Loomia created its tactile sensing developer kit after surveying 100 engineers as part of the NSF I-Corps program.
After Intel exit, RealSense maps its own future in 3D vision
“We want to be more than just the eyes of a robot,” said RealSense CEO Nadav Orbach. “We want to be a robot’s visual cortex — interpreting, localizing, and acting in real-time. That means pushing more intelligence to the edge, directly on the camera.”
Unveiling the Tree of Robots: A new taxonomy for understanding robotic diversity
The ‘Tree of Robots’ from the Technical University of Munich classifies robots by sensitivity, aiming for a new safety and performance standards.
XTEND secures extension to Series B to scale autonomous tactical robots
XTEND, which has developed autonomous and human-guided drones for defense purposes, is growing U.S. and global production.
Pharm Robotics advances automated dairy cow healthcare
Pharm Robotics’ Sureshot automates cow vaccinations and treatments with robotics, 3D vision, and AI for optimal dairy herd health.
Apera AI updates Apera Forge design and AI training studio
Apera AI said the platform enables manufacturers and integrators to build and validate vision-guided robotic applications.
Kraken Robotics nets $115M for marine systems in public offering
Kraken Robotics said it plans to use the proceeds to grow its maritime offerings and become a scalable global prime contractor.
Nimble moves to cloud-based PTC development tools for logistics robots
Nimble, which has designed a mobile manipulator for multiple warehouse tasks, replaced its legacy software with Onshape and Arena.
Augmentus raises Series A+ funding to reduce robot programming complexity
Augmentus is offering 3D scanning and AI-driven path planning, expanding its network across Asia-Pacific and North America.
JAXA tests PickNik’s MoveIt Pro software in multi-armed robotic system for the ISS
PickNik is working with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency on multi-limbed robots for the International Space Station.
Mendaera earns FDA clearance for Focalist handheld robotic system
With the clearance, Mendaera is starting a limited launch of Focalist with select medical institutions this year.
Saildrone completes NATO multi-domain demo in Baltic Sea
Four Saildrone Voyagers operated in both the Gulf of Finland and the western Baltic Sea, gathering data in challenging conditions.
binder releases M9 circular connectors for space-constrained applications
Binder said the M9 Series 702, 711, and 712 offers a wide range of protection levels, connection types, and technical configurations.
Tesollo to present humanoid robot hand at AI for Good Global Summit 2025
Tesollo is showing its Delto Gripper DG-5F humanoid robotic hand for a range of applications as it continues its global expansion.
SEW-EURODRIVE now assembles planetary gear units in the U.S.
SEW-EURODRIVE is reducing lead times for its high-torque, compact P2.e drives for heavy industry customers in the U.S.
Intuitive Surgical obtains CE mark for da Vinci 5 robot
da Vinci 5, Intuitive’s latest-generation robot, won FDA clearance last year, as the company continues adding features.
ABB updates IRB 1200 line, adds 3 robot families for China
ABB said the new robots address a range of needs in high-growth sectors, including electronics, consumer industries, and general industries.
Luminous gets funding to bring LUMI solar construction robot to Australia
Luminous Robotics is expanding deployments of its LUMI robot for safe, efficient PV installation from the U.S. to Australia.
Genesis AI brings in $105M to build universal robotics foundation model
Genesis AI said it aims to enable the next generation of general-purpose robots by providing robustness, flexibility, and cost efficiency.
Tacta Systems raises $75M to give robots a ‘smart nervous system’
Tacta said it has combined software, hardware, and AI for tactile skills and spatial awareness. It has also developed the Dextrous Intelligence platform.
MIT CSAIL’s new vision system helps robots understand their bodies
MIT CSAIL said the main barrier to affordable, flexible robotics isn’t hardware, it’s control of capability.
RISE Robotics raises funding for award-winning Beltdraulic actuators
RISE Robotics has continued to raise funding for its Beltdraulic actuation system, which it said offers advantages over hydraulics.