Brianna Wessling

Humanoid robots made many headlines in June 2026, whether it be for companies going public, new deployments, or hitting production milestones.

morph launched a physically intelligent soft robotics platform that designs and manufactures what it calls “soft robotic cells.”

Sonair says ADAR One was assessed as a human detection sensor according to the IEC 61496 standard for electrosensitive protection devices.

Kinisi’s KR1 humanoid robot, its Bristol-based engineering team, and its physical AI capabilities will be integrated into Bear Robotics.

Voyager intends to accelerate investment to scale Astrobotic’s programs, including lunar and reusable rocket programs.

While FORT has traditionally worked with technology in industrial environments, Mapless AI brings experience in more unstructured settings. 

May 2026 was a busy month full of robotics news, and it was topped off by the Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston.

The fun continues in Boston for the second day of the Robotics Summit & Expo, which includes the Women in Robotics breakfast and more.

Today, the Robotics Summit & Expo will be full of insightful talks, hands-on robot demos, and interesting conversations.

Over the next two days, the Robotics Summit & Expo will bring thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors to Boston.

The 2026 Robotics Summit & Expo, which takes place May 27 and 28, will feature an entire session track focused on robots in logistics.

Cirtronics is exhibiting and presenting an expert panel at the Robotics Summit & Expo on how to successfully commercialize robotics.

At the show, Alva will show SlimTorq, one of the thinnest and lightest frameless motors on the market.

Hello Robot’s latest Stretch 4 is more capable than previous assistive robots, while still maintaining flexibility and safety.

With $7.5 million in funding, WaiV Robotics is working to productize its drone landing system, and find OEM partners to work with.

In April 2026, prominent robotics companies hit technical milestones, raised large funding rounds, and took part in patent disputes. 

Teradyne Robotics brought in $91 million in Q1 2026, with its AI products helping to boost robotics sales.

Project CETI has deployed a new underwater glider that can monitor whales for longer than the organization’s previous methods.

Until now, Appetronix has focused on creating standalone fully autonomous restaurants. With Cibotica, it can also retrofit existing kitchens.

GrayMatter Robotics and Path Robotics are both deepening their existing relationship with HII, one of the country’s leading shipbuilders.

Amazon now has over 1 million robots operating in fulfillment centers, helping with stowing, picking, sorting, and intra-facility transport.

Smart Factory & Automation World and NVIDIA GTC both brought an avalanche of new robotics and AI news in March 2026.