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The Robot Report · Oct 2, 11:01 PM
In mobile robotics, software, safety, and fleet management are becoming just as important as the robot itself, according to an OMROM project manager. The post Inside Omron’s next-generation LD mobile robots appeared first on The Robot Repor
The Robot Report · Oct 2, 09:12 PM
Experts from Eli Lilly and Purdue University will reveal findings about the perception of robots on the manufacturing floor. The post Eli Lilly, Purdue to share field learnings on human robot interaction at RoboBusiness appeared first on Th
TechCrunch · Oct 2, 07:15 PM
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The Robot Report · Oct 2, 06:32 PM
When Runway does release Praxis-1 publicly, it plans to ship it with open weights rather than as a closed model. The post Runway introduces Praxis-1 world action model for robotics appeared first on The Robot Report .
IEEE Spectrum · Oct 2, 04:30 PM
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The Robot Report · Oct 2, 02:00 PM
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: Submissions for the 2026 Robotics Startup Radar close soon appeared first on The Ro
TechCrunch · Oct 2, 02:00 PM
Today is the last day to book your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. From October 13–15, 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders will arrive at San Francisco’s Moscone West looking for companies, products, ideas, an
The Robot Report · Oct 1, 08:42 PM
In September 2026, live events such as IMTS, ROSCon, and iROS brought a flood of robotics developments. The post Top 10 robotics stories of September 2026 appeared first on The Robot Report .
The Robot Report · Oct 1, 05:52 PM
Boston Dynamics engineers taped their pinkies and ring fingers together for a day to learn what they weren’t able to do. The post Boston Dynamics drops pinkie on new humanoid hand appeared first on The Robot Report .
The Robot Report · Oct 1, 03:29 PM
As humanoid robots move from research labs into factories, warehouses, homes, and other shared spaces, accurate physical feedback becomes crucial. The post Precision In Motion. Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG) to Showcase Custom Sensing C
The Robot Report · Oct 1, 03:02 PM
A robot can follow its safety rules and still act on manipulated information. See what this means for robot safety and how teams can strengthen their testing and evidence. The post Your Robot’s Safety Functions Already Work. What If the Inp
IEEE Spectrum · Oct 1, 02:40 PM
Today, Boston Dynamics is announcing a redesigned hand for its Atlas robot . The previous generation could do some crazy superhuman things with its three fingers, but it was never intended for mass production in the tens or hundreds of thou
The Robot Report · Oct 1, 12:30 PM
With the $100 million it raised earlier this month, Maven Robotics is looking towards mass producing its mobile manipulator robot. The post How Maven Robotics plans to automate industrial work, one task at a time appeared first on The Robot
The Robot Report · Oct 1, 07:59 AM
ANYbotics designed Shift to help maintenance teams run industrial inspections, detect failing equipment, and turn data into work orders. The post ANYbotics launches Shift to streamline robot fleet operations, scale inspections appeared firs
TechCrunch · Sep 30, 04:00 PM
"One of the biggest reasons we are winning against robotics companies is because we are not a robotics company."
TechCrunch · Sep 30, 02:15 PM
Three days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Book by October 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT to showcase your startup to 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders.
The Robot Report · Sep 30, 02:03 PM
The initiative for engineers includes a news desk, a conference, research, and an advisory board, grounded in trusted editorial brands. The post The Robot Report parent Arrowfly launches AI for Engineers platform, events for engineers navig
The Robot Report · Sep 30, 12:59 PM
Innodata uses Vicon cameras to measure movements with sub-millimeter accuracy and to collect real-world training data for robots. The post Innodata opens motion-capture lab to help humanoids move more like people appeared first on The Robot
The Robot Report · Sep 30, 12:30 PM
ASI and SoftBank join forces with $225M to scale brand-agnostic autonomous heavy equipment across infrastructure projects. The post Tackling construction labor shortages: ASI and SoftBank partner on autonomous fleets appeared first on The R
The Robot Report · Sep 29, 07:52 PM
Attendees will learn about the many ways they can use force and torque sensors in humanoids and how to avoid breaking them while doing it. The post ForceN to give a crash course on force and torque sensing for humanoids at RoboBusiness appe
The Robot Report · Sep 29, 02:00 PM
Flourish is releasing a $3,555 phone-trainable home robot, targeting busy parents with personalized, cloud-trained chore automation. The post Meet Flourish One, the Raspberry Pi-powered humanoid built for busy parents appeared first on The
IEEE Spectrum · Sep 28, 09:48 PM
Building useful robots starts with understanding the people who use them. For Charlie Kemp, cofounder and chief technology officer of Hello Robot, that means developing assistive robots that can help people with everyday tasks and support g
TechCrunch · Sep 28, 02:00 PM
The last day to book your Disrupt 2026 exhibit table is this Friday, October 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Secure your exhibit table and get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, and tech leaders at San Francisco's Moscone West on Oct
IEEE Spectrum · Sep 25, 04:00 PM
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TechCrunch · Sep 25, 02:00 PM
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TechCrunch · Sep 24, 07:15 PM
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TechCrunch · Sep 24, 06:52 PM
Feather is betting on a customizable, $30,000 platform built for software developers.
IEEE Spectrum · Sep 24, 06:00 PM
In Guadalajara, Mexico, many high schools have motivated teachers and talented students with an interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, but they lack access to advanced tools such as robotics laboratories. The resourc
TechCrunch · Sep 24, 03:00 PM
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TechCrunch · Sep 24, 02:00 PM
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TechCrunch · Sep 23, 02:00 PM
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TechCrunch · Sep 23, 01:00 PM
The startup says its automated system can change four tires in under 15 minutes.
TechCrunch · Sep 22, 02:30 PM
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TechCrunch · Sep 22, 02:15 PM
We have reopened our exhibitor program for 1 more week. Book your exhibit table by September 30 at 11:59 p.m. PT and showcase your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, and tech leaders at SF's Moscone West from October 13-15.
IEEE Spectrum · Sep 22, 02:00 PM
Throughout her career, roboticist Barbara Mazzolai has turned to nature for inspiration. Now she wants to ensure the technology she builds gives back to the environment, too. After starting her career as a biologist, a chance opportunity sa
TechCrunch · Sep 22, 02:00 PM
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IEEE Spectrum · Sep 18, 04:01 PM
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IEEE Spectrum · Sep 16, 04:51 PM
This article is brought to you by VicOne . Robot safety has traditionally asked: Can a machine remain safe when something goes wrong? Physical AI raises a harder question: Can a machine remain safe when an attacker changes what it sees, dec
IEEE Spectrum · Sep 15, 03:22 PM
Despite the recent deluge of videos of humanoid robots doing backflips and kung fu, the actual pace of progress towards humanoids that can do economically viable jobs at scale has at times seemed a bit plodding. There are some good reasons
IEEE Spectrum · Sep 11, 03:30 PM
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IEEE Spectrum · Sep 10, 06:22 PM
Dexterous manipulation remains one of the biggest barriers keeping robots from successfully tackling a wide range of everyday tasks. A sense of touch could be the key, but a lack of quality data has held back progress. This is now starting
IEEE Spectrum · Sep 7, 01:00 PM
You sit down and put your arm in the cradle. You press a button. The machine takes it from there. A near-infrared light sweeps your inner elbow, hunting for a vein. A puff of alcohol hits your skin. An ultrasound probe glides across your ar
IEEE Spectrum · Sep 5, 01:00 PM
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 para
IEEE Spectrum · Sep 4, 04:00 PM
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IEEE Spectrum · Sep 3, 12:18 PM
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
