Robotics

NEURA Robotics’ quadruped, 4NE1 humanoid robot, and 4NE1 Mini at CES 2026. | Source: NEURA Robotics NEURA Robotics GmbH this week announced a new strategic technology and development partnership with Robert Bosch GmbH. The companies plan to support the industrial deployment of humanoid robotics and physical AI from Germany. The partners said they are expanding…

The International Federation of Robotics expects robot utility to continue to spread this year. Source: IFR The global market value of industrial robot installations has reached an all-time high of $16.7 billion, according to the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR. The Frankfurt, Germany-based organization predicted that a number of technological innovations, market forces, and…

The HMND 01 wheeled, two-armed robot picks up a tote. Source: Humanoid Humanoid and Siemens AG yesterday said that they have completed a proof of concept, or POC, demonstrating the use of a mobile manipulator in industrial logistics. The POC involved Humanoid’s HMND 01 wheeled Alpha robot. The company deployed the robot in actual operations at…

Claire chatted to Amir Patel from University College London about designing robots with the agility and manoeuvrability of a cheetah. Amir Patel is an Associate Professor of Robotics & AI in the Department of Computer Science at University College London (UCL). His research uses robotics methods—sensor fusion, computer vision, mechanical modelling, and optimal control—to understand…

Mytra said it addresses bottlenecks for warehouse-dependent organizations, from Fortune 100 suppliers to local grocers. | Credit: Mytra Mytra Inc. today said it has closed its $120 million Series C round. The company has been developing an automated storage and retrieval system, or ASRS, to handle pallets with loads weighing up to 1,360 kg (3,000…

Northeastern University won the 2025 Form and Function Robotics Challenge. | Source: MassRobotics MassRobotics this week announced its fourth annual Form and Function Robotics Challenge. For the challenge, selected university teams will have the opportunity to compete for a $10,000 grand prize. There are $1,000 awards for second and third place, as well as a…

If there is a machine that moves, the Skild Brain will eventually be able to operate it, says Skild AI. Source: Skild AI To get to a general-purpose robot, developers need a unified robotics foundation model, according to Skild AI. The company yesterday said it has raised close to $1.4 billion, bringing its valuation to…

A core objective of RoboCup is to promote and advance robotics and AI research through the challenges offered by its various leagues. The ultimate goal of the soccer competition is that, by 2050, a team of fully autonomous humanoid robots will defeat the most recent winner of the FIFA World Cup. To bring this vision…

An autonomous dozer from Caterpillar. | Source: Caterpillar Caterpillar Inc. last week announced an expanded collaboration with NVIDIA Corp. The companies said they plan to develop AI-enhanced products and manufacturing systems together. “As AI moves beyond data to reshape the physical world, it is unlocking new opportunities for innovation — from job sites and factory…

This image was created using Google Gemini. It’s no surprise that artificial intelligence (AI) has become a go-to tool in the race to innovate, especially in the robotics industry. Whether it helps in the creation of new algorithms or novel innovations for automation, AI can be a creative partner, or in some instances, even contribute…