From first contact through surface deformation, load distribution, and final stable hold, pressure sensors can improve robotic bin picking. The post Pressure sensors can help improve robotic gripping accuracy appeared first on The Robot Report .
Fifteen member organizations will deliver viable working solutions within a two-year timeframe, the ARM Institute said. The post ARM Institute gets $90M for 10 projects to modernize military manufacturing appeared first on The Robot Report .
Imagine you are trapped under rubble after an earthquake and you see an electronics-covered cockroach with a spring-loaded needle on its back scuttling toward you. Although the sight might be unnerving, to say the least, this prototype paramedic cyborg, or “Paraborg,” might one day help deliver lifesaving aid to disaster victims who might be otherwise impossible to reach. The Hardest Problems in Robotics For decades, scientists have sought to develop cyborg insects as “a shortcut around some of
Enovis said it plans to bring a robotic system targeting the knee within the next two years, followed by a system focusing on the shoulder. The post Enovis to acquire surgical tech provider eCential Robotics for $180M appeared first on The Robot Report .
Eric Sivertson, vice president of security business at Lattice Semiconductor, explains how FPGAs can act as deterministic guardrails for robotic systems. The post How FPGAs become the gatekeepers of physical AI security appeared first on The Robot Report .
Submit now to be part of the Robotics Startup Radar, which brings together some of the most promising robotics startups. The post Calling robotics startups: Apply now to be part of the 2026 Robotics Startup Radar appeared first on The Robot Report .
Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. Humanoids Summit Seoul : 22–23 September 2026, SEOUL IROS 2026 : 27 September–1 October 2026, PITTSBURGH CoRL 2026 : 9–12 November 2026, AUSTIN Enjoy today’s videos! I know these videos from Agility can be a little bit silly, but the couch drag in this on
Lyte AI plans to use its second round of funding this year to scale production of its AI and perception capabilities. The post Lyte raises $165M to help robots better sense their surroundings appeared first on The Robot Report .
Robot.com says college campuses will continue to be an important part of its strategy as it scales sidewalk delivery robots. The post Robot.com partners with Sodexo to roll out more sidewalk delivery robots appeared first on The Robot Report .
Medtronic and Cornerstone Robotics are building a multi-port portfolio anchored by the Hugo surgical system and expanded by Sentire. The post Medtronic invests $700M in surgical partner Cornerstone Robotics appeared first on The Robot Report .
JAKA is now taking legal action against Teradyne Robotics to end public dissemination of statements it considers "false, misleading and damaging." The post JAKA hits Teradyne Robotics back over patent dispute appeared first on The Robot Report .
This article is brought to you by Tsubaki KabelSchlepp . In modern automated manufacturing, six-axis articulated robots perform high-speed, multidirectional maneuvers under demanding operational cycles. However, as robot arms swivel, rotate, and extend, the electrical cables, fiber optics, and pneumatic hoses supplying them endure severe mechanical stress. Torsional twist, rapid acceleration, and repeated contact with machine structures often lead to premature conductor fatigue, insulation break
On a good day, the rock quarry in central Texas is about 370,000 kilometers (230,000 miles) from the moon. But last February, when Rishi Jangale watched his 1.8-meter-wide, 150-kilogram inflatable robot roll effortlessly over rocks, gravel, and wet clay, his imagination turned the quarry into the lunar surface instead. Jangale is an upbeat mechanical engineer nearing the end of his Ph.D. at Texas A&M University, in College Station, Texas. He and his labmates have been working on this big tan “Ro
The SPAC transaction values PlusAI, whose self-driving trucking software is already generating revenue, at about $800 million. The post PlusAI to take autonomous trucking public via a SPAC deal appeared first on The Robot Report .
NexCOBOT, which provides functional safety and motion controllers, discusses how physical AI benefits from 'Big Tech' and where it will grow. The post NexCOBOT discusses physical AI market hurdles and acceleration appeared first on The Robot Report .
Rajat Bhageria, the founder and CEO of Chef Robotics, will explore what makes food such a demanding benchmark for physical AI. The post Learn why food is physical AI’s hardest problem at RoboBusiness appeared first on The Robot Report .
The partnership brings together Elmo's compact, high-power density servo drives and AIR's electric aviation design. The post AIR to use Elmo Motion Control technology in uncrewed cargo aircraft appeared first on The Robot Report .
August 2026's top 10 stories included large funding rounds, updates in the humanoid robot industry, and the latest physical AI models. The post Top 10 robotics stories of August 2026 appeared first on The Robot Report .
