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SoftBank agrees to acquire Robotics and AI Institute ↗
The deal has been rumored for a couple of months, but it is now being reviewed by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.
Embodied AI launches a robotic workforce to ‘solve the European manufacturing crisis’ ↗
What Europeans take for granted – high quality of life, wages and strong protections – is not guaranteed.
Lumos Robotics launches NexCore platform to ‘make robots more plug-and-play’ ↗
New embodied AI platform cuts robotic skill development from weeks to days, helping enterprises create, deploy and continuously improve robot skills without building a full in-house AI engineering stack Lumos Robotics,…
F-Prime Capital to give insights on the state of robotics investments at RoboBusiness ↗
Sanjay Aggarwal and Betsy Mulé of F-Prime Capital will unveil the firm's State of Robotics Investments report at RoboBusiness.
Agibot claims top spot in global humanoid robot shipments in first half of 2026 ↗
Agibot ranked first globally for humanoid robot shipments in the first half of 2026, shipping approximately 9,700 units and accounting for more than 43 percent of the global market, according to Counterpoint Research.
Video Friday: Two Birotors Make a Quadrotor ↗
Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics.
The clock is ticking: Final 24 hours to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ↗
Last day to book your exhibit table at Disrupt is today, September 18.
Neptune Medical earns FDA clearance for its Triton 1 robotic system ↗
Neptune said Triton can elevate any endoscopist's capabilities for screening, surveillance, and diagnostic colonoscopies.
Icarus Robotics flies ISS-bound robot in microgravity for the first time ↗
This is the last major test of the system before Icarus Robotics will be sending JOY the the ISS in early 2027.
CorTec receives second FDA ‘Breakthrough Device’ designation for its brain computer interface ↗
CorTec has received a second US Food and Drug Administration Breakthrough Device Designation for its Brain Interchange brain-computer interface, this time covering communication for people with non-progressive…
Nvidia unveils Jetson Orin Nano 2 for robotics and edge AI ↗
Nvidia has released the Jetson Orin Nano 2, a new robotics computer for entry-level edge AI.
Reimagining robotics for sustainability ↗
By Celia Luterbacher Imagine a robot designed to install solar panels with much greater speed and precision than a human.
FrameTap just got better, and DJI Pocket 4P owners will notice ↗
DJI’s latest Osmo Pocket 4P firmware update is less about adding another headline-grabbing shooting mode and more about making the tiny dual-lens camera much easier to use in real-world creator setups.
Your DJI Osmo Pocket 4 just learned some impressive new tricks ↗
DJI Osmo Pocket 4 was already a ridiculously capable camera for something you can slip into a pocket.
AVI-SPL and Matternet Partner on Drone Delivery for Field Technicians ↗
The partnership pairs Matternet’s FAA type-certified drone platform with AVI-SPL’s service network to move replacement parts to technicians in congested metro markets.
City of Raleigh Uses Drones, AI Technology to Create Digital Twin ↗
The city of Raleigh, North Carolina is deploying drones and artificial-intelligence (AI)-enabled tools to create a virtual version of itself to meet the urban challenges of today and to help chart the future of the…
Northern Plains UAS Test Site Flies Medical and Agricultural BVLOS Demos on Vantis at NASAO ↗
State aviation officials watched live flights at Gorman Field as CVS Health, Kelly Hills Unmanned, SkyfireAI and Thales demonstrated medical logistics and agricultural applications on North Dakota’s statewide BVLOS…
Universal Robots launches Gen 7 platform for industrial automation and physical AI ↗
Universal Robots, a Teradyne Robotics company, has unveiled Gen 7, its seventh-generation industrial robot platform, designed for industrial automation and physical AI applications.
GXO and Exotec partner to advance fashion fulfilment for Guess in the Netherlands ↗
GXO Logistics, one of the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics providers, and global warehouse robotics provider Exotec, has successfully deployed Exotec’s cutting-edge Skypod System at GXO’s Venlo, Netherlands,…
TLD Robotics launches as Alvest acquires EasyMile and consolidates autonomous vehicle operations ↗
TLD Robotics, an Alvest company dedicated to autonomous ground operations, has announced its launch.
Geekplus opens European innovation lab in Germany ↗
Geekplus, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of warehouse robots, has opened a new European Innovation Lab in Düsseldorf, Germany, marking a “major milestone for the company’s journey across Europe”.
Robotic outdoor cleaning startup Viabot raises $24 million in Series A funding ↗
Viabot, the autonomous robotics startup tackling trash, debris and soft security at scale, has announced a $24 million Series A raise led by Walden International, with participation from CDIB Capital Group and Stalwart…
Designing long-travel axes: When rack and pinion outperforms ball screws and linear motors ↗
When long-travel motion demands more than ball screws and linear motors can deliver, rack-and-pinion systems can offer a compelling combination of speed, precision, scalability, and cost.
6 Things to Do When a Smart Home Device Becomes Unresponsive ↗
A smart home system is designed to make your everyday tasks simpler and easier.
Robotics investments reach $4.9B in August 2026 ↗
The August 2026 Robotics Investments Report includes a table with all 162 investments rounds, complete with breakdowns by technology, country, funding stage, and more.
SkyDrive and Verty Target Commercial eVTOL Operations in South Korea by 2028 ↗
Partnership will study tourism and regional transportation routes for the three-seat SKYDRIVE aircraft Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive has partnered with South Korea’s Verty to prepare for commercial Advanced Air…
Arm Total Design for Physical AI brings more than 80 developers together ↗
With its new program and its Robotics Capability Framework, Arm aims to bring more clarity and unity to the robotics industry.
SkyeBrowse Moves to Per-Model Pricing, Lowering the Barrier to 3D Drone Mapping ↗
New Commercial, Pro and Public Safety & Enterprise plans offer different levels of processing, storage and tools based on each project.
From Maps to Operational Intelligence: How Defense Is Changing the Mapping Workflow ↗
From the INTERGEO show floor in Munich, SimActive CEO Philippe Simard discusses why speed, usability and data integration increasingly matter in defense mapping At INTERGEO this week in Munich, the geospatial industry…
Best West Coast Fulfillment Services for Subscription Brands ↗
Subscription brands have a uniquely unforgiving relationship with fulfillment.