Dexterity, whose valuation has reached $1.65 billion, is testing its AI robot for trailer unloading with commercial partners.
Google DeepMind introduces two Gemini-based models to bring AI to the real world
DeepMind said both new Gemini models enable a variety of robots to perform a wider range of tasks than ever before.
SCSP recommends national robotics strategy to new administration
The SCSP, or nonpartisan Special Competitive Studies Project, has recommended that the White House make AI and robotics a top priority.
Ainos and ugo develop service robots with a sense of smell
Ainos and ugo say their integration of accurate volatile organic compound detection with robotics will help multiple industries.
Behind the scenes: Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid learns to sequence auto parts
A new video from Boston Dynamics takes us behind the scenes of how it’s training the new Atlas humanoid to tackle its first task: auto parts sequencing.
ARM Institute announces new project call, RoboticsCareer.org employer capabilities
The ARM Institute’s latest project call seeks to further enable manufacturers of all sizes to use AI and robotics.
Amazon to discuss its robotics evolution at Robotics Summit & Expo
Aaron Parness will share how Amazon is giving its robot arms a sense of touch to perform tasks in high-clutter and high-contact environments.
AI researchers launch AnySense app for gathering visual training data
Researchers from the GRAIL lab at NYU have developed AnySense, an app for gathering visual training data for robotics models.
Top 10 robotics developments of February 2025
In February, our readers were drawn to stories about humanoids, surgical robotics, advances in AI, and industry trends.
Figure AI studies Helix model, preps humanoids for logistics
Figure AI released research around its Helix vision-language-action model as it tests its humanoids for logistics tasks.
The Robotics Factory builds robot companies
The Robotics Factory is a Pittsburgh-based accelerator focused on enabling startups to grow.
Dassault Systèmes joins KUKA’s digital industrial software ecosystem
KUKA’s mosaixx provides a collaborative cloud platform for industrial software such as the Dassault design and simulation software.
Nomagic raises $44M to scale European picking robot deployments
Nomagic said it reached deployment milestones with several clients, including Apo.com, Arvato, Asos, Brack, Fiege, Komplett, and Vetlog.one.
Sanctuary AI integrates tactile sensors into Phoenix general purpose robots
Sanctuary AI said its integrated tactile sensors will facilitate teleoperation and provide richer data for training embodied AI models.
Foresight integrates NVIDIA Jetson Orin into its perception technologies
Foresight said this latest integration is geared toward autonomous drones, a new technology for the perception company.
Apptronik collaborates with Jabil to produce Apollo humanoid robots
Jabil and Apptronik will build and test manufacturing processes to enable the ‘flywheel’ needed for the mass adoption of Apollo robots.
Humanoid robots promise a multi-trillion-dollar market, but pose challenges
Humanoid robots have captured public imagination and investment, but developers still need to solve manipulation, safety, and scale problems.
Figure humanoid robots use Helix VLA model to demonstrate household chores
Figure released a video showing its new Helix VLA model running on a pair of Figure 02 humanoids cooperating on a household task.
1X built its latest humanoid NEO Gamma to better fit into the home
1X has equipped NEO Gamma with improved conversational skills, a whole-body controller, improved manipulation, and more.
2025 Robotics Summit early bird registration ends Feb. 28
2025 Robotics Summit & Expo tickets will go up by $200 after Feb. 28, so register now for the premiere robotics development event.
Hannover Messe preview looks toward solutions
Hannover Messe is looking ahead to offer solutions and competitiveness for manufacturers across the globe.
Realbotix releases Robotic AI Vision System for its humanoids
Realbotix said its Robotic AI Vision System includes features such as facial recognition and multimodal AI integration.