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By The Robot Report Staff | September 1, 2026

Learn how physical AI is being used to do real work at RoboBusiness

From left to right: Bhavana Chandrashekhar, James Davidson, and Michael Vogelsong.

Leaders at Amazon Robotics, Teradyne Robotics, and Cobot will discuss how they’re applying physical AI to robots operating in customer environments.

By Eugene Demaitre | September 1, 2026

Visko launches Orbis live model and closes pre-seed funding round

The data for testing Visko Orbis 1.0 included raw video collection of real-world and generated video domains.

Visko says Orbis streams 4K video at 24 frames per second, responds to user intervention, and sustains hour-scale generation without drift.

By Sponsored Content | September 1, 2026

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By Eugene Demaitre | September 1, 2026

HowToRobot and Robotics Australia Group partner on platform to encourage robot adoption

Robotics Australia Group and HowToRobot logos over a map of Australia.

The initiative is intended to help businesses in Australia identify automation opportunities, test them, and connect with local suppliers.

By Mike Oitzman | September 1, 2026

From spreadsheets to AI: Deere gives farmers new features in Operations Center, JD

Hero image of a John Deere 8R tractor

John Deere has launched JD, an AI tool that turns historical farm data into actionable insights to boost profitability.

By Brianna Wessling | August 31, 2026

Skild AI unveils S1 flagship robot foundation model

Skild AI said S1 enables in-context learning for robotics.

Skild AI says its S1 robot foundation model enables robots to learn new tasks just by seeing a video of it being performed.

By Thomas Houden | August 31, 2026

How better grippers can unlock physical AI

Physical AI depends on smarter grippers to give robots the dexterity, sensing and adaptability needed to handle real-world tasks.

By The Robot Report Staff | August 31, 2026

Reframe Systems raises $40M to scale its robotic microfactories for home building

Reframe systems robot.

Reframe Systems aims to build a network of automated microfactories near communities where homes are needed.

By The Robot Report Staff | August 31, 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 Zhengis Tileubay | August 30, 2026

The edge AI wall: Why embodied AI requires new mathematics

The 'edge AI wall' by Zhengis Tileubay

Computational overload is not a bug of a specific planner, but an edge AI wall limiting physical and embodied AI.

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

NeuraGrasp can grasp a wide range of items, from small containers to porous polybags and cloth items. | Source: Locus Robotics

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 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.

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