Japanese industrial components supplier Misumi Group has launched Misumi Americas and announced a $1 billion (¥150 billion) global investment program aimed at expanding its digital manufacturing and … [Read More...] about Misumi launches Misumi Americas as part of $1 billion global manufacturing investment
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Misumi launches Misumi Americas as part of $1 billion global manufacturing investment
Fanuc-powered robotic cell automates one of furniture manufacturing’s toughest jobs
A Canadian furniture manufacturer has automated a traditionally labor-intensive upholstery process using a robotic work cell built around a Fanuc M-710iC industrial robot. Developed by Fanuc … [Read More...] about Fanuc-powered robotic cell automates one of furniture manufacturing’s toughest jobs
Generalist AI raises $400 million to scale robot intelligence platform
Generalist AI, a startup developing foundation models for robotics, has raised $400 million in new funding as it seeks to accelerate the development of what it calls “physical AGI” – artificial … [Read More...] about Generalist AI raises $400 million to scale robot intelligence platform
Eternal.ag scales fully-autonomous harvesting robots with first customer Van Noord Growers
The German agritech startup eternal.ag has deployed its fully-autonomous greenhouse harvesting robot, Harvester, to the Dutch grower, Van Noord Growers, as part of a long-term agreement. Van Noord … [Read More...] about Eternal.ag scales fully-autonomous harvesting robots with first customer Van Noord Growers
Kirisense wins funding to develop robotic fingertips that can sense touch and slip
UK robotics startup Kirisense has secured funding from the Henry Royce Institute to develop advanced tactile sensing technology designed to give robots a more human-like sense of touch. The … [Read More...] about Kirisense wins funding to develop robotic fingertips that can sense touch and slip
Manufacturing
Interview with GFT Technologies’ Brandon Speweik: Moving AI from detection to action on the factory floor
Artificial intelligence has become one of the most widely discussed technologies in manufacturing, but much of the conversation remains focused on software – dashboards, analytics, predictive models, … [Read More...] about Interview with GFT Technologies’ Brandon Speweik: Moving AI from detection to action on the factory floor
Interview with CreateMe CEO Campbell Myers: From stitching to bonding – physical AI could transform the way clothes are made
For decades, apparel manufacturing has remained one of the most labor-intensive sectors in global industry. While robots have transformed automotive production, electronics assembly, and warehouse … [Read More...] about Interview with CreateMe CEO Campbell Myers: From stitching to bonding – physical AI could transform the way clothes are made
Thermal Runaway Limits in Embodied AI Batteries: The Electrically Debondable Tape Solution
At the cutting edge of power battery and Embodied AI development, purely data-driven Battery AI is hitting a wall. The industry is rapidly shifting toward a hybrid paradigm: Physical Model + Data … [Read More...] about Thermal Runaway Limits in Embodied AI Batteries: The Electrically Debondable Tape Solution
How HGHY Pulp Molding Production Lines Are Reshaping Sustainable Manufacturing
As global manufacturers accelerate the transition toward sustainable production, HGHY’s pulp molding equipment and automation systems are becoming critical components of modern eco-friendly … [Read More...] about How HGHY Pulp Molding Production Lines Are Reshaping Sustainable Manufacturing
Scaling automation in contract manufacturing: Interview with Rodrigo DallOglio of Flex
As manufacturers face increasing pressure to improve productivity, quality, and resilience while managing growing product complexity, automation is becoming a central part of modern factory … [Read More...] about Scaling automation in contract manufacturing: Interview with Rodrigo DallOglio of Flex
Industrial robots
AWR standardizes CNC machine tending with OnRobot electric grippers to speed changeovers
In the fast-paced world of high-mix, low-volume manufacturing, the ability to pivot between different part sizes is the difference between profitability and stagnation. For many years, machine … [Read More...] about AWR standardizes CNC machine tending with OnRobot electric grippers to speed changeovers
