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Airbus partners with Leonardo and Thales to create European space giant

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Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at combining their respective space activities into a new company.

By joining forces, Airbus, Leonardo and Thales aim to strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy in space, a major sector that underpins critical infrastructure and services related to telecommunications, global navigation, earth observation, science, exploration and national security.

This new company also intends to serve as the trusted partner for developing and implementing national sovereign space programmes. [Read more…] about Airbus partners with Leonardo and Thales to create European space giant

Nike launches motor-powered ‘robot shoe’

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Nike is unveiling Project Amplify, which the global footwear gigantico says is “the world’s first powered footwear system for running and walking, designed to help everyday athletes go a little bit faster and farther – all with less effort”.

Engineered to augment natural lower leg and ankle movement, the Project Amplify system breaks the perception of possibility by providing an unparalleled boost to anyone who wants to move, creating a new future for running, jogging and walking.

Built on motion algorithms informed by the Nike Sport Research Lab, the first-generation footwear system is comprised of a lightweight, powerful motor; drive belt; and rechargeable cuff battery that seamlessly integrate with a carbon fiber-plated running shoe that can be worn with or without the robotics system. [Read more…] about Nike launches motor-powered ‘robot shoe’

Yamaha Motor launches 7-axis collaborative robot with dedicated 48V controller

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Yamaha Motor has released the Yamaha Motor Cobot, a new seven-axis collaborative robot designed to operate safely alongside humans. The company has also introduced a compact, dedicated controller developed specifically for the new model.

The Yamaha Motor Cobot marks the company’s first commercially available collaborative robot and employs a seven-axis configuration that provides a degree of freedom similar to a human arm.

According to Yamaha, the additional axis enables “delicate movements, such as reaching into confined spaces that cannot be accessed by 6-axis robots or approaching targets by moving around obstacles”. [Read more…] about Yamaha Motor launches 7-axis collaborative robot with dedicated 48V controller

Automaker Chery unveils humanoid robot for showroom presentation work

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Chinese automaker Chery has unveiled a new humanoid robot named Mornine, developed by its robotics arm AiMOGA Robotics, to act as an intelligent customer assistant in showrooms and promotional events.

The robot made its debut at the 2025 Chery International User Summit in Wuhu, China, where it performed live demonstrations that included greeting guests, giving product introductions, and explaining vehicle functions.

Chery says the robot integrates AI large-model technology with gesture recognition and multimodal interaction, enabling lifelike conversations in multiple languages. [Read more…] about Automaker Chery unveils humanoid robot for showroom presentation work

UVA engineering team develops new way to build soft robots that can walk on water

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Imagine a tiny robot, no bigger than a leaf, gliding across a pond’s surface like a water strider. One day, devices like this could track pollutants, collect water samples or scout flooded areas too risky for people.

Baoxing Xu, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of Virginia’s School of Engineering and Applied Science, is pioneering a way to build them.

In a new study published in Science Advances, Xu’s research introduces HydroSpread, a first-of-its-kind fabrication method that has great potential to impact the growing field of soft robotics. [Read more…] about UVA engineering team develops new way to build soft robots that can walk on water

Chinese humanoid robot maker Leju Robot secures $207 million in pre-IPO funding

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Leju Robot, a Chinese company developing humanoid robots, has completed a major pre-IPO funding round of 1.5 billion yuan (approximately $207 million) to fuel its mass production plans and prepare for a public listing.

According to a report from the financial news agency Cailianshe, the substantial round was led by Beijing-based Greenwoods Asset Management.

The investment was secured directly by the Leju Robot entity rather than its parent company Suzhou Lean Technology, indicating a corporate restructuring ahead of its anticipated market debut. [Read more…] about Chinese humanoid robot maker Leju Robot secures $207 million in pre-IPO funding

Lianhe Sowell signs $105 million funding deal to build AI robot manufacturing and R&D base in UAE

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Lianhe Sowell International Group – also known as Sowell Robot – has signed a non-binding term sheet for $105 million in financing with Excellent Capital Investments (ECI), a European infrastructure investment fund, to establish its first artificial intelligence-powered robot manufacturing and research and development base in the United Arab Emirates.

According to the company, the planned investment marks “a significant step” in Lianhe Sowell’s global intelligent manufacturing strategy.

Total investment in the UAE project is estimated at about $132.5 million, with Lianhe Sowell contributing 20 percent as cornerstone investment and ECI providing the remaining 80 percent, or $105 million, in the form of structured senior secured credit support. The term sheet remains subject to due diligence, documentation, and final approval. [Read more…] about Lianhe Sowell signs $105 million funding deal to build AI robot manufacturing and R&D base in UAE

Amazon reportedly about to replace half a million human workers with robots

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Online retail giant Amazon – said to be America’s second-largest employer – is reportedly planning a major expansion of its warehouse automation that could reduce the number of US hires by more than 600,000 over the next eight years.

According to internal documents obtained by The New York Times, the company’s robotics division aims to automate roughly 75 percent of operations by around 2033, and expects to avoid about 160,000 new roles by 2027.

The leaked materials also highlight cost-savings of around $12.6 billion from 2025-2027, or about 30 cents saved per item shipped. [Read more…] about Amazon reportedly about to replace half a million human workers with robots

Robot tsunami: How to survive and thrive in the face of overwhelming competition

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A few years ago, autonomous mobile robots and collaborative robotic arms were among the hottest sectors in automation.

Universal Robots and Geek+ rode the wave of early demand, turning once-niche ideas into billion-dollar businesses.

But now, the landscape looks very different. With dozens of new competitors offering similar machines, prices are under pressure, growth has slowed, and the market is showing all the classic signs of saturation. [Read more…] about Robot tsunami: How to survive and thrive in the face of overwhelming competition

Robotize partners with Nord Modules to launch ‘game-changing’ autonomous mobile robot

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Robotize, the innovator behind the GoPal Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) series, and Nord Modules, the expert in modular transfer solutions, have formed a new strategic partnership and have launched their first joint product: the GoPal P35 AMR powered by the Nord Quick Mover 260 module.

This dynamic duo brings the best of both worlds together: Robotize’s cutting-edge AMR technology and Nord Modules’ intelligent, plug-and-play transfer modules. The result? A sleek, smart, and powerful solution that takes intralogistics automation to the next level.

The GoPal P35 with the Nord Quick Mover 260 can pick up, transport and deliver payloads up to 260 kg (570 lbs) from conveyors, lifters, and workstations, while safely navigating busy production and warehouse environments. [Read more…] about Robotize partners with Nord Modules to launch ‘game-changing’ autonomous mobile robot