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Realbotix adds multilingual functionality to its Aria humanoid robot

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Realbotix has introduced multilingual functionality to its flagship humanoid robot, Aria, enabling it to communicate in 15 core languages and more than 147 dialects in real time.

The US-based robotics company, known for its work in “emotional AI”, says the feature is aimed at expanding Aria’s use across global industries such as hospitality, healthcare, education, and entertainment.

Andrew Kiguel, Realbotix’s chief executive and a former investment banker, says the upgrade allows Aria to “build emotional rapport across cultures”, a key differentiator from many robotics companies focused on manufacturing or logistics. [Read more…] about Realbotix adds multilingual functionality to its Aria humanoid robot

Augmentus raises $11 million to scale physical AI for complex robotic surface finishing and welding

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Augmentus, the developer of an intelligent no-code robotics solution, has raised $11 million (SGD $14 million) in a Series A+ funding round.

The funds will be used to accelerate regional deployment of its fully autonomous robotic surface finishing and welding systems, fulfill demand from marquee manufacturing customers, and advance R&D into hyper-adaptive, AI-driven robotic systems built for the factory floor.

The round was led by Woori VP, with participation from new investor EDBI, alongside returning backers Sierra Ventures and Cocoon Capital. [Read more…] about Augmentus raises $11 million to scale physical AI for complex robotic surface finishing and welding

Loomia launches tactile sensing developer kit to accelerate robotic skin innovation

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Loomia, the award-winning leader in soft and flexible electronics, is launching its first tactile sensing developer kit designed to help roboticists add high-resolution pressure sensing to robotic systems with ease.

The new Loomia Smart Skin Developer Kit gives robotics R&D teams a plug-and-play platform to test, prototype, and integrate tactile sensors across a range of robotic applications. [Read more…] about Loomia launches tactile sensing developer kit to accelerate robotic skin innovation

Lucas Systems launches new software for pallet-building

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Distribution center technology provider Lucas Systems has launched its Dynamic Pallet Builder technologies which offer “a dynamic and automated way for workers to build better pallets with optimal efficiency and tailored to specific warehouse needs”.

The sophisticated software solution – which sifts through a myriad of requirements and data points – makes thousands of calculations per minute looking across relevant warehouse operations to determine the appropriate trade-offs needed to optimally pick, group, sequence and stack items on one or more pallets at a time.

Pallet-building recommendations consider a wide variety of variables including product size, weight, stacking rules, shipping regulations, worker travel distance, safety, route order, order priorities and more. [Read more…] about Lucas Systems launches new software for pallet-building

Reshape launches AI‑powered sales platform for industrial automation sector

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Reshape Automation has released ReshapeX, a piece of software which it describes as “the first end-to-end sales-acceleration platform designed specifically for automation OEMs, system integrators and distributors”.

Built with a clear purpose in mind, ReshapeX reflects the company’s mission to eliminate commercial friction so manufacturers can deploy ten times more robots and automation.

By combining product configurators, real-time pricing and quoting, and AI agents in a modular customizable suite, ReshapeX helps sales teams generate quotes 80 percent faster, cut admin time by 60 percent, reduce quoting errors by 90 percent, and drive 3x more qualified opportunities. [Read more…] about Reshape launches AI‑powered sales platform for industrial automation sector

Wandelbots and SoftServe partner to accelerate software-defined robotics with physical AI

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At Automatica 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for smart automation and robotics, Wandelbots and SoftServe launched a strategic partnership to bring AI-native, software-defined automation to the manufacturing floor.

By combining Wandelbots’ robot-agnostic control and developer-first tools with SoftServe’s strength in AI, simulation, and scalable cloud systems, the partnership delivers a new standard for flexible, intelligent, and high-impact automation.

Christian Piechnick, CEO Wandelbots, says: “This partnership reflects our shared commitment to solving the most pressing challenges in industrial automation. [Read more…] about Wandelbots and SoftServe partner to accelerate software-defined robotics with physical AI

Siemens advances autonomous production with new AI and robotics capabilities for automated guided vehicles

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At automatica, the leading trade show for automation and robotics, engineering giant Siemens is set to reveal plans to integrate its Operations Copilot into driverless transport systems and mobile robots. The Operations Copilot is an industrial copilot for machine operation and maintenance.

As mobile transport robots increasingly operate as autonomous physical agents powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the Operations Copilot will serve as a user interface for humans.

Through this agent-based interface, users will be able to configure autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs), assigning them tasks like transporting materials and goods across the shop floor. [Read more…] about Siemens advances autonomous production with new AI and robotics capabilities for automated guided vehicles

The emergence of software-defined vehicles: Transforming transportation from the inside out

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A software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform is a comprehensive software and hardware architecture that allows vehicles to be upgraded and customized through software updates, rather than relying solely on hardware changes.

This means that features, functionalities, and even performance can be enhanced throughout the vehicle’s lifespan via over-the-air (OTA) updates, similar to how smartphones are updated.

The SDV platform centralizes software functions, enabling a more flexible and adaptable vehicle ecosystem. [Read more…] about The emergence of software-defined vehicles: Transforming transportation from the inside out

Volvo and Daimler Truck launch joint venture to develop software-defined vehicles

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Volvo Group and Daimler Truck, two of the leaders in the commercial vehicle industry, announce the launch of Coretura AB, their joint venture aimed at “transforming the commercial vehicle industry through a new software-defined vehicle platform and establishing a new industry standard”.

Coretura will enable Volvo Group and Daimler Truck and other future customers to provide differentiating stand-alone digital vehicle applications for their products.

Following the binding joint venture agreements signed on October 28, 2024, Volvo Group and Daimler Truck have obtained all required regulatory approvals and have now launched the new company Coretura. [Read more…] about Volvo and Daimler Truck launch joint venture to develop software-defined vehicles

Siemens and IBM collaborate to bring SysML v2 model-based systems engineering to Siemens Xcelerator

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Siemens Digital Industries Software has unveiled Systems Modeler for SysML v2 Standard software, part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, to address the complexity of products that feature mechanical, electrical, electronic, and software components.

Systems Modeler for SysML v2 offers an intuitive, web-based solution that enables engineers to develop smarter, more competitive and more innovative products.

Representing the next milestone in Siemens’ collaboration with IBM to deliver best-in-class model-based systems engineering (MBSE) software, Systems Modeler for SysML v2 is powered by IBM Rhapsody Systems Engineering.

The new software, part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, fully supports the SysML v2 open standard and leverages the two organizations’ decades of systems engineering expertise. [Read more…] about Siemens and IBM collaborate to bring SysML v2 model-based systems engineering to Siemens Xcelerator