Physical AI startup RLWRLD raises $26M

Physical AI startup RLWRLD raises $26M

• RLWRLD worked with WIRobotics to develop ALLEX, which it uses to test its AI models • | Source: RLWRLD RLWRLD, a physical AI startup developing robot foundation models for indust

Swisslog to debut AgileStore pallet shuttle storage system

Swisslog to debut AgileStore pallet shuttle storage system

• Swisslog Holding AG this week announced it will unveil AgileStore, a new four-way roaming shuttle for high-density pallet storage, at MODEX 2026 in April • ‘Being ready for the n

Teledyne FLIR launches Lepton XDS thermal/visual camera module

Teledyne FLIR launches Lepton XDS thermal/visual camera module

• The Lepton XDS is a compact dual‑thermal‑and‑visible camera module • | Credit: Teledyne FLIR Teledyne FLIR OEM, a part of Teledyne Technologies Inc • , yesterday launched the Lep

Translating music into light and motion with robots

Translating music into light and motion with robots

• News Views Podcast Learn team about contribute republish AIhub resources AIhub events News Views Podcast Learn News Views Podcast Learn Translating music into light and motion wi

2026 Robotics Summit early bird registration ends March 2

2026 Robotics Summit early bird registration ends March 2

• Early bird registration for the 2026Robotics Summit & Expoends March 2 • Buy your all-access pass before then to save 25% and gain full access to the world’s leading event dedica

Design for Manufacturing eBook

Design for Manufacturing eBook

• Design for manufacturing, or DFM, is a key part of bringing a robot from an idea to a prototype and ultimately to a finished, commercially available product • Developers must con

Wayve raises $1.2B with plans to bring robotaxis to London

Wayve raises $1.2B with plans to bring robotaxis to London

• Wayve plans to launch commercial trials of robotaxis using its AI Driver this year • Source: Wayve Wayve Technologies Ltd • today said it has closed a Series D round of $1 • 2 bi

AI2 Robotics raises Series B funding to advance AlphaBot, embodied AI

AI2 Robotics raises Series B funding to advance AlphaBot, embodied AI

• AI2 Robotics has developed VLA models for its AlphaBot 2 robot. • Source: AI2 Robotics AI2Robotics this week reportedly raised CN¥1.2 billion ($144.7 million U.S.) to continue de

Aramine AutoNav makes mining safer at Reward Gold Mine

Aramine AutoNav makes mining safer at Reward Gold Mine

• Epiroc installed AutoNav Tele on an Aramine L350D loader operating at a mine in Australia. • | Credit: Aramine The Reward Gold Mine site at Hill End, New South Wales, Australia,

ZaiNar raises $100M and launches physical AI platform

ZaiNar raises $100M and launches physical AI platform

• ZaiNar said its technology is protocol-agnostic and works across 5G, Wi-Fi, private cellular networks, and future wireless standards. • | Source: ZaiNar ZaiNar last week emerged

Warehouse automation orders climb in 2025, reports Interact Analysis

Warehouse automation orders climb in 2025, reports Interact Analysis

• Despite a weak overall macroeconomic backdrop, warehouse automation order intake rose by 7% in 2025, noted Interact Analysis. • The market research firm attributed the growth to

VDMA warns Germany is losing ground in global robotics race

VDMA warns Germany is losing ground in global robotics race

• Germany’s robotics and automation industry is preparing for another tough year. • TheVDMA Robotics + Automation Association, a German trade group, expects revenue to fall 5% in 2

Three Strategies for Sustainable Warehouse Growth

Three Strategies for Sustainable Warehouse Growth

• Flexible processes reduce bottlenecks during demand spikes. • Scalable infrastructure supports new product lines without redesign. • Workforce optimization aligns staffing with o

DHL Supply Chain completes 1B picks with Locus Robotics

DHL Supply Chain completes 1B picks with Locus Robotics

• last week reported that DHL Supply Chain has completed 1 billion picks assisted by its autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs. • The partners said this milestone demonstrates ‘sustain

The hidden infrastructure challenge facing outdoor robotics OEMs

The hidden infrastructure challenge facing outdoor robotics OEMs

• The era of burying perimeter wires is over. • As the industry shifts to RTK GPS, virtual boundaries are replacing physical ones. • | Credit: RTKData The robotic lawn mower market