Fanuc-powered robotic cell automates one of furniture manufacturing’s toughest jobs
A Canadian furniture manufacturer has automated a traditionally labor-intensive upholstery process using a robotic work cell built around a Fanuc M-710iC industrial robot. Developed by Fanuc … [Read More...] about Fanuc-powered robotic cell automates one of furniture manufacturing’s toughest jobs
Interview with Workr Robotics CEO Ken Macken: ‘Paying for automation by the hour’
Industrial robotics is entering a new phase. Advances in artificial intelligence, large language models, and so-called embodied AI have sparked renewed excitement about robots that can understand, … [Read More...] about Interview with Workr Robotics CEO Ken Macken: ‘Paying for automation by the hour’
Inbolt to launch vision-enabled robot programming at Automate event
Inbolt, the robot intelligence company that turns digital twins into live robot control, is launching two new capabilities that complete the company’s AI vision model for robot guidance: Inbolt Robot … [Read More...] about Inbolt to launch vision-enabled robot programming at Automate event
ABB and Salzburg researchers patent AI system to cut energy use in industrial robots
Salzburg University of Applied Sciences and ABB’s Machine Automation Division – B&R – are working together to apply artificial intelligence to improve energy efficiency in industrial … [Read More...] about ABB and Salzburg researchers patent AI system to cut energy use in industrial robots
Agriculture
Eternal.ag scales fully-autonomous harvesting robots with first customer Van Noord Growers
The German agritech startup eternal.ag has deployed its fully-autonomous greenhouse harvesting robot, Harvester, to the Dutch grower, Van Noord Growers, as part of a long-term agreement. Van Noord … [Read More...] about Eternal.ag scales fully-autonomous harvesting robots with first customer Van Noord Growers
Robotics firm Eternal and seed breeder Rijk Zwaan partner to optimize tomato varieties for greenhouse automation
eternal.ag and Rijk Zwaan are collaborating in exploring which tomato varieties can support robotic crop work operations in greenhouses. By sharing knowledge and insights, the initiative aims to … [Read More...] about Robotics firm Eternal and seed breeder Rijk Zwaan partner to optimize tomato varieties for greenhouse automation
Yamaha expands autonomous farming platform with new weed-control system for orchards and vineyards
Yamaha Agriculture is expanding the capabilities of its Prospr autonomous farming platform with a new herbicide attachment designed to automate weed control in orchards and vineyards. Developed … [Read More...] about Yamaha expands autonomous farming platform with new weed-control system for orchards and vineyards
Eternal.ag launches omni-directional trolley as ‘stepping stone to fully-automated greenhouses’
The German agritech startup, eternal.ag, is introducing what it describes as “a de-risked and accelerated pathway for greenhouse growers to adopt harvesting robots”. As structural labor shortages … [Read More...] about Eternal.ag launches omni-directional trolley as ‘stepping stone to fully-automated greenhouses’
Fieldwork Robotics signs collaboration agreement with Dynium
Fieldwork Robotics, a developer of selective, adaptive and modular harvesting robots, has partnered with Dynium, a UK-based company specialising in the design and manufacture of fully autonomous … [Read More...] about Fieldwork Robotics signs collaboration agreement with Dynium
Construction
Improving efficiency in modern construction projects
You notice it early on a job site when efficiency starts to slip. Small delays often build into larger setbacks that affect the whole schedule. In modern construction, you work in an environment … [Read More...] about Improving efficiency in modern construction projects
Top AI Field Reporting Apps for Contractors in 2026
From producing projects with more clients than they can handle to maintaining compliance with growing regulations and communicating effectively in more complex job locations, construction companies … [Read More...] about Top AI Field Reporting Apps for Contractors in 2026
Best Arizona Contractor Coverage Options for Construction Firms
