Built as a data collection and training platform, Apollo 2 enables continuous learning through deployment, Apptronik said. The post Apptronik unveils Apollo 2 and a flagship data collection and training facility appeared first on The Robot Report .
X Square Robots' system combines foundation models, robotics hardware, a data pipeline system, and real-world deployments. The post X Square Robot brings its valuation to $2.8B with four consecutive funding rounds appeared first on The Robot Report .
Queue is developing automated pharmacies to expand access to prescriptions in hospitals, retail sites, and underserved communities. The post Queue raises funding to build fully autonomous pharmacy appeared first on The Robot Report .
morph launched a physically intelligent soft robotics platform that designs and manufactures what it calls “soft robotic cells.” The post Soft, robotic cells from morph embed physical AI into hardware appeared first on The Robot Report .
Sonair says ADAR One was assessed as a human detection sensor according to the IEC 61496 standard for electrosensitive protection devices. The post Sonair ADAR One 3D ultrasonic sensor is now safety-certified appeared first on The Robot Report .
Brennand Pierce, founder and CEO of Kinisi Robotics, discusses the company's approach to physical AI and its acquisition by Bear Robotics. The post Insights behind Kinisi’s acquisition by Bear Robotics appeared first on The Robot Report .
The Figure 02 robot supported the production of more than 30,000 BMW X3 vehicles over 11 months in South Carolina. The post BMW Group deploys Figure 03 humanoid after tests with previous version appeared first on The Robot Report .
MBody AI has deployed its hardware-agnostic Orchestrator platform to Florida and California, with a pilot in Ontario. The post MBody AI expands service robotics operations to eleven states and Canada appeared first on The Robot Report .
Right-angle gearing often requires engineers to compromise between torque capacity and mechanical efficiency. Hypoid gearing offers a balance of mechanical efficiency, load-carrying capability, and single-stage ratio range. The post Advantages of hypoid gearing over worm, bevel and bevel-planetary appeared first on The Robot Report .
AGIBOT has rolled out 15,000 wheeled semi-humanoid robots as it moves from embodied AI from development and production to deployment. The post AGIBOT produces 15,000th robot, marking a milestone in embodied AI deployment appeared first on The Robot Report .
Atharv Kolhar, a staff test automation engineer at Figure AI, says the robotics industry needs a testing philosophy that scales alongside autonomy. The post We know how to build smarter robots. Now, we need to learn smarter ways to test them appeared first on The Robot Report .
Cobots are quickly shaping the future of warehousing, with their use rising 10-fold from 2018 to 2025, Kassow said. The post How compact cobot integration enhances autonomous mobile robot applications appeared first on The Robot Report .
General Intuition is using video game clips with embedded action labels to speed up AI training for robotics. The post General Intuition raises $320M to use video game data to train robots appeared first on The Robot Report .
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Orbbec presented industrial-grade 3D cameras for challenging automation scenarios, as well as AI integration for enhanced robotic perception. The post Orbbec shows AI-powered vision systems at Automate 2026 appeared first on The Robot Report .
Hirebotics' Cobot Painter supports stationary painting, with parts placed in a paint booth where robots perform all spraying operations. The post Hirebotics offers no-code, explosion-proof cobot for painting appeared first on The Robot Report .
Aptiv provides sensor fusion from radar and vision using AI to enable Robust.AI's Carter robot to move safely around people. The post Robust.AI chooses Aptiv PULSE sensor for Gen 3 Carter mobile robot appeared first on The Robot Report .
RoboticsCareer.org now lists the growing job opportunities in physical AI and enables employers to connect to qualified talent. The post ARM Institute expands RoboticsCareer.org into physical AI appeared first on The Robot Report .
Reservoir has acquired agriculture finance platform Contain,, naming founder Nicola Kerslake general partner to help scale AI startups. The post Reservoir acquires Contain to scale agtech startups appeared first on The Robot Report .
FAULHABER says its new GPT gearheads work with motors in its standard range and provide more performance with a compact design. The post FAULHABER focuses on torque, noise, and power with new GPT gearheads appeared first on The Robot Report .
