Robotics

Oct 16, 2026

RoboParty launches open source RP1 humanoid robot

RoboParty has launched RP1, a humanoid robot with open hardware designs, control software, simulation resources and tools for embodied AI research.

Oct 16, 2026

Jodell Robotics Unveils Dexterous Hand and Tactile Sensors

Jodell Robotics introduced the Mozart five finger dexterous hand, visuotactile sensors and an embodied intelligence data collection kit at CIIF.

Oct 16, 2026

Saab Completes Sea Trials of Large Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle

Saab, FMV and the Swedish Armed Forces have built and tested a large uncrewed underwater vehicle demonstrator less than one year after the contract award.

Oct 16, 2026

FF EAI Robotics and Faraday Future Introduce $2,490 Nova Robot

FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem and Faraday Future introduced the FF Nova humanoid robot for developers and educational institutions. The robot costs $2,490, while the smaller Nova Mini costs $299.

Oct 15, 2026

Origin Raises $20 Million for Autonomous Construction Robots

Origin raised $20 million to deploy its OG-1 wall finishing robot, conduct customer pilots, and build a fleet of 150 construction robots by the end of 2027.

Oct 15, 2026

DexForce Uses Synthetic Data to Train Humanoid Robots

Shenzhen startup DexForce trains humanoid robots in simulated environments before transferring their learned skills to physical machines.

Oct 15, 2026

Agility Robotics Picks Nyobolt Batteries for Digit 5

Nyobolt will supply fast charging battery technology for the Digit 5 humanoid robot, supporting 90 minutes of operation after a nine minute charge.

Oct 15, 2026

RC Mowers to Unveil New Autonomous Commercial Mower

RC Mowers will introduce a new autonomous commercial mower platform and accessories for its remote controlled slope mowers at Equip Expo in Louisville.

Oct 15, 2026

Neura Robotics Launches Neuron AI for Humanoid Robots

Neura Robotics introduced Neuron AI, a multimodal foundation model that combines sensory data, language and memory to control robots.

Oct 14, 2026

XPENG Opens AI and Vehicle Technology to Global Partners

XPENG introduced an engineering partnership program that gives global companies access to its vehicle platforms, AI systems and engineering tools.

Oct 14, 2026

Hesai Launches Kosmo 3D Data Engine for Robot Training

Kosmo combines a spatial camera with a cloud platform to turn physical environments into 3D assets for robot training, world models and media production.

Oct 14, 2026

MES Outlines Manufacturing Shift for Humanoid Robot Production

MES says robotics companies must replace billet machined prototype parts with cast, forged and extruded components before moving to volume production.

Oct 14, 2026

Laplace Intelligence uses AI agents to stress test robots and autonomous vehicles

Laplace Intelligence tests robots and autonomous vehicles in simulated environments before deployment. Its AI agents generate rare scenarios and probe systems for failures.

Oct 14, 2026

Flox opens $10 million Series A to expand wildlife detection devices

Flox is seeking $10 million to expand its wildlife detection and deterrence system from about 150 devices to several thousand units.

Oct 14, 2026

Industrial Next Partners With BMW to Test Flexible Factory Robots

Industrial Next is partnering with BMW Group to evaluate robotic systems that can switch factory tasks without traditional programming.

Oct 14, 2026

DJI Launches Dock 4 With 25 Second Battery Swaps

DJI Dock 4 automatically swaps drone batteries in 25 seconds and includes the Matrice 5TD, which can detect 17 types of objects using onboard AI.

Oct 14, 2026

FF EAI Robotics Signs Definitive $200 Million Faraday Future Deal

FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem signed definitive agreements to acquire Faraday Future's robotics business in an all stock transaction valued at about $200 million.

Oct 13, 2026

Mind Robotics Hires Doug Field as President

Former Ford electric vehicle chief Doug Field will lead product, engineering and operations at Mind Robotics, an industrial robotics company created by Rivian.

Oct 13, 2026

YYForce Plans Service Robot Rollout at Two Singapore Hotels

YYForce plans to introduce service robots at Novotel and Mercure Singapore on Stevens, with a later phase using hotel workflows to inform its humanoid robot development.

Oct 13, 2026

Dominion Dynamics and Tencore Plan Canadian TerMIT Production

Dominion Dynamics and Tencore plan to manufacture TerMIT uncrewed ground vehicles in Canada for Ukraine, with initial production targeted for 2027.