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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’

Hello Robot unveils Stretch 4: A simply useful robot that puts people first

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Hello Robot, the team behind the Stretch mobile manipulation platform, have announced the release of Stretch 4.

Available now for $29,950, Stretch 4 is an open-source robotics platform designed for researchers, developers, and application engineers building the next wave of Physical AI applications for general purpose robotics.

“In the last few years, Physical AI has brought us videos of robots doing amazing stunts. But these videos are missing something critical – the people the robots are meant to benefit,” says Aaron Edsinger, co-founder and CEO of Hello Robot. [Read more…] about Hello Robot unveils Stretch 4: A simply useful robot that puts people first

SGS awards Dobot robotics ISO 10218 cybersecurity certification

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SGS has successfully partnered with Dobot, a developer of collaborative robotics, to verify that its CR 30H Series meets the cybersecurity-related safety requirements of ISO 10218-1:2025, the latest international standard for industrial robot safety.

This verification demonstrates that the CR 30H Series aligns with international expectations for secure-by-design robotics, strengthening its readiness for high-end industrial manufacturing applications and global market access.

In February 2026, SGS awarded Dobot a Verification of Conformity (VoC), confirming full compliance with all cybersecurity elements of ISO 10218-1:2025. [Read more…] about SGS awards Dobot robotics ISO 10218 cybersecurity certification

From Standards to the Shop Floor: Practical Robot Safety Steps Operators Can Apply

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Robots make work faster, cleaner, and more consistent. They also change how risk shows up on the floor. The danger is not only the moving arm, but also the in-between moments, when a cell is paused, a jam is cleared, or a quick adjustment turns into hands inside the fence.

Operators sit closest to these moments, so practical safety habits matter as much as any policy. You do not need to quote standards from memory to work safely. Here are practical robot safety steps operators can apply. [Read more…] about From Standards to the Shop Floor: Practical Robot Safety Steps Operators Can Apply

Former Figure AI engineer claims company’s humanoid robots ‘powerful enough to fracture human skull’

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A former safety engineer at Figure AI, Robert Gruendel, has filed a wrongful-termination lawsuit alleging he was dismissed after warning company leadership in September 2025 that its humanoid robots were “powerful enough to fracture a human skull”, according to a report on VnExpress. 

According to the suit filed on November 21 in a US federal court in California, internal “impact testing” on the company’s robot model F.02 generated forces reportedly more than double those required to break an adult skull.

As evidence of danger, the complaint cites an incident in which a robot allegedly malfunctioned and left a three-quarter-inch deep gash in a stainless-steel refrigerator door, according to reporting by Futurism. [Read more…] about Former Figure AI engineer claims company’s humanoid robots ‘powerful enough to fracture human skull’

Google DeepMind unveils Gemini Robotics 1.5 to bring AI agents into the physical world

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Google DeepMind has launched Gemini Robotics 1.5, a new vision-language-action (VLA) model designed to help robots perform complex, multi-step tasks with greater autonomy and transparency.

The release includes two complementary models: Gemini Robotics 1.5 and Gemini Robotics-ER 1.5. The former is DeepMind’s most advanced VLA system to date, capable of turning visual input and instructions into motor commands.

Unlike previous generations, it generates reasoning steps before acting, allowing robots to explain their decision-making processes and adapt more effectively to new environments. [Read more…] about Google DeepMind unveils Gemini Robotics 1.5 to bring AI agents into the physical world

Sonair raises $6 million to accelerate launch of ‘world’s first safe 3D ultrasonic sensor for robots’

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As autonomous robots enter warehouses, hospitals, shops, and public spaces, the need for safe human-machine collaboration is growing fast. That’s exactly what Sonair’s ADAR sensor is built for. With $6 million in new funding the company can capture its global target market segments and establish a new category for robotic perception.

After a strong market debut earlier this year, ADAR (acoustic detection and ranging) is now shipping to manufacturers in Asia, Europe and North America.

The sensor uses sound waves in air to give robots a precise, real-time 3D view of their surroundings, helping them operate safely in shared spaces.

Sonair is safety-certifying to PLd ISO13849 / SIL IEC 61508. An industry-first for 3D ultrasonic sensing, with the company now moving fast to meet rising, global demand. [Read more…] about Sonair raises $6 million to accelerate launch of ‘world’s first safe 3D ultrasonic sensor for robots’

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

Robots are getting smarter and more sophisticated. They also need to get safer

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By Jenny Shern, general manager at NexCOBOT, part of Nexcom

Robot installations worldwide have more than doubled in the past decade – and deployments are no longer contained to the manufacturing line.

A growing wave of players are racing to develop advanced robots and humanoids with sophisticated capabilities in a variety of dynamic environments, from retail stores and hotel lobbies to eldercare facilities and bustling warehouses

For instance, Amazon’s newest collaborative robot, Vulcan, is equipped with tactile sensing that enables it to pick, sort, and stow objects with the finesse of a human hand. [Read more…] about Robots are getting smarter and more sophisticated. They also need to get safer

Learn the best safety practices for collaborative robotics

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Ready to install collaborative robots in your factory? Read this white paper to learn the issues surrounding safe robotics. 

Sick AG is one of the world’s largest suppliers of sensors. The company was founded by Erwin Sick in 1946 and today suppliers innovative and award-winning sensors. 

As part of a partnership with Robotics and Automation News, Sick Sensor Intelligence has released a white paper on the subject of safe automation in factory environments.

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