Running a construction firm in Arizona means dealing with insurance demands that go far beyond what a single-trade contractor faces. The Arizona Registrar of Contractors won't issue or renew your … [Read More...] about Best Arizona Contractor Coverage Options for Construction Firms
Xpanner secures $18 million Series B funding to scale AI-powered automation in construction
Xpanner, a provider of construction automation equipment, has raised $18 million in Series B bridge funding. The round was led by Korea Investment Partners with participation from KB Investment … [Read More...] about Xpanner secures $18 million Series B funding to scale AI-powered automation in construction
All3 raises $25 million in Seed funding to ‘triple productivity’ in the construction industry through robotics and AI
All3, a European company developing a heavy-duty robotic platform for construction, has announced a $25 million seed funding round. The round is led by RTP Global with significant participation … [Read More...] about All3 raises $25 million in Seed funding to ‘triple productivity’ in the construction industry through robotics and AI
Design
5 Best Audio to Video AI Generators for Modern Content Workflows
The audio to video AI generator category has evolved into a core layer of modern content production systems, enabling users to transform spoken audio, voiceovers, and scripts into structured visual … [Read More...] about 5 Best Audio to Video AI Generators for Modern Content Workflows
Sensory Robotics says ‘the end of robotic cages starts now’
A University of Cincinnati 1819 Innovation Hub corporate partner, Sensory Robotics, says it has “broken through the fence line with a next-generation safety solution”. Their flagship technology, … [Read More...] about Sensory Robotics says ‘the end of robotic cages starts now’
SMILE-FX Launches AI Braces™ System, Bringing Predictive Treatment Planning to South Florida
Board-certified orthodontist Dr. Tracy M. Liang introduces a data-informed approach combining artificial intelligence with 3D imaging MIRAMAR, FL, April 3, 2026 – SMILE-FX® Orthodontic Studio has … [Read More...] about SMILE-FX Launches AI Braces™ System, Bringing Predictive Treatment Planning to South Florida
Connector Pin Processing: End-Face Finish and Burr Control
High-precision connector pins fail in the field for reasons a standard diameter check won't catch. The parting-off face – that circular cross-section left after the cutoff operation – is where … [Read More...] about Connector Pin Processing: End-Face Finish and Burr Control
Segway Navimow wins two Red Dot awards for next-generation robotic lawn mowers
Segway Navimow, a robotic lawn mower brand, has been recognised for its excellence in product design at the Red Dot Design Awards. Navimow’s X4 and H2 models, have been recognised for their … [Read More...] about Segway Navimow wins two Red Dot awards for next-generation robotic lawn mowers
Humanoids
Figure ramps up humanoid robot manufacturing at unprecedented speed
Humanoid robotics companies have spent years producing carefully choreographed demonstrations and highly controlled prototypes. The real challenge, however, has always been manufacturing … [Read More...] about Figure ramps up humanoid robot manufacturing at unprecedented speed
Figure partners with Catalyst Brands to deploy humanoid robots in logistics operations
Figure AI has signed a commercial agreement with Catalyst Brands to deploy humanoid robots across the retailer’s distribution and logistics network. The partnership will begin at Catalyst Brands’ … [Read More...] about Figure partners with Catalyst Brands to deploy humanoid robots in logistics operations
China to assign digital ID numbers to humanoid robots for lifecycle tracking
China is introducing a national digital identification system for humanoid robots as authorities seek to monitor safety risks and standardize management across the rapidly growing sector. According … [Read More...] about China to assign digital ID numbers to humanoid robots for lifecycle tracking
Rotaku launches Domo humanoid robot platform starting at $2,999 for developers
Rotaku has opened reservations for Domo, a compact humanoid robot platform designed for developers, makers, educators and robotics teams working with real humanoid hardware. The Domo lineup starts … [Read More...] about Rotaku launches Domo humanoid robot platform starting at $2,999 for developers
Humanoid secures partnership with manufacturing giant Bosch following a successful proof of concept
