<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>RobotCafe — Latest Robotics News</title><description>An aggregated stream of robotics news from across the web. Headlines link to the original publishers. Curated by RobotCafe.</description><link>https://robotcafe.com/</link><language>en-us</language><item><title>San Francisco firm that makes automated drone swarm killer system secures $7M funding</title><link>https://interestingengineering.com/military/san-francisco-firm-drone-swarm-killer-system</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://interestingengineering.com/military/san-francisco-firm-drone-swarm-killer-system</guid><description>San Francisco-based Mara has secured $7 million in funding to help flesh out its proprietary...</description><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:05:19 GMT</pubDate><source>Interesting Engineering</source><category>business</category></item><item><title>The differences between decentralized and centralized power in swarm robotics</title><link>https://www.therobotreport.com/differences-between-decentralized-centralized-power-swarm-robotics/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.therobotreport.com/differences-between-decentralized-centralized-power-swarm-robotics/</guid><description>A robotic swarm typically relies on centralized or decentralized power management, but a hybrid approach could offer the best of both. The post The differences between decentralized and centralized power in swarm…</description><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:25:31 GMT</pubDate><source>The Robot Report</source><category>industrial</category></item><item><title>ShadowfaxUAS Launches SF45: An ITAR-Free, Non-Chinese Group 3 Fixed-Wing VTOL</title><link>https://www.suasnews.com/2026/08/shadowfaxuas-launches-sf45-an-itar-free-non-chinese-group-3-fixed-wing-vtol/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.suasnews.com/2026/08/shadowfaxuas-launches-sf45-an-itar-free-non-chinese-group-3-fixed-wing-vtol/</guid><description>South African manufacturer ShadowfaxUAS has officially launched the SF45, an ITAR-free, non-Chinese Group 3 fixed-wing VTOL platform engineered for long-endurance ISR missions, heavy payload flexibility, and reduced…</description><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:38:46 GMT</pubDate><source>sUAS News</source><category>autonomy</category></item><item><title>This Library Needs to Be At Least… Three Times Bigger</title><link>https://hackaday.com/2026/08/28/this-library-needs-to-be-at-least-three-times-bigger/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hackaday.com/2026/08/28/this-library-needs-to-be-at-least-three-times-bigger/</guid><description>Many of us have noted a tremendous price increase in many computer components for some mysterious reason. Whatever this cause is will be debated among the various modern philosophers and …read more</description><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 02:00:58 GMT</pubDate><source>Hackaday Robots</source><category>maker</category></item><item><title>From teach and repeat to SelfPath AI: The next robotics leap</title><link>https://www.therobotreport.com/from-teach-repeat-to-selfpath-ai-next-robotics-leap/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.therobotreport.com/from-teach-repeat-to-selfpath-ai-next-robotics-leap/</guid><description>John Black, chief technology officer at Brian Corp, shares insights on how to build trust for robotics fleets and AI. The post From teach and repeat to SelfPath AI: The next robotics leap appeared first on The Robot…</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:25:06 GMT</pubDate><source>The Robot Report</source><category>maker</category></item><item><title>Chinese automakers are following Tesla’s bet that robots are the next big profit machine</title><link>https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/28/chinese-automakers-are-following-teslas-bet-that-robots-are-the-next-big-profit-machine/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/28/chinese-automakers-are-following-teslas-bet-that-robots-are-the-next-big-profit-machine/</guid><description>Technical progress has encouraged a new batch of companies to jump in on the promise of profits from humanoid robots. And they&apos;re all Chinese automakers.</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:24:27 GMT</pubDate><source>TechCrunch Robotics</source><category>humanoids</category></item><item><title>Deere faces headwinds in Q3 update and announces Reservoir R&amp;D partnership</title><link>https://www.therobotreport.com/deere-faces-headwinds-in-q3-update-and-announces-10m-reservoir-rd-partnership/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.therobotreport.com/deere-faces-headwinds-in-q3-update-and-announces-10m-reservoir-rd-partnership/</guid><description>Deere beats Q3 expectations, raises guidance, and partners with Reservoir on a $10 million agtech AI initiative. The post Deere faces headwinds in Q3 update and announces Reservoir R&amp;D partnership appeared first on The…</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:06:40 GMT</pubDate><source>The Robot Report</source><category>business</category></item><item><title>HaiPick Climb reaches 10,000-robot record in global customer projects</title><link>https://www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/haipick-climb-reaches-10000-robot-record-global-customer-projects/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/haipick-climb-reaches-10000-robot-record-global-customer-projects/</guid><description>HaiPick Climb has continued to gain features and users for robotic storage and retrieval, according to Hai Robotics. The post HaiPick Climb reaches 10,000-robot record in global customer projects appeared first on…</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:10:16 GMT</pubDate><source>Automated Warehouse</source><category>industrial</category></item><item><title>EXL acquires physical AI model developer iMerit</title><link>https://www.therobotreport.com/exl-acquires-physical-ai-model-developer-imerit/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.therobotreport.com/exl-acquires-physical-ai-model-developer-imerit/</guid><description>The EXL and iMerit executives explain how their companies&apos; combined expertise and platforms will help developers with reliable physical AI. The post EXL acquires physical AI model developer iMerit appeared first on The…</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:36:09 GMT</pubDate><source>The Robot Report</source><category>business</category></item><item><title>Microducks Exude Macro Charm</title><link>https://makezine.com/article/maker-news/microducks-exude-macro-charm/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://makezine.com/article/maker-news/microducks-exude-macro-charm/</guid><description>Hugging Face and Pollen Robotics have launched Microduck, an adorable $400 open source, trainable robot. The post Microducks Exude Macro Charm appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers .</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:34:00 GMT</pubDate><source>Make: Robotics</source><category>maker</category></item><item><title>Video Friday: Meet Microduck</title><link>https://spectrum.ieee.org/video-friday-microduck-robot</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://spectrum.ieee.org/video-friday-microduck-robot</guid><description>Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us…</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:00:03 GMT</pubDate><source>IEEE Spectrum Robotics</source><category>news</category></item><item><title>Light-powered soft robots that can keep jumping forever</title><link>https://techxplore.com/news/2026-08-powered-soft-robots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://techxplore.com/news/2026-08-powered-soft-robots.html</guid><description>Researchers from North Carolina State University have created teardrop-shaped soft robots that leap upward or forward when exposed to infrared light—and will keep jumping as long as the light is present. The work…</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:00:02 GMT</pubDate><source>TechXplore Robotics</source><category>research</category></item><item><title>How Locus is getting a grasp on one of robotics biggest challenges: manipulation</title><link>https://www.therobotreport.com/locus-getting-grasp-one-robotics-biggest-challenges-manipulation/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.therobotreport.com/locus-getting-grasp-one-robotics-biggest-challenges-manipulation/</guid><description>Locus Robotics recently acquired Nexera Robotics, which create unique soft picking technology, bolstering its manipulation capabilities. The post How Locus is getting a grasp on one of robotics biggest challenges…</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:29:51 GMT</pubDate><source>The Robot Report</source><category>research</category></item><item><title>Locus gets a grip on robotic manipulation with Nexera technology</title><link>https://www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/locus-gets-grip-robotic-manipulation-nexera-technology/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/locus-gets-grip-robotic-manipulation-nexera-technology/</guid><description>Locus Robotics is preparing to add soft picking with NeuraGrasp to its Array mobile manipulator. The post Locus gets a grip on robotic manipulation with Nexera technology appeared first on Automated Warehouse .</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:10:46 GMT</pubDate><source>Automated Warehouse</source><category>industrial</category></item><item><title>A humanoid robot&apos;s social expressiveness may backfire when it makes mistakes</title><link>https://techxplore.com/news/2026-08-humanoid-robot-social-backfire.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://techxplore.com/news/2026-08-humanoid-robot-social-backfire.html</guid><description>For robots to be successfully deployed in real-world environments, humans should trust them enough to cooperate with them. Some roboticists have been trying to determine whether users perceive robots that exhibit…</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:03 GMT</pubDate><source>TechXplore Robotics</source><category>humanoids</category></item><item><title>IOPC Concludes Kent Police Drone Investigation; Officer to Face Misconduct Hearing as Details of Child’s Surgeries Emerge</title><link>https://www.suasnews.com/2026/08/iopc-concludes-kent-police-drone-investigation-officer-to-face-misconduct-hearing-as-details-of-childs-surgeries-emerge/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.suasnews.com/2026/08/iopc-concludes-kent-police-drone-investigation-officer-to-face-misconduct-hearing-as-details-of-childs-surgeries-emerge/</guid><description>The IOPC has concluded its investigation into the Kent Police drone crash on the Isle of Sheppey. Sources reveal the child struck by the falling aircraft required two surgeries, and the Special Inspector operating the…</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:13:15 GMT</pubDate><source>sUAS News</source><category>autonomy</category></item><item><title>DJI Mini 3 just got a massive $100 price cut</title><link>https://dronedj.com/2026/08/27/dji-mini-3-price-cut/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dronedj.com/2026/08/27/dji-mini-3-price-cut/</guid><description>Not every drone deal is worth getting excited about. This one is. DJI has slashed the Mini 3 to its lowest price ever, making it surprisingly affordable to own a drone capable of cinematic 4K footage, 38-minute flights…</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:53:00 GMT</pubDate><source>DroneDJ</source><category>autonomy</category></item><item><title>General Cherry AIR</title><link>https://www.suasnews.com/2026/08/general-cherry-air/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.suasnews.com/2026/08/general-cherry-air/</guid><description>Since July 24, Romanian F-16s have been shooting down Shahed drones with $400,000 AIM-9X missiles.