Leaders at Amazon Robotics, Teradyne Robotics, and Cobot will discuss how they're applying physical AI to robots operating in customer environments. The post Learn how physical AI is being used to do real work at RoboBusiness appeared first on The Robot Report .
Visko says Orbis streams 4K video at 24 frames per second, responds to user intervention, and sustains hour-scale generation without drift. The post Visko launches Orbis live model and closes pre-seed funding round appeared first on The Robot Report .
Why robot safety assurance must account for attacks that can change how a machine sees, decides, and acts. The post The Missing Layer in Robot Safety Assurance appeared first on The Robot Report .
Skild AI says its S1 robot foundation model enables robots to learn new tasks just by seeing a video of it being performed. The post Skild AI unveils S1 flagship robot foundation model appeared first on The Robot Report .
Physical AI depends on smarter grippers to give robots the dexterity, sensing and adaptability needed to handle real-world tasks. The post How better grippers can unlock physical AI appeared first on The Robot Report .
Reframe Systems aims to build a network of automated microfactories near communities where homes are needed. The post Reframe Systems raises $40M to scale its robotic microfactories for home building appeared first on The Robot Report .
Early bird pricing for RoboBusiness 2026, which saves attendees $200 on full conference passes, will end Aug. 31. The post Early bird pricing for RoboBusiness 2026 ends August 31 appeared first on The Robot Report .
Computational overload is not a bug of a specific planner, but an edge AI wall limiting physical and embodied AI. The post The edge AI wall: Why embodied AI requires new mathematics appeared first on The Robot Report .
A robotic swarm typically relies on centralized or decentralized power management, but a hybrid approach could offer the best of both. The post The differences between decentralized and centralized power in swarm robotics appeared first on The Robot Report .
John Black, chief technology officer at Brian Corp, shares insights on how to build trust for robotics fleets and AI. The post From teach and repeat to SelfPath AI: The next robotics leap appeared first on The Robot Report .
Deere beats Q3 expectations, raises guidance, and partners with Reservoir on a $10 million agtech AI initiative. The post Deere faces headwinds in Q3 update and announces Reservoir R&D partnership appeared first on The Robot Report .
The EXL and iMerit executives explain how their companies' combined expertise and platforms will help developers with reliable physical AI. The post EXL acquires physical AI model developer iMerit appeared first on The Robot Report .
Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. Humanoids Summit Seoul : 22–23 September 2026, SEOUL IROS 2026 : 27 September–1 October 2026, PITTSBURGH CoRL 2026 : 9–12 November 2026, AUSTIN, TEXAS Enjoy today’s videos! Nvidia just paid US $12.9 billion for the company that acquired Pollen Robotics, a
Locus Robotics recently acquired Nexera Robotics, which create unique soft picking technology, bolstering its manipulation capabilities. The post How Locus Robotics is getting a grasp on one of robotics biggest challenges: manipulation appeared first on The Robot Report .
Teradyne Robotics sued cobot maker JAKA over alleged patent infringement, marking its second battle with a Chinese cobot company in 2026. The post Teradyne Robotics ramps up fight against cobot copycats appeared first on The Robot Report .
One of the new NSF funded centers will be the Center for Human and Robot Co-Adaptation, led by The University of Texas at Austin. The post NSF to invest $90M into three new technology centers, including one focused on robotics appeared first on The Robot Report .
Carbon Robotics introduced a plant foundation AI model and tractor kit, enabling farmers to customize laser weeding. The post Carbon Robotics partners with iMerit to power instant in-field AI customization appeared first on The Robot Report .
Gatik said the funding will help it expand its model built around high-frequency regional routes connecting distribution centers and stores. The post Gatik brings in $200M to continue expanding autonomous trucking operations appeared first on The Robot Report .
IDS said Nion is suitable for applications where precise 3D data is required at real-world process speeds, such as logistics and robotics. The post IDS Imaging adds Nion ToF sensor to its portfolio of 3D cameras appeared first on The Robot Report .
For agricultural and construction equipment makers to stay relevant as workforces dwindle, they need to add AI, says Agtonomy's founder. The post The next big AI play isn’t apps or humanoids; it’s machines with brains and brawn appeared first on The Robot Report .
Dogotix, the humanoid unit of XPeng Motors, has attained a valuation of $6.3 billion as it plans to produce robots at scale. The post XPeng Motors humanoid robot unit Dogotix raises $900M appeared first on The Robot Report .
While a digital twin does not necessarily replace a systems integrator, it can help manufacturers evaluate robots and plan applications, says RoboDK. The post Use a digital twin to explore automation before committing capital appeared first on The Robot Report .