Humanoid, a UK-based AI and robotics company, has agreed a partnership with manufacturing giant Bosch, marking the transition to scaled production of humanoid robots. The agreement follows the … [Read More...] about Humanoid secures partnership with manufacturing giant Bosch following a successful proof of concept
Features
Interview with Columbia professor and co-founder of SceniX Yunzhu Li: ‘Simulation is central’
The robotics industry is enjoying a surge of investment, media attention, and ambitious promises about the future of humanoid machines. Companies are announcing plans to manufacture thousands of … [Read More...] about Interview with Columbia professor and co-founder of SceniX Yunzhu Li: ‘Simulation is central’
Interview with Jun Wu of GMEX Robotics: ‘We provide an integrated terminal + brain closed-loop system’
Artificial intelligence may dominate the headlines, but the future of robotics will depend on much more than software alone. While many companies are racing to develop foundation models and … [Read More...] about Interview with Jun Wu of GMEX Robotics: ‘We provide an integrated terminal + brain closed-loop system’
AWR standardizes CNC machine tending with OnRobot electric grippers to speed changeovers
In the fast-paced world of high-mix, low-volume manufacturing, the ability to pivot between different part sizes is the difference between profitability and stagnation. For many years, machine … [Read More...] about AWR standardizes CNC machine tending with OnRobot electric grippers to speed changeovers
Interview with GFT Technologies’ Brandon Speweik: Moving AI from detection to action on the factory floor
Artificial intelligence has become one of the most widely discussed technologies in manufacturing, but much of the conversation remains focused on software – dashboards, analytics, predictive models, … [Read More...] about Interview with GFT Technologies’ Brandon Speweik: Moving AI from detection to action on the factory floor
Interview with CreateMe CEO Campbell Myers: From stitching to bonding – physical AI could transform the way clothes are made
For decades, apparel manufacturing has remained one of the most labor-intensive sectors in global industry. While robots have transformed automotive production, electronics assembly, and warehouse … [Read More...] about Interview with CreateMe CEO Campbell Myers: From stitching to bonding – physical AI could transform the way clothes are made
Logistics
Neolix partners with QuikBot to develop autonomous delivery network
Neolix, a developer of Level 4 autonomous logistics vehicles, has announced a strategic partnership with Singapore-based deep-tech company QuikBot Technologies, to build an end-to-end autonomous … [Read More...] about Neolix partners with QuikBot to develop autonomous delivery network
Serve Robotics expands beyond food delivery with autonomous laundry service
Serve Robotics has announced a new partnership with NoScrubs, a fast-growing on-demand laundry service, marking Serve’s first commercial urban delivery partnership outside of prepared food. The … [Read More...] about Serve Robotics expands beyond food delivery with autonomous laundry service
Elemeno Health agrees strategic partnership with Swisslog Healthcare to drive efficiency in healthcare automation
Elemeno Health, a provider of just-in-time microlearning solutions for frontline staff, has announced a strategic partnership with Swisslog Healthcare to support its comprehensive suite of automation … [Read More...] about Elemeno Health agrees strategic partnership with Swisslog Healthcare to drive efficiency in healthcare automation
Fort Robotics acquires Mapless AI to expand supervised autonomy and physical AI safety platform
Fort Robotics, the trust layer for physical AI, has announced the acquisition of Mapless AI, a Boston- and Pittsburgh-based leader in vehicle teleoperation and autonomy supervision. The acquisition … [Read More...] about Fort Robotics acquires Mapless AI to expand supervised autonomy and physical AI safety platform
What solutions do retail lockers offer per sector?
The lockers that many of us are familiar with are pretty low-tech. Essentially consisting of rows of simple boxes or cages that can only be secured with a padlock, it’s tricky to actually use these … [Read More...] about What solutions do retail lockers offer per sector?
