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Technology ·
A3 Releases Part 3 of Industrial Mobile Robot Safety Standard R15.08
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has announced that ANSI/A3 R15.08-3-2026, "Industrial Mobile Robots - Safety Requirements - Part 3: Use of IMR Applications," is now available for purchase, completing the three-part R15.08 series. This part focuses on user responsibilities when using IMR applications.
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Product launches ·
Boston Dynamics Unveils New Four-Fingered Hand for Atlas Humanoid Robot
Boston Dynamics has released a new four-fingered hand designed specifically for the Atlas humanoid robot, featuring 13 degrees of freedom, of which the opposed thumb accounts for 4 degrees of freedom, and employing a direct-drive approach. The goal is to combine the dexterity needed for complex manipulation and tool use with the strength and durability required for industrial operations.
Source: Robotics & Automation News
Company news ·
THG Fulfil Expands AutoStore Distribution Partnership, Adds Traditional CapEx Purchase Model
THG Fulfil, the fulfillment operating system under THG Ingenuity, announced an expansion of its distribution partnership with AutoStore. The new agreement enables it to offer AutoStore systems to customers through a traditional capital expenditure (CapEx) model in addition to its existing robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model.
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Company news ·
Neura Robotics Brings Physical AI into Healthcare and Life Sciences
Neura Robotics announced its entry into the healthcare sector, directing physical AI and the cognitive robots built on it toward an industry under enormous structural pressure. The original text notes that staffing shortages and capacity constraints leave care teams with too little time for patients, and the gap is still widening.
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Production & deliveries ·
IDC: AgiBot Leads Global Humanoid Robot Shipments in First Half of 2026
Latest IDC market data shows that global humanoid robot shipments in the first half of 2026 approached 25,000 units, up 432.1% year-on-year. Among them, AgiBot shipped more than 8,600 units, ranking first globally and accounting for about 35% of global shipments.
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Company news ·
Autonomous Warehouse Robot Manufacturer Cyngn Achieves ISO 27001 Certification
Autonomous warehouse robot manufacturer Cyngn has obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, an internationally recognized information security management system standard. The certification indicates that the information security management system established by Cyngn complies with the requirements of this standard, covering the system that supports its Cyngn Insight cloud fleet management platform.
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Applications ·
Astribot Debuts T1 Humanoid Robot in North America at IROS 2026
Astribot, a physical AI company headquartered in Shenzhen, China, showcased its T1 humanoid robot in North America for the first time at IROS 2026. The exhibition was held from September 27 to October 1 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where the company presented its integrated approach in the field of physical AI.
Source: Robotics & Automation News
Product launches ·
Dürr launches four industrial robots for automotive paint shops
Dürr has released four industrial robots for automotive paint shops, covering payloads from 20 kg to 150 kg and applicable to sealing, cleaning and material handling. The new EcoRS second generation series offers a maximum reach of up to 3100 mm and is intended to replace multiple specialized configurations with a standardized platform.
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Company news ·
RobotPlusPlus Completes Series C Funding to Advance Global Expansion of Aerial Work Robots
According to Robotics & Automation News, aerial work robot company RobotPlusPlus (ROBOT++) has completed a Series C funding round of several hundred million RMB (tens of millions of USD). The funds will be used to accelerate global expansion and embodied intelligence development. The round was led by Qianggang Capital Fund.
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Company news ·
Anscer Robotics' Three AMRs Receive Conditional Approval from US FCC
Anscer Robotics announced that its AR250, AR650, and AR1250 autonomous mobile robot platforms have received conditional approval from the US FCC, effective September 18, 2026, and have been added to the FCC's conditional approval list for robotic devices. The information comes from Robotics & Automation News.
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Product launches ·
Runway Releases Open-Weight Robotics Model Praxis-1
Runway has launched an open-weight AI model called Praxis-1, formally entering the robotics field. The model is designed to use knowledge learned from video to control physical robots, and developers can download, run, or adjust it themselves rather than only accessing it through Runway's servers.
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Product launches ·
Flytrex Launches Rooftop Drone Landing Pads and Predictive AI, Claims 60% Delivery Cost Reduction
Drone food delivery company Flytrex has announced new physical and AI infrastructure, claiming it can reduce per-delivery costs by 60% and cut customer delivery times in half. Using predictive AI modeling, the company says it will become the first drone delivery company to pre-position drones at restaurants most likely to receive orders.
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Product launches ·
ANYbotics Launches Shift Platform to Unify Management of Autonomous Inspection Robot Fleets
ANYbotics has released the Shift software platform for managing autonomous inspection robot fleets and connecting the data they collect directly to industrial maintenance and enterprise systems. The platform integrates site mapping, robot fleet management, inspection data and maintenance workflows.
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Applications ·
Pony.ai and Verne Launch Driverless Robotaxi Passenger Testing in Zagreb
Pony.ai has partnered with Verne to launch fully driverless Robotaxi passenger testing on public roads in Zagreb, Croatia, marking the first such case in Europe, with a test route spanning 22 kilometers. The move is seen as an important step toward fully driverless commercial operations.
