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Honor unveils humanoid robot alongside new AI devices at Mobile World Congress
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (613+ words) March 8, 2026 by David Edwards Honor'has unveiled its first humanoid robot as part of a broader push into artificial intelligence devices at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. The company, best known for its smartphones, used the event to present a range…...
Viewpoint: Why ‘always-on’ environments break most robotics deployments – and how to fix them
1+ day, 42+ min ago (991+ words) March 7, 2026 by David Edwards By Nohtal Partansky, founder and CEO, and Patrick DeGrosse Jr, director of engineering, Sorting Robotics Most robotics deployments don't run into trouble because a motor was undersized or because someone wrote bad control logic. In our…...
Simbe becomes first retail robotics company to achieve UL 3300 certification
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (627+ words) March 7, 2026 by David Edwards Simbe, a provider of store inventory and intelligence robots, says it has become "the first retail technology company to achieve UL 3300 certification. The certificate is the "Standard for Service, Communication, Information, Education and Entertainment Robots, from…...
Techman Robot and Tesollo unveil adaptive robotic gripper solution for high-mix manufacturing
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (562+ words) March 7, 2026 by David Edwards Techman Robot Korea, the South Korean subsidiary of global collaborative robot company Techman Robot headquartered in Taiwan, and Tesollo, a South Korean specialist in robotic grippers, will present an articulated, multi-jointed gripper-based automation solution optimized for…...
What will be the most widely adopted AI solution in 2026?
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (676+ words) March 6, 2026 by David Edwards Companies today are moving from the experimentation stage to the mature adoption of artificial intelligence solutions. At the same time, many organizations are starting 2026 wondering: What will be the most widely adopted AI solution this year?...
MassRobotics startups raise $2 billion as Massachusetts strengthens its global robotics hub
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (1155+ words) March 6, 2026 by David Edwards MassRobotics resident startups have collectively raised $2 billion in venture funding since launching in 2017. Resident startups have announced major funding rounds, new product launches, and key industry milestones so far in 2026, highlighting the strength of resident startups…...
Dexterity’s says its new world model delivers ‘major leap forward’ for physical AI-powered truck loading
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (450+ words) March 6, 2026 by David Edwards Dexterity, a developer of physical AI powered industrial robotics, has announced a "major leap forward" in its Physical AI stack, anchored by Foresight, a state-of-the-art world model and a 4D box packing agent. These advancements help solve…...
BMW to test humanoid robots in production in Germany for the first time
2+ day, 5+ min ago (1224+ words) March 6, 2026 by David Edwards The BMW Group is preparing to test humanoid robots in its car production in Europe for the first time, as the company accelerates its push to integrate artificial intelligence directly into factory operations. The pilot project…...
PIA launches advanced automation solution for razor cartridge manufacturing
2+ day, 44+ min ago (350+ words) March 6, 2026 by David Edwards PIA Automation, a specialist in advanced automation solutions, has announced the successful development and launch of a new high-volume assembly and packaging line for personal shaving razor cartridges. Designed to handle the delicate components of personal…...
UTAC announces major expansion in China with a new hi-tech proving ground
2+ day, 51+ min ago (411+ words) March 6, 2026 by David Edwards UTAC, a specialist in automotive testing, inspection and certification, announces a major expansion in China with a new proving ground in Huainan, in central Anhui province. Established in partnership with Huainan City Government, the high-tech proving…...