XTI Aerospace to Host Town Hall Highlighting Strategic Inflection Point Following the Drone Nerds Acquisition
XTI Aerospace (Nasdaq:XTIA) will hold an investor town hall on February 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM EST to outline its post‑acquisition strategy after buying Drone Nerds in November 2025. Management will detail how Drone Nerds’ UAS platform and customer base give XTI clearer revenue visibility and a stronger competitive stance. The agenda includes the impact of recent FCC rules limiting foreign‑made drones, and a roadmap to expand commercial, government, and defense applications. A live Q&A will follow the presentation, with a replay available for 30 days.
Scanifly and IronRidge Integrate Drone-Based PV Design with Racking Layouts
Scanifly has launched a direct API integration with IronRidge, linking its drone‑derived PV layout data to IronRidge’s Design Assistant. The connection automatically transfers panel placements into the racking and bill‑of‑materials (BOM) workflow, removing the need for manual data entry. Contractors...
Retail’s Supply Chain Divide: Who Survives – and Who Won’t
Retail margins are tightening, making supply‑chain efficiency a make‑or‑break factor. Supply‑chain specialist Peter Jones splits the sector into "haves" – retailers that have invested in automated, next‑generation warehouse technology – and "have‑nots" still reliant on manual pick‑and‑pack processes. The COVID‑driven...
Jan. 25, 2004: Opportunity Lands on Mars
On January 25, 2004 NASA’s Opportunity rover touched down on Mars after a dramatic “six minutes of terror” descent involving parachutes, retrorockets, and an airbag‑cushioned landing. The rover bounced 26 times before settling inside Eagle Crater, an ideal scientific site that allowed...
Hadrian Raises Funding for Automated Manufacturing, Bringing Valuation to $1.6B
Hadrian, an AI‑powered factory builder for aerospace and defense, announced a new funding round that lifts its valuation to $1.6 billion. The capital, led by T. Rowe Price and backed by a16z, Founders Fund and other investors, will fund rapid factory expansion,...
XELA Robotics Unlocks Enhanced Automation for Humanoid and Industrial Robots
XELA Robotics showcased its uSkin 3D tactile‑sensing system at CES 2026, demonstrating how full‑hand touch perception can boost manipulation for humanoid and industrial robots. The elastomer‑based sensors capture contact force, object shape, and motion across fingertips, phalanges, and palms, surpassing traditional...
Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind Announce AI Partnership Focused on Humanoid Robots
Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind unveiled a research partnership at CES 2026 to embed DeepMind's Gemini Robotics foundation models into the Atlas humanoid platform. The collaboration aims to equip Atlas with advanced visual‑language‑action capabilities, enabling it to tackle a broader set...
Neura Robotics Showcases New Humanoid, Quadruped, and AI Platform at CES 2026
Neura Robotics used CES 2026 to unveil its next‑generation humanoid 4NE1, a smaller 4NE1 Mini, and a new quadruped robot, all running on the Neuraverse AI platform. The Neuraverse is positioned as a shared operating layer that lets robots exchange learned skills...
SmartRay Demonstrates ‘Breakthrough AI-Powered Weld Inspection’ System
SmartRay showcased its AI‑powered JOSY weld inspection system at the EY Innovation Hub in Stuttgart. The system integrates hardware with Tool Path Generation software from Wandelbots and Grid Dynamics, creating a closed‑loop workflow that generates inspection paths directly from CAD...
Nowaste Logistics Advances Automation with Cognibotics Robot Picking Cell
Nowaste Logistics, a Swedish third‑party logistics provider, has placed a second order for Cognibotics' robot picking cell after a successful pilot. The cell integrates with Nowaste’s AutoStore system from Swisslog and uses Sics.AI’s vision alongside Cognibotics’ Juliet & Romeo software‑defined motion platform....
Connecting Machines: How eSIMs Are Shaping the Future of Global Robotic Networks
Robotic fleets are transitioning from isolated units to globally networked agents, and reliable cross‑border connectivity is now a prerequisite. International eSIM technology embeds cellular profiles directly in machines, allowing robots to switch carriers without physical SIM changes. Companies such as...
Vegvisir Selected by DOK-ING to Integrate Immersive Interface Into Unmanned Systems
Vegvisir has been chosen as the winning bidder in a Croatian public tender to integrate its immersive interface solutions with DOK‑ING’s unmanned ground vehicles. The partnership will embed Vegvisir Remote and the Vegvisir Virtual Command Station into DOK‑ING’s robotic platforms,...