Tesollo commercializes its lightweight, compact robotic hand for humanoids

Tesollo commercializes its lightweight, compact robotic hand for humanoids

• On the left, the DG-5F-S 20-DoF model, and on the right, the 15-DoF model. • | Source: Tesollo Tesollo Inc. • today said it is officially commercializing its compact and lightwei

Hy-Tek Intralogistics explains how to approach cold chain automation

Hy-Tek Intralogistics explains how to approach cold chain automation

• Among the trends at this month’s Manifest supply chain and logistics event was an increasing focus on automation for cold chain environments. • Challenges include worker safety a

Fictiv and MISUMI report on the state of manufacturing, supply chain digitalization

Fictiv and MISUMI report on the state of manufacturing, supply chain digitalization

• Simpler design and more use of AI for management can boost manufacturing, said survey respondents. • Source: MISUMI Americas Artificial intelligence and digitalization are transf

Integrated motion control enables sophisticated robot motion

Integrated motion control enables sophisticated robot motion

• Motion control is enabling new levels of robotic precision. • Source: Adobe Stock Garnering much attention these days are industrial robots and their integration of motion compon

Visual drone detection moves into critical infrastructure playbooks

Visual drone detection moves into critical infrastructure playbooks

• Concern about drone defense is growing. • Image was created using OpenAI’s ChatGPT. • As unauthorized drone activity around critical infrastructure becomes increasingly common, t

Digital twins and the new warehouse reality

Digital twins and the new warehouse reality

• Although past decades have seen new technology come and go, warehouse complexity continues to be a pain point for managers. • At any given time, one part of the floor can be runn

Ghost Robotics: Innovating for safety

Ghost Robotics: Innovating for safety

• In Episode 232 ofThe Robot ReportPodcast, Gavin Kenneally, co-founder and CEO of Ghost Robotics, discusses the journey of his company, from its inception to becoming a leader in

enVista launches enMotion WES for automated warehouses

enVista launches enMotion WES for automated warehouses

• enVista last week launched its intelligent, cloud-based warehouse execution system, enMotion WES+, the newest addition to its enMotion software suite. • The company said it built

NORD releases digital twin simulation platform for robotics developers

NORD releases digital twin simulation platform for robotics developers

• With digital twins for virtual commissioning, NORD promises quicker availability of systems, even those with complex drives. • | Source: NORD Drivesystems NORD Drivesystems has a

Amazon Robotics shuts down Blue Jay sortation project

Amazon Robotics shuts down Blue Jay sortation project

• Blue Jay was designed to pick, stow, and consolidate about 75% of all items stored at Amazon’s sites. • | Source: Amazon Amazon.com Inc. • this week said it is shutting down its

Amazon's Blue Jay sortation project fails to take flight

Amazon's Blue Jay sortation project fails to take flight

• this week said it is shutting down its Blue Jay sortation robotics project after only six months. • The Blue Jay project wasunveiled in October 2025. • At the time, Amazon descri

Robot Talk Episode 145 - Robotics and automation in manufacturing, with Agata Suwala

Robot Talk Episode 145 - Robotics and automation in manufacturing, with Agata Suwala

• News Views Podcast Learn team about contribute republish AIhub resources AIhub events News Views Podcast Learn News Views Podcast Learn Robot Talk Episode 145 - Robotics and auto

Festo introduces GripperAI for mixed-product robot picking

Festo introduces GripperAI for mixed-product robot picking

• When fulfillment centers must pick a constantly changing mix of SKUs from conveyors and bins, automated systems often require repeated programming, application-specific integrati

Yale Relay is designed for fast deployment

Yale Relay is designed for fast deployment

• Complexity, reliability, and cost challenges often prevent warehouses from adopting automated forklifts, according to Yale Lift Truck Technologies. • The company said it has desi

Reversible, detachable robotic hand redefines dexterity

Reversible, detachable robotic hand redefines dexterity

• News Views Podcast Learn team about contribute republish AIhub resources AIhub events News Views Podcast Learn News Views Podcast Learn Reversible, detachable robotic hand redefi

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada to deploy Agility Robotics' Digit humanoids

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada to deploy Agility Robotics' Digit humanoids

• Digit moved bins at a GXO Logistics facility in a RaaS model. • Source: Agility Robotics Agility Robotics Inc. • is continuing to be a pioneer in commercializing humanoid robots.

