Geoffrey Biggs updates us on the latest on ROS, and our editor recaps the recent 2025 ICRA conference.
Kilted Kaiju ROS 2 release details are available
Kilted Kaiju, the latest release of ROS 2, is the first Zenoh middleware for robotics developers to come out as ROS 1 sunsets.
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.
OpenMind and DIMO provide car-to-robot connectivity to realize smart cities
OpenMind is combining its decentralized AI architecture with DIMO’s blockchain-powered vehicle network so machines can interact in real time.
Teradyne Robotics, NVIDIA show latest AI Accelerator toolkit at GTC
The AI Accelerator is a toolkit designed by Teradyne Robotics company Universal Robots to enable the development of AI-powered applications.
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.
Get ready for ROS 1 sunset and learn ROS 2 features at the Robotics Summit
Geoffrey Biggs, the CTO of the Open Source Robotics Foundation, will explain key ROS 2 features to learn in Boston.
LIPS and ADLINK deliver 275 TOPS at the edge for advanced AMR perception
ADLINK has partnered with LIPS to launch an edge compute platform integrated with cameras for autonomous mobile robots.
Physical Intelligence open-sources Pi0 robotics foundation model
The company said that general purpose models that can control any robot to perform any task will be the future of robotic control
Gazebo Classic robotics simulator reaches end of life
The Open Source Robotics Foundation recommends Gazebo Classic users upgrade to the latest long-term release of modern Gazebo, Gazebo Harmonic.
Clearpath Robotics reaffirms support for TurtleBot 4
Clearpath and Open Robotics said they plan to provide open-source hardware and software support for TurtleBot 4 through 2026.
NVIDIA unveils Omniverse upgrades, Cosmos foundation model, and more at CES
NVIDIA’s CES announcements, including Omniverse updates, show that it is doubling down on AI investments for robotics.
EngineAI releases PM01 humanoid robot for commercial, educational use
EngineAI Robotics has released the PM01, its latest humanoid, which is intended to be an affordable platform for AI developers.
Clearpath Robotics discusses development of Husky A300 ground vehicle
The Husky A300 uncrewed ground vehicle from Clearpath includes features for both expert robot developers and non-expert users.
ZettaScale designs Zenoh to transcend DDS for automotive, ROS communications
Zenoh is a protocol that ZettaScale says works with DDS and offers data throughput from embedded compute to the cloud.
NVIDIA adds open AI and simulation tools for robot learning, humanoid development
NVIDIA said its Project GR00T workflows and model tools, plus its Hugging Face partnership, will boost robot dexterity and mobility.
Universal Robots AI Accelerator offers to ease development of cobot applications
The UR AI Accelerator offers reference hardware and software for faster development of cobot applications such as picking and palletizing.
NVIDIA offers ROS developers generative AI tools plus simulation, perception workflows
NVIDIA and partners announced ROS updates intended to accelerate development of AI-powered robot arms and mobile robots.
Gemini 335Lg Stereo Vision 3D Camera from Orbbec designed for collaborative, mobile robots
Orbbec has released the Gemini 335LG GMSL2/FAKRA stereo vision 3D camera at ROSCon and has partnered with Universal Robots and NVIDIA.
Fourier launches GR-2 humanoid, software platform
Fourier launches the second generation of its humanoid robot, the GR-2, and the accompanying development platform.