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Denso unveils collaborative robot prototype it calls ‘Cobotta’

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Denso, one of the world’s largest robotics and automation companies, has unveiled a video of the new collaborative robot it calls “Cobotta”.

The tiny six-axis prototype will be officially released towards the end of 2017 but the company has released a short video showing how it operates.

Denso, which is owned by Toyota, says Cobotta is ideal for research, testing, and learning purposes at universities, scientific institutes, laboratories, and more.  [Read more…] about Denso unveils collaborative robot prototype it calls ‘Cobotta’

Yaskawa expands in China and makes plans for Brexit amid US-China trade talks

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Chinese President Xi Jinping met with US President Barack Obama discussed trade earlier this week, and agreed this was a crucial time for relations between the two nations amid growing areas of competition. 

One of the business sectors being contested is manufacturing, where advancements in the crucial technologies of robotics and automation could be the factor which decides which country is more successful.

China has embarked on an ambitious plan to transform the country from the low-wage, labour-intensive workshop of world into an advanced manufacturing nation, capable of developing its own high technology, in particular industrial robots and the internet of things.  [Read more…] about Yaskawa expands in China and makes plans for Brexit amid US-China trade talks

RLWRLD launches open platform to benchmark dexterous robotic hands

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RLWRLD, a physical AI company with a proprietary robotics foundation model, RLDX-1, has announced the launch of “All Hands Up!”, an open web platform that provides technical reports and visualization tools based on the company’s firsthand experience operating a wide range of commercially available dexterous robot hands.

All Hands Up! is designed to analyze and share the real-world operating performance and design trade-offs of robotic hands that are difficult to assess through manufacturer specification sheets alone.

RLWRLD developed the platform based on operational data collected from real-world use, aiming to address a question repeatedly raised across research and industrial settings: “Which robotic hands perform effectively in real-world environments?” [Read more…] about RLWRLD launches open platform to benchmark dexterous robotic hands

AIxCrypto launches RoboShare robot rental platform and autonomous asset network

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AIxCrypto has unveiled a robot rental marketplace and a new infrastructure platform for autonomous assets as it seeks to extend the commercial life of robots beyond their initial sale.

The Nasdaq-listed company introduced RoboShare and AIXC01 during the recent Automate Show in Chicago, outlining a strategy it says will allow robots, AI agents and other autonomous systems to generate value throughout their operational lifetime rather than only at the point of purchase.

RoboShare is designed as a marketplace that matches businesses looking to rent robots with owners seeking to monetize underused robotic equipment. The platform will support both full robot rentals and service-based bookings, enabling companies to access robotic capabilities without purchasing equipment outright. [Read more…] about AIxCrypto launches RoboShare robot rental platform and autonomous asset network

South Korean robotic hand developer Tesollo begins IPO preparations after Series B funding

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Tesollo, a South Korean robotic hand specialist, has officially begun preparations for its initial public offering through Korea’s technology-special listing track.

Tesollo appointed KB Securities as its lead underwriter in March and is currently preparing for a planned listing after 2027.

The company also announced that it has recently completed its Series B funding round. Existing shareholders, including POSCO Technology Investment, KB Investment, and Enlight Ventures, participated as follow-on investors, while strategic investors from the industrial sector, including Daesung Hi-Tech and HL Mando, also joined the round. [Read more…] about South Korean robotic hand developer Tesollo begins IPO preparations after Series B funding

Robbyant launches LingBot-Depth 2.0 and LingBot-Vision for advanced robotic spatial perception

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Robbyant, an embodied AI company within Ant Group, has announced the launch of LingBot-Depth 2.0, a next-generation spatial perception model, alongside its foundational visual model, LingBot-Vision.

This release marks a significant leap in robotic spatial perception, empowering robots to accurately understand and navigate the physical world. [Read more…] about Robbyant launches LingBot-Depth 2.0 and LingBot-Vision for advanced robotic spatial perception

Apptronik launches Robot Park to train Apollo humanoid robots with Google DeepMind

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AI-powered robotics company Apptronik has announced the opening of the newly expanded Robot Park, its flagship data collection and training facility for humanoid robots in Austin, Texas.

The facility in Austin anchors a growing global network of Robot Parks at customer and partner sites around the world, and the company plans to open new Robot Park locations in more cities soon.

Apptronik also unveiled Apollo 2, the current version of its humanoid robot platform, in both bipedal and wheeled-base configurations. Designed to learn real-world work through large-scale data collection, Apollo 2 enables Apptronik to gather diverse data across a wide range of tasks and environments. [Read more…] about Apptronik launches Robot Park to train Apollo humanoid robots with Google DeepMind

Oak Ridge National Lab reveals ‘hidden workforce’ behind AI-powered research facilities

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By Clint Keeton

Behind every self-driving laboratory at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory is a team most people never see. Facilities and Operations (F&O) workers are building and maintaining the infrastructure that makes autonomous science possible.

Autonomous labs run with little human intervention. Instead, they rely on robotics, sensors and automation to perform everything from pouring liquids to placing samples into ovens. They learn and adapt, with artificial intelligence making at least one decision in the process.

More than a dozen self-driving labs operate at ORNL, placing the Tennessee national lab among the first research institutions in the world to create this autonomous laboratory model at scale. [Read more…] about Oak Ridge National Lab reveals ‘hidden workforce’ behind AI-powered research facilities

Antivirus vs malware: Why antivirus alone is no longer enough

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There was a time when installing antivirus software was considered enough to keep your computer safe. As long as your antivirus program was updated regularly, you could browse the web with confidence.

Today’s online threats are very different.

Cybercriminals no longer rely solely on traditional computer viruses. Modern attacks often involve ransomware, spyware, phishing emails, fake websites and malicious downloads, while some target people rather than software by tricking users into revealing passwords or personal information. [Read more…] about Antivirus vs malware: Why antivirus alone is no longer enough

AGIBOT debuts A3 humanoid robot in Europe and launches UK Robot-as-a-Service model

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AGIBOT, a developer of embodied AI and robotics, hosted the UK AGIBOT Partner Conference (APC) 2026 in London, marking a key step in the company’s European growth strategy and its continued effort to build long-term commercial value for humanoid robotics through technology innovation, real-world deployment, and local partnerships.

At the conference, AGIBOT underscored its commitment to building a sustainable embodied AI ecosystem in the UK and Europe. The event brought together product innovation, flexible commercial models, and local deployment practices, with highlights including the European debut of AGIBOT A3, the introduction of a UK Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) model and the company’s continued collaboration with local partners to explore real-world applications in the UK.

“The UK is a strategically important market for AGIBOT’s global expansion,” said William Shi, president of EU and US Markets at AGIBOT. “It has a strong innovation ecosystem, a mature partner network, and diverse real-world scenarios where embodied AI can create value.

“Through UK APC2026, we hope to work more closely with local partners to bring AGIBOT’s technologies, products, and service capabilities into practical applications, and to use the UK as an important starting point for broader deployment across Europe.” [Read more…] about AGIBOT debuts A3 humanoid robot in Europe and launches UK Robot-as-a-Service model