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Barq Group and Elroy Air to establish $200 million joint venture in Abu Dhabi to manufacture autonomous aircraft

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Barq Group, a smart mobility and logistics solutions provider in the MENA region, and Elroy Air, a US-based developer of autonomous aerial systems for middle-mile logistics, have announced the signing of an agreement.

This collaboration between the parties establishes the framework for a joint venture (JV) that will invest $200 million to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi to produce the Chaparral, an autonomous hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) cargo UAS.

This production facility will supply Chaparral systems to commercial and humanitarian customers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region upon receipt of all necessary approvals. [Read more…] about Barq Group and Elroy Air to establish $200 million joint venture in Abu Dhabi to manufacture autonomous aircraft

Standard Bots selects Cognibotics’ calibration for next-generation AI cobots

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Standard Bots, an AI-driven robotics company building collaborative robot arms in the United States, has selected Cognibotics’ CogniCal calibration for its next-generation cobot platform.

CogniCal delivers world-class accuracy, making robots easier to integrate and commission across a wider range of tasks. With accurate robots, training of AI driven robot tasks becomes more efficient and transferable between robot individuals; Critical for scalable intelligence.

Standard Bots is known for its RO1 cobot and a new 30 kg, 2 m reach model. Both combine 6-axis arms with integrated AI, 3D vision, and no-code programming. [Read more…] about Standard Bots selects Cognibotics’ calibration for next-generation AI cobots

Siemens introduces Digital Twin Composer for large-scale digital twin environments

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Siemens has launched Digital Twin Composer, a new software solution that builds industrial metaverse environments at scale, empowering organizations to apply industrial AI, simulation and real-time physical data to make decisions virtually, at speed and at scale.

Digital Twin Composer enables industrial companies to combine 2D and 3D digital twin data from Siemens’ comprehensive digital twin with physical real-time information in a managed, secure real-time photorealistic visual scene, built using Nvidia Omniverse libraries.

With Digital Twin Composer, companies can rapidly build and maintain this global environment, containing all aspects of their product or production data (both virtual and physical) in a secure, managed high-fidelity 3D experience, throughout the lifecycle of the product, process or facility. [Read more…] about Siemens introduces Digital Twin Composer for large-scale digital twin environments

Oversonic Robotics launches humanoid robot RoBee in US market

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Oversonic Robotics introduced its humanoid robot RoBee to the US market earlier this month, marking a step in the Italian company’s plans to expand internationally and deepen its presence in healthcare and advanced manufacturing.

The company said RoBee, its latest-generation cognitive humanoid robot, was designed for use in healthcare, care services, and industrial environments.

Oversonic positioned the system as part of its broader effort to develop humanoid robots capable of operating in regulated and safety-critical settings. [Read more…] about Oversonic Robotics launches humanoid robot RoBee in US market

Universal Music Group partners with Nvidia on AI tools for music discovery and creation

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Universal Music Group (UMG) entered into a collaboration with Nvidia earlier this month aimed at applying artificial intelligence to music discovery, fan engagement, and creative workflows, while maintaining what the companies described as a focus on responsible use of AI.

The collaboration brings together Nvidia’s AI infrastructure and research capabilities with UMG’s music catalog, which spans millions of tracks across genres and eras.

According to the companies, joint research and development efforts were intended to advance music discovery tools, support new forms of fan interaction, and explore safeguards around artist attribution and copyright protection. [Read more…] about Universal Music Group partners with Nvidia on AI tools for music discovery and creation

Segway Navimow expands robotic mower lineup for 2026

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Segway Navimow expanded its robotic lawn mower portfolio earlier this month, unveiling five new product series aimed at both residential and commercial lawn care applications.

The new 2026 lineup comprises the X4 Series, i2 AWD Series, i2 LiDAR, H2 Series, and Terranox Series, covering lawn sizes ranging from small residential plots to large commercial properties.

According to the company, the new models were designed to simplify installation by eliminating perimeter wires and reference stations, relying instead on a combination of network RTK, vision systems, and solid-state LiDAR for navigation. [Read more…] about Segway Navimow expands robotic mower lineup for 2026

Tesollo unveils compact and lightweight humanoid hand

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Tesollo, a robotic gripper company, has launched its new humanoid robotic hand, the DG-5F-S.

This latest model builds upon Tesollo’s proprietary actuator technology, achieving a more compact and lightweight design while maintaining the core structure of its predecessor.

Like Tesollo’s flagship model DG-5F, the DG-5F-S features a five-finger, 20 degrees-of-freedom (DoF) configuration. [Read more…] about Tesollo unveils compact and lightweight humanoid hand

XGSynBot unveils dual-arm mobile robot at CES showcase in Las Vegas

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XGSynBot demonstrated an AI-powered dual-arm mobile robot during a private showcase held alongside CES in Las Vegas. Although the company appears to be avoiding the word “humanoid”, it does look like a humanoid. 

The wheeled, dual-arm robot was developed by China-based XGSynBot (Suzhou) Intelligence Technology, which described it as “an AI-powered dual arm robot designed for industrial and commercial use”.

The company added that XGSynBot was designed for “cross-scenario use across industries including warehousing and logistics, 3C electronics, automotive manufacturing, clinical experiments, scientific research and education”. [Read more…] about XGSynBot unveils dual-arm mobile robot at CES showcase in Las Vegas

XELA Robotics unlocks enhanced automation for humanoid and industrial robots

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XELA Robotics presented its uSkin 3D tactile sensing technology at CES 2026, showing how advanced touch sensing can improve manipulation and automation in humanoid and industrial robots.

The Tokyo-based company, which focuses on tactile sensor hardware and software, demonstrated uSkin integrated into robotic hands and grippers, highlighting how robots can detect contact forces, object shape, and movement within a grasp.

The system is designed to provide robots with a more detailed sense of touch than is typically available using force or vision sensors alone. [Read more…] about XELA Robotics unlocks enhanced automation for humanoid and industrial robots

Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind announce AI partnership focused on humanoid robots

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Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind announced a new artificial intelligence research partnership at CES 2026, aimed at integrating large-scale AI foundation models into humanoid robots.

The collaboration will focus on combining Google DeepMind’s Gemini Robotics AI models with Boston Dynamics’ next-generation Atlas platform. The companies said joint research using a new fleet of Atlas robots was expected to begin later this year, with work conducted across both organizations.

According to the companies, the partnership is intended to enable humanoid robots to perform a wider range of industrial tasks, with an initial focus on manufacturing applications, including automotive production. [Read more…] about Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind announce AI partnership focused on humanoid robots