Arastelle Joins Red Cat Futures Initiative to Expand Persistent ISR and Tactical Communications Capabilities
Red Cat Holdings announced that Arastelle Drone Solutions has joined its Futures Initiative, integrating Arastelle’s modular tethered UAS technology with Red Cat’s drone family, including the Black Widow platform. The partnership enables persistent ISR, communications relay, and extended flight times by powering drones through a lightweight tether. A recent test with Red Cat’s Teal 2 drone demonstrated rapid deployment and continuous aerial coverage. The combined solution will be showcased at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris.
ParaZero Technologies Expands Israeli Defense Contract with New Order for Anti-Drone Systems
ParaZero Technologies announced a follow‑on purchase order from an Israeli defense entity for its DefendAir Counter‑Unmanned Aerial Systems. The order expands an existing contract and underscores the growing demand for soft‑kill anti‑drone solutions that use a patented net‑launch mechanism. ParaZero...
Dwbrobot Launches Zero-Investment Robot Model to Accelerate Industrial Automation
Dwbrobot has unveiled an advanced robotics platform that operates on a zero‑investment Robotics as a Service (RaaS) model, allowing manufacturers to adopt automation without large capital outlays. The company also introduced RaaStp, a sharing‑economy variant that lets individual investors fund...
General Cherry Partnering with Orqa FPV
General Cherry has announced a partnership with European UAV manufacturer Orqa FPV to build an underground factory that will produce drone components free of Chinese parts. The joint venture will establish production lines in Ukraine and Croatia, leveraging Ukraine’s battlefield‑tested...
Automation Anywhere Reports 61% of Q4 Software Bookings From AI as Enterprises Deploy Agentic AI to Run Core Business Functions
Automation Anywhere reported that AI‑powered offerings accounted for 61% of its Q4 software bookings, signaling a decisive shift from AI pilots to production‑scale deployments. The company saw double‑digit growth in non‑GAAP ARR and RPO, and its $1 million‑plus ARR customer base...
Why UiPath Is Re-Designing Its Platform Around Agents that Build Automations, Not Just Run Them
UiPath is redesigning its automation platform around coding agents that create, deploy, and self‑heal workflows, shifting the focus from execution to design. The new approach embeds AI‑driven agents into the development lifecycle, expanding the user base beyond specialist RPA developers...
Reliable Robotics Completes Detect and Avoid Testing for the FAA
Reliable Robotics announced the completion of a Federal Aviation Administration contract to conduct Detect and Avoid (DAA) flight tests using its ACAS X‑based system around Hollister Municipal Airport. The campaign, performed with Virginia Tech and partners Sagetech, Collins and uAvionix, generated...
Mujin Launches Software Subscription for Robotics, Shifting Automation to a Recurring Software Model
Mujin Corp. announced a subscription‑based model for its flagship MujinOS operating system, moving away from traditional one‑time licensing. The service delivers continuous software upgrades, dedicated remote support, and performance dashboards, initially for the Single SKU Palletizing application with Standard and...
Smart Manufacturing: How IoT Is Transforming Industrial Operations
Smart manufacturing is reshaping factories by fusing IoT sensors, edge computing and advanced analytics into a unified, data‑driven architecture. Real‑time visibility enables predictive maintenance, production optimization and digital‑twin simulations, while private 5G and edge AI improve latency and reliability. The...
One Million Industrial Vehicles Charged in North America and Beyond by Delta to Advance Electrified Automated Logistics
Delta announced that its MOOV Series charging solutions have powered more than one million industrial vehicles across North America and globally. The portfolio spans 1‑30 kW conductive and inductive systems, including the MOOVair wireless chargers and the modular MOOVbase fast‑charging stations....
Untitled
Medline (Nasdaq: MDLN) has launched Pick Pack Pro™, an automated fulfillment system at its Montgomery, N.Y., distribution center. The technology combines robotics, conveyor sortation and right‑size packaging to handle high‑volume, narrow‑catalog orders for health plan members. By optimizing order batching...
Kraken Robotics Demonstrates KATFISH Autonomous Launch and Recovery From SEFINE USV
Kraken Robotics successfully integrated its KATFISH towed synthetic aperture sonar and autonomous launch and recovery system (LARS) onto SEFINE’s RD‑22 unmanned surface vessel during a Q1 2026 demonstration off Istanbul. The system delivered 3 cm × 3 cm resolution sonar imagery at a 200‑meter...