Autonomous Vehicles
Volvo and Boliden complete dam construction milestone with autonomous transport
Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Boliden have completed the autonomous transport project at Boliden’s Garpenberg site in Sweden. The project was the first step under the memorandum of understanding … [Read More...] about Volvo and Boliden complete dam construction milestone with autonomous transport
Neolix partners with QuikBot to develop autonomous delivery network
Neolix, a developer of Level 4 autonomous logistics vehicles, has announced a strategic partnership with Singapore-based deep-tech company QuikBot Technologies, to build an end-to-end autonomous … [Read More...] about Neolix partners with QuikBot to develop autonomous delivery network
Einride deploys autonomous electric trucks in Ohio freight corridor pilot
Einride and EASE Logistics have announced the deployment of SAE Level 4 (L4) Einride autonomous trucks into proof-of-concept service between EASE Logistics warehouses in Marysville, Ohio. This … [Read More...] about Einride deploys autonomous electric trucks in Ohio freight corridor pilot
Rocsys raises $13 million and unveils multi-bay hands-free charging solution for robotaxis
Rocsys, a developer of hands-free depot solutions for autonomous electric vehicles, has launched the Rocsys M1 – which the company says is “the world’s first hands-free charging solution capable of … [Read More...] about Rocsys raises $13 million and unveils multi-bay hands-free charging solution for robotaxis
Bot Auto completes driverless commercial truck delivery between Houston and Dallas
Autonomous trucking company Bot Auto says it has completed what it describes as the first fully humanless commercial over-the-road truckload delivery in the United States, moving freight between … [Read More...] about Bot Auto completes driverless commercial truck delivery between Houston and Dallas
Artificial intelligence
Interview with Columbia professor and co-founder of SceniX Yunzhu Li: ‘Simulation is central’
The robotics industry is enjoying a surge of investment, media attention, and ambitious promises about the future of humanoid machines. Companies are announcing plans to manufacture thousands of … [Read More...] about Interview with Columbia professor and co-founder of SceniX Yunzhu Li: ‘Simulation is central’
Why robotics can’t advance without physical AI
The next leap in robotics won't come from faster processors or more sophisticated mechanical design. It will come from better data, specifically, from training environments that replicate how the … [Read More...] about Why robotics can’t advance without physical AI
Genesis AI launches simulation platform to accelerate robotics development
Genesis AI has launched Genesis World 1.0, a new robotics simulation platform designed to dramatically reduce the time required to develop, test, and evaluate robotic AI systems. The company says … [Read More...] about Genesis AI launches simulation platform to accelerate robotics development
Physical AI’s looming data rights battle: Interview with Kate Shen of Anaxi Labs
As artificial intelligence continues its rapid expansion into the physical world, much of the industry's attention has focused on increasingly capable robots, larger AI models, and the vast datasets … [Read More...] about Physical AI’s looming data rights battle: Interview with Kate Shen of Anaxi Labs
How Blockchain and Emerging Technologies Are Revolutionizing the Jewelry Industry
The jewelry industry is one of the world’s oldest luxury markets, but it’s also one of the least transparent when it comes to production methods and origins of materials. Without easy access to … [Read More...] about How Blockchain and Emerging Technologies Are Revolutionizing the Jewelry Industry
Computing
Generalist AI raises $400 million to scale robot intelligence platform
Generalist AI, a startup developing foundation models for robotics, has raised $400 million in new funding as it seeks to accelerate the development of what it calls “physical AGI” – artificial … [Read More...] about Generalist AI raises $400 million to scale robot intelligence platform
Enhancing Industrial Automation: Why Compact Mini PCs Are Quietly Becoming the Default Choice for Robotic Controllers
In most modern factories, the control cabinet has changed a lot compared to even a few years ago. There’s more happening inside it – vision systems, sensors, controllers, networking gear – and somehow … [Read More...] about Enhancing Industrial Automation: Why Compact Mini PCs Are Quietly Becoming the Default Choice for Robotic Controllers
Interview with Christina Gomez-Terry of Plus One Robotics: Why warehouse robotics succeeds or fails at scale
Warehouse automation has entered a new phase. The question is no longer whether robotics can perform individual tasks such as parcel picking, depalletizing, sorting, or palletizing. The technology … [Read More...] about Interview with Christina Gomez-Terry of Plus One Robotics: Why warehouse robotics succeeds or fails at scale
Open source hardware for robotics: Democratizing robot building
