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Multiply Labs partners with Nvidia to bring physical AI robotics to advanced biomanufacturing

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Multiply Labs, a specialist in robotic biomanufacturing, has announced what it describes as a “landmark milestone” in its mission to scale production of cell and gene therapies. 

The company is now leveraging Nvidia’s open Isaac and GR00T technologies, including advanced robotics simulation and perception, marking a turning point for an industry that has historically relied on manual, “artisanal” processes.

Cell and gene therapies are life-changing treatments that hold the potential to address cancer and autoimmune diseases, but manufacturing remains difficult to scale with time-intensive processes and variability that can impact throughput and cost. [Read more…] about Multiply Labs partners with Nvidia to bring physical AI robotics to advanced biomanufacturing

Oversonic Robotics launches humanoid robot RoBee in US market

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Oversonic Robotics introduced its humanoid robot RoBee to the US market earlier this month, marking a step in the Italian company’s plans to expand internationally and deepen its presence in healthcare and advanced manufacturing.

The company said RoBee, its latest-generation cognitive humanoid robot, was designed for use in healthcare, care services, and industrial environments.

Oversonic positioned the system as part of its broader effort to develop humanoid robots capable of operating in regulated and safety-critical settings. [Read more…] about Oversonic Robotics launches humanoid robot RoBee in US market

MIT and Stanford university researchers demonstrate vine-inspired robotic gripper that ‘gently lifts heavy and fragile objects’

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The new design could be adapted to assist the elderly, sort warehouse products, or unload heavy cargo.

In the horticultural world, some vines are especially grabby. As they grow, the woody tendrils can wrap around obstacles with enough force to pull down entire fences and trees.

Inspired by vines’ twisty tenacity, engineers at MIT and Stanford University have developed a robotic gripper that can snake around and lift a variety of objects, including a glass vase and a watermelon, offering a gentler approach compared to conventional gripper designs. A larger version of the robo-tendrils can also safely lift a human out of bed.

The new bot consists of a pressurized box, positioned near the target object, from which long, vine-like tubes inflate and grow, like socks being turned inside out. As they extend, the vines twist and coil around the object before continuing back toward the box, where they are automatically clamped in place and mechanically wound back up to gently lift the object in a soft, sling-like grasp. [Read more…] about MIT and Stanford university researchers demonstrate vine-inspired robotic gripper that ‘gently lifts heavy and fragile objects’

Swisslog Healthcare shows future engineers how automation advances hospitals

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Swisslog Healthcare, a leading supplier in transport and pharmacy automation solutions, invited University of Colorado Boulder students for an exclusive Reverse Interview Day tour at the company’s Technology Center.

Students interviewed Swisslog Healthcare professionals about their career journeys while touring facilities that showcase how robots and smart technology save lives in hospitals. The event took place on October 14, highlighting exciting technology careers students might not have considered.

Katherine Pickens McConnell, scholar in residence at CU Boulder Mechanical Engineering, says: “Visiting Swisslog Healthcare is a great opportunity to see engineering in action. [Read more…] about Swisslog Healthcare shows future engineers how automation advances hospitals

MassRobotics opens applications for healthcare robotics startup catalyst

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MassRobotics has announced the call for applicants for Cohort 5 of its Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program, a five-month, non-equity initiative that helps robotics and automation teams accelerate clinical readiness, technical validation, and go-to-market in healthcare and life sciences.

Applications are open now and close on December 1, 2025. The cohort will run January through May 2026, concluding with company showcases at the Robotics Summit and Expo in Boston.

MassRobotics is expanding its Medical Advisory Board for Cohort 5 with additional advisors from Mass General Brigham and others, adding depth in perioperative care, patient safety, and clinical workflow integration. [Read more…] about MassRobotics opens applications for healthcare robotics startup catalyst

Premier selects Otsaw as preferred supplier of robotics and automation solutions

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Otsaw, a developer of autonomous robotics and operations-technology healthcare solutions, says its autonomous mobile service robots have received “technology breakthrough designation” under a national group purchasing agreement with Premier, a Delaware company specializing in healthcare. 

The designation recognizes Otsaw’s robotics and automation solutions as qualifying for “preferred purchasing terms” through the agreement with Premier.

The agreement provides Premier’s participating members – any entity listed on Premier’s membership roster with purchasing rights under the Agreement – access to preferred pricing and terms for Otsaw’s Transcar and Camello+ autonomous robotic solutions. [Read more…] about Premier selects Otsaw as preferred supplier of robotics and automation solutions

Realbotix adds multilingual functionality to its Aria humanoid robot

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Realbotix has introduced multilingual functionality to its flagship humanoid robot, Aria, enabling it to communicate in 15 core languages and more than 147 dialects in real time.

The US-based robotics company, known for its work in “emotional AI”, says the feature is aimed at expanding Aria’s use across global industries such as hospitality, healthcare, education, and entertainment.

Andrew Kiguel, Realbotix’s chief executive and a former investment banker, says the upgrade allows Aria to “build emotional rapport across cultures”, a key differentiator from many robotics companies focused on manufacturing or logistics. [Read more…] about Realbotix adds multilingual functionality to its Aria humanoid robot