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Skild AI unveils S1 flagship robot foundation model ↗

Skild AI says its S1 robot foundation model enables robots to learn new tasks just by seeing a video of it being performed.

How better grippers can unlock physical AI ↗

Physical AI depends on smarter grippers to give robots the dexterity, sensing and adaptability needed to handle real-world tasks.

Reframe Systems raises $40M to scale its robotic microfactories for home building ↗

Reframe Systems aims to build a network of automated microfactories near communities where homes are needed.

Early bird pricing for RoboBusiness 2026 ends August 31 ↗

Early bird pricing for RoboBusiness 2026, which saves attendees $200 on full conference passes, will end Aug.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Carbon Robotics partners with iMerit to power instant in-field AI customization ↗

Carbon Robotics introduced a plant foundation AI model and tractor kit, enabling farmers to customize laser weeding.

Gatik brings in $200M to continue expanding autonomous trucking operations ↗

Gatik said the funding will help it expand its model built around high-frequency regional routes connecting distribution centers and stores.

IDS Imaging adds Nion ToF sensor to its portfolio of 3D cameras ↗

IDS said Nion is suitable for applications where precise 3D data is required at real-world process speeds, such as logistics and robotics.

Bedrock Robotics’ first operator-free excavator deployments take off ↗

Bedrock Robotics deploys autonomous excavators to active job sites, tackling construction labor shortages with AI-powered heavy machinery.

Humans in the loop are still needed for robotaxi fleet safety, says Guident ↗

As fleets of autonomous vehicles scale, AI and human oversight remain critical for safety, explains Guident's CEO.

Jetson Orin Nano 2 doubles inference performance for robotics on the edge, says NVIDIA ↗

With Jetson Orin Nano 2, NVIDIA says that frontier intelligence has reached the edge and can now run in real time.

The next big AI play isn’t apps or humanoids; it’s machines with brains and brawn ↗

For agricultural and construction equipment makers to stay relevant as workforces dwindle, they need to add AI, says Agtonomy's founder.

XPeng Motors humanoid robot unit Dogotix raises $900M ↗

Dogotix, the humanoid unit of XPeng Motors, has attained a valuation of $6.3 billion as it plans to produce robots at scale.

Use a digital twin to explore automation before committing capital ↗

While a digital twin does not necessarily replace a systems integrator, it can help manufacturers evaluate robots and plan applications, says RoboDK.

Robots don’t run themselves: The workforce powering physical AI ↗

The addition of physical AI to the workforce requires more key performance indicators than throughput, according to the president of HireArt.

The technology that could bring robot mowers to one in two American lawns ↗

Improvements in AI, satellite navigation, and machine vision are helping robotic lawn mowers spread in the U.S., writes Sunseeker's founder.

How software-defined manufacturing fits into real factory operations ↗

Roby Lynn explains how R2 Labs bridges PLCs, robots, and AI to unify fragmented manufacturing systems.

Amazon’s Bhavana Chandrashekhar to speak at RoboBusiness’ Women in Robotics Lunch ↗

The Women in Robotics Lunch at RoboBusiness is an opportunity to form new connections and deepen relationships.

Schaeffler plans to mass produce gearboxes for humanoid robots in 2027 ↗

Schaeffler is creating its strain wave gearboxes with a forming technology that will enable mass production of the components.

Amazon plans to expand Prime Air to nearly 500 cities by the end of 2026 ↗

Amazon said its Prime Air drones can deliver nearly all items 5 lb.

ATDev gives update on its journey building autonomous wheelchairs ↗

ATDev is developing a modern power wheelchair with a coordinated robotic arm that can take on reaching and lifting tasks for the user.

Agtonomy releases new autonomous multi-point turning features ↗

Agtonomy has added autonomous multi-point turning and enhanced field data collection to its commercial off-road platform.