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Geekplus to show video of its new humanoid warehouse robot at LogiMAT 2026

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Geekplus, the world’s largest provider of autonomous mobile robot (AMR) warehouse solutions, says it plans to “spearhead an expanded vision” for intelligent logistics at intralogistics trade show, LogiMAT 2026. The company will be showing a video of its first humanoid robot, Gino 1.

The trade show takes place at Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre, Germany, between March 24 and 26, 2026. At LogiMAT, Geekplus to showcase live demonstrations of its latest fulfillment solutions – including the Geekplus Brain embodied intelligence-powered Robot Arm Picking Station, making its EMEA debut – alongside its roadmap for end-to-end autonomous warehouse operations.

This latest engagement on Geekplus’ robust event schedule arrives on the back of a landmark period of commercial growth. The company has now deployed more than 66,000 robots across over 40 countries, serves 950+ customers including more than 80 Forbes Global 500 companies, and maintains a customer repurchase rate exceeding 80 percent. [Read more…] about Geekplus to show video of its new humanoid warehouse robot at LogiMAT 2026

Boston Dynamics and FieldAI partner to bring robots into construction and other complex, dynamic environments

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Boston Dynamics and FieldAI announced a partnership to advance robotics in construction and other complex, ever-changing environments.

The collaboration combines Boston Dynamics’ world-class robotic platforms and software stack with FieldAI’s Field Foundation Models (FFMs) for uncharted exploration, extending autonomous operations into spaces previously considered too unpredictable for robots.

One example is construction, where sites are constantly evolving, with shifting terrain, changing layouts, and active human workflows. These highly dynamic conditions have long made it difficult for traditionally programmed robots to operate safely and effectively. [Read more…] about Boston Dynamics and FieldAI partner to bring robots into construction and other complex, dynamic environments

The Best AI Motion Graphics Generators That Are Actually Worth Your Time

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Video content isn’t optional anymore. Whether you’re launching a product, growing a brand, or trying to stand out on social media, motion graphics have become the fastest way to grab attention and hold it.

The problem? Traditional motion graphics production is expensive and slow. Hiring a freelancer or agency can cost thousands per video. Learning After Effects takes months. And even if you have the skills, manually keyframing animations eats hours you could spend building your actual product or business.

AI is changing that equation fast. A growing number of tools now let you turn a text prompt, script, or blog post into polished animated video without touching a timeline or hunting for stock footage. [Read more…] about The Best AI Motion Graphics Generators That Are Actually Worth Your Time

Challenges in bipedal locomotion, dexterous manipulation and power efficiency

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A look at the key technical hurdles in creating truly functional humanoid robots

Humanoid robots have returned to the center of the robotics conversation. After decades as largely experimental machines confined to laboratories and research demonstrations, they are now attracting serious investment and industrial interest.

Companies such as Tesla, Figure AI, Agility Robotics, and Boston Dynamics are developing humanoid platforms intended not simply as research prototypes but as commercial products capable of working in warehouses, factories, and other industrial environments.

The appeal of humanoid robots is easy to understand. Much of the world’s infrastructure – from doorways and staircases to tools and shelving systems – has been designed for the human body. A robot with roughly human proportions could theoretically operate in those environments without requiring extensive redesign of the workplace. [Read more…] about Challenges in bipedal locomotion, dexterous manipulation and power efficiency

Ai2 claims breakthrough in training robots entirely in simulation

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The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (Ai2) says it has achieved a milestone in robotics by demonstrating that robots trained entirely in simulation can perform tasks in the real world without additional training or real-world demonstrations.

The result challenges a long-held assumption in robotics that systems trained in virtual environments must still be fine-tuned with physical robot data before they can operate reliably in real environments.

