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 modules reached an annual output of 100,000 units with RoHS and REACH certification. A live cross‑border teleoperation demo showed operators in Beijing controlling a robot on the Las Vegas floor, illustrating scalable human‑robot collaboration. The company also opened a multimodal real‑world dataset from its Humanoid Robot Data Training Center, supporting over 4,000 enterprise customers.
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...
Steel, Sensors and Silicon: How Caterpillar Is Bringing Edge AI to the Jobsite
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Electromate Expands Mobile Robotics Offering with Maxon HEJ 90 High-Efficiency Joint
Electromate Inc. announced the launch of the maxon HEJ 90 High‑Efficiency Joint, a compact, sealed actuator for mobile and legged robots. The joint delivers up to 140 Nm (configurable to 180 Nm) torque, 86 % efficiency, and speeds up to 13 rad/s within a 110 mm × 90 mm...
CES 2026: Schaeffler Shows Motion Technology Portfolio for the Industry of the Future
Schaeffler showcased its motion‑technology portfolio at CES 2026, unveiling a planetary‑gear actuator for humanoid robots, high‑performance bearings for energy generation, and autonomous material‑handling solutions. The company emphasized the integration of AI‑driven data with mechanical precision to enable predictive maintenance, digital twins,...
Global Impact Through Robotics & AI Bootcamp in Riyadh
The Robotics & AI Bootcamp in Riyadh, held Dec 30‑31 2025 and a Hackathon on Jan 1 2026, brought together K‑12 students from multiple schools for a free, three‑day immersive program. Organized by Dr. Abdul Matheen, the event was a joint effort between Meritus AI (India)...
Seyond to Showcase Complete End-to-End LiDAR Portfolio and Mass-Production-Ready Solid-State LiDAR at CES 2026
Seyond will unveil its complete end‑to‑end LiDAR suite at CES 2026, highlighted by the Hummingbird D1 solid‑state sensor that is ready for mass production and has secured a world‑first OEM design win. The portfolio now covers ultra‑long‑range Falcon K, long‑range Robin E1X, mid‑range...
Hygienic High-Precision Robotic Solutions From Stäubli Live at IPPE 2026
Stäubli Robotics is showcasing its next‑generation, food‑grade automation at IPPE 2026, including the six‑axis TX2‑90 robot designed for humid, wash‑down environments and the ultra‑compact FL1500 electric forklift for heavy meat‑processing loads. The company will host a TECHTalk on January 29 that explores...
MIT Engineers Design an Aerial Microrobot that Can Fly as Fast as a Bumblebee
MIT engineers have created an aerial microrobot that matches bumblebee‑level speed and agility. By pairing a model‑predictive controller with a deep‑learning policy, the robot achieved a 447% boost in speed and a 255% rise in acceleration. The AI‑driven system allowed...
From Individuals to Crews, AI Brings Teamwork Into Construction Productivity Analysis
Researchers at National Taiwan University have unveiled an AI system that automatically identifies construction activities at both individual and crew levels using ordinary site video footage. The multi‑granular framework links worker actions, crew collaborations, and overall site operations, delivering a...
Top Industrial Robots List – December 2025
RoboticMagazine.com released its Top Industrial Robots List for December 2025, ranking FANUC’s M/R‑series, ABB’s IRB 6700 and FANUC’s CRX cobot as the leading machines. The list, compiled through editorial research and AI‑weighted scoring, covers articulated, collaborative, SCARA and gantry robots from 20...
New at Mouser: Infineon Technologies PSOC Edge Machine Learning MCUs for Robotics, Industrial, and Smart Home Applications
Infineon Technologies has introduced its new PSOC™ Edge machine‑learning microcontrollers, now available through Mouser Electronics. The MCUs combine an Arm Cortex‑M55 core, an M33 coprocessor and Infineon’s NNLite accelerator, delivering always‑on, low‑power AI for smart‑home, robotics, industrial and HMI devices....
The Origami Wheel that Could Explore Lunar Caves
A KAIST research team led by Professor Dae‑Young Lee has unveiled an origami‑inspired variable‑diameter wheel that can expand from 230 mm to 500 mm without traditional hinges. The elastic metal frame and fabric tensioners allow the wheel to flex, double its size,...
