Gemini Robotics 2 enables robots to reason through every movement, unlocking a broad range of tasks, DeepMind said. The post Google DeepMind says Gemini Robotics 2 enables full body control appeared first on The Robot Report.
Illustration of the versatile nanorobot. It is 150 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. (Illustration: Marina Bräm) By Angelika Jacobs Nanorobots sound like science fiction: tiny machines for medicine, the environment, or industry. In fact, nanorobotics has become a…
Director of CSAIL and MIT professor honored for her contributions to robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems.
These five platforms address different challenges and provide the basis for the emerging physical AI tech stack, according to Lightwheel. The post 5 Physical AI infrastructure platforms shaping robotics in 2026 appeared first on The Robot Report.
The FAA approval came nearly a year after DoorDash unveiled its delivery robot and reflects its increasing interest in building automation in-house. The post DoorDash gains FAA certification to operate its own drone delivery program appeared first on The Robot Report.
Teradyne Robotics said growth in the U.S. and in AI were big drivers for its revenue increase in the second quarter of 2026. The post Teradyne Robotics revenue rises 33% year over year in Q2 appeared first on The Robot Report.
The ban largely affects U.S. imports from China, which currently dominates the global market for making humanoid robots and solar inverters.
GMEX Robotics has acquired shares in MediaMeta to incorporate social intelligence capabilities into its service robots. The post GMEX Robotics to acquire MediaMeta.ai for social intelligence appeared first on The Robot Report.
The FCC has banned some foreign humanoids, which industry experts say could help U.S. industry but hinder innovation. The post Experts react to FCC limits on U.S. imports of new humanoid and mobile robots appeared first on The Robot Report.
The US is banning the sale of robots made outside the country. That includes all the cool ones we've covered out of China, which can dance, provide companionship to seniors, fight fires, and carry loads over rocky terrain. Continue Reading Category: Robotics, Engineering Tags:…
With the explosion of robotics research, staying current in fields like Learning from Demonstration (LfD) is a monumental challenge. Is AI the solution to the “paper deluge,” or is it part of the problem? Read the article preview below to learn more! Download the full paper:…
Why pay to design and mass-produce a four-wheeled autonomous security robot, when you can make a less costly one with just one wheel? That's the thinking behind the 1Rollo, a monowheel-bot that could soon be patrolling near you. Continue Reading Category: Robotics, Engineering…
This year, join us in October in Santa Clara to celebrate 20 years of robotics excellence at RoboBusiness 2026. The post Registration is open for RoboBusiness 2026 appeared first on The Robot Report.
ENvue Drive is designed to assist, not replace, the clinician, who retains full control of the procedure at all times. The post ENvue Medical develops robotic feeding tube placement system appeared first on The Robot Report.
Imagine running your fingertip over the surface of a U.S. penny. You would feel the ridges of the raised letters and numbers, Abe Lincoln’s bearded side profile, and, if it’s tails, the fluted columns of the Lincoln Memorial. Getting a robot to sense the same things is an…
Two Scythe co-founders are using their experience building commercial robots to create tools for robotics developers at Agency Tool Co. The post Agency Tool Company wants to make OTA software updates easier appeared first on The Robot Report.
Humanoid robots have become an important area of research in robotics, attracting attention from universities, research institutions, and technology companies. The post How integrated actuators improve humanoid robot joint performance and system integration appeared first on The…
The soft robotic model of the human heart, developed at UNSW. Credit: UNSW/Richard Freeman. UNSW researchers have developed a soft robotic model of the human heart that can mimic disease and provide a realistic environment for testing the next generation of cardiac devices.…
NORD Drivesystems said its NORDAC PRO VFDs are adaptable to individual application requirements across industries. The post NORD expands compact NORDAC VFD family to 200 hp appeared first on The Robot Report.
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The ban largely affects U.S. imports from China, which currently dominates the global market for making humanoid robots and solar inverters.
The FCC has banned some foreign humanoids, which industry experts say could help U.S. industry but hinder innovation. The post Experts react to FCC limits on U.S. imports of new humanoid and mobile robots appeared first on The Robot Report.
Humanoid robots have become an important area of research in robotics, attracting attention from universities, research institutions, and technology companies. The post How integrated actuators improve humanoid robot joint performance and system integration appeared first on The…
Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. Summer School on Multi-Robot…
OSARO’s Derek Pridmore says warehouse robots are advancing, but real-world safety and reliability still depend on specialized, layered AI systems. The post FCC robot ruling shines a spotlight on U.S. policy; how next-gen AI can help warehousing appeared first on The Robot Report.
KUKA has deployed its Automation Management Platform at KTPO, a major manufacturing facility in Ohio. The post KUKA deploys Automation Management Platform for North American automakers appeared first on The Robot Report.