NVIDIA adds Cosmos Policy to its world foundation models

NVIDIA adds Cosmos Policy to its world foundation models

• is continuously expanding its NVIDIA Cosmos world foundation models, or WFMs, to tackle problems in robotics, autonomous vehicle development, and industrial vision AI. • The comp

Why did Symbotic acquire Fox Robotics, and where will it go next?

Why did Symbotic acquire Fox Robotics, and where will it go next?

• Last week, Symbotic announced it has acquired autonomous forklift provider Fox Robotics. • The companies did not disclose full financial details. • However, Fox Robotics was prev

Ottonomy builds Ottumn.AI platform to orchestrate robots, drones, and smart infrastructure

Ottonomy builds Ottumn.AI platform to orchestrate robots, drones, and smart infrastructure

• Ottobot completes an autonomous curbside parcel delivery orchestrated by Ottumn.AI. • Source: Ottonomy At the India AI Summit today, Ottonomy.IO launched its new Ottumn.AI orches

igus launches new RBTX online shopping experience for robotics developers

• RBTX.com is a marketplace where customers can purchase components, robots, and services. • | Source: igus igus GmbH has updated its RBTX automation marketplace so customers can n

Mitsubishi Electric follows digital-first strategy for advanced air mobility

Mitsubishi Electric follows digital-first strategy for advanced air mobility

• AnyMile is designed to handle cargo drone complexities. • Source: Mitsubishi Electric As robotics and artificial intelligence continue to advance, even longtime machine builders

Mitsubishi Electric follows digital-first strategy for drone management

Mitsubishi Electric follows digital-first strategy for drone management

• AnyMile is designed to handle cargo drone complexities. • Source: Mitsubishi Electric As robotics and artificial intelligence continue to advance, even longtime machine builders

NAPA partners with Brightpick to deploy over 100 robots

NAPA partners with Brightpick to deploy over 100 robots

• NAPA Auto Parts partners with Brightpick to deploy 100+ robots across its distribution network. • Pilot in 2025 proved success, leading to full rollout and potential expansion to

Geek+ unveils Gino 1 mobile manipulator for warehouses

Geek+ unveils Gino 1 mobile manipulator for warehouses

• Geekplus Technology Co. • last week unveiled Gino 1, a dual-armed mobile robot. • The company said it is a general-purpose robot for warehouses, powered by the Geek+ Brain. • Gee

Medtronic earns FDA clearance for Stealth AXiS spinal surgery system

Medtronic earns FDA clearance for Stealth AXiS spinal surgery system

• The Stealth AXiS system brings together planning, navigation, and robotics into one platform for spine surgery. • | Source: Medtronic Medtronic PLC last week announced the U.S. •

IFR releases position paper on AI in robotics

IFR releases position paper on AI in robotics

• Global interest and competition to add AI to robotics is growing, says the IFR. • Source: International Federation of Robotics A new generation of robots powered by artificial in

KUKA widens KMP line of mobile robots for easier material handling

KUKA widens KMP line of mobile robots for easier material handling

• While some industrial automation providers did not have a big presence at Manifest last week, some are already looking ahead to MODEX. • KUKA Robotics said it plans to show its a

ARM Institute opens project call for military supply chain technology

ARM Institute opens project call for military supply chain technology

• The ARM Institute is seeking projects for developing the organic industrial base and workforce. • Source: AdobeStock The Advanced Robotics in Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute iss

Robot, make me a chair

Robot, make me a chair

• News Views Podcast Learn team about contribute republish AIhub resources AIhub events News Views Podcast Learn News Views Podcast Learn ‘Robot, make me a chair’ Given the prompt

How motor design enables different types of robots

How motor design enables different types of robots

• Different types of robots, such as this cobot arm, rely on different motors for precise motion. • Source: Adobe Stock Industrial six-axis robots often integrate frameless motors

What is causing the confidence gap inside modern warehouse operations?

What is causing the confidence gap inside modern warehouse operations?

