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Sensory Robotics says ‘the end of robotic cages starts now’

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A University of Cincinnati 1819 Innovation Hub corporate partner, Sensory Robotics, says it has “broken through the fence line with a next-generation safety solution”.

Their flagship technology, the SR-1 system, is designed to be installed in and integrated with existing industrial robots, setting a new benchmark for how robots can safely transform into cobots and operate alongside humans.

Sensory Robotics, through UL certification, ensures the safety of their technology to work alongside humans and heavy robots with no restrictions on payload, reach, or speed. [Read more…] about Sensory Robotics says ‘the end of robotic cages starts now’

Software is ‘the biggest bottleneck to robotics innovation’, says BlackBerry QNX report

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QNX, a division of BlackBerry, has released a new research study, the Inside the Robot: Architecture Benchmark Report, examining how robotics development is changing as systems become more software‑driven, AI‑enabled, and increasingly deployed alongside humans at work and in daily life.

Based on a survey of 1,000 developers from around the world, the research reveals the most significant inhibitors to progress, the gap between system ambitions and current capabilities, and developers’ views on the industry’s future.

A new episode of QNX’s Code the Future podcast featuring Omdia chief analyst Lian Jye Su explores the themes and results in more detail. [Read more…] about Software is ‘the biggest bottleneck to robotics innovation’, says BlackBerry QNX report

Human-Robot Collaboration: How Modern Workplaces Can Be Designed for Safety, Productivity, and Employee Wellbeing

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Physical barriers are disappearing from the modern production floor, with the $85 billion industrial robotics market creating a shared environment where people and machinery work side by side.

Successfully managing this transition requires a deep understanding of spatial geometry, workforce psychology, and functional safety standards.

There are millions of industrial robots deployed worldwide, and each unit requires a workspace specifically engineered to balance operational speed with human safety. [Read more…] about Human-Robot Collaboration: How Modern Workplaces Can Be Designed for Safety, Productivity, and Employee Wellbeing

Neura Robotics and Amazon Web Services enter strategic collaboration to accelerate physical AI at scale

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Neura Robotics and Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a strategic agreement to accelerate physical AI at scale – bringing cognitive robots that can perceive, reason, and act alongside humans from development into global deployment.

The collaboration combines Neura’s cognitive robotics platform with AWS’s cloud and AI infrastructure to help train, validate, and deploy the next generation of intelligent robots.

The collaboration tackles one of the most critical challenges of physical AI: while large language models benefit from trillions of data points drawn from the internet, robots have a fraction of that – making real-world training data the key to unlocking the next era of AI. [Read more…] about Neura Robotics and Amazon Web Services enter strategic collaboration to accelerate physical AI at scale

10 Automation Trends Shaping Skilled Trades

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Automation is not replacing the trades. It is upgrading them.

Robots, sensors, and AI systems are showing up across job sites and factories, but they still depend on skilled workers to install, program, and maintain them. Here are 10 automation trends reshaping what welders, electricians, and refrigeration techs do every day. [Read more…] about 10 Automation Trends Shaping Skilled Trades

Agibot unveils new generation of embodied AI robots and models for real-world deployment

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Agibot has unveiled a new generation of embodied AI robots and foundation models, signaling what the company describes as a shift toward large-scale deployment of “physical AI” across industrial and commercial environments.

The announcements were made at the company’s 2026 Partner Conference, where Agibot introduced multiple robotic platforms and AI systems built around its “One Robotic Body, Three Intelligences” architecture, designed to integrate motion, manipulation, and human interaction into a unified system.

Peng Zhihui, co-founder, president and CTO of Agibot, said the industry is moving beyond experimentation toward practical deployment. [Read more…] about Agibot unveils new generation of embodied AI robots and models for real-world deployment

PIA Automation launches embodied AI and humanoid robotics division targeting industrial applications

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PIA Automation, a provider of advanced automation solutions, today announced the launch of a new business segment, embodied AI and humanoid robotics, combining the company’s expertise in artificial intelligence, robotics and advanced manufacturing.

The move expands PIA’s automation solutions to include humanoid robots that can physically interact with their environment and adapt to changing production tasks.

As modern factories face growing product variety and unpredictable production demands, flexible and intelligent automation has become essential. [Read more…] about PIA Automation launches embodied AI and humanoid robotics division targeting industrial applications

Vecna Robotics adds voice control to case picking automation with CaseFlow Voice

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Vecna Robotics, a provider of flexible material handling automation, has announced CaseFlow Voice, which the company says is the only case picking automation solution with fully integrated voice technology.

CaseFlow Voice embeds Lucas Systems’ “Jennifer” voice capabilities directly into case picking workflows, enabling hands-free operations that improve worker productivity and accuracy while helping warehouses achieve up to 2x throughput improvements.

CaseFlow Voice addresses a critical challenge in operations like cold storage, where gloves, condensation, and limited dexterity make screens and scanners difficult to use. By supporting both voice and handheld interfaces, CaseFlow adapts to a wider range of warehouse conditions while maintaining ease of use and performance. [Read more…] about Vecna Robotics adds voice control to case picking automation with CaseFlow Voice

Renault reportedly planning to deploy 350 humanoid robots in manufacturing push

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Automotive giant Renault Group is planning to deploy up to 350 humanoid robots across its manufacturing operations over the next 18 months, in what would represent one of the largest industrial rollouts of humanoid systems to date.

The initiative, developed in partnership with Wandercraft, was outlined during Renault’s recent “futuREady” strategy event, with details reported by Metrology News.

The robots – part of the Calvin platform – are already operating in production environments. At Renault’s Douai plant in France, a humanoid unit is being used for tyre-handling tasks, a physically demanding process traditionally carried out by human workers. [Read more…] about Renault reportedly planning to deploy 350 humanoid robots in manufacturing push

Flexiv secures investment from Invus to scale global deployment of adaptive robots

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Flexiv, a developer of general-purpose robotics, has secured new strategic investment.

Led by global investment firm Invus, with participation from several existing investors, this financing signals strong market confidence in Flexiv’s mission to automate complex tasks that once required a human touch.

Unlike traditional robots that rely on rigid, preprogrammed motion paths, Flexiv’s proprietary force-sensing technology and embodied AI enable robots to adapt to real-world environments. [Read more…] about Flexiv secures investment from Invus to scale global deployment of adaptive robots