First Air Taxi Service to Launch in Dubai in 2026
Joby Aviation announced it will launch the world’s first integrated air‑taxi network in Dubai by 2026, leveraging a six‑year exclusive operating agreement with the city’s Roads and Transport Authority. The rollout includes four Skyports‑designed vertiports at Dubai International Airport, Dubai...
New Heights in Dynamic Performance: DEEP Robotics' Robots Achieve All-Weather Stable Mobility
DEEP Robotics unveiled the DR02 humanoid robot, featuring all‑weather IP66 protection and advanced motion control. The robot combines whole‑body coordinated movement, active waist stabilization, and dynamic disturbance‑rejection to deliver high‑dynamic, smooth actions. Tests show DR02 maintains balance during rapid motions...
The Science of Human Touch – and Why It’s so Hard to Replicate in Robots
Roboticists are confronting the complexity of human touch as they develop soft, sensor‑filled skins that can perceive pressure, vibration, stretch and texture. Researchers at Oxford highlight that touch is an active, distributed sense, with mechanoreceptors and embodied intelligence similar to...
RealMan Robotics Launches Next-Generation High-Power-Density Joint Modules for High-Performance Robotics
RealMan Robotics unveiled three next‑generation high‑power‑density joint modules—the ultra‑compact WHJ03, the high‑torque hollow‑core WHJ120, and the wide‑voltage WHJ48V series. Each module delivers a blend of higher torque, reduced size, and broader voltage tolerance, targeting applications from desktop manipulators to heavy‑duty...
'Stingraybot' Uses Microbubble Muscles Controlled by Ultrasound
ETH Zurich researchers unveiled a 4 cm "stingraybot" that swims by flexing silicone membranes embedded with micro‑bubbles, all controlled wirelessly via ultrasound. The micro‑bubble muscles respond within milliseconds, enabling both simple curvature and complex undulatory motions depending on bubble size distribution....
Technology that Helps Robots Read Human Intentions Could Lead to Safer, Smarter, More Trustworthy Machines
Researchers at the University of Manchester’s PRIMI project are teaching robots a rudimentary theory of mind, enabling them to infer human beliefs, preferences, and intentions. By merging motor intelligence with cognitive reasoning, the system aims to anticipate assistance needs and...
Quintus Technologies and Lyric Robot Form Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate Industrialization of Solid-State Battery Production
Quintus Technologies and Guangdong Lyric Robot Automation have signed a memorandum of understanding to combine Quintus' high‑pressure isostatic press technology with Lyric's advanced automation for solid‑state battery manufacturing. The partnership will deliver joint engineering studies, proof‑of‑concept trials and system‑integration tests...
Machine Learning Helps Robots See Clearly in Total Darkness Using Infrared
University of Manchester researchers have developed a machine‑learning system that converts raw infrared data into clear, visible‑light‑like images. The technique lets robots operate in total darkness without redesigning their vision software, cutting computational load and development time. Published on arXiv...
Cyngn Partners with Chandler Automation, Expands Into Agriculture
Cyngn announced a partnership with Chandler Automation, adding the autonomous DriveMod Tugger to Chandler’s dealer network for food processors and packers. The collaboration brings self‑driving material handling to the agriculture sector, where the Tugger can move up to 12,000 lb between...
Walmart Expands Drone Delivery
Walmart has expanded its use of drone delivery in the US with tech partner Wing
Autonomous Inspection of Photovoltaic Panels
A leading European energy firm is partnering with Robotnik to pilot RB‑WATCHER, an autonomous robot for photovoltaic panel inspection. The robot combines RTK‑DGPS and SLAM to navigate both open fields and GPS‑denied corridors, capturing geolocated bispectral images. Integrated 4G/5G or...
Bio-Hybrid Robots Turn Food Waste Into Functional Machines
EPFL’s CREATE Lab has built bio‑hybrid robots using langoustine abdomen exoskeletons harvested from food‑waste streams. By embedding elastomer actuators and a silicone‑coated shell onto the natural shells, the team created a manipulator that lifts up to 500 g, a gripper that...
Introducing Chef+: Chef's Most Advanced Meal Assembly Robot Yet
Chef Robotics unveiled Chef+, its most advanced AI‑driven meal‑assembly robot, built on insights from over 80 million servings. The new system doubles ingredient pan capacity while maintaining a worker‑size footprint, cutting refill cycles and freeing floor space. Reliability upgrades include sealed...