According to Ai2, its researchers showed that sufficiently large and diverse simulated training environments can produce robot control models capable of transferring directly to real machines – a concept known as “zero-shot sim-to-real transfer”. [Read more…] about Ai2 claims breakthrough in training robots entirely in simulation

WellSpan Health unveils ‘first-of-its-kind full-service robotic kitchen’

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WellSpan Health has launched its Fresh Take Eatery, a brand-new robotic dining system at WellSpan York Hospital. The AI-powered kitchen expands access to hot, healthy food choices for patients and team members at WellSpan York Hospital, offering 24/7, on-demand food service and ensuring fresh meal availability regardless of time of day.

Roxanna Gapstur, PhD, RN, president and CEO, WellSpan Health, says: “At WellSpan, our commitment to adopting new innovative approaches stretches beyond clinical care to benefit our visitor and team member experience. The launch of Fresh Take Eatery exemplifies our human-centered approach to solving operational challenges.

“As early adopters of technology to support the strategy of exceptional health care and personalized service, WellSpan is leading the way and living the legacy of innovation embedded in our community’s DNA, making this launch a natural evolution of our region’s technological heritage.” [Read more…] about WellSpan Health unveils ‘first-of-its-kind full-service robotic kitchen’

Neura Robotics and TUM launch €17 million RoboGym to train humanoid robots for physical AI

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Neura Robotics, in collaboration with the Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), is launching Europe’s largest training center for Physical AI: the TUM RoboGym (powered by Neura).

The partners are starting with 2,300 m², with plans to expand the space in the near future. Located at the TUM Convergence Center at Munich Airport, a large fleet of humanoid robots will begin training under real-world conditions from mid-2026 onward, marking a major milestone for scaling intelligent machines and strengthening Europe’s technological sovereignty.

Professor Lorenzo Masia, director of the TUM RoboGym and executive director of TUM MIRMI, says: “European sovereignty is extremely important in times of geopolitical competition between East and West. [Read more…] about Neura Robotics and TUM launch €17 million RoboGym to train humanoid robots for physical AI

MIT CTL and Mecalux develop an AI-based simulator to optimise inventory across warehouses

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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Center for Transportation & Logistics and Mecalux have developed an artificial intelligence-based simulator capable of optimising inventory distribution across different warehouses within the same logistics network.

The platform, called Genetic Evaluation & Simulation for Inventory Strategy (Genesis), uses advanced machine learning models to analyse thousands of possible scenarios and determine the optimal stock level at each warehouse and when replenishment should occur.

The AI-based simulator takes into account variables such as forecast demand in each region, transport costs and the operational capacity of each warehouse to test various inventory replenishment policies without affecting real-world operations. [Read more…] about MIT CTL and Mecalux develop an AI-based simulator to optimise inventory across warehouses

Torc Robotics joins Virginia workforce initiative to train technicians for autonomous trucking industry

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Torc Robotics, a pioneer in commercializing self-driving class 8 trucks, has announced its participation in a newly awarded GO Virginia Region 2 planning grant led by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI)’s Dock to Door Coalition (D2D).

The one-year grant will support planning efforts to align university and community college curriculum with evolving workforce needs across the autonomous vehicle manufacturing ecosystem.

The initiative is designed to lay the groundwork for the future D2D Pathways Program, which would streamline training programs across Virginia to prepare students and mid-career professionals for in-demand roles – including inspection and safety-critical positions supporting autonomous commercial motor vehicles. [Read more…] about Torc Robotics joins Virginia workforce initiative to train technicians for autonomous trucking industry

Niantic Spatial partners with Coco Robotics to ‘accelerate the future of autonomous delivery’

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Niantic Spatial has agreed a strategic partnership with autonomous delivery company Coco Robotics. Niantic Spatial will be a core infrastructure partner for Coco, deploying spatial AI and its Visual Positioning System (VPS) to further enhance the company’s advanced robot delivery fleet.

For Coco, the partnership will build on the “great progress” already made in autonomy and safety by setting a new standard for navigation precision in dynamic and complex urban environments.

In return, Niantic Spatial showcases the role of geospatial AI and its Large Geospatial Model as critical infrastructure for robots navigating the real world. [Read more…] about Niantic Spatial partners with Coco Robotics to ‘accelerate the future of autonomous delivery’