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Amazon unveils new robotic arms and agentic AI system for its fulfillment operations

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Amazon has revealed two major innovations designed to enhance its fulfillment and operations network: a new robotics system called Blue Jay and an agentic artificial-intelligence model known as Project Eluna.

These technologies aim to reduce repetitive tasks, improve safety and support employee decision-making, while further accelerating delivery performance across Amazon’s network.

According to Amazon, Blue Jay is a ceiling-mounted automation system that synchronises multiple robotic arms in a single station to carry out picking, stowing, and consolidation processes that previously would have required separate robotic stations. [Read more…] about Amazon unveils new robotic arms and agentic AI system for its fulfillment operations

Bonsai Robotics unveils new robot for agricultural jobs

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Bonsai Robotics has introduced a new lineup of autonomous agricultural vehicles under its Amiga brand, marking the company’s first major product expansion since acquiring a company called “farm-ng” (sic) in July.

The company debuted the Amiga Flex, described as the first vehicle fully integrated with the company’s “Bonsai Intelligence” software stack. Two additional models – the Amiga Trax and Amiga Max – round out the new range, which aims to automate a variety of labor-intensive field operations.

Each system uses Bonsai’s vision-based autonomy platform to navigate complex farm environments without GPS. [Read more…] about Bonsai Robotics unveils new robot for agricultural jobs

Data center robotics market set to ‘double by 2032’, says report

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A new market analysis from Credence Research predicts that the global “data center robotics” market will roughly double in size from an estimated $18.5 billion in 2024 to around $37.41 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual rate of about 9.2 percent.

What exactly is meant by “data center robotics”? According to the report, the term covers robotic systems deployed within large data centre facilities to assist with tasks such as hardware maintenance, transport of parts and components, inspection and monitoring of equipment, and other operational support functions.

For example, it highlights emerging use-cases for collaborative robots (cobots) that work alongside human technicians and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that navigate between racks and service zones. [Read more…] about Data center robotics market set to ‘double by 2032’, says report

Locus Robotics reports ‘record growth achieving 6 billion picks in fastest time yet’

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Locus Robotics, a provider of AI-driven, mobile warehouse automation, has announced its “strongest growth” over the past two quarters, reflecting accelerating industry adoption of Physical AI, seamlessly fusing intelligent robotics and real-world execution.

Driven by surging implementations and faster time-to-value for customers, Locus Robotics says it recently “surpassed 6 billion picks worldwide”, with the last billion in just 24 weeks – the fastest pace in its history.

Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics, says: “Our growth is driven by our customers’ success. Retailers, 3PLs, and healthcare providers are seeing measurable impact faster than ever – scaling productivity in weeks, not months. [Read more…] about Locus Robotics reports ‘record growth achieving 6 billion picks in fastest time yet’

Yamaha Motor launches 7-axis collaborative robot with dedicated 48V controller

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Yamaha Motor has released the Yamaha Motor Cobot, a new seven-axis collaborative robot designed to operate safely alongside humans. The company has also introduced a compact, dedicated controller developed specifically for the new model.

The Yamaha Motor Cobot marks the company’s first commercially available collaborative robot and employs a seven-axis configuration that provides a degree of freedom similar to a human arm.

According to Yamaha, the additional axis enables “delicate movements, such as reaching into confined spaces that cannot be accessed by 6-axis robots or approaching targets by moving around obstacles”. [Read more…] about Yamaha Motor launches 7-axis collaborative robot with dedicated 48V controller

Awkward question: What will be the ‘killer app’ for humanoid robots?

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Tesla’s latest humanoid demonstration – a kung fu routine performed by its Optimus robot for actor Jared Leto – was clearly designed to impress.

But, as dramatic and as thought-provoking as it was, the spectacle raised an awkward question: what will be the “killer app” for humanoid robots?

“Killer app” is a phrase to mean the defining use case that makes a technology indispensable. In every major technology shift, there’s been a defining use case – a killer app – that turned novelty into necessity. For early personal computers, it was spreadsheets – programs like VisiCalc and later Excel that justified owning a machine running DOS. [Read more…] about Awkward question: What will be the ‘killer app’ for humanoid robots?

Automaker Chery unveils humanoid robot for showroom presentation work

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Chinese automaker Chery has unveiled a new humanoid robot named Mornine, developed by its robotics arm AiMOGA Robotics, to act as an intelligent customer assistant in showrooms and promotional events.

The robot made its debut at the 2025 Chery International User Summit in Wuhu, China, where it performed live demonstrations that included greeting guests, giving product introductions, and explaining vehicle functions.

Chery says the robot integrates AI large-model technology with gesture recognition and multimodal interaction, enabling lifelike conversations in multiple languages. [Read more…] about Automaker Chery unveils humanoid robot for showroom presentation work

Unitree unveils new ‘Destiny Awakening’ humanoid robot

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Chinese robotics company Unitree has introduced its latest humanoid robot, the H2, described as a “graceful rebirth” of industrial design and motion control.

Standing 182 cm tall and weighing around 70 kg, the H2 features a streamlined metallic frame built from aircraft-grade aluminum, titanium alloy and high-strength plastics.

It is powered by low-inertia, high-speed permanent magnet synchronous motors that deliver up to 360 N·m of joint torque in the legs and 120 N·m in the arms, giving the robot impressive mobility and balance. [Read more…] about Unitree unveils new ‘Destiny Awakening’ humanoid robot

UVA engineering team develops new way to build soft robots that can walk on water

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Imagine a tiny robot, no bigger than a leaf, gliding across a pond’s surface like a water strider. One day, devices like this could track pollutants, collect water samples or scout flooded areas too risky for people.

Baoxing Xu, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of Virginia’s School of Engineering and Applied Science, is pioneering a way to build them.

In a new study published in Science Advances, Xu’s research introduces HydroSpread, a first-of-its-kind fabrication method that has great potential to impact the growing field of soft robotics. [Read more…] about UVA engineering team develops new way to build soft robots that can walk on water

Beijing startup Noetix Robotics launches ‘consumer-grade humanoid robot’ at $1,400

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Beijing-based robot-maker Noetix Robotics has announced the upcoming pre-sale of its latest humanoid robot, named “Bumi”, at a breakthrough price of ¥9,998 (approximately $1,400), making it the first high-performance humanoid robot in China to dip below the ¥10,000 mark.

Standing at approximately 94 cm tall and weighing roughly 12 kg, Bumi features a 48 V battery with over 3.5 Ah capacity (yielding 1 to 2 hours of run time) and is capable of walking, running and dancing motions.

The company says the robot supports drag-and-drop graphical programming for children, and voice interaction for companion and educational scenarios. [Read more…] about Beijing startup Noetix Robotics launches ‘consumer-grade humanoid robot’ at $1,400