1X Launches World Model Enabling NEO Robot to Learn Tasks by Watching Videos
1X Technologies unveiled a new World Model that lets its humanoid robot NEO learn tasks by watching internet‑scale videos. The AI update translates any voice or text prompt into visualized actions, using an inverse dynamics engine to execute movements even...
US Aviation Authorities Issue ‘National Security’ Warning over Drone Flights Near Sensitive Sites
The FAA issued a sweeping advisory (FDC 6/4375) that bans unmanned aircraft from flying within 3,000 ft laterally and 1,000 ft vertically of designated national‑security sites, including both fixed facilities and mobile assets such as Coast Guard vessels and military convoys. The notice...
Tekever – UAS Remote Pilot
Tekever, a European leader in unmanned technology, is hiring a Remote Pilot to support its surveillance‑as‑a‑service missions across maritime, defence, space and cyber domains. The role involves flight monitoring, safety compliance, operator training and frequent travel to customer sites in...
Google Deepmind's D4RT Model Aims to Give Robots and AR Devices More Human-Like Spatial Awareness
Google DeepMind unveiled D4RT, a Dynamic 4D Reconstruction and Tracking model that builds a unified scene representation from video and answers spatiotemporal queries with a single lightweight decoder. The architecture collapses depth estimation, motion tracking, and camera pose into one...
What Are the 5 Key Components of a Robot and How Do They Work?
Robots operate through five core components—power system, sensors, control unit, actuators, and end effectors—each performing a distinct function from energy delivery to task execution. The power system stores and regulates energy, while sensors feed real‑time data to the control unit,...
Registration Opens for Robotics Summit & Expo 2026
Registration is now open for the Robotics Summit & Expo 2026, scheduled for May 27-28 in Boston’s Thomas M. Menino Convention Center. The two‑day event, produced by The Robot Report and WTWH Media, will feature more than 50 technical sessions...
The Essential Reading Series: Mars Exploration
The Essential Reading Series curates a selection of non‑fiction titles that chronicle Mars exploration from early telescopic observations to the latest rover missions. Highlights include insider accounts of Spirit, Opportunity, Curiosity, and Pathfinder, as well as broader histories and forward‑looking...
Shapeshifting Materials Could Power Next Generation of Soft Robots
McGill University engineers have created ultra‑thin graphene oxide (GO) sheets that can be programmed to fold, move and sense themselves, mimicking origami. The films are strong, flexible and can be manufactured at scale, with shape changes triggered by humidity or...
China’s Drone War in Ukraine
The Russia‑Ukraine war has become a drone‑centric conflict, with low‑cost UAVs driving artillery spotting, surveillance and strike missions. China, while officially neutral, dominates the global commercial drone market and supplies the majority of components used by both sides. Chinese firms...
Robot Talk Episode 141 – Our Relationship with Robot Swarms, with Razanne Abu-Aisheh
Claire interviews Razanne Abu‑Aisheh, a senior researcher at the University of Bristol, about how people perceive and interact with robot swarms. Abu‑Aisheh explains that collective robot behaviours heavily influence human attitudes, and she advocates for community‑centred, inclusive design to shape...
New Data Reveals Why Manufacturers Can't Compete for Robotics Talent: A 2x Salary Gap
New salary data from CareersInRobotics.com shows industrial manufacturers pay a median $102,000 for robotics engineers, roughly half what transportation, autonomous‑vehicle and AI software firms offer—about $200,000. The analysis of 907 positions reveals the gap is consistent across roles, from controls...
Milestone Reached in Cell and Gene Therapy Robotic Automation and Manufacturing Collaboration
Cellular Origins has completed the first phase of its partnership with Fresenius Kabi, integrating the CueR Cell Processing System into the ConstellationR CGT robotic manufacturing platform. The combined solution delivers end‑to‑end automation and markedly reduces manual intervention, as confirmed by...
Robo.ai Partners with The Ghazi Group to Power AI Compute Infrastructure Growth in MENA and Southeast Asia
Robo.ai Inc. has signed a three‑year Gold Reseller agreement with The Ghazi Group to distribute edge inference servers, CPU/GPU systems and AI infrastructure across MENA and selected Southeast Asian markets. The partnership targets the fast‑growing edge AI markets, which analysts...
