#robotics

GE Vernova says it will acquire Quebec-based Robotech Automation to speed up its robotics and automation work, adding specialized integration talent as it expands industrial deployment capabilities.

Brain Corp and UC San Diego are expanding a collaboration focused on semantic mapping and contextual intelligence, betting that robots need richer 3D world models to operate reliably in messy real-world settings.

A sponsored piece from Wetour Robotics argues that the next step in physical AI will come from tighter human-machine interfaces, reflecting a broader industry push to treat people as active nodes in robotic systems.

A lightweight robotic knee device helped six children with spinal muscular atrophy stand from a seated position after six weeks of training, with gains persisting after training ended.

A new system from researchers at MIT and the University of Pennsylvania is designed to help drones avoid obstacles instantly while improving flight efficiency.

A huge return from Cerebras is reinforcing venture capital’s renewed appetite for companies that combine software with chips, robotics, energy, and defense systems.

A new survey argues that World Action Models could help robots move beyond simple image-to-action mapping by simulating how the world is likely to change before they act.

A new industry webinar highlights a persistent automation problem: robot tracks and seventh-axis systems often fail early when contamination, moisture, heat, and abrasive debris are treated as afterthoughts.

Brightpick is making the case that fully autonomous warehouses will arrive incrementally, with hybrid operations doing the real work before true lights-out systems become practical.

Battery technology company Nyobolt has raised $60 million as it pushes fast-charging, high-durability power systems into autonomous robots and other always-on machines.

Cognex has introduced the In-Sight 3900, an integrated AI-powered machine vision system designed to run high-resolution industrial inspections at line speed.

Ukraine’s rapid expansion of unmanned ground vehicles is turning robots into a frontline logistics and evacuation tool, with systems now also being used to extract civilians from contested areas.

Ouster says its new Rev8 OS sensor family brings native-color lidar, higher range and resolution, and a stronger platform for autonomy and physical AI systems.

Tutor Intelligence has built a 100-robot ‘Data Factory’ to gather human-guided real-world training data for its vision-language-action model, arguing that scalable robot intelligence requires industrial-grade teaching,

Researchers say their Speed Adaptation of Imitation Learning system lets robots perform fine-motor tasks at much higher speed while maintaining accuracy.

Ouster has unveiled a new Rev8 sensor lineup that captures color imagery and 3D depth in the same device, aiming to simplify perception systems for robotics and autonomy.

Meta’s acquisition of Assured Robot Intelligence points to a deeper industry bet: that frontier AI will increasingly depend on robots that can learn through physical interaction, not just internet-scale data.

Meta has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, bringing its founders and team into Superintelligence Labs as the company sharpens its focus on software, robot control, and whole-body humanoid systems.

Tesla says preparations for its first large-scale Optimus factory will begin in the second quarter, with a Fremont line designed for one million robots a year and a second-generation Texas line aimed at far higher output

FAULHABER has introduced a compact drive system for conveyors and autonomous logistics platforms, combining a BX4 brushless motor with dual GPT planetary gearheads to deliver two synchronized motions from one unit.