Robotics
73 reportsRobot safety and actuators supply complementary evidence rather than a single decisive result. Together they clarify how motion is controlled and what failure modes occur, distinguishing a laboratory demonstration from a dependable operational system.
US Labs Test Large-Scale Metal 3D Printing for Nuclear Vessels
Oak Ridge and Idaho National Laboratories have demonstrated wire arc additive manufacturing to produce steel pressure vessels for nuclear energy, aiming to address US forging capacity limits and accelerate component qualification
Chinese Robotics Firms Demonstrate Humanoids for Aviation and Security Tasks
At the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, Chinese companies are presenting humanoid and quadruped robots for aviation, security, and industrial roles, with demonstrations highlighting both technical progress and ongoing challenges in real-world deployment
RealMan Robotics Targets 1,000 RealBOT Deployments With Remote Control
RealMan Robotics plans to deploy nearly 1,000 RealBOT robots in 2026, using remote human control and real-world data to improve performance in unpredictable environments such as pharmacies, factories, and kitchens
GEN-1.5 Robot Model Imitates Physical Tasks After One Short Demo
Generalist AI has introduced GEN-1.5, a foundation model for robots that attempts new physical tasks after observing a single brief demonstration, with no fine-tuning or retraining required
Nori A3 Robot Offers Low-Cost Entry to Home Robotics Experimentation
Nori Robotics has introduced the Nori A3, a $1,688 American-assembled humanoid robot designed for household tasks. The system targets developers and enthusiasts seeking accessible hardware for practical automation and experimentation.
RoboScience Unveils REX G1 Humanoid Robot for Dynamic Workspaces
RoboScience has released the REX G1, a wheeled humanoid robot designed to perform object handling and manipulation in logistics, manufacturing, and retail settings, with a focus on adapting to existing environments and variable tasks
Humanoid Robots Face Real-World Hotel and Library Tasks in Beijing
China's World Humanoid Robot Games evaluated robots on hotel service, household chores, and library shelving, testing their ability to operate autonomously and adapt to unpredictable real-world environments
China Demonstrates Teleoperated Humanoid Robot for Hazardous Missions
China North Industries Group Corporation has presented Fuxi, a full-size humanoid robot designed for remote-controlled reconnaissance and operations in hazardous environments, highlighting the technical and economic challenges of real-world deployment
Unitree Humanoid Robot Demonstrates Unverified Record Speed and Jump
Unitree Robotics has released video evidence of a humanoid robot prototype performing a 2-meter standing jump and running at speeds exceeding elite human sprinters, but the results have not been independently verified
Plastic Joints Aim to Cut Humanoid Robot Weight by Over 30 Percent
Celanese Corporation and Vigor Precision have announced a collaboration to develop lightweight plastic joint components for humanoid robots, targeting significant weight reduction while maintaining mechanical durability and precision under demanding conditions
US Army to Field-Test Hunter WOLF Robotic Vehicle With 82nd Airborne
The US Army will conduct field trials of BLADE's Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicle with the 82nd Airborne Division, assessing its ability to support equipment transport and casualty evacuation in demanding operational scenarios
Robotic 3D Printing Scales Up in Colorado Housing Development
A 55-acre project in Salida, Colorado, is deploying autonomous 3D-printing robots to construct more than 65 homes, testing whether robotic construction can deliver full-scale residential communities with integrated infrastructure
Feagine's Fi0 Model Tested for Cross-Body Robot Task Transfer
Feagine Robotics has introduced Fi0, a foundation model designed to transfer task knowledge across different soft robot arms, aiming to reduce retraining when hardware changes. Early tests used three tendon-driven manipulators with varying morphologies
BYD Deploys Xiao Di Humanoid Robots in Chinese Car Showrooms
BYD has begun introducing its humanoid robot Xiao Di in select showroom experience centers across China, aiming to enhance customer interaction as domestic car sales decline and regulatory scrutiny of advanced robotics intensifies
DEEP Robotics Deploys Quadruped Robots for Hazardous Fire Response
DEEP Robotics has begun deploying its X30 quadruped and Lynx M20 wheeled-legged robots to perform initial reconnaissance in hazardous firefighting and emergency environments, aiming to reduce human exposure during early assessment and support operations
Humanoid Robot Demonstrated for Border Surveillance in Rugged Terrain
A US robotics company has presented its Phantom humanoid robot to federal agencies, showing it can traverse uneven ground and identify potential border crossings, but deployment remains limited and key technical and regulatory questions persist
Humanoid Robots Struggle With Real-World Firefighting Tasks in Beijing Test
A large-scale robotics competition in Beijing tested 23 humanoid robots in a simulated firefighting and rescue scenario, revealing persistent challenges in perception, manipulation, and reliability outside controlled laboratory settings
Record Number of Humanoid Robots to Compete in Beijing Games
Beijing will host the second World Humanoid Robot Games from August 22-26, bringing together over 2,000 robots from 16 countries to compete in 51 events, with stricter rules and expanded real-world challenge scenarios.
