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Nvidia unveils open humanoid robot platform for robotics research

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Nvidia has announced the Nvidia Isaac GR00T Reference Humanoid Robot, an open humanoid robot platform designed to accelerate research and development in physical AI and general-purpose robotics.

Unveiled at Nvidia GTC Taipei, the platform combines a Unitree H2 Plus humanoid robot, Sharpa Wave tactile five-finger hands, Nvidia Jetson Thor onboard computing, and the company’s Isaac GR00T software stack into a single reference design.

The new platform aims to address one of the biggest challenges facing humanoid robotics researchers: the fragmented process of integrating hardware, collecting data, running simulations, training AI models, and deploying robot capabilities in the real world. [Read more…] about Nvidia unveils open humanoid robot platform for robotics research

Massachusetts awards $4.5 million to 20 local manufacturers

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The Healey-Driscoll Administration and the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM), a division of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech), has announced the first cohort of 20 manufacturers participating in a redesigned Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerator Program (MMAP), an updated initiative that combines capital grant funding with no-cost equipment assessments, expert guidance, and peer learning opportunities to help small- and medium-sized manufacturers modernize, grow and compete.

This program supports small- and medium-sized manufacturers with grant funding. It will also provide recipients with access to workshops, peer learning and hands-on guidance to help companies modernize and grow.

“Manufacturing has always been a cornerstone of Massachusetts’ economy, and it continues to drive innovation, job creation and economic growth across our state,” said Governor Maura Healey. [Read more…] about Massachusetts awards $4.5 million to 20 local manufacturers

DSV partners with Exotec to modernise Dutch supply chain operations

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DSV, an international transport and logistics company, has entered into a partnership with Exotec, a specialist in warehouse robotics. Exotec has equipped DSV’s logistics centre in Venlo, with its end-to-end Skypod system.

The system is made up of approximately 100 of Exotec’s autonomous cutting-edge Skypod robots, supporting fulfilment operations for various retail brands and managing approximately 90,000 bins and trays.

The project comes as part of DSV’s efforts to modernise its warehouse operations, with the firm taking significant steps to optimise its supply chain across the Netherlands. [Read more…] about DSV partners with Exotec to modernise Dutch supply chain operations

Agile Robots showcases force-control technology, humanoids, and physical AI at Robot Technology Japan event

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Agile Robots is using Robot Technology Japan (RTJ) 2026 to showcase a broad portfolio of industrial robotics, embodied AI, and humanoid technologies as the company continues its expansion in the global automation market.

The Munich-headquartered company is presenting its latest force-control systems, collaborative robots, humanoid platforms, and AI-driven automation technologies at the event in Nagoya, Japan.

While the exhibition includes a range of industrial automation solutions, Agile Robots is placing particular emphasis on what it describes as the convergence of artificial intelligence and physical-world robotics through advanced force control and physical AI. [Read more…] about Agile Robots showcases force-control technology, humanoids, and physical AI at Robot Technology Japan event

More than 2,000 students to compete in world’s largest rocket engineering competition

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ProtoSpace Mfg, a provider of rapid manufacturing for aerospace, defense, engineering, and research organizations, has announced its return as lead sponsor of the International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC) 2026, taking place June 15-20 at Midland International Air & Space Port in Midland, Texas.

Organized by the Experimental Sounding Rocket Association (ESRA), IREC is the world’s largest collegiate rocketry competition and one of the aerospace industry’s most important talent pipelines.

This year’s event will bring together more than 2,000 student engineers representing 175 university teams from over 20 countries across six continents. [Read more…] about More than 2,000 students to compete in world’s largest rocket engineering competition

Geekplus installs more than 400 autonomous mobile robots at multiple Toyota plants

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Geekplus has announced the deployment of moving-type Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) at several Toyota Motor Corporation plants in Japan.

Currently, a total of 436 Geekplus moving-type AMRs are operating in Toyota Motor Corporation’s factories, with operations scaled up to approximately 200 units per system.

As labor shortages due to a declining population and new labor regulations for truck drivers become urgent challenges for the manufacturing industry, Toyota Motor Corporation is accelerating the automation and efficiency of its in-plant logistics. [Read more…] about Geekplus installs more than 400 autonomous mobile robots at multiple Toyota plants

Autonomous truck company Einride now listed on Nasdaq

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Einride, a technology company driving the transition to cost-efficient electric and autonomous freight, has announced that its American depository shares and warrants have today begun trading on the Nasdaq Global Market and Nasdaq Capital Market, under the ticker symbols “ENRD” and “ENRDW”, respectively.

To mark the Company’s public market debut, Einride leadership is celebrating by ringing the Nasdaq Opening Bell at MarketSite in Times Square.

Founded in Stockholm in 2016, Einride has spent a decade building the technology platform, operational infrastructure, and customer relationships to make large-scale electric and autonomous freight a reality. The Company’s customers include some of the world’s largest shippers across FMCG, food, and industrial verticals. [Read more…] about Autonomous truck company Einride now listed on Nasdaq

Neura Robotics raises record Series C of $1.4 billion to accelerate physical AI platform

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Neura Robotics, a pioneer in cognitive robotics and creator of the Neuraverse, has announced a landmark Series C financing with a total round size of up to $1.4 billion to accelerate its mission of building what the company says is “the world’s leading physical AI platform”.

This level of fundraising would suggest a valuation of anywhere between $8 billion and $15 billion, according to one industry expert.

The financing brings together global leaders across AI, robotics, compute, manufacturing and industrial infrastructure, including Tether, Qualcomm Technologies, Amazon, Nvidia, imec.xpand, Bosch, Schaeffler, European Investment Bank, Lingotto Horizon, InterAlpen Partners and others.

Neura is building a new category of AI infrastructure where cognitive robots continuously learn, collaborate and operate across real world environments through a shared intelligence ecosystem called the Neuraverse. [Read more…] about Neura Robotics raises record Series C of $1.4 billion to accelerate physical AI platform

GENISOM AI steps into the global robotics spotlight at ICRA 2026 with real-world-ready robots

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Having already produced and delivered more than 10,000 robots globally, with its products deployed in real-world industrial and infrastructure scenarios, GENISOM AI made its debut at ICRA 2026 during June 2-4 with a clear message: Embodied AI is moving from research to reality.

At the event, the company demonstrated its GENISOM M1 and GENISOM L1 robot platforms alongside technologies supporting simulation, navigation, motion control, and embodied intelligence for operation in complex environments, demonstrating end-to-end capabilities from simulation to real-world deployment.

GENISOM AI builds a full-stack embodied intelligence system that connects core robotic components, robot platforms, simulation, navigation, motion control, agentic intelligence, scalable manufacturing, and real-world deployment. [Read more…] about GENISOM AI steps into the global robotics spotlight at ICRA 2026 with real-world-ready robots

Best Managed Virtual Assistant Services for Startups in 2026

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Startup founders usually do not need more meetings. They need reliable help with admin, inbox cleanup, CRM follow-ups and front-desk coverage without adding another full-time salary.

I wrote this for operators in robotics, automation and industrial tech who need coverage that can scale without creating more process debt. The picks below cover managed assistants, US executive support, Latin America talent, on-demand task help and AI-plus-human receptionists. [Read more…] about Best Managed Virtual Assistant Services for Startups in 2026