Most discussions about open-source robotics focus on software. The Robot Operating System (ROS) has become the best-known example, providing developers with a common framework for building and … [Read More...] about Open source hardware for robotics: Democratizing robot building
Shadow IT: Risks, Realities, and How to Manage it
Shadow IT refers to tools, services, and resources that employees use without approval from the main IT department or security team. For example, an employee may store company files in a personal … [Read More...] about Shadow IT: Risks, Realities, and How to Manage it
Drones
Flytrex opens drone manufacturing facility in Dallas
Flytrex, an autonomous drone food delivery service, has announced the opening of a drone manufacturing and maintenance facility in Pilot Point, Texas, as the company accelerates its push to build a … [Read More...] about Flytrex opens drone manufacturing facility in Dallas
Arrive AI using Nvidia Isaac Sim and Blackwell GPUs to develop autonomous drone delivery network
Arrive AI, an autonomous delivery infrastructure company, says it is accelerating its artificial intelligence and robotics development using Nvidia Isaac Sim and high-performance GPU workstations … [Read More...] about Arrive AI using Nvidia Isaac Sim and Blackwell GPUs to develop autonomous drone delivery network
Canadian Drone Regulations and Testing Explained: Introduction to Canadian Drone Testing
Canada has become one of the leading countries in drone technology and innovation. From snowy mountain regions to crowded urban areas, the country provides a perfect environment for testing advanced … [Read More...] about Canadian Drone Regulations and Testing Explained: Introduction to Canadian Drone Testing
Flytrex drones can now deliver two large Little Caesars pizzas to your door
Flytrex, a provider of on-demand drone food delivery, and Little Caesars, one of the largest Pizza chains in the world, are partnering to expand drone delivery with a new drone capable of delivering … [Read More...] about Flytrex drones can now deliver two large Little Caesars pizzas to your door
Skyports to collaborate with City of Gold Coast to advance commercial advanced air mobility in region
Skyports Infrastructure, a vertiport development and operations company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Gold Coast, Australia to collaborate on implementing Advanced Air … [Read More...] about Skyports to collaborate with City of Gold Coast to advance commercial advanced air mobility in region
Energy
Why Reliable Backup Power is Becoming Essential for Modern Robotics Systems
Modern robotics systems are transforming industries by improving efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. From manufacturing plants to logistics facilities, organizations increasingly depend on … [Read More...] about Why Reliable Backup Power is Becoming Essential for Modern Robotics Systems
Thermal Runaway Limits in Embodied AI Batteries: The Electrically Debondable Tape Solution
At the cutting edge of power battery and Embodied AI development, purely data-driven Battery AI is hitting a wall. The industry is rapidly shifting toward a hybrid paradigm: Physical Model + Data … [Read More...] about Thermal Runaway Limits in Embodied AI Batteries: The Electrically Debondable Tape Solution
Best Rugged DC‑DC Converters for Industrial and Military Applications
Modern defense systems, autonomous vehicles, robotics platforms and industrial automation equipment all depend on reliable power conversion. Rugged DC-DC converters are crucial in maintaining … [Read More...] about Best Rugged DC‑DC Converters for Industrial and Military Applications
Best EcoFlow Power Station for Home Backup in 2026
Manufacturer runtime specs often use low wattage loads that do not reflect how most homes use backup power during an outage. A real home backup setup usually needs to support a refrigerator, WiFi … [Read More...] about Best EcoFlow Power Station for Home Backup in 2026
Rocsys raises $13 million and unveils multi-bay hands-free charging solution for robotaxis
Rocsys, a developer of hands-free depot solutions for autonomous electric vehicles, has launched the Rocsys M1 – which the company says is “the world’s first hands-free charging solution capable of … [Read More...] about Rocsys raises $13 million and unveils multi-bay hands-free charging solution for robotaxis
Warehouse robots
Locus Robotics expands European headquarters with new automation demo and customer hub
Locus Robotics, a provider of warehouse automation technologies, has embarked on the next phase of its European growth with plans to relocate its European headquarters operations to Logistics Campus … [Read More...] about Locus Robotics expands European headquarters with new automation demo and customer hub
Should You Lease or Finance Warehouse Automation Equipment?
The pressure on modern supply chains is higher than it’s ever been. As consumer expectations shift toward lightning-fast delivery times and flawless order accuracy, warehouse operators are realizing … [Read More...] about Should You Lease or Finance Warehouse Automation Equipment?
