Boston Dynamics has added capabilities for scalable fleet management and insights from inspection data to Orbit 5.0 for Spot.
RealMan displays embodied robotics at Automate 2025
RealMan Robotics debuted AI-powered robotic arms and modular platforms, highlighting innovations for manufacturing, research, and healthcare.
NAES and Gecko Robotics make $100M deal to modernize U.S. power grid with robots, AI
Independent power operator NAES will work with robots and AI from Gecko Robotics to inspect and maintain critical infrastructure.
ANYbotics launches Data Navigator to unlock the value of inspection data
ANYbotics launched Data Navigator, which turns robot inspection data into actionable insights for asset management and preventive maintenance.
ANYbotics is coming to Australia, New Zealand with Chironix partnership
ANYbotics said its inspection systems will increase safety by reducing worker exposure to hazardous environments.
How Spot helped BMW address its data blind spots
BMW said the Spot quadruped from Boston Dynamics works hand in hand with its digital twin technology to help it make sense of its data.
DroneDeploy secures nationwide BVLOS approval
DroneDeploy has secured a nationwide BVLOS waivers for its customers to remotely deploy and monitor drone inspection flights.
ANYbotics raises $60M to expand inspection robot deployments worldwide
ANYbotics plans to use the funding to continue its global and U.S. expansion, adding inspection robot capabilities and expert staffers.
Oxipital AI releases VX2 Vision System for inspection and picking
Oxipital AI says its advanced vision system is more compact, delivers greater precision, and is more affordable than its predecessor.
Fulcrum provides inspection data pipeline for Cantilever analysis, explains Gecko Robotics
Gecko Robotics has developed Fulcrum, which uses AI to provide high-quality infrastructure data to its Cantilever analytics software.
Universal Robots AI Accelerator offers to ease development of cobot applications
The UR AI Accelerator offers reference hardware and software for faster development of cobot applications such as picking and palletizing.
Taurob teams up with Rockwell Automation to offer inspection robots and software
Taurob and Rockwell Automation’s Kalypso unit are integrating hardware and software for automated inspections in oil and gas.
Robot dog learns new tricks: Boston Dynamics unleashes Spot v4.1
Boston Dynamics has updated the Spot quadruped by adding more autonomy and sensing with its latest software release.
RBR50 Spotlight: ROBEL repairs railways using FANUC robots
Electric Sheep won RBR50 startup of the year for its novel vertical business model, automating commercial landscaping.
Adapta Robotics execs explain development strategies for testing and inventory robots
Adapta Robotics grew out of a university competition team, and the Romanian startup identified electronics and retail as markets.
Anzu Robotics launches U.S.-based clone of DJI Mavic 3
Anzu Robotics has de-cloaked and launched an alternative to DJI drones ahead of legislation to ban DJI drones in the U.S.
CMU crawling robots map and repair natural gas pipelines
The CMU team’s modular robots crawl inside gas pipelines to map, detect decrepit or leaking pipes, and perform repairs.
ANYmal legged robot gets 100th golden delivery from ANYbotics
ANYmal is conducting autonomous and remote inspections at DSM-Firmenich as ANYbotics marks century milestone.
Flexxbotics reduces changeover time to 10 minutes at SpiTrex Orthopedics
Flexxbotics’ systems enable robots to communicate directly with SpiTrex’s FOBA laser marking systems and change jobs in real time.
Gecko Robotics raises $100M Series C extension, adds board members to intensify defense focus
Gecko Robotics, which provides climbing robots and AI to inspect critical infrastructure, has obtained funding and added board members with defense expertise.
Pipeline repair robots deployed to reduce danger for human workers
Pipeline repair and inspection is a dangerous task for humans, but automated units are now being deployed, thanks to Wisconsin-based robotics integrators using igus components.
Kespry Perception Analytics uses Microsoft Azure for geospatial analysis of drone data
Kespry said its Kespry Perception Analytics cloud-based system is designed for industries including chemicals, pulp and paper, energy, food and beverage, and ports.