Beyond GenAI: How Agentic AI Is Redefining the Human-Machine Relationship in Food Manufacturing
Agentic AI is emerging as autonomous digital co‑workers on food‑manufacturing shop floors, moving beyond generative AI tools. These agents can assess conditions, troubleshoot issues, and detect anomalies, boosting uptime and operational insight. Manufacturers are adopting a human‑in‑the‑loop model to keep...
WUR Develops Simulated Greenhouse Environment for Faster Robot Development
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is building a simulated greenhouse digital twin to test tomato‑harvesting robots. The environment combines 3D plant models with robot dynamics, reproducing growth, leaf orientation and fruit placement variations. Partnering with DENSO and Certhon, the simulation...
From Spraying to Decision Support: How Data Turns UAVs Into Climate Tools
The piece outlines how commercial agricultural UAVs are evolving from simple sprayers to data‑driven decision‑support platforms. By systematically capturing flight, nozzle, weather and outcome data, operators can apply machine‑learning models to predict optimal parameters, reducing water, chemical and energy use...
New Ukrainian Armed Sea Drone Spotted Near Russian Base
A previously unseen Ukrainian sea drone equipped with a remote‑controlled machine‑gun mount was observed during an attempted attack on Russia's Novorossiysk naval base. Russian footage shows the unmanned surface vessel being hit and destroyed by a Lancet loitering munition, with...
PASCO Marks 50 Years in Industrial Automation
PASCO, founded in 1976 to automate heavy drum handling, has evolved from a single hydraulic palletizer into a full‑line automation integrator. By embracing robotics in the early 2000s, the company now embeds robots in 97% of its systems, dramatically boosting...
Airbility, iBuzz, KILSA Partner to Develop High-Speed Security eVTOLs
South Korean eVTOL developer Airbility has signed an MoU with Thailand’s NT iBuzz, SmartOkO Thailand, and Singapore‑based KILSA Global to develop high‑speed, security‑focused unmanned aircraft. The partnership will combine Airbility’s high‑speed eVTOL platform with iBuzz’s secure communications, SmartOkO’s AI video‑analytics,...
Is Private 5G the Key to Scaling AI in Manufacturing
Manufacturers are hitting a data‑connectivity ceiling that limits AI adoption, and private 5G is emerging as the solution. The technology offers ultra‑low latency, high capacity, and secure coverage for thousands of sensors and cameras, enabling real‑time automation and digitalization at...
Indian Navy Probing Feasibility of Drones for Reloading VLS at Sea
The Indian Navy has issued a problem statement, REARM‑D, seeking a multi‑rotor drone capable of reloading surface‑to‑air missiles into vertical launch system (VLS) cells at sea. The UAV must carry over 900 kg, stay aloft for more than two hours, and...
T-MOTOR Launches MN11-13 Series for Industrial Heavy-Lift Drones
T‑Motor has introduced the MN11‑13 series, a line of heavy‑lift motors designed for industrial multirotor drones weighing 50 kg to 140 kg. The motors feature an IP45 dual dust‑proof net, an integrated die‑cast heat sink that lowers winding temperatures by 5‑8 °C, and...
Big-D Expands Construction Operations with FieldAI as Robotics Adoption Accelerates
US construction firm Big‑D Construction is scaling its partnership with robotics provider FieldAI, moving from pilot tests to broader deployment across multiple sites. FieldAI’s map‑free, GPS‑independent robots can perform inspection, documentation, and material handling, integrating with Big‑D’s existing digital platforms....
HII and GMR Join Forces on Physical AI for Manned and Unmanned Shipbuilding
HII and GrayMatter Robotics (GMR) signed an MOU to embed GMR’s Physical AI into HII’s shipbuilding lines, targeting tasks such as sanding, grinding, blasting, coating and inspection. The partnership will explore autonomous shipbuilding, technology integration, workforce training, and scaling of...
First Defeat, Then Half a Billion Losses for Russia. Shield AI Targets Poland
Shield AI CEO Brandon Tseng admitted early UAV failures in Ukraine’s 2022‑23 electronic‑warfare environment, but the company has since fielded AI‑piloted V‑BAT drones that can operate without GPS or communications. With $1.7 billion invested, Shield AI now offers Poland a cost‑effective,...
