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XELA Robotics unlocks enhanced automation for humanoid and industrial robots

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XELA Robotics presented its uSkin 3D tactile sensing technology at CES 2026, showing how advanced touch sensing can improve manipulation and automation in humanoid and industrial robots.

The Tokyo-based company, which focuses on tactile sensor hardware and software, demonstrated uSkin integrated into robotic hands and grippers, highlighting how robots can detect contact forces, object shape, and movement within a grasp.

The system is designed to provide robots with a more detailed sense of touch than is typically available using force or vision sensors alone. [Read more…] about XELA Robotics unlocks enhanced automation for humanoid and industrial robots

Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind announce AI partnership focused on humanoid robots

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Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind announced a new artificial intelligence research partnership at CES 2026, aimed at integrating large-scale AI foundation models into humanoid robots.

The collaboration will focus on combining Google DeepMind’s Gemini Robotics AI models with Boston Dynamics’ next-generation Atlas platform. The companies said joint research using a new fleet of Atlas robots was expected to begin later this year, with work conducted across both organizations.

According to the companies, the partnership is intended to enable humanoid robots to perform a wider range of industrial tasks, with an initial focus on manufacturing applications, including automotive production. [Read more…] about Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind announce AI partnership focused on humanoid robots

Wing and Walmart expand drone delivery to 150 new stores coast to coast

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Wing and Walmart are embarking on the next chapter of the world’s largest drone delivery expansion to evolve our service from a regional success into a delivery option across the nation.

We are scaling ultra-fast service to an additional 150 Walmart stores over the next year, bringing the convenience of drone delivery to more than 40 million Americans.

Walmart and Wing will establish a network of over 270 drone delivery locations by 2027, stretching from Los Angeles to Miami. The question is no longer if Wing and Walmart will deliver to your city, it’s when. [Read more…] about Wing and Walmart expand drone delivery to 150 new stores coast to coast

Neura Robotics showcases new humanoid, quadruped, and AI platform at CES 2026

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Neura Robotics used CES 2026 in Las Vegas to present a new generation of robots and demonstrate its Neuraverse software platform, positioning the system as a shared operating layer for connected robotic systems.

The company exhibited an updated version of its humanoid robot, 4NE1, alongside a smaller variant called 4NE1 Mini, and a newly introduced quadruped robot.

All three systems were shown operating within the Neuraverse platform, which Neura describes as a way of enabling robots to share learned skills and operational data across devices and environments. [Read more…] about Neura Robotics showcases new humanoid, quadruped, and AI platform at CES 2026

SmartRay demonstrates ‘breakthrough AI-powered weld inspection’ system

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SmartRay, a specialist in high-precision 3D inspection technology, is showcasing its fully automated JOSY weld inspection system at the European Industrial AI Innovation Hub at the Skyloop in Stuttgart.

The live demonstration features JOSY hardware with Tool Path Generation software created in partnership with Wandelbots and Grid Dynamics.

This close-loop workflow can boost efficiency, eliminates manual errors, and reduces scrap for automotive manufacturers. [Read more…] about SmartRay demonstrates ‘breakthrough AI-powered weld inspection’ system

Nowaste Logistics advances automation with Cognibotics robot picking cell

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Nowaste Logistics, a Swedish third-party logistics (TPL) provider, has ordered a second robot picking cell from Cognibotics following the successful pilot of the first installation.

Integrated with Nowaste’s AutoStore system delivered by Swisslog, the Cognibotics robot cell performs high-speed picking directly from AutoStore ports, enabling Nowaste to scale with greater operational robustness and a future-proof approach to automated order fulfillment, strengthening its commercial offering to TPL customers.

The Cognibotics material-handling robot, equipped with Sics.AI’s vision system, has been running in production at Nowaste with stable performance and reliable uptime. [Read more…] about Nowaste Logistics advances automation with Cognibotics robot picking cell

How a Truck Accident Lawyer Handles Complex Cases

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Texas is a state built on commerce and transportation, with thousands of commercial trucks moving across its highways every day to keep industries running.

While this activity fuels the economy, it also increases the likelihood of serious truck accidents that can leave victims facing overwhelming legal and financial challenges.

These cases are rarely simple, often involving multiple parties, complex regulations, and high-stakes insurance disputes. Understanding how a truck accident lawyer handles complex cases is essential for anyone trying to protect their rights after such a collision. [Read more…] about How a Truck Accident Lawyer Handles Complex Cases

Mobile proxies: A complete guide to secure, scalable, and high-performance connectivity

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As online platforms grow more restrictive and data collection becomes increasingly complex, both companies and individual users face new challenges in accessing digital resources safely and efficiently.

Businesses in fields such as e-commerce, marketing, cybersecurity, and software development depend on mobile proxies to manage scale, avoid blocks, and maintain operational continuity.

For private users, these solutions offer a practical way to protect personal data and ensure consistent access across different online environments. [Read more…] about Mobile proxies: A complete guide to secure, scalable, and high-performance connectivity

How Roll Diameter Impacts Storage, Shipping, and Performance

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Roll diameter is an important factor in a lot of industries that deal with storage, shipping, and performance.

It has an effect on everything in the process, influencing storage efficiencies and shipping logistics, as well as product performance.

Understanding the roll diameter’s impact helps businesses understand how it should be handled and what type of process should be followed to have maximum efficiency throughout. [Read more…] about How Roll Diameter Impacts Storage, Shipping, and Performance

Connecting Machines: How eSIMs Are Shaping the Future of Global Robotic Networks

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If you’ve been watching the robotic landscape, you may have noticed that robots no longer operate in isolation.

We now see machines used as part of global systems that rely on constant data exchange. Think factories, warehouses, farms, research labs, and hospitals, to name a few.

What’s changing the game is not just smarter hardware or better AI, but connectivity. Specifically, the ability for machines to communicate reliably across borders. [Read more…] about Connecting Machines: How eSIMs Are Shaping the Future of Global Robotic Networks