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Analysis ·
Yann LeCun in Seoul: Next-Generation AI Must Understand the Real World
Yann LeCun said in Seoul that AI's next breakthrough will not come from large language models but from systems that can understand and predict the physical world, namely 'world models.' He stated that machines can easily read language but understanding the real world is not easy, noting there are currently no robots that can complete tasks without any training and no L5 autonomous vehicles.
Source: IT之家 · 机器人筛选
Company news ·
New York State Extends AI Companion Program with Intuition Robotics
The New York State Office for the Aging announced an extension of its partnership with Intuition Robotics to continue providing the ElliQ proactive AI companion to aging New Yorkers at risk of loneliness and social isolation. The decision follows three years of measurable outcomes showing ElliQ can reduce loneliness and improve health and wellbeing.
Source: Robotics & Automation News
Company news ·
2026 Canton Fair CF Award Announced: Zhangxue Motorcycle 820RR and Zhixun Capsule Robot Win Supreme Gold Award
The 2026 Canton Fair Design Innovation Award has been announced, with 222 products from 174 companies winning. The Zhangxue Motorcycle 820RR and the Zhixun Capsule Robot Gastric Endoscopy System received the Supreme Gold Award. The winning products show three major characteristics: newness, intelligence, and greenness.
Source: IT之家 · 机器人筛选
Technology ·
SANDO system ensures a robot's flight path will remain collision-free in uncharted territory
Tech Xplore reports that the SANDO system can keep a robot's flight path collision-free in uncharted territory, with potential use in dangerous scenarios such as wildfires to gather information for rescuers. This item was organized by AI.
Source: Tech Xplore · Robotics
Technology ·
Swiss fiber motor keeps soft robots squishy and pliable
A Swiss research team has developed a thin, flexible fiber-shaped motor that avoids placing a rigid motor inside a soft-bodied robot, helping the robot stay soft and bendable. This information comes from a New Atlas report and was organized by AI.
Source: New Atlas · Robotics
Company news ·
Yunyao Aerospace's First Tianjin-Developed Commercial Satellite Heads to Jiuquan for Launch
The Yunyao Aerospace Jinshan Shijiehao satellite departed Tianjin on October 9 for Jiuquan and is expected to launch by late October. It is Tianjin's first fully self-developed commercial meteorological satellite, carrying a GNSS occultation and sea-surface reflection integrated payload and a robotic arm test device.
Source: IT之家 · 机器人筛选
Company news ·
MMI Raises $125M Series D Funding to Expand Symani Surgical System Adoption Worldwide
MMI announced it has raised $125 million in Series D financing led by BioStar Capital, with new investors participating. The capital will support commercial expansion of the Symani Surgical System in the U.S. and key global markets, and clinical trials to expand applications.
Source: Surgical Robotics Technology
Company news ·
Anthropic Bans 11.4 Million Claude Accounts in Half a Year, Appeal Success Rate Only 10.5%
An Anthropic report shows that in the first half of 2026, Claude banned 11.4 million accounts, with only 42,000 of 398,000 appeals succeeding, a 10.5% success rate. Developers report that the appeal process is ineffective and account bans disrupt workflows.
Source: IT之家 · 机器人筛选
Applications ·
Mobile Robots in Education: Real-World Use Cases from Universities and Vocational Training
Robotnik shares real-world use cases of mobile robots in universities, vocational training, and research, including Pompeii inspection, TUM cooperative construction, and industrial-grade teaching at IES Cotes Baixes, highlighting open architecture and modularity.
Source: Robotnik · 移动机器人
Technology ·
NVIDIA Launches Halos Full-Stack Safety System to Scale Physical AI Deployment
NVIDIA introduces Halos, a full-stack safety system for physical AI spanning autonomous vehicles and robotics, integrating hardware, software, AI behavior assurance, simulation validation and third-party certification to address safety challenges in scaled deployment.
Source: NVIDIA · Robotics
Analysis ·
Humanoid Robots Are Advancing Fast; Manufacturing Them at Scale Is the Next Challenge
Humanoid robots are moving from demonstrations and pilot projects into factories and other work environments, but manufacturing these highly complex machines at scale with consistent quality is emerging as a new industry challenge.
Source: Robotics & Automation News
Applications ·
Three Days at a Robot Hackathon: From Parts to Friendship
The author joined the UK RAS STEPS MicroMaze Robot Hackathon, building an autonomous maze robot in three days with a Raspberry Pi Pico W, but the biggest takeaway was team friendship and York memories.