DJI Confirms End-of-Support Timeline for Mavic 2, Matrice 600 Drones
DJI announced that support for the Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic 2 Enterprise Zoom, Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual and the Matrice 600 Pro will end by May 29 2026, with the Mavic 2 Pro lasting until August 31 2026. After those dates the company will stop providing technical assistance, repairs, and parts. These models have...
Europe’s First Robotaxi Service Set for Zagreb via Uber, Pony.ai & Verne
Uber, Pony.ai and Verne have formed a three‑way partnership to launch Europe’s first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb. The rollout will use Pony.ai’s Gen‑7 autonomous driving system on Arcfox Alpha T5 vehicles, with Verne handling fleet ownership, regulatory approvals and day‑to‑day...
Red Cat & Ukraine’s Spetstechnoexport Partner to Advance Multi-Domain Robotics
Red Cat Holdings has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ukraine’s state‑owned Spetstechnoexport (STE) to co‑develop multi‑domain unmanned and robotic systems. The partnership creates a formal framework for joint technology integration, production scaling, and export coordination across aerial, ground and...
DroneShield Advances Decision Advantage with Q2 2026 Software Release as Drone Threats Scale Globally
DroneShield released its Q2 2026 software suite, adding a new ATAK‑CIV plugin that lets users receive RfLink data without installing additional software. The update expands the RfAI emitter library, improves Remote ID performance, and introduces emitter prioritization and frequency‑band power control...
Designing Supply Chains for Measurable ROI, Improved Automation
Warehouse leaders are rushing into robotics and high‑density storage without first defining success metrics, cleaning processes, or ensuring data integrity. This strategic misalignment leaves 92% of supply‑chain executives reporting that automation investments fall short of expected ROI. Experts advise a...
Ukrainian Troops Flew a Cat and a Dog 7.5 Miles by Drone to Evacuate Them From the Front Lines, Animal...
Ukrainian troops used a small FPV drone to transport a cat and a dog 7.5 miles from the front lines to a shelter, according to animal‑rights group UAnimals. The operation followed the injury of a soldier who had been caring...
Ocado Calls Police on Trade Show Booth After Patent Injunction
Ocado, the UK‑based online grocery leader, secured a German preliminary injunction against Brightpick's Gridpicker technology, alleging patent infringement. The company brought police to Brightpick's LogiMAT trade‑show booth to enforce the order, forcing the startup to halt its live demo. Brightpick...
Ways to Automate Changeover for the Era of Mass Customization
Manufacturers are turning manual changeovers into a strategic advantage by deploying recipe‑driven control systems, servo‑motor adjustments, and MES‑linked automation. These technologies shrink changeover cycles from hours to minutes, delivering consistent line performance and higher overall equipment effectiveness. Faster, repeatable changeovers...
General Atomics Pauses Drone Wingman Flight Tests After Crash
General Atomics halted flight testing of its YFQ‑42A “Dark Merlin” after a crash on take‑off at its California airport, launching a formal investigation. No injuries were reported, and the company said testing will resume once safety is assured. The incident...
Webinar | Which Drone Applications Are Reaching Commercial Maturity?
IDTechEx hosted a webinar on February 19, 2026, where analyst Shihao Fu examined which drone applications are moving from pilot projects to large‑scale commercial operations. The discussion highlighted how clearer regulations, advanced automation, and integrated sensors are unlocking scalability for...
From Folding Boxes to Fixing Vacuums, GEN-1 Robotics Model Hits 99% Reliability
Generalist unveiled GEN‑1, a physical AI robot that reaches 99% success on delicate, repetitive tasks such as folding boxes, packing phones, and servicing robot vacuums. The system leverages over half a million hours of human‑captured manipulation data via wearable "data...
UK Develops Robotic Lab to Study Moon and Mars Rocks
The University of Leicester’s Space Park has unveiled a Double‑Walled Isolator (DWI), an ultra‑clean robotic laboratory designed to store, handle and analyse lunar and Martian samples without contamination. NASA and ESA officials toured the facility and observed the system unpack,...
Too Many Cooks, or Too Many Robots? Finding a Goldilocks Level of Randomness to Keep Robot Swarms Moving
Harvard researchers led by L. Mahadevan and Ph.D. student Lucy Liu discovered that adding a calibrated amount of randomness to robot swarm movement can prevent gridlock and boost efficiency. Using simulations and physical wheeled robots, they identified a Goldilocks zone where...
