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RealMan Robotics showcases ‘AI-driven, ultra-lightweight robotics’ at Automatica 2025

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RealMan Intelligent Technology, a developer of “ultra-lightweight” humanoid and embodied robotic solutions, is showcasing its latest innovations at Automatica 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for smart automation and robotics.

At Booth A4.220, RealMan is presenting its AI-powered ECO Series and Embodied Dual-Arm Platforms, designed to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with agile, deployable, and intelligent automation – fully aligned with this year’s themes of Dynamic Automation and Healthtech. [Read more…] about RealMan Robotics showcases ‘AI-driven, ultra-lightweight robotics’ at Automatica 2025

Hexagon launches humanoid robot ‘built for industry’

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Hexagon, a provider of measurement technology, launches a humanoid robot, Aeon, at its flagship Hexagon LIVE Global event.

Aeon, launched by Hexagon’s previously announced Robotics division, has been specifically designed to meet real-world customer needs and address labour shortages.

Aeon combines Hexagon’s world-class sensor suite with advanced locomotion, AI-driven mission control, and spatial intelligence to deliver exceptional agility, versatility, and awareness. [Read more…] about Hexagon launches humanoid robot ‘built for industry’

Sunrise Robotics emerges from stealth with $8.5 million funding

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Sunrise Robotics, a company that says it’s “augmenting humanity through intelligent robotics”, is emerging from stealth with $8.5 million in funding led by Plural.

Tapestry, Seedcamp, Tiny.vc and Prototype Capital also participated. The investment will fuel the expansion of its European-wide team and enhance AI capabilities as the company scales production of the initial fleet of Sunrise intelligent robotic cells, bringing critical manufacturing capacity back to the continent. [Read more…] about Sunrise Robotics emerges from stealth with $8.5 million funding

Robotic hand maker Tesollo selected for Nvidia Inception Program

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Robotics and solutions startup Tesollo has been officially selected as a member of the Nvidia Inception Program.

The Nvidia Inception Program is a global innovation support platform designed to identify and nurture promising startups in the fields of AI and high-performance computing.

The program offers a wide range of technical and business support, including GPU optimization, technical consulting, and access to a global ecosystem. [Read more…] about Robotic hand maker Tesollo selected for Nvidia Inception Program

Urban mining: Europe turns to AI-driven robotics to tackle critical raw materials shortage

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As Europe accelerates its transition to a green and digital economy, securing a stable supply of critical raw materials (CRMs) has become a pressing concern.

Materials like lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements are indispensable for technologies such as electric vehicles, wind turbines, and semiconductors.

However, with a significant portion of these resources imported from a limited number of countries, including China, the EU faces vulnerabilities in its supply chains. [Read more…] about Urban mining: Europe turns to AI-driven robotics to tackle critical raw materials shortage

Boston Dynamics and LG Innotek to introduce ‘next-generation vision systems’ into Atlas humanoid robot

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Boston Dynamics, a developer of humanoid and mobile robotics, has agreed a new partnership with LG Innotek, the South Korean materials and electronic components manufacturing company.

This strategic alignment will enable Boston Dynamics to install LG Innotek’s “next-generation” vision sensing components into Atlas, Boston Dynamics’ humanoid robot.

The collaboration brings together Boston Dynamics’ and LG Innotek’s research teams to develop new vision sensing systems to address some of robotics hardest to solve problems. [Read more…] about Boston Dynamics and LG Innotek to introduce ‘next-generation vision systems’ into Atlas humanoid robot

Spotlight on humanoids: A deep dive into Figure AI

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Founded in 2022, Figure AI, a US-based company, has quickly become a notable player in AI-powered humanoid robots.

In this article, we explore Figure AI’s technology, potential impact, and future within the robotics market. We will examine the company’s background, technology, applications, and prospects, considering the competitive landscape and challenges in installing humanoid robots at scale.

The intense early interest in Figure AI suggests a groundbreaking approach in the robotics sector, potentially addressing critical market needs with unique technological advantages. [Read more…] about Spotlight on humanoids: A deep dive into Figure AI