Chaparral autonomous VTOL drone can transport up to 300 pounds over roughly 300 miles using a hybrid‑electric powertrain...
Why Physical AI Is Becoming Manufacturing’s Next Advantage
Manufacturers are moving beyond traditional automation toward physical AI—systems that can sense, reason, and act in real‑world factory settings. The shift emphasizes intelligence and trust rather than mere cost‑cutting, positioning AI as a collaborative teammate for human operators. Microsoft and...
U.S. Army Tests Polaris Autonomous Ground Vehicles in Germany
The U.S. Army’s xTech|Edge Strike: Ground competition in Germany showcased autonomous variants of Polaris’s MRZR D4, RANGER XD 1500 and RZR XP 1000, integrated by Dataspeed, Forterra and Overland AI. The demonstrations focused on logistics, reconnaissance and casualty‑evacuation missions, proving that commercial off‑road platforms can be...
Robotic Arms in Modern Industry: How Automated Gripping Systems Are Changing Production
Robotic gripping arms are becoming standard fixtures on modern production lines, delivering repeatable precision for tasks such as milling, drilling, and component placement. Sensors and encoders monitor every movement, eliminating the variability of manual handling. The technology now spans automotive...
Women in Robotics 2026 Awarded by International Federation of Robotics
The International Federation of Robotics announced the 2026 Women in Robotics award, honoring 11 women from Asia, Europe and the Americas for pioneering work in robotics and AI. The award comes as global industrial robot installations are forecast to exceed...
Zephyr Drone Simulator Integrates NIST Payload Delivery Test Method for Public Safety Training
Zephyr Drone Simulator (ZDS) has incorporated a NIST‑validated payload‑delivery and retrieval test method into its platform, offering public‑safety drone pilots a standardized training and evaluation tool. The methodology, co‑developed by DRONERESPONDERS, NIST, OMADA Group, and CERRA, provides data‑driven performance benchmarks...
Intercepting Shahed and Other Strike UAVs — a New Stage in the Evolution of Air Defense Technologies
Drone Fight Group, Bat Drones and Ukrainian maker PG Robotics have begun serial production of the Angel Spire interceptor drone, aimed at neutralising Shahed‑type loitering munitions and other hostile UAVs. The platform can cruise between 150 and 290 km/h and reach targets up...
SEALSQ and Parrot Expand Partnership to Secure Drones with PQC
SEALSQ Corp and Parrot SA are expanding their partnership to embed post‑quantum cryptography (PQC) into Parrot’s next‑generation professional drones. The collaboration will integrate NIST‑approved CRYSTALS‑Kyber and CRYSTALS‑Dilithium algorithms at the semiconductor level, building on existing SEALSQ secure elements in the...
AI Robotics Unicorn Sharpa and NVIDIA Bridge the Simulation Gap for Dexterous Robot Training
Sharpa, a unicorn AI robotics firm, announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to close the simulation gap for training dexterous robots. The joint effort produced Tacmap, a high‑fidelity yet fast simulation framework that uses a shared geometric representation and will be...
Reply at NVIDIA GTC: Digital Twins and Physical AI Driving the Next Stage of Industrial Value Creation
Reply showcased at NVIDIA GTC how digital twins and physical AI can unlock new industrial value. The company demonstrated a self‑learning edge AI platform that validates and retrains models on connected robots, leveraging NVIDIA Omniverse and Isaac Sim. Joint presentations...
Sitma Introduces PackHub, a Compact Automated Bagging System for Faster Order Fulfillment
Sitma unveiled PackHub, a compact automated bagging system that streamlines order fulfillment by automating bag feeding, orientation, and labeling. The unit’s 500‑bag hopper and precision friction feeder can cut packaging time by up to 50% per order while preserving a...
NASA Begins Building Nuclear-Powered Dragonfly Drone for 2028 Launch to Saturn Moon Titan
NASA’s Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory has started building and testing the Dragonfly rotorcraft, a nuclear‑powered drone destined for a 2028 launch to Saturn’s moon Titan. The car‑sized craft will use a radioisotope power system, marking a shift from solar‑driven...
Around the Commercial Drone Industry: Public Safety Partnership, Updates to Blue UAS List, and GrubHub Drone Delivery
DRONERESPONDERS signed a national operations agreement with the National Real‑Time Crime Center Association to fast‑track Drone‑as‑First‑Responder (DFR) programs across U.S. emergency agencies. The Defense Contract Management Agency took over the Blue UAS Cleared List from the Defense Innovation Unit, aiming...
The Rise of Frameless Motors in Collaborative Robots: Enhancing Dexterity and Safety
Frameless motors are reshaping collaborative robots by eliminating bulky housings and integrating directly into joints, delivering lighter, more compact cobots. Their direct‑drive architecture provides superior torque‑to‑weight ratios and enhanced thermal management, which translates into higher precision and longer service life....
