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By Lou Farrell | August 29, 2026

The differences between decentralized and centralized power in swarm robotics

A small sample of Amazon’s vast, deployed warehouse fulfillment fleet.

A robotic swarm typically relies on centralized or decentralized power management, but a hybrid approach could offer the best of both.

By Mike Oitzman | August 28, 2026

From teach and repeat to SelfPath AI: The next robotics leap

headshot of John Black and the podcast logo.

John Black, chief technology officer at Brian Corp, shares insights on how to build trust for robotics fleets and AI.

By Mike Oitzman | August 28, 2026

Deere faces headwinds in Q3 update and announces Reservoir R&D partnership

Danny Bernstein and Sean Sundberg shake hands in a field.

Deere beats Q3 expectations, raises guidance, and partners with Reservoir on a $10 million agtech AI initiative.

By Eugene Demaitre | August 28, 2026

EXL acquires physical AI model developer iMerit

Radha Basu, EVP and head of iMerit, and Rohit Kapoor, CEO of EXL.

The EXL and iMerit executives explain how their companies’ combined expertise and platforms will help developers with reliable physical AI.

By Brianna Wessling | August 28, 2026

How Locus is getting a grasp on one of robotics biggest challenges: manipulation

Vancouver, Canada-based Nexera said it has proven that NeuraGrasp can dynamically grasp a wide range of items, from small containers to porous polybags and cloth items.

Locus Robotics recently acquired Nexera Robotics, which create unique soft picking technology, bolstering its manipulation capabilities.

By Steve Crowe | August 27, 2026

Teradyne Robotics ramps up fight against cobot copycats

Teradyne Robotics sued cobot maker JAKA over alleged patent infringement, marking its second battle with a Chinese cobot company in 2026.

By The Robot Report Staff | August 27, 2026

NSF to invest $90M into three new technology centers, including one focused on robotics

STCs focus on building sustained partnerships across universities, industry, and government and accelerating the use of new ideas and technologies for scientific discovery.

One of the new NSF funded centers will be the Center for Human and Robot Co-Adaptation, led by The University of Texas at Austin.

By Mike Oitzman | August 27, 2026

Carbon Robotics partners with iMerit to power instant in-field AI customization

close up of an ipad in foreground with a tractor in a field in the background.

Carbon Robotics introduced a plant foundation AI model and tractor kit, enabling farmers to customize laser weeding.

By The Robot Report Staff | August 26, 2026

Gatik brings in $200M to continue expanding autonomous trucking operations

Gatik automates regional transformation for a range of customers, including PepsiCo, Kroger, Tyson Foods, Georgia-Pacific, and more.

Gatik said the funding will help it expand its model built around high-frequency regional routes connecting distribution centers and stores.

By The Robot Report Staff | August 26, 2026

IDS Imaging adds Nion ToF sensor to its portfolio of 3D cameras

The Nion iToF sensor combines a global shutter, pixel-internal memory and a fast readout structure.

IDS said Nion is suitable for applications where precise 3D data is required at real-world process speeds, such as logistics and robotics. 

By Mike Oitzman | August 26, 2026

Bedrock Robotics’ first operator-free excavator deployments take off

drone image of a bedrock robotics equipped excavator moving dirt.

Bedrock Robotics deploys autonomous excavators to active job sites, tackling construction labor shortages with AI-powered heavy machinery.

By The Robot Report Staff | August 25, 2026

Early bird pricing for RoboBusiness 2026 ends August 31

A promotional image for RobBusiness.

Early bird pricing for RoboBusiness 2026, which saves attendees $200 on full conference passes, will end Aug. 31.

By Eugene Demaitre | August 25, 2026

Humans in the loop are still needed for robotaxi fleet safety, says Guident

Guident launched autonomous shuttle service in Boca Raton, Fla., in November 2025.

As fleets of autonomous vehicles scale, AI and human oversight remain critical for safety, explains Guident’s CEO.

By Eugene Demaitre | August 25, 2026

Jetson Orin Nano 2 doubles inference performance for robotics on the edge, says NVIDIA

NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 2 consumes less power than its predecessor.

With Jetson Orin Nano 2, NVIDIA says that frontier intelligence has reached the edge and can now run in real time.

By Tim Bucher | August 24, 2026

The next big AI play isn’t apps or humanoids; it’s machines with brains and brawn

Kubota tractor equipped with agtonomy controls in front of a vineyard.

For agricultural and construction equipment makers to stay relevant as workforces dwindle, they need to add AI, says Agtonomy’s founder.

By Eugene Demaitre | August 24, 2026

XPeng Motors humanoid robot unit Dogotix raises $900M

XPeng is developing the IRON humanoid robot.

Dogotix, the humanoid unit of XPeng Motors, has attained a valuation of $6.3 billion as it plans to produce robots at scale.

By Albert Nubiola | August 23, 2026

Use a digital twin to explore automation before committing capital

Digital twin and offline programming software such RoboDK (shown here), allow you to test robots from more than 1,400 robot brands, so you can find the best fit for your application.

While a digital twin does not necessarily replace a systems integrator, it can help manufacturers evaluate robots and plan applications, says RoboDK.

By Christopher Bower | August 22, 2026

Robots don’t run themselves: The workforce powering physical AI

Factory robot supervised by a human.

The addition of physical AI to the workforce requires more key performance indicators than throughput, according to the president of HireArt.

By Terry Ma | August 22, 2026

The technology that could bring robot mowers to one in two American lawns

Robotic mowing is becoming more commercilally viable because of vision and satellite guidance, AI planning, and autonomy, says Sunseeker Robotics.

Improvements in AI, satellite navigation, and machine vision are helping robotic lawn mowers spread in the U.S., writes Sunseeker’s founder.

By Mike Oitzman | August 21, 2026

How software-defined manufacturing fits into real factory operations

headshot Roby Lynn and the podcast logo.

Roby Lynn explains how R2 Labs bridges PLCs, robots, and AI to unify fragmented manufacturing systems.

By The Robot Report Staff | August 21, 2026

Amazon’s Bhavana Chandrashekhar to speak at RoboBusiness’ Women in Robotics Lunch

From left to right: Bhavana Chandrashekhar and Joyce Sidopoulos.

The Women in Robotics Lunch at RoboBusiness is an opportunity to form new connections and deepen relationships.

By The Robot Report Staff | August 21, 2026

Schaeffler plans to mass produce gearboxes for humanoid robots in 2027

Schaeffler developer its formed strain wave gearboxes especially for humanoid robots.

Schaeffler is creating its strain wave gearboxes with a forming technology that will enable mass production of the components.

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