iRobot has restructured after its bankruptcy proceedings and purchase by Chinese manufacturer Picea, adding a data security unit in the U.S.
IFR names top 5 global robotics trends of 2026
The IFR has made its predictions of the top 5 robotics industry trends for 2026, including an increased focus on cybersecurity.
Updated ANSI/A3 standards address industrial robot safety
A3 has updated industrial robot safety standards, which are now available to developers, suppliers, and integrators.
Corsha gets investment from Cybernetix Ventures for robot cybersecurity
Corsha plans to use its latest funding to accelerate its machine identity platform to protect the growing robotics and AI ecosystem.
MOTOR Ai gets seed funding toward explainable self-driving software
MOTOR Ai is scaling its Level 4 autonomous driving software to be deployed in German public transport this year.
The future of flight: How autonomous systems are shaping the next generation of UAVs
Fully autonomous UAVs open up possibilities for market growth, operational efficiency, and security, writes Swift Engineering’s president.
Odense Robotics identifies 4 trends shaping robotics in 2025
Odense Robotics and the Danish Technological Institute share the four trends they think will dominate robotics in 2025.
RBR50 Spotlight: Neya Systems developing cybersecurity standards for AGVs
Neya Systems aims to push its autonomy software beyond existing automotive security by using the AICA reference architecture.
XTEND drones rapidly evolve to support defense missions
XTEND has quickly pivoted and iterated drone hardware and autonomy software to support the IDF in field operations.
Neya Systems, AUVSI to develop cybersecurity certification program for UGVs
Neya Systems and AUVSI say there is a growing need for standardized evaluation and certification of uncrewed ground vehicles.
Kiwibot acquires AUTO to strengthen delivery robot security
Kiwibot and AUTO Mobility Solutions say their merger will advance data protection and robotic services globally.
Knightscope receives Authority to Operate within the U.S. government
Knightscope said Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program authorization enables government contracts for its security robots.
Cybersecurity shouldn’t be overlooked during COVID-19 response, says IEEE expert
Karen Panetta, a Tufts University Professor and IEEE Fellow, discusses why developers of robots, drones, AI, and autonomous vehicles need to remember cybersecurity for adoption past the novel coronavirus crisis.