• Warehouse leaders haven’t forgotten how to plan. • They still forecast demand, model labor, and build operational playbooks designed to keep fulfillment running smoothly. • What'

The keys to designing safe and shared cobot workspaces

The keys to designing safe and shared cobot workspaces

• Force- and power-limited robots such as those from UR enable humans to work alongside robots for tasks like welding. • Source: Universal Robots The promise of collaborative robot

High-precision robots: What to do when absolute accuracy is poor?

High-precision robots: What to do when absolute accuracy is poor?

• With top equipment and years of experience, Fraunhofer IPA gets to the root causes of inaccurate robot operation. • Source: Rainer Bez, Fraunhofer IPA Robots are almost always hi

ServoBelt offers high-end performance for automotive gantry

ServoBelt offers high-end performance for automotive gantry

• Gantry systems using ServoBelt technology can provide the automotive industry with flexibility at a fraction of the cost of rack-and-pinion systems. • Source: Bell-Everman Overhe

Podcast recaps Manifest 2026 and the robotics news of the week

Podcast recaps Manifest 2026 and the robotics news of the week

• In Episode 230 ofThe Robot ReportPodcast, hosts Mike Oitzman and Eugene Demaitre recap the major robotics news of the week and discuss their experiences at the Manifest 2026 supp

Manifest 2026 recap

Manifest 2026 recap

• In Episode 230 ofThe Robot ReportPodcast, hosts Mike Oitzman and Eugene Demaitre recap the major robotics news of the week and discuss their experiences at the Manifest 2026 supp

Realbotix makes transition from novelty to embodied AI

Realbotix makes transition from novelty to embodied AI

• Realbotix pivots from adult AI to next‑gen customer‑service robots showcased at CES. • CEO Andrew Kiguel acquired RealDoll’s parent, forming publicly traded Realbotix (OTC: XBOTF

Trener Robotics raises $32M for robot-agnostic skills platform

Trener Robotics raises $32M for robot-agnostic skills platform

• Trener Robotics founders Asad Tirmizi, the CEO, and Lars Tingelstad, the CTO. • | Source: Trener Robotics Programming robots typically requires specialized coding experience. • T

SlipLift automates trailer unloading for more sites, says Slip Robotics

SlipLift automates trailer unloading for more sites, says Slip Robotics

• LAS VEGAS - Instead of unloading boxes, cases, or pallets from a trailer, the Slip system from Slip Robotics slides out an entire load at once. • At Manifest this week, the compa

Cyngn expands DriveMod Tugger deployments across connected facilities

• Cyngn is scaling deployments of its DriveMod autonomous vehicles across sites. • Source: Cyngn Cyngn Inc. • last week announced that deployments of its DriveMod Tugger have grown

Robot Talk Episode 144: Trust Between Robots and Humans

Robot Talk Episode 144: Trust Between Robots and Humans

• Samuele Vinanzi discusses robot trust dynamics with humans. • Focus on cognitive robotics and emotional intelligence. • Robots can read human intentions and emotions. • Trust inf

Ambi Robotics launches AI Skill Suite, powered by AmbiOS

Ambi Robotics launches AI Skill Suite, powered by AmbiOS

• Ambi Robotics this week introduced a new AI Skill Suite powered by its AmbiOS software stack. • The software suite will include a growing library of 3D AI robot applications for

PickNik Robotics to work with Motiv Space Systems on NASA ISAM mission

PickNik Robotics to work with Motiv Space Systems on NASA ISAM mission

• The FFR mission aims to advance NASA’s In-space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing objectives. • | Source: PickNik Robotics Motiv Space Systems this week announced a contract

Warehousing robot maker turns to lubrication-free motion plastics

Warehousing robot maker turns to lubrication-free motion plastics

• Bastian Solutions’ ULTRA BLUE robot reaches into a trailer. • Source: igus Robotic systems deployed in warehousing environments often face demanding conditions, such as temperatu

How lubrication-free motion plastics can benefit warehousing robotics

How lubrication-free motion plastics can benefit warehousing robotics

• Robotic systems deployed in warehousing environments often face demanding conditions, such as temperature fluctuations, the presence of dust, and constant high-impact loads. • Tr