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Siasun unveils high-rise exterior wall cleaning robot designed to improve safety and efficiency

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Chinese robotics manufacturer Siasun Robot & Automation has developed a high-altitude exterior wall cleaning robot that the company says could significantly reduce the risks associated with manual skyscraper cleaning.

In a statement on its website, Siasun says the system was created “in collaboration with its partners” and is intended to replace traditional methods where workers clean building exteriors while suspended at height.

The company says this practice remains “an extremely high-risk profession”, with operators facing “the life-threatening threat of falls from heights” as well as adverse weather, psychological pressure, and long-term health concerns. [Read more…] about Siasun unveils high-rise exterior wall cleaning robot designed to improve safety and efficiency

Fanuc launches new cleanroom and food-grade robot

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Fanuc has unveiled the latest model in its LR Mate industrial robot range to “meet the growing demand for food and cleanroom applications”.

The compact and powerful LR Mate 10-11A Food/Clean has a 10kg payload and is compliant with ISO 4 Class cleanrooms, making it ideal for use in highly controlled environments across sectors such as medical device manufacture, pharmaceutical, biotech, semiconductor, electronics, optics and laser.

Its use of food-grade lubricant means it also meets strict food environment requirements, minimising the risk of contamination in the event of accidental contact with food to aid public safety and prevent costly product recalls. [Read more…] about Fanuc launches new cleanroom and food-grade robot

Dubai Airports partners with Farnek to install more than 30 autonomous cleaning robots across five major locations

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As part of a five-year facilities management partnership, Dubai Airports and UAE-based smart and facilities management company Farnek, are installing more than 30 autonomous cleaning robots across five major airport locations – Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Concourse D, Dubai Cargo Village, and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

Explaining the strategic motivation behind the decision to introduce robotics into the airport environment, Essa Al Shamsi, senior vice president – terminal operations at Dubai Airports, said: “The decision was driven by a simple goal – to make our operations smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable.

“Cleaning robots help us deliver a consistent level of service across the airport while using resources more efficiently. It’s part of how we’re applying technology to improve both the guest experience and the working environment for our teams, in line with Dubai Airports’ smart airport strategy and long-term sustainability goals.” [Read more…] about Dubai Airports partners with Farnek to install more than 30 autonomous cleaning robots across five major locations

Former Figure AI engineer claims company’s humanoid robots ‘powerful enough to fracture human skull’

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A former safety engineer at Figure AI, Robert Gruendel, has filed a wrongful-termination lawsuit alleging he was dismissed after warning company leadership in September 2025 that its humanoid robots were “powerful enough to fracture a human skull”, according to a report on VnExpress. 

According to the suit filed on November 21 in a US federal court in California, internal “impact testing” on the company’s robot model F.02 generated forces reportedly more than double those required to break an adult skull.

As evidence of danger, the complaint cites an incident in which a robot allegedly malfunctioned and left a three-quarter-inch deep gash in a stainless-steel refrigerator door, according to reporting by Futurism. [Read more…] about Former Figure AI engineer claims company’s humanoid robots ‘powerful enough to fracture human skull’

Las Vegas hospitality roles face up to 95 percent automation risk, warns new report

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A new analysis from RCG Economics suggests that several core hospitality roles in Nevada now face an 85–95 percent risk of automation, raising concerns that tens of thousands of workers in Las Vegas could be displaced over the next decade as hotels accelerate adoption of robotics and AI systems.  [Read more…] about Las Vegas hospitality roles face up to 95 percent automation risk, warns new report

Warner Music Group to create AI music with Suno technology

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Warner Music Group, one of the world’s largest music companies, and Suno, a specialist in AI music, have announced a “first-of-its-kind” partnership that will open “new frontiers in music creation, interaction, and discovery, while both compensating and protecting artists, songwriters, and the wider creative community”.

The deal brings together Suno’s AI capabilities with WMG’s artist development expertise at the intersection of music and technology. The deal also settles previous litigation between the companies.

Robert Kyncl, CEO, WMG, said: “This landmark pact with Suno is a victory for the creative community that benefits everyone. With Suno rapidly scaling, both in users and monetization, we’ve seized this opportunity to shape models that expand revenue and deliver new fan experiences. [Read more…] about Warner Music Group to create AI music with Suno technology

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol partners with Neura Robotics to test new autonomous ground-operations robot

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is testing a new autonomous system designed to automate one of the most physically demanding and time-critical ground-handling tasks: connecting aircraft to ground power units (GPUs).

The technology, known as ARC (Autonomous Robot for GPU Connection), has been developed in collaboration with KLM and Neura Robotics and was recently demonstrated live at the airport.

The project aims to address growing operational pressures at airports, where staff shortages and physically intensive work have made GPU connection a persistent bottleneck. [Read more…] about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol partners with Neura Robotics to test new autonomous ground-operations robot

Waabi achieves ‘major milestone’ in autonomous truck technology

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Waabi says it has achieved a major technical and commercial breakthrough in autonomous trucking, unveiling surface-street driving capabilities that allow its self-driving trucks to complete entire freight journeys without human intervention.

The company claims it has now accomplished “complete autonomous driving capabilities across both highways and general surface streets”, a milestone it achieved in the first quarter of 2025.

According to Waabi, this unlocks what it describes as the first viable direct-to-customer operating model in the autonomous freight sector. [Read more…] about Waabi achieves ‘major milestone’ in autonomous truck technology

DHL boosts operational efficiency and customer communications with HappyRobot’s AI Agents

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DHL Group, the world’s largest logistics company, is accelerating its enterprise-wide AI strategy through a new partnership between its contract logistics division, DHL Supply Chain, and the AI startup HappyRobot.

The collaboration marks a significant step in deploying agentic AI to streamline operational communication and enhance both customer experience and employee engagement.

DHL Supply Chain has already successfully utilized HappyRobot’s AI agents across several regions and use cases, including appointment scheduling, driver follow-up calls, and high-priority warehouse coordination. These agents autonomously handle phone and email interactions, enabling faster, more consistent, and scalable communication. [Read more…] about DHL boosts operational efficiency and customer communications with HappyRobot’s AI Agents

thyssenkrupp to sell Automation Engineering to Agile Robots

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thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology has initiated the sale of its Automation Engineering business unit to Munich-based Agile Robots SE.

With the signing of the agreement, the segment has taken an important step in its transformation process. Completion of the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected within the coming months.

Automation Engineering is recognized internationally as a specialist in customized mechanical engineering for product-specific automation solutions. [Read more…] about thyssenkrupp to sell Automation Engineering to Agile Robots