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NXP and Nvidia collaborate on edge computing platform for humanoid robots

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NXP Semiconductors has announced innovative robotics solutions for reliable, secure, real-time data processing and transport and advanced networking, enabling sensor fusion, machine vision and precision motor control.

First in a series of NXP’s foundational robotics solutions, these ready-to-deploy solutions were developed in collaboration with Nvidia and implement Nvidia Holoscan Sensor Bridge with NXP’s highly integrated SoCs.

This reduces discrete components, significantly shrinking footprint, power and cost, while also simplifying the software complexity of robotic sensing and actuation, including humanoid form factors. [Read more…] about NXP and Nvidia collaborate on edge computing platform for humanoid robots

The uncanny valley and how humans relate to humanoids

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Exploring the psychological aspects of designing and interacting with human-like robots

Humanoid robots are moving steadily from laboratories and research demos toward commercial deployment. Machines built by companies such as Tesla, Figure AI, Agility Robotics, and Boston Dynamics are increasingly designed to operate in environments originally built for humans – factories, warehouses, hospitals, and homes.

But as robots begin to resemble people more closely, another question re-emerges – one that engineers, psychologists, and filmmakers have been grappling with for decades. [Read more…] about The uncanny valley and how humans relate to humanoids

Robbyant open-sources LingBot-VLA model as a ‘universal brain’ for robots

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Robbyant, an embodied AI company within Alibaba affiliate Ant Group, has announced the open-source release of LingBot-VLA, a vision-language-action (VLA) model designed to serve as a “universal brain” for real-world robotics, which “helps reduce post-training costs and accelerate the path to scalable deployment”, according to the company.

So far, LingBot-VLA has been successfully adapted to robots from leading manufacturers, including Galaxea Dynamics and AgileX Robotics, demonstrating strong cross-morphology transfer capabilities across diverse robot platforms.

The model’s performance was evaluated on the GM-100 benchmark, a comprehensive evaluation suite open-sourced by Shanghai Jiao Tong University that comprises 100 real-world tasks. [Read more…] about Robbyant open-sources LingBot-VLA model as a ‘universal brain’ for robots

Geekplus to show video of its new humanoid warehouse robot at LogiMAT 2026

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Geekplus, the world’s largest provider of autonomous mobile robot (AMR) warehouse solutions, says it plans to “spearhead an expanded vision” for intelligent logistics at intralogistics trade show, LogiMAT 2026. The company will be showing a video of its first humanoid robot, Gino 1.

The trade show takes place at Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre, Germany, between March 24 and 26, 2026. At LogiMAT, Geekplus to showcase live demonstrations of its latest fulfillment solutions – including the Geekplus Brain embodied intelligence-powered Robot Arm Picking Station, making its EMEA debut – alongside its roadmap for end-to-end autonomous warehouse operations.

This latest engagement on Geekplus’ robust event schedule arrives on the back of a landmark period of commercial growth. The company has now deployed more than 66,000 robots across over 40 countries, serves 950+ customers including more than 80 Forbes Global 500 companies, and maintains a customer repurchase rate exceeding 80 percent. [Read more…] about Geekplus to show video of its new humanoid warehouse robot at LogiMAT 2026

Challenges in bipedal locomotion, dexterous manipulation and power efficiency

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A look at the key technical hurdles in creating truly functional humanoid robots

Humanoid robots have returned to the center of the robotics conversation. After decades as largely experimental machines confined to laboratories and research demonstrations, they are now attracting serious investment and industrial interest.

Companies such as Tesla, Figure AI, Agility Robotics, and Boston Dynamics are developing humanoid platforms intended not simply as research prototypes but as commercial products capable of working in warehouses, factories, and other industrial environments.

The appeal of humanoid robots is easy to understand. Much of the world’s infrastructure – from doorways and staircases to tools and shelving systems – has been designed for the human body. A robot with roughly human proportions could theoretically operate in those environments without requiring extensive redesign of the workplace. [Read more…] about Challenges in bipedal locomotion, dexterous manipulation and power efficiency

Ai2 claims breakthrough in training robots entirely in simulation

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The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (Ai2) says it has achieved a milestone in robotics by demonstrating that robots trained entirely in simulation can perform tasks in the real world without additional training or real-world demonstrations.

The result challenges a long-held assumption in robotics that systems trained in virtual environments must still be fine-tuned with physical robot data before they can operate reliably in real environments.

According to Ai2, its researchers showed that sufficiently large and diverse simulated training environments can produce robot control models capable of transferring directly to real machines – a concept known as “zero-shot sim-to-real transfer”. [Read more…] about Ai2 claims breakthrough in training robots entirely in simulation

Exotec and Komar launch ‘next-generation’ automated fulfilment centre in Savannah

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Exotec, a global warehouse robotics company, has announced a major automation deployment with Komar Distribution Services (KDS), a third-party logistics provider.

KDS is set to equip its 760,000 square-foot facility in Savannah, Georgia with Exotec’s Skypod robotic system and a fully integrated end-to-end automation solution.

The site is designed to support significant projected growth in D2C volume across apparel, home goods, and consumer products brands, including Komar-owned labels such as Cuddl Duds and Le Mystère, alongside 3PL clients. [Read more…] about Exotec and Komar launch ‘next-generation’ automated fulfilment centre in Savannah

Aerowash selected by IAG to supply aircraft washing robots to British Airways at Heathrow

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Aerowash has received a positive award notice from International Airlines Group (IAG) following a competitive tender process. The contract covers the supply of aircraft washing robots for British Airways’ operations at London Heathrow Airport.

The next step is to finalize and sign a delivery agreement, which is expected within approximately three weeks. The deal includes several washing robots and is planned to be implemented through a multi-year leasing arrangement.

“This is a real milestone for Aerowash. Being selected by one of the world’s leading airline groups is a strong recognition of our technology and our organization. This once again shows that Aerowash is a leading supplier in this niche segment,” says Niklas Adler, CEO of Aerowash. [Read more…] about Aerowash selected by IAG to supply aircraft washing robots to British Airways at Heathrow

Rhoda AI launches with $450 million Series A to ‘bring robots out of the lab and Into the real world’

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Rhoda AI has announced its public launch after 18 months in stealth, unveiling FutureVision, a new approach to robotic intelligence based on video-predictive control and designed to operate beyond controlled laboratory demonstrations and into real-world environments.

The company also announced it has raised $450 million in Series A funding to accelerate development and industrial deployment.

Traditional industrial robots perform well in structured environments but remain largely limited to pre-programmed trajectories. More recent AI approaches – particularly vision-language-action (VLA) models – allow robots to learn from data and have demonstrated impressive results in laboratory settings. [Read more…] about Rhoda AI launches with $450 million Series A to ‘bring robots out of the lab and Into the real world’