Robot news & reviews
22 stories on robotics launches, industry moves and hands-on reviews.
1X launches world model enabling NEO robot to learn tasks by watching videos
With this update, 1X Technologies' NEO uses internet-scale video data tuned on robot data to perform AI tasks. The post 1X launches world model enabling NEO robot to learn tasks by watching videos appeared first on The Robot Report .
Read story →Thomas Pilz on innovation and safety in robotics
The podcast guest this week is Thomas Pilz, managing partner of Pilz GmbH & Co. KG. The post Thomas Pilz on innovation and safety in…
Registration opens for Robotics Summit & Expo 2026
Agility Robotics, Amazon Robotics, ASTM International, AWS, Brain Corp, GM, Harmonic Drive, maxon, PickNik Robotics, QNX, RealSense, Robust…
iRobot emerges from Chapter 11 as restructured Picea U.S. subsidiary
iRobot has restructured after its bankruptcy proceedings and purchase by Chinese manufacturer Picea, adding a data security unit in the…
Zipline raises over $600M in funding, surpasses 2M commercial drone deliveries
In Houston and Phoenix, eligible customers will soon be able to order tens of thousands of items through the Zipline app. The post Zipline…
LivsMed completes Korean IPO to accelerate remote robotic surgery
LivsMed has become a South Korean unicorn as it develops surgical robots and laparoscopic instruments. The post LivsMed completes Korean…
Festo introduces AI-based predictive maintenance platform to improve automation uptime
Festo said the platform provides flexible deployment options that support on-premises and cloud-based environments. The post Festo…
Boston Dynamics releases Spot and Orbit 5.1 with new Spot Cam
Boston Dynamics' updates include an upgraded AI model, enhanced door-opening capabilities, and more. It also announced the product version…
Microsoft Research reveals Rho-alpha vision-language-action model for robots
The Rho-alpha model incorporates sensor modalities such as tactile feedback and is trained with human guidance, says Microsoft. The post…
Serve Robotics to acquire hospital logistics provider Diligent Robotics
Serve Robotics said it hopes to help Diligent Robotics scale deployments of its hospital delivery robot Moxi. The post Serve Robotics to…
Konnex raises funding to advance robotics-as-a-service offering
Konnex has raised funding to offer robotics and AI that it says can be deployed and scaled as decentralized labor like software as a…
Meet MassRobotics’ 5th Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst cohort
The MassRobotics Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program supports startups regardless of their location. The post Meet MassRobotics’…
Spencer Krause: Why hardware is the new engineering frontier
The podcast guest this week is Spencer Krause, co-founder and CEO of SKA Robotics and co-founder of Tension Dynamics. The post Spencer…
Chinese robotics outlook for 2026 includes cobot growth, competitive pressure
Chinese trends in industrial robots and cobots for 2026 include growing volumes, consolidation pressures, and international expansion. The…
The hidden technology behind fluid robot motion
Fluid robot motion is the result of design choices among five options including pneumatics and strain wave gears. The post The hidden…
Evolution of Robotic Vacuums: From Concept to Modern Marvels
Hey folks, let's dive into how robotic vacuums went from wild ideas to the everyday heroes in our homes, pulling from cool history in…
The Business Impact of Robotics in Diverse Sectors
How businesses leverage robotics in banking, transportation, and beyond to boost productivity, cut costs, and innovate.
Comparing Robotic Systems Across Industries: Strengths and Use Cases
A roundup comparing robotic applications from banking bots to autonomous vehicles, highlighting their unique features and benefits.
Robotics Beyond Vacuum Cleaners: Applications in Various Industries
Explore how robotics extends far beyond cleaning, with applications in banking, highways, libraries, and more, revolutionizing everyday…
Comparing Robots in Different Applications
Compare how robots function in banking, highways, homes, and labs, highlighting their features and uses from historical robotics data.
How Robotic Vacuums Evolved from Early Concepts
From early robotic ideas in banking and homes to modern devices like Roomba, discover the evolution of robotic vacuum cleaners through…
Applications of Robotics Across Industries
Robotics extends beyond vacuum cleaners to fields like banking, highways, and labs. Explore how robots are transforming various sectors…