Deep Robotics DR02 Demonstrates Outdoor Stair Climbing in Field Test
Deep Robotics has released new video of its DR02 humanoid robot climbing outdoor concrete stairs, providing evidence of its mobility on uneven terrain as the company seeks to commercialize the platform for industrial and hazardous environments
Humanoid Robots Learn Agile Moves from Human Motion Data with ZEST
A new control framework called ZEST enables humanoid and quadruped robots to perform complex, agile movements by learning from human motion capture, video, and animation data, reducing the need for task-specific engineering
Samsung Develops Advanced Humanoid Robot Using Appliance Motor Technology
Samsung Electronics is developing a humanoid robot that leverages motor technology from its home-appliance division, aiming to reduce actuator costs and compete with domestic robotics firms. The project remains internal and separate from its public robotics subsidiaries
China Tests BioflexBot Hand for Precision Tasks With Simple Design
Researchers in China have built BioflexBot, a robotic hand that uses compressed air and a coiled spring to perform precise manipulations such as threading needles and opening bottle caps, aiming to reduce hardware complexity and cost
China Plans Lunar Base with Quadruped Robots for 2035 Deployment
China aims to deploy quadruped robots to support astronauts and conduct research at its planned International Lunar Research Station by 2035, raising questions about autonomy, safety, and human-robot collaboration in extreme environments
Robots Document Tibetan Antelope Migration in China's High-Altitude Reserve
DEEP Robotics has deployed its Lynx M20 wheeled-legged robot in the Serling Tso Nature Reserve to collect visual data on Tibetan antelope migration, testing the system's ability to operate in extreme plateau conditions with minimal wildlife disturbance
SONIC Framework Enables Humanoid Robots to Perform Diverse Movements
NVIDIA researchers have introduced SONIC, a large-scale control framework that allows humanoid robots to execute a wide range of whole-body movements using inputs from teleoperation, video, text, and music, with evidence from both simulation and real-world tests
NVIDIA's Nemotron 3.5 Lightning Targets Routine AI Agent Tasks
NVIDIA has released Nemotron 3.5 Lightning, an open-weight model designed for high-volume, repetitive agent workloads. The system aims to reduce cost and latency for developers running autonomous agents on local hardware or in data centers
Dyna Robotics Tests DYNA-2 Robot Model Trained on Human Video
Dyna Robotics has introduced DYNA-2, a robot foundation model trained on over one million hours of human egocentric video, aiming to improve robot learning for physical tasks without relying on robot action data
Hyundai MobED Robot Navigates Moving Ship in Real-World Test
Hyundai Motor Group has tested its MobED autonomous robot aboard a moving cargo vessel, evaluating its ability to perform inspections in hazardous ship environments without human entry
Atlas Robot Demonstrates Autonomous Battery Swapping in Factory Test
Boston Dynamics has shown its Atlas humanoid robot autonomously swapping its own battery in under three minutes, aiming to reduce downtime and extend operational shifts in industrial settings
DOBOT LUMO Demonstrates All-Terrain Humanoid Mobility and Interaction
DOBOT has presented LUMO, a humanoid robot designed to navigate varied indoor and outdoor environments, combining computer vision, voice interaction, and motion control to adapt its behavior to different users and tasks
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