The Rho-alpha model incorporates sensor modalities such as tactile feedback and is trained with human guidance, says Microsoft.
NEURA Robotics partners with Bosch to advance German-made robotics
NEURA Robotics and Bosch plan to co-develop AI-based core and functional software, as well as intuitive user interfaces.
IFR names top 5 global robotics trends of 2026
The IFR has made its predictions of the top 5 robotics industry trends for 2026, including an increased focus on cybersecurity.
TESOLLO uses own actuator in DG-5F-S humanoid robotic hand
TESOLLO said the technology it developed in house enables a smaller and lighter 20-DoF robot hand.
Neocis’ Yomi platform completes over 100,000 osteotomies
The Yomi platform combines real-time haptic guidance, pre-operative digital planning, and intra-operative adaptability.
ATDev develops Reflex to bring robotics and AI to rehabilitation
Assistive Technology Development, or ATDev, is working with people with disabilities to develop systems for rehab and daily tasks.
Boston Dynamics shows Atlas humanoid working at Georgia Hyundai plant
In a 60 Minutes segment, Boston Dynamics provided a glimpse at how its Atlas humanoid is becoming more capable.
Negotiating independence: Intuition Robotics puts user agency at the heart of ElliQ
Intuition Robotics’ ElliQ uses relationship-based AI to provide proactive health coaching and support independence for older adults.
Four ways to make AI products that people will love
AI and robotics have stirred unease in the public, but good design principles can help avoid problems, writes Serve Robotics’ CEO.
iREX 2025: From programmed to perceptive
iREX 2025 included Japanese and Chinese innovations and partnerships, as well as physical AI advances, says this strategic analysis.
With AI, MIT researchers teach a robot to build furniture by just asking
A team of MIT researchers created a speech-to-reality system that enables a robot to build furniture with just a simple request.
Festo designs HPSX compliant gripper to meet industry requirements
Festo says its new HPSX soft gripper is designed to solve long-standing challenges in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
IEEE survey sheds light on how AI and humanoids will affect robotics in 2026
An IEEE senior member discusses the results of the organization’s global study on the potential impact of AI robotics.
Agile Robots launches Agile ONE industrial humanoid
Agile Robots has developed the hardware and AI for Agile ONE in house and plans to manufacture the humanoid in Germany.
1HMX introduces Nexus NX1 for full-body motion capture, teleoperation
The Nexus NX1 system from 1HMX enables teleoperation and training of humanoid robots, realistic virtual reality, and simulation.
QSS partners with Humanoid to advance robotics in Saudi Arabia
QSS AI & Robotics and Humanoid plan to produce and deploy 10,000 robots across industries in Saudi Arabia.
How Carbon Robotics built the large plant model for its laser weeding robot
Carbon Robotics founder and CEO Paul Mikesell explains how the agbotics company built its AI model with high-quality data.
NEO humanoid designed for household use, available for preorder
1X has launched consumer preorders for the NEO humanoid robot, which it said will be ready for human interaction and tasks around the home.
Vention announces full-stack AI and automation platform expansions
Vention has rolled out AI Operator as it advances its Zero-Shot Automation strategy to making programming easier.
Moxi 2.0 mobile manipulator is built for AI, says Diligent Robotics
Diligent Robotics’ Moxi helps nurses and pharmacy staff with routine tasks, such as delivering medications and lab samples.
Figure AI designs Figure 03 humanoid for AI, home use, and scaling
Figure 03 features a redesigned sensory suite and hand system, a form factor for household operation, and lower manufacturing costs.
Fundamental XR launches Fundamental Touch for wireless haptics
Fundamental Touch is a new software architecture that enables wireless haptic feedback for high-fidelity, safer teleoperation.





















