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Anscer Robotics secures FCC approval for its new autonomous mobile robots ↗
Anscer Robotics, the US sales and service subsidiary of autonomous mobile robot (AMR) maker Anscer Robotics, has announced that its AR250, AR650, and AR1250 robotic platforms have been granted Conditional Approval by…
RobotPlusPlus raises ‘tens of millions of dollars’ to scale working-at-height robots ↗
RobotPlusPlus (ROBOT++) has closed a Series C round worth “hundreds of millions of RMB (tens of millions of USD)” to accelerate global expansion and embodied AI development.
Flytrex launches rooftop drone docks and predictive AI to cut delivery costs by 60 percent ↗
Flytrex, an autonomous drone food delivery company, has announced new physical and AI infrastructure that cuts its cost per delivery by 60 percent and reduces delivery times to customers by half.
Runway moves into robotics with open-weight Praxis-1 AI model ↗
Runway, one of the best-known developers of generative AI video technology, is moving into robotics with Praxis-1, an open-weight AI model designed to use knowledge learned from video to control physical robots.
Boston Dynamics drops pinkie on new humanoid hand ↗
Boston Dynamics engineers taped their pinkies and ring fingers together for a day to learn what they weren’t able to do.
ANYbotics launches Shift platform to manage autonomous robot fleets and industrial inspections ↗
ANYbotics has launched Shift, a new software platform designed to manage fleets of autonomous inspection robots and connect the data they collect directly with industrial maintenance and enterprise systems.
Dürr launches four new robots for automotive paint shops ↗
Dürr has launched four new industrial robots for automotive paint shops, covering payloads from 20 kg to 150 kg and applications including sealing, cleaning and material handling.
AMD to acquire World Labs in deal worth $8.2 billion ↗
Chipmaker AMD has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire World Labs, an AI model and research lab led by AI pioneer Dr.
Fortem lands $50 million as demand for counter-drone tech surges ↗
Fortem Technologies is putting fresh money behind its counter-drone ambitions as demand grows for systems capable of detecting and stopping unauthorized aircraft.
Precision In Motion. Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG) to Showcase Custom Sensing Capabilities for Humanoid Robotics at RoboBusiness 2026 ↗
As humanoid robots move from research labs into factories, warehouses, homes, and other shared spaces, accurate physical feedback becomes crucial.
Your Robot’s Safety Functions Already Work. What If the Input Lies? ↗
A robot can follow its safety rules and still act on manipulated information.
Boston Dynamics updates Spot to connect autonomous robot inspections with enterprise AI systems ↗
Boston Dynamics has released Spot 5.2, a major software update designed to connect its quadruped robots more closely with enterprise systems and enable AI agents to trigger autonomous inspections and other actions on…
Atlas Robot’s New Hand May Outperform Humanlike Designs ↗
Today, Boston Dynamics is announcing a redesigned hand for its Atlas robot.
Public Safety Drone Review Welcomes Matt Rybar October 6 ↗
Michigan Drone Association founder joins the monthly webcast to discuss public safety UAS, counter-UAS programs, and collaboration across agencies Join us Tuesday, October 6 at 3 p.m.
Cyberhawk Secures Long-Term Drone Inspection Agreement for UK Electricity Networks ↗
Three-year SSE agreement covers transmission and distribution infrastructure while expanding drone inspections into offshore wind assets Cyberhawk has secured a new multi-year agreement to provide drone inspection and…
Only 12% of AI-Using Manufacturers Have AI Integrated into Their Business Systems. What is Holding the Smart Factory Back? ↗
The manufacturing sector is no stranger to automation.
Defense-Proven Drone Technology Moves Into the Commercial Market ↗
Utopia Compression brings AI-based passive sensing, navigation and autonomy solutions developed for defense applications to BVLOS, counter-UAS and other commercial drone operations By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim…
Ouster Partners with Seneca to Advance Autonomous Drone Technology for Wildfire Response Operations ↗
Ouster's REV8 OS1 Max native color digital lidar powers next-generation autonomous drones with enhanced 3D perception for safer, faster operations in complex wildfire environments
Tangent Robotics Raises 4.5M in Pre-seed Funding to Advance Fine Motor Skills for Robot Dexterity ↗
Fly Ventures and Toyota Ventures Lead Round on Columbia University Spinoff Fusing Robot Hands, Touch Sensing and Motor Learning
DH-Robotics Debuts 13-DOF Direct-Drive Dexterous Hand at IROS 2026 ↗
ADH-5-13 joins the deployment-focused UDH-3-7 and a portfolio of two-, three- and five-finger robotic end effectors
This light-powered AI can spot deepfakes with nearly 98% accuracy ↗
UCLA researchers built an AI system that uses light to analyze more than a dozen videos simultaneously, detecting deepfakes with nearly 98% accuracy.
Honda Explores Robotics Solution to Support Research Aboard Future Commercial Space Stations ↗
-Honda multi-fingered robotic hand combined with Redwire STAARK robotic arm could automate experiment handling and other research operations in orbit -Robotics solution aims to increase research capacity while reducing…
Advantech Launches ASR-D501 AI Companion Computer for Autonomous Drone Applications ↗
Compact, power-efficient platform combines edge AI, multi-sensor perception, flight-controller connectivity, and integrated robotics software for next-generation UAV development
Agility and FORT Robotics Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Humanoid Robot Safety ↗
New Offboard Safety Bridge Extends Agility and FORT's Safety Architecture to Digit 5
How Fault is Divided in a Multi-Vehicle Car Accident ↗
A multi-vehicle crash in Pomona can leave everyone involved with different accounts of what happened and how the impacts unfolded.
Types of Compensation Available in Personal Injury Cases ↗
New York’s crowded roads, active workplaces, and busy public spaces mean an unexpected injury can leave someone dealing with medical treatment, missed work, and financial uncertainty at once.
How Maven Robotics plans to automate industrial work, one task at a time ↗
With the $100 million it raised earlier this month, Maven Robotics is looking towards mass producing its mobile manipulator robot.
How to Edit PDF Text, Images, and Other Content With Ease ↗
PDF files preserve formatting across devices, but fixed layouts make corrections difficult.
The Drone Industry Is More Global Than You Think ↗
LexisNexis patent analysis finds China leads in patent volume, while U.S.
Opinion: Before buying a household robot, ask how much work it will leave you ↗
A robot vacuum that empties its own bin sounds like a chore removed.