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Low(er)-Cost Humanoid Robot Leverages DIY Actuators ↗
Humanoid robots, even scaled-down ones, tend to be expensive.
The edge AI wall: Why embodied AI requires new mathematics ↗
Computational overload is not a bug of a specific planner, but an edge AI wall limiting physical and embodied AI.
The differences between decentralized and centralized power in swarm robotics ↗
A robotic swarm typically relies on centralized or decentralized power management, but a hybrid approach could offer the best of both.
This Library Needs to Be At Least… Three Times Bigger ↗
Many of us have noted a tremendous price increase in many computer components for some mysterious reason.
From teach and repeat to SelfPath AI: The next robotics leap ↗
John Black, chief technology officer at Brian Corp, shares insights on how to build trust for robotics fleets and AI.
Chinese automakers are following Tesla’s bet that robots are the next big profit machine ↗
Technical progress has encouraged a new batch of companies to jump in on the promise of profits from humanoid robots.
Deere faces headwinds in Q3 update and announces Reservoir R&D partnership ↗
Deere beats Q3 expectations, raises guidance, and partners with Reservoir on a $10 million agtech AI initiative.
Automating Responsibly: How to Build Guardrails Without Putting the Brakes on Innovation ↗
By Tristan Harrison, MD, BearJam Every business experimenting with AI-powered automation eventually asks the same question: how far do we take this?
AI Automation’s PR Problem: Businesses Keep Selling What it Can Do, Not Why it Should Be Trusted ↗
By James Hilditch, co-founder and executive creative director, BearJam AI automation has a messaging problem, but it’s not about capability.
Best Manufacturing Payroll Software for Mid-Sized Companies ↗
Manufacturing payroll involves serious challenges.
EXL acquires physical AI model developer iMerit ↗
The EXL and iMerit executives explain how their companies' combined expertise and platforms will help developers with reliable physical AI.
Laser micro-perforation with camera: when machine vision makes packaging films more reliable ↗
In flexible food packaging, controlling material permeability is essential for preserving freshness and reducing global food waste.
Video Friday: Meet Microduck ↗
Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics.
Headed to Commercial UAV Expo 2026? Keynotes, DRONELIFE, and Friends and Partners to Visit in Las Vegas ↗
Commercial UAV Expo returns September 1–3 as major regulatory changes reshape the U.S.
Tulsa Hopes to Become ‘The Drone Capital of the World’ ↗
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill Tulsa builds a full drone industry ecosystem from the ground up.
Robin Radar Opens Northern Virginia Facility as U.S. C-UAS Demand Climbs ↗
The Dutch drone-radar maker adds 20 roles at its new Northern Virginia site, reports 75% growth in U.S.
Thales, Kelly Hills Launch BVLOS Drone Network for Kansas Farms ↗
The Kansas Department of Agriculture partner will run crop spraying, scouting, fertilizing and seeding beyond visual line of sight, following the model of Thales’s North Dakota Vantis deployment.
How Locus Robotics is getting a grasp on one of robotics biggest challenges: manipulation ↗
Locus Robotics recently acquired Nexera Robotics, which create unique soft picking technology, bolstering its manipulation capabilities.
From Manual Loading Toward Automated Machining: A Practical CNC Production Upgrade Roadmap ↗
Manufacturers are under growing pressure to produce more parts with shorter lead times, consistent quality, and fewer interruptions.
How Robots Are Reshaping Automotive Glass Production ↗
Glass breaks. That single fact has made automotive glass manufacturing one of the most stubbornly difficult lines to automate, and one of the most expensive to run manually.
DJI Mini 3 just got a massive $100 price cut ↗
Not every drone deal is worth getting excited about.
SiFly’s US-made Q12 drone gets $20 million production boost ↗
The race to build more capable American-made drones just got another major boost.
First 11 vs 11 humanoid soccer game played at RoboCup 2026 ↗
Action from the 11 vs 11 humanoid match at RoboCup 2026.
Teradyne Robotics ramps up fight against cobot copycats ↗
Teradyne Robotics sued cobot maker JAKA over alleged patent infringement, marking its second battle with a Chinese cobot company in 2026.
Wheel-legged robot dog dumps packages – and ads ↗
Today, you can buy almost anything with a few clicks on your phone.
NSF to invest $90M into three new technology centers, including one focused on robotics ↗
One of the new NSF funded centers will be the Center for Human and Robot Co-Adaptation, led by The University of Texas at Austin.
Hugging Face is selling a cute $399 open source duck robot, Microduck ↗
Clem Delangue, CEO of Hugging Face, said the Microduck is an “open-source robot you can teach new tricks with reinforcement learning.”
Japan’s Drone Industry Runs 10-Day Kumamoto Earthquake Response Through JUIDA-D³ ↗
This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association.
Czech Zuri Introduces Uncrewed Cargo Tiltrotor for Civil and Defense Operations ↗
The Czech aircraft company opens ground testing on Technology Demonstrator 2.0 in Prague and targets flight testing in 2027 and commercial deliveries between 2027 and 2029.
Corvus Robotics Names Co-Founder CEO and Closes $20M Round ↗
Founding CTO takes over as Jackie Wu moves to the board for health reasons, and Corvus Robotics announces the broadest product expansion in its history.