Robotaxi Companies Won’t Say How Often Remote Operators Intervene
Senator Ed Markey has asked seven robotaxi firms—including Waymo, Tesla, Aurora, May Mobility, Motional, Nuro and Zoox—to disclose how often remote assistance operators intervene in driverless trips. The companies collectively refused to reveal intervention frequencies, citing proprietary concerns. In their...
5 Benefits of Linear Actuators in Robotics and Manufacturing
Linear actuators are becoming essential components in modern robotics and manufacturing, converting rotational motion into precise linear movement. Recent advances in electric designs deliver micron‑level positioning accuracy, up to 80% energy savings, and plug‑and‑play integration with common industrial protocols. Their...
How to Leverage PLC/SCADA and Digital Twins for Mining Operations
Mining operators are increasingly deploying PLC and SCADA platforms to achieve real‑time visibility across underground and surface sites. A recent gold‑mine project linked 17 PLC nodes via an OPC UA architecture, harvesting over 40,000 data points annually and turning raw logs...
Hesitation From Port Authorities Slows Automation in Southern California
Port authorities in Southern California are stalling approvals for terminal automation, even though the ILWU‑PMA agreement has guaranteed automation rights since 2008. The region’s two largest gateways, handling about 40% of U.S. container traffic, face land constraints that make automation...
MODEX 2026: Rockwell Automation to Highlight End-to-End Autonomous Operations Platform
Rockwell Automation will unveil its end‑to‑end autonomous operations platform at MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, the first time the company presents a fully connected production logistics solution on the Material Handling Industry stage. The platform ties digital‑twin simulation, orchestration software, OTTO...
The Price of Progress: How Manufacturers Are Weighing AI’s Energy Demands
Manufacturers are accelerating AI and robotics deployments, with 81% of executives planning higher AI spend over the next three years. While early‑stage robots like Agility Robotics' Digit cost roughly $1 per shift in electricity, experts warn that energy demand can...
The Arms Race Has Gone Airborne: What Investors Need to Know
Draganfly and Palladyne AI have completed a SwarmOS integration milestone that proves autonomous, decentralized drone swarming for U.S. defense applications. Edge AI now equips drones with on‑board computing, eliminating reliance on GPS or radio links and rendering traditional jamming ineffective....
New 3D-Printed Microrobot Mimics Worm-Like Motion at Microscopic Scale
Researchers at Leiden University have 3D‑printed a 5 µm microrobot that crawls like a worm when exposed to an electric field. The flexible chain, built from 0.5 µm bar joints, self‑propels at about 7 µm per second without any onboard electronics. Its motion...
Florida School to Deploy Security Drones Designed to Stop School Shooters Mid-Attack
Deltona High School in Florida will become one of the first U.S. campuses to install ceiling‑mounted security drones called Black Arrows, built by Austin startup Mithril Defense. The drones can accelerate to 100 mph, emit alarms, flash strobes and spray pepper...
D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir C-UAS System Secures 55th Annual JUNO Awards with RF-Cyber Counter-Drone Technology
D‑Fend Solutions deployed its EnforceAir RF‑cyber counter‑drone system at the 55th Annual JUNO Awards in Hamilton, Ontario, protecting airspace for roughly 19,000 attendees. The non‑kinetic, non‑jamming technology detected, identified and isolated unauthorized drones while allowing authorized drones and communications to...
AI Cuts Through IT Helpdesk Logjams
Fixify’s analysis of over 50,000 tickets across 30+ firms shows AI‑driven automation resolves support requests sixteen times faster than manual processes. Average initial response fell from five minutes to four, while fully automated tickets were closed in 4.4 hours versus roughly...
Robot Mowers Are Actually Good Now
Robot lawn mowers have shed their early‑stage reputation for missed cuts and mud, emerging as reliable, high‑tech tools for homeowners. Premium models such as Husqvarna’s Automower 450X EPOS now combine RTK GPS, lidar and AI vision to navigate complex yards with...
Q&A: Clearpath Robotics’ Ryan Gariepy on Killer Robots and Canada’s Defence Strategy
Ryan Gariepy, co‑founder of Clearpath Robotics, now Rockwell Automation’s VP of robotics, discussed Canada’s burgeoning robotics sector and its role in the nation’s new Defence Industrial Strategy. He highlighted the country’s strong manufacturing base, educated workforce, and the need for...