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MIPI Alliance launches ‘Physical AI Birds of a Feather group’ focused on humanoids

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The MIPI Alliance, an international organization that develops specifications that standardize wired interfaces for mobile and other connected ecosystems, has announced the formation of a “Physical AI Birds of a Feather (BoF) group” dedicated to exploring upcoming technologies and trends in the physical AI market, with an initial focus on humanoids.

The group will examine how MIPI specifications can support the rapidly developing humanoid application space.

The market emerging around humanoid robots is dynamic, with Yole Group projecting a 56 percent CAGR to reach more than $6 billion by 2030. As adoption is expected to accelerate at the start of the next decade, the value could soar to $51 billion by 2035. [Read more…] about MIPI Alliance launches ‘Physical AI Birds of a Feather group’ focused on humanoids

Infineon launches humanoid robotics-focused startup challenge for 2026

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Infineon’s Startup Challenge brings together promising founder teams and young high-tech companies from across the globe to work jointly on a highly relevant topic: humanoid robotics.

The Challenge is a structured innovation program designed to develop technological concepts into market-ready applications. It is part of Infineon’s global Co‑Innovation Program, in which Infineon drives innovation together with startups as a technology and development partner.

Sören Jehmlich, vice president ventures, startups and ecosystems at Infineon, says: “Semiconductors are the foundation of humanoid robotics and a key growth driver. [Read more…] about Infineon launches humanoid robotics-focused startup challenge for 2026

Qualcomm joins MassRobotics to support startup ecosystem and robotics development

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MassRobotics has announced that Qualcomm Technologies has joined its organization as a sponsor, expanding the network of companies supporting robotics startups within its ecosystem.

The addition of Qualcomm Technologies is expected to provide new technical resources and collaboration opportunities for startups working within the MassRobotics community, which focuses on accelerating the development and commercialization of robotics technologies.

The move comes as Qualcomm Technologies continues to expand its presence in robotics and edge AI. The company recently introduced the Qualcomm Dragonwing Robotics Hub, a developer-focused platform within the Arduino Project Hub that provides sample applications and a shared environment for building and scaling robotics systems. [Read more…] about Qualcomm joins MassRobotics to support startup ecosystem and robotics development

From industrial robot arms to humanoids: Nvidia tightens its grip on the future of robotics

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Nvidia is rapidly emerging as the central technology provider to the global robotics industry, with a growing list of partners spanning traditional industrial robot manufacturers, surgical robotics firms, and a new wave of humanoid startups.

In a sweeping set of announcements at its GTC conference, the company revealed that many of the world’s best-known robotics companies – including ABB, Fanuc, Yaskawa and Kuka – are now building on its platforms, alongside newer entrants such as Agility Robotics, Figure AI and 1X.

The breadth of that ecosystem suggests a shift that has been under way for several years: robotics is becoming an AI-driven industry, and Nvidia is positioning itself as the default supplier of the underlying compute, simulation and software infrastructure. [Read more…] about From industrial robot arms to humanoids: Nvidia tightens its grip on the future of robotics

From affordable humanoids to robotaxis: Pittsburgh Robotics Network predicts the next wave of physical AI

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Pittsburgh has long been one of the world’s most influential robotics hubs. In this outlook for 2026, Jenn Apicella, executive director of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network, examines the trends shaping the next phase of robotics – from affordable humanoid robots to scaled autonomous transportation and the rise of physical AI

By any meaningful metric, Pittsburgh has earned its reputation as the robotics capital of the world. Anchored by decades of world-class research at Carnegie Mellon University and powered by a dense network of more than 250 robotics, AI, and deep tech companies, the region has become a proving ground for autonomous systems that are reshaping manufacturing, logistics, transportation, defense and more.

The Pittsburgh Robotics Network, which convenes and champions this ecosystem, is tracking converging technology and market trends indicating that the next phase of robotics across industries will likely be characterized by affordable humanoids, scaled robotaxi deployment, and the mainstreaming of physical AI. [Read more…] about From affordable humanoids to robotaxis: Pittsburgh Robotics Network predicts the next wave of physical AI

Schaeffler partners with Leju Robotics to advance industrial humanoid robots

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Industrial motion technology company Schaeffler has entered into a partnership with Leju Robotics, a Chinese company in the field of humanoid robotics.

This is the first cooperation with a Chinese company, joining existing partnerships with well-known manufacturers in Europe and the USA, and represents an important step for Schaeffler in expanding its presence in the global humanoid ecosystem.

The aim of the cooperation is to advance the use of humanoid robots in industrial applications such as intelligent factory inspection, equipment operation support, logistics, and human-robot collaboration. By 2035, Schaeffler plans to integrate a mid-four-digit number of humanoids into its own production. [Read more…] about Schaeffler partners with Leju Robotics to advance industrial humanoid robots

New York Robotics launches as region’s startup count passes 160

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New York Robotics has formally launched as a non-profit organisation, citing rapid growth in robotics startups, investment activity, and talent across New York City and the wider Tri-State region.

The group said its ecosystem now includes more than 160 robotics startups across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, with nearly 100 based in New York City alone. The figures underline the region’s growing role in robotics and embodied AI as the technology moves from research into commercial deployment.

New York Robotics said the scale of activity positions the region alongside established global robotics hubs such as Boston, Silicon Valley, Pittsburgh, Munich, Zurich, and Denmark. [Read more…] about New York Robotics launches as region’s startup count passes 160

South-east Asian nations partner to create robotics ecosystem

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Several south-eastern Asian nations have entered into a partnership to create what’s being described as a “robotics ecosystem” for the region. 

The basic idea is to increase the use of robotics, automation, and related technologies to improve their industrial sector.

Industry associations from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam have agreed to sign a deal which was outlined by trade minister Dr Koh Poh, at the ongoing Singapore International Robo Expo.  [Read more…] about South-east Asian nations partner to create robotics ecosystem