Xpeng presented its Physical AI progress at CVPR 2026, highlighting the mass production of its VLA2.0 foundation model and introducing a new world model for autonomous systems.
YY Group has launched a Humanoid Robotics Training Lab in Singapore powered by NVIDIA technology, alongside pilot deployments of service robots in retail and hospitality facilities. The initiative expands the company's AI training data program and supports its Human-Robot Co-Working framework.
Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Boliden have completed an autonomous transport project at Boliden's Garpenberg site in Sweden, marking the first phase of their 2023 collaboration agreement and demonstrating large scale autonomous haulage in mining operations.
Israeli robotics startup Shifters has secured $10.2 million in seed funding led by Ace Capital Partners to accelerate the development and production of its autonomous ground platforms designed for high-risk environments.
Xense Robotics showcased its full tactile intelligence technology system at ICRA 2026 in Vienna, including the debut of the TacCap-Gripper data acquisition device and demonstrations of tactile-driven robotic manipulation.
Infineon Technologies has integrated its OPTIGA Trusted Platform Module with NVIDIA’s Jetson Thor platform to provide certified hardware security for Physical AI systems, offering protection against quantum-era threats and ensuring compliance with emerging cybersecurity standards.
Lockheed Martin successfully intercepted a Group 3 test drone using a Joint Air to Ground Missile launched from its GRIZZLY containerized launcher, marking the first demonstration of the Sanctum Counter Unmanned Aerial System in this configuration.
Muon Space has unveiled the Condor Ultra spacecraft platform, designed for large-scale satellite constellations supporting communications, sensing, and orbital computing. The first Condor Ultra pathfinder is scheduled for delivery in 2028.
Lockton and Nexar have launched a new human benchmark framework to evaluate autonomous vehicle safety against real-world human driving, designed to aid insurers, regulators, and developers.
Replica and Arity have launched Safety Hub, a platform that integrates driving behavior and mobility data to help public agencies identify and reduce roadway risk in near real time.
TARS introduced its new DexHand and AWE 3.0 embodied AI systems at ICRA 2026 in Vienna, demonstrating advanced tactile sensing and autonomous precision tasks.
Point One Navigation and STMicroelectronics demonstrated an integrated precision positioning system at AutoSens 2026, combining Point One’s RTK and Positioning Engine software with ST’s Teseo6 GNSS receiver to deliver centimeter-level accuracy for autonomous and robotics applications.
Compal Electronics showcased its POLYMEDX Physical AI platform at COMPUTEX 2026, highlighting expanded collaboration with NVIDIA to accelerate smart hospital operations through robotics, AI orchestration, and digital twin technologies.
Auron Solutions has been selected for the Chevron Technology Ventures Catalyst Program to advance its AI-based RF software for counter-drone and infrastructure defense applications.
Sharpa has announced that its Wave tactile robot hands are now part of the NVIDIA Isaac GR00T Reference Humanoid Robot, creating a unified platform for developing dexterous humanoid capabilities with integrated hardware and AI compute.
Volley Automation has relocated its national headquarters from South San Francisco to Denver and will open a 35,000 square foot robotics research, testing, and demonstration facility in fall 2026.
Pudu Robotics and Shenzhen CTID Co. Ltd have signed an agreement to develop the world's first hotel operated entirely by robots, located on the West Artificial Island of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link. The project will integrate embodied AI and multi-robot collaboration across all guest service areas, with trial operations expected by the end of 2026.
Foretellix has announced a reference solution that integrates with NVIDIA Alpamayo to help developers scale AI autonomous vehicle training, testing, and validation processes.
VinFast and Autobrains have announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to develop a Level 4 autonomous driving program for Southeast Asia using the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform.
MICROIP will unveil its new AI Vehicle System Business Group and dual AI software platforms at COMPUTEX 2026 in Taipei, focusing on edge AI, smart mobility, and cross-platform deployment.
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