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Shock price: Unitree launches $5,900 humanoid robot

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Unitree Robotics has launched what may be the most affordable humanoid robot to date – the Unitree R1, priced at just $5,900 – dramatically undercutting rivals and aiming directly at the consumer mass market. (See video below.)

The 25-kilogram robot combines dynamic movement capabilities with a built-in Large Multimodal AI Model for both voice and image interaction.

With 26 degrees of freedom across its legs, waist, arms, and head, the R1 is designed for adaptability in real-world environments, functioning as a customizable intelligent companion. [Read more…] about Shock price: Unitree launches $5,900 humanoid robot

Opinion: Edge AI is driving the next wave of robotic innovation

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By Paul Williamson, SVP and GM IoT line of business at Arm

The robotics revolution is accelerating. What began as rigid, programmed machines confined to factory floors, is evolving into more adaptive, intelligent systems now being piloted across a growing range of sectors.

The catalyst for this transformation isn’t just better hardware or more sophisticated software alone, but the convergence of multiple breakthrough technologies, with edge AI leading the charge. [Read more…] about Opinion: Edge AI is driving the next wave of robotic innovation

Safeguarding Your Business Through Automation

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In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, security concerns have transcended traditional boundaries.

The digital transformation era has brought unprecedented opportunities for growth and efficiency, but it has also introduced new vulnerabilities that businesses must address proactively.

Automation technologies now offer comprehensive solutions that bridge the gap between physical premises security and digital asset protection, creating a unified security ecosystem that safeguards every aspect of an organization. [Read more…] about Safeguarding Your Business Through Automation

Beyond manufacturing: Cobots in healthcare, labs, and food service

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When you hear the word “robot”, you probably picture a massive, unmoving arm on an assembly line, precisely welding car parts or lifting heavy machinery. And for good reason – industrial robots have revolutionized manufacturing for decades. 

But a new breed of robotic assistants, collaborative robots or cobots, are breaking free from the factory floor, proving their versatility and value in an array of surprising environments.

Designed to work safely alongside humans, cobots are now making significant inroads into fields like healthcare, laboratory research, and even food service, transforming how we approach tasks in these diverse sectors. [Read more…] about Beyond manufacturing: Cobots in healthcare, labs, and food service

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

The evolving role of the human worker alongside cobots: Upskilling and new job creation

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In the early days of industrial automation, the arrival of machines on the factory floor was often seen as a threat to human employment.

Entire roles were mechanized, displacing workers and forcing industries to re-evaluate the relationship between people and machines.

Today, as collaborative robots – or “cobots” – become more common in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and beyond, the conversation is shifting.

Rather than replacing humans, cobots are increasingly seen as tools that augment human capabilities, reshaping the modern workforce through upskilling and creating entirely new job categories in the process. [Read more…] about The evolving role of the human worker alongside cobots: Upskilling and new job creation

Mitsubishi Electric says its robots are ‘bridging skills gaps’ in automation technology

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The global manufacturing landscape is increasingly embracing robotics, as evidenced by a substantial rise in installations worldwide.

According to the World Robotics 2024 Report, over 4.28 million robots are now operating in factories, marking a 10 percent increase, with annual installations surpassing half a million units for the third consecutive year.

This trend reflects not only a growing reliance on robotics to enhance production capabilities but also demonstrates that companies are effectively overcoming key implementation challenges associated with robotics integration. [Read more…] about Mitsubishi Electric says its robots are ‘bridging skills gaps’ in automation technology

Gartner predicts one in 20 supply chain managers will manage robots, not humans, by 2030

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Eighty percent of humans will engage with smart robots on a daily basis, and one in 20 supply chain managers will manage robots, rather than humans, by 2030, according to business management consultancy Gartner.

Organizations are placing greater emphasis on enhancing the capabilities of their existing workforce by supplementing with robotics due to factors like labor scarcity and rising costs.

Smart robots have been identified by chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) as an important investment area, though many acknowledge their organization lacks internal robotics expertise to maximally leverage these innovative technologies. [Read more…] about Gartner predicts one in 20 supply chain managers will manage robots, not humans, by 2030

Humanoid robot Ai-Da paints portrait of UK’s King Charles

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UK Mission Geneva hosts reception with Ai-Da Robot ahead of the AI for Good Summit

The UK Mission to the WTO and United Nations in Geneva hosted a unique reception this week showcasing Ai-Da, the world’s first “ultra-realistic” humanoid robot artist.

As the highlight of the evening, Ai-Da unveiled a striking AI painted portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, offering a compelling intersection of innovation, artistic expression, and emerging technology.

Baroness Jones of Whitchurch, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Future Digital Economy and Online Safety, attended the event which brought together diplomats, UN officials, artists, and technology experts and explored the role of artificial intelligence in the cultural and creative industries. [Read more…] about Humanoid robot Ai-Da paints portrait of UK’s King Charles