Agility Robotics will merge with Churchill Capital Corp XI, raising $620 million to advance Digit v5 and fulfill growing customer orders. The post Humanoid maker Agility Robotics to go public through SPAC merger appeared first on The Robot Report .
Mantis said the robot allows for new flexibility in how to configure automation in complex, real-world environments. The post Mantis Robotics launches dual-arm, fenceless robot appeared first on The Robot Report .
ARM’s Drew Henry discusses the future of physical AI, robotics, and autonomous systems built for real-world constraints. The post Deep dive into ARM’s physical AI and robotics strategies with Drew Henry appeared first on The Robot Report .
ExRobotics says its ExR-2.5 inspection robot is certified for safe operations in explosive environments in North America. The post ExRobotics launches UL-certified inspection robot for hazardous environments appeared first on The Robot Report .
Vention is working with partners to make design and deployment of industrial and collaborative robots easier for manufacturers. The post Vention collaborates with FANUC and Universal Robots on software-defined automation appeared first on The Robot Report .
CreateMe said the partnership aims to demonstrate how apparel can be produced faster, more locally, and with greater supply chain resilience. The post CreateMe partners with Avalo and Laguna Fabrics to bring resilience to apparel supply chains appeared first on The Robot Report .
While vision and language are key parts of physical AI, physical state recovery will enable robots to interact with the world, says a columnist. The post Why physical AI 2.0 needs a reality check appeared first on The Robot Report .
FORT Robotics and NVIDIA launch Outside-In Safety, using external sensors to improve autonomous robot productivity and worker safety. The post FORT and NVIDIA launch AI-driven Outside-In Safety blueprint appeared first on The Robot Report .
Alphabet’s Intrinsic has debuted its AI-powered "Intelligence Cell" to simplify factory automation and eliminate complex robot programming. The post How Intrinsic eliminates manual robot coding appeared first on The Robot Report .
Kinisi's KR1 humanoid robot, its Bristol-based engineering team, and its physical AI capabilities will be integrated into Bear Robotics. The post Bear Robotics acquires Kinisi Robotics to boost its physical AI capabilities appeared first on The Robot Report .
Eclipse said its new RealitySync platform allows manufacturers to step into their future factory before it’s built. The post Eclipse Automation launches RealitySync simulation platform appeared first on The Robot Report .
NVIDIA said Halos connects AI compute, system software, sensor data, safety applications, and inspection for robotic systems. The post NVIDIA releases Halos, a full-stack safety system for robotics appeared first on The Robot Report .
Cobot founder and CEO Brad Porter said Proxie Gen 2 can determine when materials are ready to move, identify destinations, and create tasks without human intervention. The post Cobot’s Proxie Gen 2 robot adds autotasking, mobile manipulation appeared first on The Robot Report .
Güdel has added two degrees of freedom to heavy-duty robotic grinding applications through its TMV and TMF systems. The post Güdel to show grinding beyond stationary robots with vertical, horizontal motion at Automate 2026 appeared first on The Robot Report .
The Navy's industrial base review identified a projected need for 174,000 new workers. GrayMatter says robotics can fill this gap. The post Defense manufacturing readiness hinges on autonomous finishing, says GrayMatter Robotics appeared first on The Robot Report .
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The IFR said robust growth in the food industry and other non-manufacturing sectors drove this recovery in the U.S. robotics industry. The post U.S. robotics industry saw double-digit growth in 2025, says IFR appeared first on The Robot Report .
Elmo said its latest products set new benchmarks for power density, expand its existing Platinum line, and introduce the Titanium line. The post Elmo releases new motion controller and servo drives for industrial applications appeared first on The Robot Report .
In 2018, Amazon brought me in as the lead UX Sound Designer for Astro, their first consumer home robot . Astro used cameras and other sensors to map and navigate your home and workplace , and could proactively patrol, check up on loved ones, and transport small items using its built-in cargo bin. While there was a well-defined feature set and form factor, initially there was no character direction. In fact, even before Astro had a name, there were two main questions—was it simply Alexa on wheels
The D585 Pro is powered by a proprietary Gen 5 system-on-chip and delivers more than 2x better depth quality than the previous generation of RealSense cameras. The post RealSense unveils AI-native D585 Pro depth camera for robots appeared first on The Robot Report .