KraneShares Cross-Lists KOID Humanoid Robotics ETF on Deutsche Börse Xetra Under Ticker KBOT
KraneShares announced the cross‑listing of its Global Humanoid & Embodied Intelligence Index UCITS ETF on Deutsche Börse Xetra under the ticker KBOT, joining existing listings on Nasdaq, LSE and Borsa Italiana. The ETF offers equal‑weight exposure to companies developing humanoid robots...
Introducing V-Line Pro for DJI M400
sUAS News announced V‑Line Pro, a tethered system for the DJI M400 that draws power from the ground, dramatically extending flight time and enabling continuous payload operation. The solution is officially DJI‑approved and part of the DJI Ecosystem Partner program,...
Scaling the China-Free Supply Chain: 2,500 NDAA WÅSP Drones to Be Built in Pennsylvania
Rift Dynamics announced a contract for 2,500 WÅSP One‑Way Attack drones from American Robotics/Ondas, to be manufactured on a new Pennsylvania line with Kitron Group USA. The drones are fully compatible with Nammo AS warheads, a capability co‑developed with the Norwegian...
Vine-Inspired Robotic Gripper Gently Lifts Heavy and Fragile Objects
Engineers at MIT and Stanford have created a vine‑inspired robotic gripper that inflates thin pneumatic tubes to grow, wrap around, and lift objects. The system can transition from an open‑loop growth phase to a closed‑loop sling, enabling it to retrieve...
Drones and Satellites Can Measure Methane Emissions From Ruminants
A multinational research team has demonstrated that drones equipped with methane sensors, combined with flux‑tower wind data and hyperspectral satellite imagery, can accurately quantify methane emissions from African livestock, including cattle, goats, sheep, and camels. Test flights in Norway and...
Palmer Luckey Says the Coolest Thing About Anduril Expanding to Long Beach Is the Fighter Jets
Anduril Industries announced a new Long Beach campus covering 1.18 million sq ft, slated for mid‑2027 completion. The facility will create about 5,500 new jobs across engineering, manufacturing and logistics. It will serve as the production hub for the autonomous Fury fighter jet, which...
Stingrays Inspire Smarter Ocean Robots: The Physics of Fin Motion
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have built robotic fins that replicate stingray swimming mechanics, revealing how the animals achieve precise maneuverability. High‑speed video and fluid‑dynamic modeling showed that subtle fin curvature and timing generate lift and thrust efficiently....
LivsMed Completes Korean IPO to Accelerate Remote Robotic Surgery
LivsMed completed a KOSDAQ IPO, raising ₩135.9 billion ($94 million) and achieving a $1 billion market valuation. The proceeds will fund a new production base, R&D, and global expansion of its minimally invasive surgical portfolio. The company showcased its STARK robotic system in...
Airspace Link Releases New Drone Alert System Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Airspace Link has launched Alert Areas within its AirHub portal, letting users define 3‑D airspace volumes and receive instant notifications when a drone enters them. The sensor‑agnostic system pulls live telemetry from any integrated detector, delivering real‑time alerts via app...
State of Louisiana and Persona AI Launch Humanoid Pilot at SSE Steel Fabrication
Louisiana and Houston‑based Persona AI have signed an MOU to launch a humanoid robotics pilot at SSE Steel Fabrication in St. Bernard Parish. The program will collect movement and task data in a live steel‑fabrication environment to validate rugged humanoid...
EASA and DJI Collaborate to Improve Awareness of Safe and Legal Drone Operations
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has partnered with DJI to tighten geo‑awareness compliance across Europe. Starting January 2026, DJI’s drones will draw exclusively from official UAS Geographical Zone (UGZ) data published by national aviation authorities, replacing its legacy Fly...
Musk Makes Davos Debut with Promise of Robots for All
Elon Musk made his first appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, unveiling an aggressive timeline for his Optimus humanoid robots. He announced that the robots will handle more complex tasks later this year and be available to consumers...
Otto Group Enables AI-Driven Intelligent Robot Coordination With the Digital Twin Developed by Roboverse Reply
Otto Group, in partnership with Reply’s Roboverse unit and NVIDIA, has launched an AI‑driven Robotic Coordination Layer built on a high‑fidelity digital twin of its warehouse. The twin, created using Spot‑mounted scanners and NVIDIA Omniverse, enables real‑time orchestration, simulation, and...
