Robotics news 376 stories
Hadrian raises $1.37B to accelerate U.S. defense, aerospace manufacturing ↗
The raise values Hadrian at $7.87 billion.
Tate deploys 58 Hirebotics cobot welders across multiple facilities ↗
Tate decided to move from traditional hand welding to an agile, cloud-connected automation network powered by Hirebotics.
VicOne releases free NVIDIA Isaac Sim cybersecurity extension based on DEF CON 34 research ↗
VicOne says its free Radeis Extension for NVIDIA Isaac Sim enables developers to test robot cyber safety before deployment.
Analog Devices returns as strategic sponsor to aid MassRobotics startups ↗
Analog Devices Inc. is supporting MassRobotics startups with Analog Garage and participating in events including RoboBusiness.
Experts look ahead at the next 20 years of robotics at RoboBusiness ↗
At RoboBusiness, leaders in robotics will explore the technologies, opportunities, and challenges that will shape the next two decades.
Building robots that survive the warehouse ↗
Nomagic says its real moat is production data, because the messiness of real warehouses is where robots either prove themselves or fail.
Tacta Systems takes aim at high-skilled manufacturing work with TactaBot ↗
Tacta Systems unveiled a three-part system, including its robotic hand, that enables users to teach its robot new dexterous skills.
Avatar Robotics raises seed round to address industrial labor constraints ↗
Avatar Robotics raised $6.5 million in funding to scale humanoid robots and remote teleoperation across industrial supply chains.
HII signs up to $900M agreement with Path Robotics, GrayMatter Robotics ↗
The latest agreement expands HII's HYPER Program, which Path Robotics and GrayMatter Robotics joined earlier this year.
How Robin, the robotic companion, keeps patients calm during hospital visits ↗
Robin is deployed across 30 different health systems, and Expper has plans to deploy 10 more in different states.
Report looks at advances in autonomous mobile robots ↗
A download looks at examples of advances in autonomous mobile robots in material handling and automated storage applications.
Avnet and Weston Robot partner to launch edge AI inspection platform ↗
Avnet and Weston Robot have partnered to launch an AI-powered autonomous inspection platform for complex industrial environments.
GAM Enterprises to produce Schaeffler’s PSC gear reducers ↗
Acquiring the IP from this core supplier allows GAM to vertically integrate its supply chain and expand its manufacturing capabilities.
University of Florida opens new robotics lab dedicated to industrialized construction ↗
Fueled by Autodesk, UF opened a robotics lab for industrialized construction to fight housing shortages and labor declines.
Moove raises $250M to build infrastructure for autonomous vehicles ↗
The funding will support Moove's expansion of its autonomous fleet ownership and robotics-first depot infrastructure “Nests.”
Why perception is the key to scaling industrial autonomy ↗
Autonomy is no longer just about robotic motor skills.
Zoox unveils production-ready robotaxi for U.S. expansion ↗
Amazon subsidiary Zoox unveiled its final production-ready robotaxi design and expanded testing following a subtle redesign to improve rider comfort.
U.S. Navy picks Blue Water Autonomy to use autonomous vessels for deep ocean surveys ↗
Blue Water Autonomy creates unmanned ships that can operate autonomously on the open ocean for months a time.
Humanoids won’t scale on factory floors until costs drop ↗
The race to commercialize humanoids is on.
igus launches energy chain with 600-degree rotation for industrial robots ↗
igus says its new twisterchain energy chain provides cable management for challenging industrial robotics applications such as palletizing.
HEBI Robotics earns NASA SBIR grant to fast track miniaturized actuators ↗
This Phase I award is only part of HEBI Robotics' roadmap.
Reimagine Robotics emerges from stealth with robots that ‘learn on the job’ ↗
Reimagine Robotics, founded by former Google DeepMind Applied Robotics leaders, is developing systems that do not require specialized programmers.
Google DeepMind says Gemini Robotics 2 enables full body control ↗
Gemini Robotics 2 enables robots to reason through every movement, unlocking a broad range of tasks, DeepMind said.
Top 10 robotics stories of July 2026 ↗
In July, large funding rounds, new approaches to robot training, and new robot models drew our readers attention.
FCC robot ruling shines a spotlight on U.S. policy; how next-gen AI can help warehousing ↗
OSARO’s Derek Pridmore says warehouse robots are advancing, but real-world safety and reliability still depend on specialized, layered AI systems.
KUKA deploys Automation Management Platform for North American automakers ↗
KUKA has deployed its Automation Management Platform at KTPO, a major manufacturing facility in Ohio.
Procore Technologies acquires DroneDeploy for $845M ↗
Procore will integrate DroneDeploy's visual intelligence technology to link the digital world with physical construction sites.
5 Physical AI infrastructure platforms shaping robotics in 2026 ↗
These five platforms address different challenges and provide the basis for the emerging physical AI tech stack, according to Lightwheel.
DoorDash gains FAA certification to operate its own drone delivery program ↗
The FAA approval came nearly a year after DoorDash unveiled its delivery robot and reflects its increasing interest in building automation in-house.
Teradyne Robotics revenue rises 33% year over year in Q2 ↗
Teradyne Robotics said growth in the U.S.