Plus One Robotics streams eight hours of live warehouse automation performance
Warehouse automation company Plus One Robotics has completed an eight-hour live stream demonstration of its AI-powered parcel induction system, offering what the company described as a transparent … [Read More...] about Plus One Robotics streams eight hours of live warehouse automation performance
Locus Robotics acquires Nexera Robotics
Locus Robotics, a warehouse automation company, has announced the acquisition of Nexera Robotics, a Vancouver, Canada-based robotics company specializing in advanced robotic grasping. The … [Read More...] about Locus Robotics acquires Nexera Robotics
Comau to acquire Brazilian intralogistics and warehouse automation company Invent
Comau has signed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Invent, a Brazil-based company specializing in intralogistics and warehouse automation solutions, with a strong focus on e-commerce and … [Read More...] about Comau to acquire Brazilian intralogistics and warehouse automation company Invent
Space
DARPA prepares robotic satellite servicing mission for launch in 2026
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and its industry partners are preparing for the launch of a robotic satellite servicing mission designed to demonstrate on-orbit maintenance and … [Read More...] about DARPA prepares robotic satellite servicing mission for launch in 2026
Redwire delivers lunar robotic arm prototype to European Space Agency
Redwire has delivered a prototype lunar robotic manipulator to the European Space Agency as Europe continues developing its Argonaut lunar lander program for future Moon missions. The robotic arm … [Read More...] about Redwire delivers lunar robotic arm prototype to European Space Agency
ISS National Lab launches Orbital Edge accelerator with up to $750,000 per startup and ISS flight access
ISS National Laboratory has launched the 2026 Orbital Edge Accelerator, a new startup program designed to help deep-tech companies accelerate research, commercialization, and fundraising through … [Read More...] about ISS National Lab launches Orbital Edge accelerator with up to $750,000 per startup and ISS flight access
HEBI Robotics awarded $850,000 business contract by NASA
NASA has awarded HEBI Robotics continued Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding in the form of a Phase II grant for the creation and testing of physical actuation hardware components for … [Read More...] about HEBI Robotics awarded $850,000 business contract by NASA
PwC predicts ‘moon economy’ will be worth around $127 billion by 2050
As NASA revises Artemis and PwC outlines $127 billion revenue by 2050 for the ‘moon economy’, experts warn that alternative energy infrastructure, not just transportation, will determine whether lunar … [Read More...] about PwC predicts ‘moon economy’ will be worth around $127 billion by 2050
Science
CVPR 2026 fields 16,000+ paper submissions on technical advances in AI
The program committee of the 2026 Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR), one of the world’s leading artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision research events, has … [Read More...] about CVPR 2026 fields 16,000+ paper submissions on technical advances in AI
Virginia Tech researchers control soft robotics with ‘AI’s cousin’: ‘Reservoir computing’
Soft robotics – machines made of flexible, muscle-like materials – can bend and stretch in fluid ways that put the rigid robots of old sci-fi movies to shame. But the flexibility that lets them … [Read More...] about Virginia Tech researchers control soft robotics with ‘AI’s cousin’: ‘Reservoir computing’
IEEE explores future of ‘networked AI’ where robots learn collectively
Researchers are increasingly exploring a future in which robots and AI systems do not operate as isolated machines, but instead learn collectively across connected networks – sharing information, … [Read More...] about IEEE explores future of ‘networked AI’ where robots learn collectively
Expert opinion: Extending remote work to the factory floor through telepresence
By Yonas Teodros Tefera, research team lead of the Vicarios Lab in the Department of Advanced Robotics at the Italian Institute of Technology Remote work has largely been defined by office jobs. … [Read More...] about Expert opinion: Extending remote work to the factory floor through telepresence
NeuFluent expands innovation ecosystem with new intelligent implants and robotics initiative
NeuFluent, a neuroscience innovation venture studio, has launched a new “intelligent implants and robotics initiative”. The move expands its work in next-generation surgical innovations and … [Read More...] about NeuFluent expands innovation ecosystem with new intelligent implants and robotics initiative