Robotics and other automation for manufacturing have five basic needs that humanoids cannot yet meet, said Teradyne’s Ujjwal Kumar.
TRON1 robot extends its reach with a new optional arm
TRON1 from LimX Dynamics now offers an add-on arm that enable mobile manipulation tasks with the robot.
NVIDIA releases cloud-to-robot computing platforms for physical AI, humanoid development
New NVIDIA Isaac GR00T humanoid models will be available on Hugging Face, and RTX PRO 6000 workstations and RTX PRO servers can accelerate simulation, training.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top 10 robotics developments of April 2025
April brought changes for the robotics industry, including shake-ups at large companies, new deployments, and the 2025 RBR50 being announced.
igus introduces Iggy Rob low-cost humanoid for service, industrial applications
igus has applied its expertise with motion plastics, affordable cobots, and mobile platforms to offer its first humanoid robot.
9 sessions to see at the Robotics Summit Engineering Theater
At the Engineering Theater, attendees can learn from some of the world’s leading robotics developers and component providers.
Hugging Face bridges gap between AI and physical world with Pollen Robotics acquisition
Hugging Face has acquired Pollen Robotics, fostering open-source robotics for research, education, and embodied AI.
Hyundai to buy ‘tens of thousands’ of Boston Dynamics robots
Hyundai will also help Boston Dynamics grow by integrating its manufacturing capabilities with those of the robot provider.
Sanctuary AI shows how reinforcement learning can control hydraulic robotic hands
This case stand out for its dexterous hand hardware that serves as the vehicle for effectively conducting physical work, Sanctuary AI said.
U.S. government policy shifts offer opportunities for robotics, note panelists
While there is uncertainty around DOGE, drone and robotics companies can still find ways to collaborate with the government, said panelists in New York.
Top 10 robotics developments of March 2025
New from ProMat and NVIDIA GTC grabbed readers’ attention in March, while humanoids remained an important topic.
Agility Robotics shows off latest advances for Digit humanoid
Agility Robotics has integrated with mobile platforms and is working on collaborative safety for commercial humanoids such as Digit.
igus reaches $1B in sales and continues innovation, global expansion
igus reported strong sales and continues to innovate in affordable robotics, sustainability, and availability of its motion plastics.
AI advances lead to more nimble humanoids, greater autonomy at NVIDIA GTC
From teleoperated humanoids to cutting-edge surgical systems, NVIDIA GTC featured robots using AI to train autonomous functionality.
China to invest $137B in robotics and high-tech industries, reports IFR
The National People’s Congress is planning a venture fund that could reach 1 trillion yuan as China focuses on producing and using robots.
Boston Dynamics plans to use NVIDIA’s Isaac GR00T to build AI capabilities for Atlas
Boston Dynamics and its research partners are collaborating on learned dexterity and locomotion AI policies using Isaac Lab.
Sanctuary AI uses NVIDIA Isaac Lab to accelerate robot training
Sanctuary AI uses Isaac Lab to train its hydraulic hands to perform cutting-edge manipulation tasks, in simulation and in reality.