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Natural language processing and voice control for robots: The conversational robot

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Robots are steadily becoming easier to interact with. For decades, programming a robot meant learning a proprietary interface or mastering complex code.

Now, thanks to advances in natural language processing (NLP) and voice control, operators can instruct machines using everyday speech.

This shift promises to make robots more accessible to non-technical users, expand their applications, and ultimately accelerate adoption across industries. [Read more…] about Natural language processing and voice control for robots: The conversational robot

NEC develops AI robot control technology for safe navigation in obstacle-rich environments

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NEC has developed technology that utilizes AI to enable safe, efficient autonomous control of robot movement even in complex environments with many obstacles.

NEC’s in-house demonstrations of this technology have confirmed that a robot’s travel time can be reduced by “up to 50 percent when compared to conventional methods”.

This new technology utilizes NEC’s proprietary AI, which has been trained with the knowledge of multiple AIs, to generate optimal travel paths in real time. NEC aims to commercialize this technology by the end of fiscal 2026. [Read more…] about NEC develops AI robot control technology for safe navigation in obstacle-rich environments

Techman Robot unveils humanoid prototype, aims for 2026 launch

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Techman Robot, a maker of collaborative robotic arms and a subsidiary of Taiwan’s Quanta Computer, has unveiled its first humanoid robot prototype, the TM Xplore I, and plans to bring it to market in 2026.

The robot was introduced last week at the Taipei Automation Intelligence and Robot Show, where the company described it as a “next-generation humanoid platform” designed for industrial and service applications.

Unlike bipedal humanoids being developed by companies such as Tesla and Unitree, Techman’s robot uses a wheeled base for stability and efficiency in factory and warehouse environments. [Read more…] about Techman Robot unveils humanoid prototype, aims for 2026 launch

Galbot becomes first company ‘in the world’ to integrate Nvidia Jetson Thor into a humanoid robot

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Galbot has integrated Nvidia’s Jetson AGX Thor platform into its G1 Premium humanoid robot, aiming to accelerate performance and expand commercial deployment across retail, healthcare, and logistics. The company claims it is the “first in the world” to use the new Nvidia chip tech in a humanoid robot. 

Unveiled at the World Robotics Conference (WRC), the G1 Premium now delivers 7.5x the AI compute of Nvidia Jetson Orin and 3.5x greater energy efficiency. The upgrades enable faster, smoother motion, real-time reasoning, and higher-precision autonomy.

Professor Wang He, founder and CTO of Galbot, says: “Our G1 Premium, now running on Nvidia Jetson Thor, has already demonstrated remarkable advancements in speed and improved real-time reasoning capability. This early adoption empowers us to push our proprietary VLA models to new levels of real-world capability.” [Read more…] about Galbot becomes first company ‘in the world’ to integrate Nvidia Jetson Thor into a humanoid robot

Micropolis Robotics expands into Egypt and North Africa through distribution deal with Aerxio

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Micropolis Robotics, a developer of unmanned ground vehicles and AI-driven security solutions, has agreed an exclusive distribution agreement with Aerxio, a UAE-based technology solutions provider, who will act as sole distributor of Micropolis’ advanced UGVs and related technologies across Egypt and North Africa.

Aerxio has developed and maintains key strategic relationships with companies across Egypt and the North African region.

This partnership marks a significant milestone in Micropolis’s international expansion strategy, bringing autonomous police patrols, surveillance platforms, and AI-driven robotics solutions to additional high-growth, regional markets through local, strategic partnerships. [Read more…] about Micropolis Robotics expands into Egypt and North Africa through distribution deal with Aerxio

RealSense partners with Nvidia to ‘accelerate adoption and capabilities’ of physical AI for humanoids and AMRs

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RealSense, a specialist developer of cameras for robots, has agreed a strategic collaboration with Nvidia to accelerate the adoption and capabilities of physical AI across humanoids and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

The initiative integrates RealSense’s industry-leading AI depth cameras with Nvidia’s breakthrough robotics platforms, including the Nvidia Jetson Thor Series for robot run-time computing, Nvidia Isaac Sim for digital twins to rapidly close the gap from prototype to production and Nvidia Holoscan Sensor Bridge for ultra-low-latency sensor streaming. [Read more…] about RealSense partners with Nvidia to ‘accelerate adoption and capabilities’ of physical AI for humanoids and AMRs

Nvidia launches new ‘general robotics’ developer kit for $3,500

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Nvidia has launched its Nvidia Jetson AGX Thor developer kit and production modules, powerful new “robotics computers designed to power millions of robots across industries including manufacturing, logistics, transportation, healthcare, agriculture and retail”.

Early adopters include industry leaders Agility Robotics, Amazon Robotics, Boston Dynamics, Caterpillar, Figure, Hexagon, Medtronic and Meta, while 1X, John Deere, OpenAI and Physical Intelligence are evaluating Jetson Thor to advance their physical AI capabilities.

Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of Nvidia, says: “We’ve built Jetson Thor for the millions of developers working on robotic systems that interact with and increasingly shape the physical world. [Read more…] about Nvidia launches new ‘general robotics’ developer kit for $3,500

How a WW2-era factory is cutting production time by 80 percent

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Inside a compact production cell at Collins Aerospace’s wheel-and-brake facility in Troy, Ohio, two advanced machines now replace the five legacy machines once needed to produce aircraft wheels.

Together, they can cut production time from 45 days to just seven – a push the team calls “Wheels in a Week.”

Greg Smith, director of operations, says: “One, it’s obviously catchy. It rolls off the tongue, and the second, it is a challenge. And, everyone likes a challenge. [Read more…] about How a WW2-era factory is cutting production time by 80 percent

What is Robotics in Healthcare? Top AI Use Cases, Benefits and Challenges

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The rise of custom healthcare software development services has accelerated the adoption of robotics in medicine. What was once seen as futuristic is now a daily reality in many hospitals worldwide.

Robots assist in delicate surgeries, support patients during rehabilitation, disinfect hospital spaces, and even help doctors consult remotely.

By combining AI, machine learning, and advanced engineering, healthcare robotics is reshaping medical practices, making them safer, faster, and more efficient. [Read more…] about What is Robotics in Healthcare? Top AI Use Cases, Benefits and Challenges

FieldAI raises more than $400 million to advance embodied AI at scale

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FieldAI, a specialist developer of physical AI and robotic autonomy, has raised $405 million in two consecutive funding rounds.

Investors include Bezos Expeditions, BHP Ventures, Canaan Partners, Emerson Collective, Intel Capital, Khosla Ventures, NVentures (Nvidia’s venture capital arm), Prysm, Temasek, and others. Previous investors include Gates Frontier and Samsung.

The latest round was oversubscribed, following rapid customer adoption and multiple expansion contracts for FieldAI’s general-purpose robotics intelligence, with successful testing and deployments across hundreds of complex real-world industrial environments. [Read more…] about FieldAI raises more than $400 million to advance embodied AI at scale