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Tennibot begins shipping ‘first-ever’ AI tennis ball machine that ‘plays like a human’

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Tennibot, the sports technology company behind the “Rover” ball-collecting robot, has unveiled the “Partner”, its groundbreaking AI-powered autonomous ball machine, is now shipping to consumers.

Designed to emulate the experience of playing with a real human, The Partner is the first ball machine that moves, thinks, and reacts like a true hitting partner.

Tennibot was recently celebrated by TechCrunch as one of the most disruptive companies of 2024 and named by The Robot Report among the most innovative robotics companies in the world. [Read more…] about Tennibot begins shipping ‘first-ever’ AI tennis ball machine that ‘plays like a human’

What Automation Designers Can Learn from Everyday Cyber Threats

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At a time when automation has become the main driver of technological progress, the role of automation designers goes far beyond engineering processes.

With this change comes a new level of responsibility. Namely, ensuring the security of automated systems.

Cyber threats, which were previously mainly a problem for IT departments, now pose a serious threat to those involved in the design of automation systems. Knowledge of cyber security is becoming critical for every professional involved in the design of automated solutions. [Read more…] about What Automation Designers Can Learn from Everyday Cyber Threats

Exclusive interview with Vorago Technologies: The risks of failure in home robots

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As home robotics begins to step beyond research labs and factory floors into everyday environments, the technology powering them is under new scrutiny – particularly the chips at their core.

At this year’s Automatica trade show, several companies, including Neura Robotics (main image), unveiled new humanoid systems designed to operate in close proximity to people – in homes, care settings, and public spaces. While much attention has focused on the mechanical dexterity and AI capabilities of these robots, there’s another crucial layer that’s often overlooked: semiconductor reliability. [Read more…] about Exclusive interview with Vorago Technologies: The risks of failure in home robots

A robot renaissance with a human focus: Hexagon’s 2035 vision for intelligent autonomy

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Hexagon, a specialist in measurement technologies, has published its 2025 flagship report, Future of robotics 2035: Insights from industry experts.

The thought-provoking analysis charts the accelerating fusion of artificial intelligence and robotics – and what it will take for workforces, businesses, and societies to thrive through the transformation.

Drawing on expert interviews, global economic insights, and survey findings from automation leaders, the report reveals a pivotal turning point. [Read more…] about A robot renaissance with a human focus: Hexagon’s 2035 vision for intelligent autonomy

Automotive testing UTAC embarks on global expansion and upgrade program

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UTAC, a specialist in automotive testing and proving grounds with 1,300 employees worldwide, has announced a major expansion of its facilities in five countries, reinforcing its commitment to supporting its clients through the new era of electrified, autonomous and sustainable mobility.  [Read more…] about Automotive testing UTAC embarks on global expansion and upgrade program

Bedrock Robotics raises $80 million to commercialize its construction technology

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Bedrock Robotics, the company developing advanced autonomous systems for the $13 trillion global construction industry, emerged from stealth today with $80 million in Seed and Series A backing.

Rather than design and sell costly new machinery, Bedrock upgrades customers’ existing heavy equipment fleets with reversible, same-day hardware and software installs to enable fully autonomous operations.

With reindustrialization of the United States accelerating, Bedrock’s technology bridges the expanding gap between rapidly rising domestic infrastructure needs and shrinking workforce capacity. [Read more…] about Bedrock Robotics raises $80 million to commercialize its construction technology

HD shipbuilding unit partners with Persona AI to implement humanoid welding robots

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HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Robotics has signed a “landmark” agreement with Persona AI, a developer of embodied artificial intelligence, and robotics integration and manufacturing firm Vazil company. 

The agreement, signed during a formal ceremony in Houston, Texas, initiates a joint program to create humanoid robots capable of performing complex welding tasks in shipyard environments.

This strategic partnership aims to usher in a new era of human-machine collaboration. The initiative will deliver prototype humanoids by the end of 2026, with field testing and full commercial deployment scheduled to begin in 2027. [Read more…] about HD shipbuilding unit partners with Persona AI to implement humanoid welding robots

Shenzhen’s ‘penguin’ robots ride the metro to restock shops in world-first delivery test

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In a global first for urban logistics, a fleet of penguin-shaped delivery robots has begun using Shenzhen’s metro system as part of an integrated supply chain, marking a new milestone in automated goods distribution.

Developed by VX Logistics, a subsidiary of China’s Vanke Group, the autonomous robots were tested on Monday on Shenzhen Metro Line 2. The robots boarded a train at Wanxia Station, rode alongside passengers, and exited at their destinations to deliver goods to shops inside metro stations – without any human assistance.

The pilot project stands out not only for its novelty but for how it redefines the role of robots in supply chains. While delivery robots in the US and Europe are typically limited to short-range “last mile” use cases – navigating sidewalks to deliver food or parcels – Shenzhen’s system integrates robots into the existing metro infrastructure, enabling what could be called “middle-mile” automation. [Read more…] about Shenzhen’s ‘penguin’ robots ride the metro to restock shops in world-first delivery test

How Smart Bending and Cutting Systems Are Powering the Next Wave of Industrial Robotics

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In the race toward smarter factories, metal cutting and bending machines aren’t just keeping up – they’re leading the charge. As industrial robotics evolves under the banner of Industry 4.0, manufacturers are rethinking how human-machine collaboration should look on the factory floor.

Increasing demand for high-mix, low-volume production has pushed traditional systems to their limits. Enter smart cutting and bending systems: the silent but powerful drivers of robotic precision and scalable automation.

These machines are no longer isolated workhorses – they’re deeply networked, responsive, and central to the synergy between automation and robotics in modern manufacturing. [Read more…] about How Smart Bending and Cutting Systems Are Powering the Next Wave of Industrial Robotics

Custom chips are taking over: Why AI, autonomy, and communications can’t rely on general-purpose silicon anymore

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By Mike Kappes, founder and CSO of NEXT Semiconductor Technologies

The universal law of competitive engineering rewards any design that moves more data with less energy and cost. Every advancement in computing hardware has followed that path, and the next innovation now depends on application-specific silicon.

While general-purpose processors were sufficient for computing in the early decades of the digital age, the leading companies in AI, self-driving technology, and telecommunications now find that these readily available components can no longer meet their performance requirements. Custom chips now set the pace, cost, and capability. [Read more…] about Custom chips are taking over: Why AI, autonomy, and communications can’t rely on general-purpose silicon anymore