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Product launches ·
Boston Dynamics Releases Spot 5.2, Connecting Enterprise AI with Autonomous Inspections
Boston Dynamics has launched the Spot 5.2 software update, aimed at more tightly connecting the quadruped robot with enterprise systems so that AI agents can trigger autonomous inspections and other factory-floor operations. The update also expands the capabilities of the Spot robot and the Orbit fleet management software.
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Analysis ·
Only 12% of Manufacturers Using AI Achieve System-Level Integration: Why Smart Factories Are Stalled
International Federation of Robotics data shows the number of factory robots worldwide has doubled in a decade; however, a 2026 UK business data survey shows that although many manufacturers have adopted artificial intelligence, only 12% have achieved full integration. This content is compiled by AI based on a Robotics & Automation News report.
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Company news ·
Inbolt Secures $12.5 Million in Funding to Give Industrial Robots Vision and Intelligence
According to Robotics & Automation News, Inbolt announced the completion of a $12.5 million funding round, led by new investor Shift4Good, with participation from Bridges Climate Transition Partners. Its technology enables industrial robots to perceive, think, and adapt in real time.
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Analysis ·
Before Buying a Home Robot, First Ask How Much Work It Will Leave Behind
Robot vacuum cleaners can self-empty their dust bins, but cables, brushes and the base station still require manual cleaning; robot lawn mowers keep the lawn short, but boundary trimming still falls to the user. The article argues that the key question is not what a robot can do, but how much it can do for people and how much it leaves behind.
Source: Robotics & Automation News
Company news ·
Destro AI: Keeping Robots and Humans in Sync Is the Key to Winning
TechCrunch's robotics section reports that Destro AI says keeping robots and humans in sync is its key capability. The company says that, compared with robotics companies, it is not a robotics company, which is one of the important reasons for its advantage. The information comes from the original source and was organized by AI.
Source: TechCrunch · Robotics
Technology ·
Robot Video Weekly: Skydio F10 Drone and Unitree Humanoid Robots Debut
The latest IEEE Spectrum "Video Friday" roundup features multiple robot videos, including the Skydio F10 fixed-wing drone using a robotic arm for autonomous takeoff and landing, Unitree's biomimetic dexterous hand and a swarm performance by 19 humanoid robots, as well as progress in underwater dual-arm systems and endurance testing. Content is compiled by AI based on original sources.
Source: IEEE Spectrum · Robotics
Analysis ·
Italian Scientist Proposes New Direction of "Sustainable Robotics," Advocates Designing for the Full Lifecycle
Barbara Mazzolai, deputy director of robotics at the Italian Institute of Technology, moved from biology to robotics engineering and has developed biomimetic robots based on octopuses, plant roots, and seeds. In July, she and collaborators published a manifesto in Nature Machine Intelligence, proposing "sustainable robotics" as a new research field and advocating sustainability as a core design principle, so that robots have minimal environmental impact, are easily accessible worldwide, and coexist with nature.
Source: IEEE Spectrum · Robotics
Technology ·
IEEE EPICS Team Develops Portable Robotics and AI Teaching Platform RoboMeshA in Mexico
Many high schools in Guadalajara, Mexico, lack advanced tools such as robotics labs, making it difficult for students to gain hands-on experience. A 15-member interdisciplinary team from ITESO developed RoboMeshA, a portable, self-contained teaching platform, through the IEEE EPICS program, bringing robotics and AI experiences into the classroom. Students connect directly to the platform via a browser and can operate the robot manually, or use a control mode to observe it move, detect, and avoid obstacles. The team has built two devices and is developing a modular coupling framework that can support four robots operating collaboratively. The project has been validated at two high schools.
Source: IEEE Spectrum · Robotics
Product launches ·
Feather launches $30,000 customizable platform, aims to be the 'Android for robots' for developers
TechCrunch's robotics section reports that startup Feather is trying to build the 'Android for robots' for developers. According to the original summary, Feather is betting on a customizable platform priced at $30,000, aimed at software developers. The original article did not disclose the platform's specific components, supported form factors, or launch timeline. This information comes from TechCrunch·Robotics' original report, organized by AI, and does not include independent interviews or hands-on testing.
Source: TechCrunch · Robotics
Company news ·
Hello Robot Co-Founder Kemp Discusses the Development Journey of the Assistive Robot Stretch
IEEE Spectrum's Robots Guide has published a profile of Hello Robot co-founder and CTO Charlie Kemp. The article notes that he studied artificial intelligence at MIT early in his career, then shifted to assistive robotics, helping create the Stretch robot to help people with disabilities complete daily tasks and increase their independence. Kemp says long-term collaboration with users with disabilities shaped his R&D approach, leading him to propose the philosophy of first understanding the user, then building a useful robot. He also offers advice to young people aspiring to enter the robotics industry.
Source: IEEE Spectrum · Robotics