Robots / Platforms

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 Connect brings together emerging and established technology companies such as Ekso to accelerate product development.

RealMan Robotics debuted AI-powered robotic arms and modular platforms, highlighting innovations for manufacturing, research, and healthcare.

Persona AI said it has already signed an agreement with HD Hyundai to deploy humanoid robots into shipyards.

ABB said the painting system is both sustainable and resource-saving, and it began operating in the Mercedes facility earlier this year.

MIT researchers have developed the E-BAR system to assist older adults in safe movement around the household.

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 said it resolved the underlying issue with a November 2024 software update, and that this recall doesn’t affect its current fleet.

In its new report, Interact Analysis assesses the potential and likely future development of the global humanoid robot market by scenario.

Piaggio Fast Forward provides insights on its collaboration with Disney and Lucasfilm to design the Star Wars-themed G1T4-M1N1 robot.

Demand from automotive OEMs was the primary growth driver, with a 42% increase in units and 78% increase in revenue over Q1 2024.

For pick-and-place applications, the company said the UR15 delivers up to 30% cycle time improvements compared to other UR models.

Since SS Innovations began selling its system in August 2022, it has installed 80 SSi Mantra robotic surgical systems in 75 hospitals.

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 said its Gemini 435Le offers high-precision sensing; accurate representation of object edges; and scene-configurable depth modes.

Resolver is a SaaS offering from Realtime Robotics that uses motion planning and simulation to speed up robot application development.

As humanoid robots begin to spread to new applications, the right seals are a must for reliable operation, according to Freudenberg.

Standard Bots said it will simplify automation for thousands of complex processes previously out of reach for conventional robotics.

Giovanni Campanella from Texas Instruments gives updates on on industrial automation, humanoid robot design challenges, and the expanding world of robotics.

ABB said it will continue fusing its precision hardware with artificial intelligence and software to enable further autonomy and versatility.

Sonair is debuting at Automate 2025 its ADAR sensor, which is designed to enhance robot safety with 3D soundwave perception.

The IFR noted that while the U.S., particularly the automotive industry, is installing more robots, it isn’t producing them.