Catch up on CES 2026 robotics highlights; explore more 2026 predictions; and analyze major acquisitions by Mobileye, Oshkosh, and Amazon.

A3 has published a comprehensive three-part national safety standard governing the manufacture, integration, and use of industrial robotics.

X Square Robot has raised $140 million to build the WALL-A model for general-purpose robots just four months after raising $100 million.

Trends such as industry-specific AI and a new data economy will affect physical AI in 2026, says a Universal Robots executive.

Schaeffler will provide actuators for Humanoid’s systems, which will be available through a robotics-as-a-service model.

TESOLLO said the technology it developed in house enables a smaller and lighter 20-DoF robot hand.

A recent report from Omdia sheds light on the wider humanoid robot market and where AGIBOT fits into it.

While the call is open only to ARM Institute members, many educational institutions may qualify for a free or low-cost membership.

Walmart and Wing plans to establish a network of over 270 drone delivery locations by 2027, stretching from Los Angeles to Miami.

The EU AI Act could affect humanoids. AIC, or artificial integrated cognition, provides a path for AI to gain the trust needed to advance.

Bosch plans to supply Kodiak with a variety of hardware components, including sensors and vehicle actuation components.

Buildroid says its block-laying robot and supporting mobile robots, validated in simulation, can automate 80% of masonry work.

Humanoid is NVIDIA’s AI stack to cut the development cycles for the HMND 01 Alpha humanoid to seven months.

The Yomi platform combines real-time haptic guidance, pre-operative digital planning, and intra-operative adaptability.

Bobcat unveiled the RX3 and other AI-powered and electric technologies at CES 2026 to simplify operations and boost jobsite productivity.

Qualcomm said its new architecture supports advanced perception and motion planning with end-to-end AI models.

Lyte AI said it engineered its platform, LyteVision, for safety, reliability, and performance from the hardware up.

Assistive Technology Development, or ATDev, is working with people with disabilities to develop systems for rehab and daily tasks.

Mobileye is acquiring Mentee Robotics for $900 million to pursue leadership in both autonomous driving and humanoid robotics.

Universal Robots has integrated its robot arm with Robotiq’s palletizing cell and Siemens’ digital twin software to make palletizing more efficient.

Canvas creates worker-controlled drywall finishing robots that provide consistent wall finishes faster than human workers.

Orbbec announced new vision products, partnerships, and expanded manufacturing capabilities at CES in Las Vegas.