Claire chatted to Edward Mehr from Machina Labs about their RoboCraftsman that shapes complex metal parts for the aerospace, defence, and automotive industries. Edward Mehr is an entrepreneur and engineer specializing in advanced manufacturing, robotics, and artificial…
Using technology invented at MIT, Cartesian’s system for locating objects could also find uses in manufacturing, logistics, and robotics.
Procore will integrate DroneDeploy's visual intelligence technology to link the digital world with physical construction sites. The post Procore Technologies acquires DroneDeploy for $845M appeared first on The Robot Report.
The FAA approval came nearly a year after DoorDash unveiled its delivery robot and reflects its increasing interest in building automation in-house. The post DoorDash gains FAA certification to operate its own drone delivery program appeared first on The Robot Report.
There are many words that I would never, ever use to describe a drone. Stealthy. Subtle. Whatever the opposite of obnoxious is. Much of this is because of the giant angry bee sound that drones tend to make, but it’s also the way that they look in flight: With uncannily linear…
Borys Drozhak has a vision: a front line almost free of humans, patrolled by flying drones and ground robots, and continuously monitored by AI-controlled sensor networks. And it’s not a pipe dream. Ukrainian roboticists have made major strides in that direction over the past…
Director of CSAIL and MIT professor honored for her contributions to robotics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems.
These five platforms address different challenges and provide the basis for the emerging physical AI tech stack, according to Lightwheel. The post 5 Physical AI infrastructure platforms shaping robotics in 2026 appeared first on The Robot Report.
Teradyne Robotics said growth in the U.S. and in AI were big drivers for its revenue increase in the second quarter of 2026. The post Teradyne Robotics revenue rises 33% year over year in Q2 appeared first on The Robot Report.
With the explosion of robotics research, staying current in fields like Learning from Demonstration (LfD) is a monumental challenge. Is AI the solution to the “paper deluge,” or is it part of the problem? Read the article preview below to learn more! Download the full paper:…
In July, large funding rounds, new approaches to robot training, and new robot models drew our readers attention. The post Top 10 robotics stories of July 2026 appeared first on The Robot Report.
GMEX Robotics has acquired shares in MediaMeta to incorporate social intelligence capabilities into its service robots. The post GMEX Robotics to acquire MediaMeta.ai for social intelligence appeared first on The Robot Report.
Imagine running your fingertip over the surface of a U.S. penny. You would feel the ridges of the raised letters and numbers, Abe Lincoln’s bearded side profile, and, if it’s tails, the fluted columns of the Lincoln Memorial. Getting a robot to sense the same things is an…
The massive seed round was led by Index Ventures and Ribbit Capital, with participation from Sarah Guo's Conviction Partners.
Gemini Robotics 2 enables robots to reason through every movement, unlocking a broad range of tasks, DeepMind said. The post Google DeepMind says Gemini Robotics 2 enables full body control appeared first on The Robot Report.
Illustration of the versatile nanorobot. It is 150 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. (Illustration: Marina Bräm) By Angelika Jacobs Nanorobots sound like science fiction: tiny machines for medicine, the environment, or industry. In fact, nanorobotics has become a…
The US is banning the sale of robots made outside the country. That includes all the cool ones we've covered out of China, which can dance, provide companionship to seniors, fight fires, and carry loads over rocky terrain. Continue Reading Category: Robotics, Engineering Tags:…
This year, join us in October in Santa Clara to celebrate 20 years of robotics excellence at RoboBusiness 2026. The post Registration is open for RoboBusiness 2026 appeared first on The Robot Report.
In 2018, Amazon brought me in as the lead UX Sound Designer for Astro, its first consumer home robot. Astro used cameras and other sensors to map and navigate your home and workplace, and could proactively patrol, check up on loved ones, and transport small items using its…
Claire chatted to Gavin Kenneally from Ghost Robotics about robot dogs for defence, security, and public safety. Gavin Kenneally is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ghost Robotics, a company that has gained a reputation for pushing the boundaries of legged robotics technology. In his…
Researchers at the University of Leeds and collaborators from the University of California San Diego won the Best Paper Award at RoboSoft, the leading international conference focused on soft robotics research. Soft robotics is gaining attention in medical applications because…
Since the first robot-assisted surgery was performed, over 40 years ago, major advances in robotics, computer vision and artificial intelligence have fundamentally changed medicine and healthcare. Innovative new technologies are already aiding skilled medical professionals in…
Image credit: By Jeff Dahl – Own work by uploader, Based on the public domain document: [1], CC BY-SA 3.0, Link By Stephanie Parker This research from the NeuroAI Lab of Martin Schrimpf, part of EPFL’s Schools of Computer and Communication Sciences and Life Sciences, uses AI…
Picture a surgical robot that can move, cut tissue, release drugs, grip and store samples, and wirelessly generate heat. You most likely didn't imagine a robot that can fit in your hands. Yet, scientists have created a 5-in-1 robot that fits right on your fingertip! Continue…