New NVIDIA Isaac GR00T humanoid models will be available on Hugging Face, and RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell workstations and RTX PRO servers can accelerate simulation, training.
NVIDIA accepts Ekso Bionics into its Connect program
NVIDIA Connect brings together emerging and established technology companies such as Ekso to accelerate product development.
RealMan displays embodied robotics at Automate 2025
RealMan Robotics debuted AI-powered robotic arms and modular platforms, highlighting innovations for manufacturing, research, and healthcare.
Persona AI raises $27M to develop humanoid robots for shipyards
Persona AI said it has already signed an agreement with HD Hyundai to deploy humanoid robots into shipyards.
ABB deploys PixelPaint at Mercedes-Benz plant in Germany
ABB said the painting system is both sustainable and resource-saving, and it began operating in the Mercedes facility earlier this year.
MIT engineers create elder assist robot E-BAR to prevent falls at home
MIT researchers have developed the E-BAR system to assist older adults in safe movement around the household.
Intuitive Surgical is making a CEO change
Gary Guthart, who spent the last 15 years as Intuitive’s CEO, called it “an honor and a privilege” to serve in the corner office.
Waymo updates 1,200+ robotaxis in software recall
Waymo said it resolved the underlying issue with a November 2024 software update, and that this recall doesn’t affect its current fleet.
Despite the hype, Interact Analysis expects humanoid adoption to remain slow
In its new report, Interact Analysis assesses the potential and likely future development of the global humanoid robot market by scenario.
Piaggio Fast Forward launches Star Wars licensed droid
Piaggio Fast Forward provides insights on its collaboration with Disney and Lucasfilm to design the Star Wars-themed G1T4-M1N1 robot.
A3: North American robot orders remain steady to start 2025
Demand from automotive OEMs was the primary growth driver, with a 42% increase in units and 78% increase in revenue over Q1 2024.
Universal Robots releases the UR15, its fastest cobot yet
For pick-and-place applications, the company said the UR15 delivers up to 30% cycle time improvements compared to other UR models.
SS Innovations to submit SSi Mantra 3 to FDA in July
Since SS Innovations began selling its system in August 2022, it has installed 80 SSi Mantra robotic surgical systems in 75 hospitals.
Waymo robotaxis to map Boston
Human operators will manually drive robotaxis around Boston to map the city’s streets. The goal of the trip is to explore Boston’s unique – and chaotic – driving environment and understand the differences compared to areas where Waymo routinely operates.
Orbbec designs Gemini 435Le to help robots see farther, navigate smarter
Orbbec said its Gemini 435Le offers high-precision sensing; accurate representation of object edges; and scene-configurable depth modes.
Realtime Robotics launches Resolver for motion planning, simulation
Resolver is a SaaS offering from Realtime Robotics that uses motion planning and simulation to speed up robot application development.
Humanoid robots can benefit from high-performance seals, says Freudenberg
As humanoid robots begin to spread to new applications, the right seals are a must for reliable operation, according to Freudenberg.
Standard Bots launches 30kg robot arm and U.S. production facility
Standard Bots said it will simplify automation for thousands of complex processes previously out of reach for conventional robotics.
Safety and efficiency in robotics design
Giovanni Campanella from Texas Instruments gives updates on on industrial automation, humanoid robot design challenges, and the expanding world of robotics.
ABB upgrades Flexley Mover AMR with visual SLAM capabilities
ABB said it will continue fusing its precision hardware with artificial intelligence and software to enable further autonomy and versatility.
Sonair debuts ADAR, a 3D ultrasonic sensor for autonomous mobile robots
Sonair is debuting at Automate 2025 its ADAR sensor, which is designed to enhance robot safety with 3D soundwave perception.
U.S. automotive industry increased robot installations by 10% in 2024
The IFR noted that while the U.S., particularly the automotive industry, is installing more robots, it isn’t producing them.