Electric Linear Actuators For Automated Handling Equipment
TiMOTION’s electric linear actuators are positioned as a core component for modern automated handling equipment in industrial warehouses. The compact, IP‑rated devices replace pneumatic and hydraulic systems, offering maintenance‑free operation and precise, programmable control. Models such as the MA2, MA3,...
Mouser Drives Electronic Design Excellence with Motor Control Resource Hub for Engineers
Mouser Electronics has launched an online motor‑control resource hub that consolidates articles, eBooks, blogs, and reference designs for engineers working on e‑bikes, drones, robotics, and electric vehicles. The portal highlights cutting‑edge components such as NXP’s S32M276 SiP, Renesas RA8T2 dual‑core...
IDS Introduces a Voluntary 3-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty Across All Industrial Camera Series
IDS Imaging Development Systems announced a voluntary three‑year manufacturer’s warranty covering all its industrial camera families, including uEye, uEye+, uEye Live, uEye EVS, uEye 3D and IDS NXT. The warranty, available to business customers who buy directly or through authorized distributors, offers...
This Lightweight Exoskeleton Lets You Unleash Your Inner Tony Stark Thanks to AI
The Vigx π6 is a lightweight, AI‑powered exoskeleton that assists walking, standing and light fitness activities. Weighing just 2 kg and folding to umbrella size, it uses a built‑in camera and AI processor to analyze terrain and modulate power every 30 milliseconds, improving...
Gartner Predicts Fewer Than 20 Companies Will Scale Humanoid Robots for Manufacturing and Supply Chain to Production Stage by 2028
Gartner forecasts that by 2028 fewer than 20 companies will move humanoid robots from pilot projects to full‑scale production in manufacturing and supply‑chain environments. While chief supply‑chain officers are attracted to the human‑like form factor for labor‑cost challenges, the research...
IdeaForge Indigenous Defence Tactical UAV ‘ZOLT’ to Be Showcased at India’s 77th Republic Day Parade
India's indigenous UAV maker ideaForge will display its tactical drone ZOLT at the 77th Republic Day Parade, highlighting the country's push for homegrown defence solutions. ZOLT is a multi‑role, VTOL‑capable platform built for long‑range ISR and precision payload delivery in...
Microsoft Research Reveals Rho-Alpha Vision-Language-Action Model for Robots
Microsoft Research unveiled Rho-alpha, the first robotics model built on its Phi vision-language series, extending capabilities with tactile sensing and bimanual manipulation. The model translates natural‑language commands into control signals, co‑training on physical demonstrations, simulated tasks, and web‑scale visual question‑answering...
SiFly and Taranis Launch Field Validation Program to Accelerate Aerial Crop Intelligence at Scale
SiFly Aviation and Taranis have launched a 2026 Field Validation Program to test a new operational model that pairs SiFly’s long‑endurance Q12 VTOL drone with Taranis’s AI‑driven, leaf‑level crop intelligence. The program aims to demonstrate how three‑hour autonomous flights can...
DEWALT® Unveils the World's First Downward Drilling, Fleet-Capable Robot to Accelerate Data Center Construction
DEWALT, in partnership with August Robotics, unveiled the world’s first downward‑drilling, fleet‑capable robot aimed at accelerating data‑center construction. The robot drills up to ten times faster than traditional methods and has already shaved 80 weeks off timelines across ten projects...
PI Introduces Miniaturized Alignment Engine Platform for Scalable, Parallel E/O Wafer-Level Test
PI (Physik Instrumente) unveiled a miniaturized alignment engine platform that enables parallel electro‑optical wafer‑level testing for photonic integrated circuits. The system integrates multiple piezoelectric aligners with fly‑height sensors and an interferometry‑based FAU ranging method that uses existing fiber channels, eliminating...
Handy Robot Can Crawl and Pick up Objects From Multiple Angles
Scientists have unveiled a detachable robotic hand that can crawl and grasp objects from either side, breaking the traditional one‑sided design of most manipulators. The hand, available in five‑ and six‑fingered versions with a 16 cm palm, can detach from its...
NMITE And The British Army Unveil Detail Of The New Undergraduate Degree In Autonomous Robotics
NMITE, in partnership with the British Army, announced a new MEng (Hons) Integrated Engineering degree focused on Autonomous Robotics, set to admit its first cohort in September 2026. The three‑year programme compresses a traditional four‑year master’s timeline and emphasizes hands‑on...
