May 2026 was a busy month full of robotics news, and it was topped off by the Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston.
5 lessons for robotics entrepreneurs from Aescape’s business model pivot
Aescape has pivoted from RaaS to ‘platform-powered robots,’ restructuring to turn its robotic massage tables into a scalable ‘execution machine.’
Why traditional robotics data collection is obsolete and what replaces it
Eric Chan discusses Rhoda AI’s innovative approach to robotics using video data for scalable, efficient learning.
U.S. government policy shifts offer opportunities for robotics, note panelists
While there is uncertainty around DOGE, drone and robotics companies can still find ways to collaborate with the government, said panelists in New York.
Navigating the U.S. robotics market: Strategies for success
ANSCER Robotics is expanding into the U.S. market, bringing low-cost mobile robots for scalable, flexible fleets.
Aescape raises $83M to bring robotic massager to more locations
Aescape has announced partnerships with industry leaders in hospitality, corporate wellness, luxury real estate, and professional sports.