Robotics News
Humanoids won’t scale on factory floors until costs drop
The race to commercialize humanoids is on. What’s left to prove is that humanoid robots can beat the economics of the automation manufacturers are already running.
igus launches energy chain with 600-degree rotation for industrial robots
igus says its new twisterchain energy chain provides cable management for challenging industrial robotics applications such as palletizing.
HEBI Robotics earns NASA SBIR grant to fast track miniaturized actuators
This Phase I award is only part of HEBI Robotics' roadmap. The company also plans to continue developing its existing actuation hardware.
Reimagine Robotics emerges from stealth with robots that ‘learn on the job’
Reimagine Robotics, founded by former Google DeepMind Applied Robotics leaders, is developing systems that do not require specialized programmers.
Google DeepMind says Gemini Robotics 2 enables full body control
Gemini Robotics 2 enables robots to reason through every movement, unlocking a broad range of tasks, DeepMind said.
Top 10 robotics stories of July 2026
In July, large funding rounds, new approaches to robot training, and new robot models drew our readers attention.
FCC robot ruling shines a spotlight on U.S. policy; how next-gen AI can help warehousing
OSARO’s Derek Pridmore says warehouse robots are advancing, but real-world safety and reliability still depend on specialized, layered AI systems.
KUKA deploys Automation Management Platform for North American automakers
KUKA has deployed its Automation Management Platform at KTPO, a major manufacturing facility in Ohio.
Procore Technologies acquires DroneDeploy for $845M
Procore will integrate DroneDeploy's visual intelligence technology to link the digital world with physical construction sites.
DoorDash gains FAA certification to operate its own drone delivery program
The FAA approval came nearly a year after DoorDash unveiled its delivery robot and reflects its increasing interest in building automation in-house.
Teradyne Robotics revenue rises 33% year over year in Q2
Teradyne Robotics said growth in the U.S. and in AI were big drivers for its revenue increase in the second quarter of 2026.
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U.S. Navy picks Blue Water Autonomy to use autonomous vessels for deep ocean surveys
Blue Water Autonomy creates unmanned ships that can operate autonomously on the open ocean for months a time.
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The Convergence in Perception Systems from Cars to Robots
Humanoid robots are beginning to work in close proximity to people, navigating shared spaces and responding to unstructured behavior in real time.
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Reimagine Robotics emerges from stealth with robots that ‘learn on the job’
Reimagine Robotics, founded by former Google DeepMind Applied Robotics leaders, is developing systems that do not require specialized programmers.
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Top 10 robotics stories of July 2026
In July, large funding rounds, new approaches to robot training, and new robot models drew our readers attention.
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Report shares the state of physical AI and robotics
A report looks at how physical AI is increasingly enabling autonomous systems to perceive their environments, make decisions, and act in the real world.
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U.S. Navy picks Blue Water Autonomy to use autonomous vessels for deep ocean surveys
Blue Water Autonomy creates unmanned ships that can operate autonomously on the open ocean for months a time.
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What Type of Robot Should You Use?
Breaking down the different types of robots and how they can work for you
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Predicting future changes in water quality
As the impact of climate change and land use continue to harm aquatic environments, it is becoming increasingly important to measure and monitor changes in water quality.