Source: Robohub
Applications ·
Access e.V. Cuts Aerospace Inspection Documentation Time by a Third Using RoboDK
German research institute Access e.V. used RoboDK offline programming and simulation with a Rainbow Robotics RB5-850 cobot to develop an automated fluorescent penetrant inspection system, cutting aerospace casting documentation time by about one third and improving inspector working conditions.
Source: RoboDK · 工业机器人
Company news ·
Kingston University chosen to lead UK's first waste and recycling robotics hub
Kingston University has been selected to lead the UK's first waste and recycling robotics adoption hub, NORAH, part of a £40 million government scheme, funded by Innovate UK, based in the Southeast of England, and one of eight Robotic Adoption Hubs.
Source: Robotics & Automation News
Analysis ·
Dan Ives Backs Tesla: The Most Direct Physical AI Play
Analyst Dan Ives maintains an Outperform rating and $500 price target on Tesla, saying it is transforming into a physical AI platform spanning cars, autonomy, humanoid robots and energy storage, but must prove recurring revenue.
Source: IT之家 · 机器人筛选
Technology ·
NVIDIA Accelerates a ROS 2 Node with an AI Agent
An NVIDIA developer blog explains how to accelerate a ROS 2 node with an AI agent and Isaac ROS, noting that a fast CUDA kernel alone does not guarantee an efficient ROS 2 graph because messages may still be serialized or copied through CPU memory, eroding the benefits of keeping perception and AI workloads on the GPU.
Source: NVIDIA Developer · Robotics
Company news ·
XCath Robotics' Iris System Accepted into FDA TAP Program for Robotic Stroke Treatment
The FDA has accepted XCath's Iris Surgical Robotic System into the TAP Pilot for remote robotic-assisted mechanical thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke. It received Breakthrough Device Designation on September 2, 2026. TAP offers structured FDA engagement, but the system remains under development and is not cleared for commercial distribution in any country.
Source: Surgical Robotics Technology
Company news ·
UK's National Composites Centre to Lead Business Support for New £9.8 Million Greater South West Robotics Hub
A new £9.8 million Greater South West Robotics Adoption Hub launches in the UK, with the National Composites Centre leading one-to-one business advisory services to help local firms explore and adopt robotics and automation.
Source: Robotics & Automation News
Product launches ·
Marvel's Vision Quest First Clip: Ultron Returns in Human Form, AI Avengers Debut
Marvel's new series Vision Quest has released its first Chinese-subtitled clip, showing Ultron returning in human form and introducing an 'AI Avengers' team of Stark Industries AIs. The show premieres on Disney+ on October 14.
Source: IT之家 · 机器人筛选
Product launches ·
NVIDIA Isaac ROS 5.0 Released, Advancing Agentic Open Source Robotics Development
NVIDIA released Isaac ROS 5.0 at ROSCon, adding agentic workflows and platform support for ROS Lyrical and Ubuntu 24.04, with adoption from RealSense, Intrinsic, Magna and other ecosystem partners.
Source: NVIDIA · Robotics
Technology ·
Two-armed robot throws and catches balls with human-like movements
Tech Xplore reports that a two-armed robot can throw and catch balls with human-like movements. Research shows humans can move limbs rapidly and coordinate with high precision for manual tasks, while many robots remain less agile and struggle to interact with moving objects of different shapes, weights and textures.
Source: Tech Xplore · Robotics
Applications ·
Robot Talk Episode 165: Robots Behind the Research
Robohub's Robot Talk Episode 165 features Kushant Patel of Brookhaven National Laboratory discussing robots that work in scientific facilities such as particle accelerators, and his work on software for perception, mapping and movement.
Source: Robohub
Technology ·
Robotiq Releases New 2F-85 Gripper Isaac Sim Assets on Newton
Robotiq released updated Isaac Sim assets for the 2F-85 gripper, covering PhysX and Newton physics backends, addressing closed-loop kinematics simulation issues with documentation.
Source: Robotiq · 协作机器人
Analysis ·
How Does Manufacturing Optimized Software Improve Production Efficiency? RoboDK Explains Robot Software Selection
RoboDK discusses the definition and value of manufacturing optimized software, noting that robot software must work with CAD/CAM, ERP and other systems to reduce complexity, boost throughput and quality, and suggests companies choose tools with a continuous improvement mindset.
Source: RoboDK · 工业机器人