</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:42:44 GMT</pubDate><source>sUAS News</source><category>autonomy</category></item><item><title>SiFly’s US-made Q12 drone gets $20 million production boost</title><link>https://dronedj.com/2026/08/27/sifly-aviation-q12-drone-funding/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dronedj.com/2026/08/27/sifly-aviation-q12-drone-funding/</guid><description>The race to build more capable American-made drones just got another major boost. California-based SiFly Aviation has raised $20 million in Series A funding, giving the company fresh capital to ramp up production of its…</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate><source>DroneDJ</source><category>business</category></item><item><title>First 11 vs 11 humanoid soccer game played at RoboCup 2026</title><link>https://robohub.org/first-11-vs-11-humanoid-soccer-game-played-at-robocup-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://robohub.org/first-11-vs-11-humanoid-soccer-game-played-at-robocup-2026/</guid><description>Action from the 11 vs 11 humanoid match at RoboCup 2026. Photo credit: RoboCup Federation. RoboCup 2026 saw history made, as two teams of 11 humanoids took to the soccer field, the first time a full complement of robots…</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:25:01 GMT</pubDate><source>Robohub</source><category>humanoids</category></item><item><title>Teradyne Robotics ramps up fight against cobot copycats</title><link>https://www.therobotreport.com/teradyne-robotics-sues-another-chinese-cobot-maker/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.therobotreport.com/teradyne-robotics-sues-another-chinese-cobot-maker/</guid><description>Teradyne Robotics sued cobot maker JAKA over alleged patent infringement, marking its second battle with a Chinese cobot company in 2026. The post Teradyne Robotics ramps up fight against cobot copycats appeared first…</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:31:27 GMT</pubDate><source>The Robot Report</source><category>industrial</category></item><item><title>How Ambi is bringing physical AI to industrial package stacking</title><link>https://www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/how-ambi-is-bringing-physical-ai-to-industrial-package-stacking/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/how-ambi-is-bringing-physical-ai-to-industrial-package-stacking/</guid><description>Ambi Robotics recently announced CARGO, a physical AI reasoning model it created specifically for item stacking. The post How Ambi is bringing physical AI to industrial package stacking appeared first on Automated…</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:20:35 GMT</pubDate><source>Automated Warehouse</source><category>industrial</category></item><item><title>Wheel-legged robot dog dumps packages – and ads</title><link>https://newatlas.com/robotics/r-dog-quadruped-delivery-robot/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newatlas.com/robotics/r-dog-quadruped-delivery-robot/</guid><description>Today, you can buy almost anything with a few clicks on your phone. Online shopping has created millions of small deliveries, and a lot of them could be handled more efficiently if humans had a little mechanical help…</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:25:43 GMT</pubDate><source>New Atlas Robotics</source><category>consumer</category></item><item><title>NSF to invest $90M into three new technology centers, including one focused on robotics</title><link>https://www.therobotreport.com/nsf-invests-90m-three-new-technology-centers-including-one-focused-robotics/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.therobotreport.com/nsf-invests-90m-three-new-technology-centers-including-one-focused-robotics/</guid><description>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. The post NSF to invest $90M into three new technology centers, including one focused on…</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:12:54 GMT</pubDate><source>The Robot Report</source><category>industrial</category></item><item><title>Symbotic takes No. 1 in warehouse automation market share, says Interact Analysis</title><link>https://www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/symbotic-takes-no-1-warehouse-automation-market-share-says-interact-analysis/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/symbotic-takes-no-1-warehouse-automation-market-share-says-interact-analysis/</guid><description>Symbotic has become the top robots vendor in this space thanks in part to its relationship with Walmart. The post Symbotic takes No. 1 in warehouse automation market share, says Interact Analysis appeared first on…</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:28:55 GMT</pubDate><source>Automated Warehouse</source><category>industrial</category></item><item><title>Hugging Face is selling a cute $399 open source duck robot, Microduck</title><link>https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/27/hugging-face-is-selling-a-cute-399-open-source-duck-robot-microduck/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/27/hugging-face-is-selling-a-cute-399-open-source-duck-robot-microduck/</guid><description>Clem Delangue, CEO of Hugging Face, said the Microduck is an “open-source robot you can teach new tricks with reinforcement learning.”</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:56:52 GMT</pubDate><source>TechCrunch Robotics</source><category>research</category></item><item><title>Carbon Robotics partners with iMerit to power instant in-field AI customization</title><link>https://www.therobotreport.com/carbon-robotics-partners-with-imerit-to-power-instant-in-field-ai-customization/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.therobotreport.com/carbon-robotics-partners-with-imerit-to-power-instant-in-field-ai-customization/</guid><description>Carbon Robotics introduced a plant foundation AI model and tractor kit, enabling farmers to customize laser weeding. The post Carbon Robotics partners with iMerit to power instant in-field AI customization appeared…</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:27:58 GMT</pubDate><source>The Robot Report</source><category>industrial</category></item><item><title>Six-legged robot learns to walk from a stick insect</title><link>https://techxplore.com/news/2026-08-legged-robot-insect.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://techxplore.com/news/2026-08-legged-robot-insect.html</guid><description>Do you ever see an ant skittering across your kitchen counter and wonder how this little bug overcame all the obstacles in your home just to get there? Insects use their tiny nervous systems to walk with surprising…</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:20:04 GMT</pubDate><source>TechXplore Robotics</source><category>research</category></item><item><title>From cartwheels to backflips, motion-imitation framework teaches three robots dynamic movements</title><link>https://techxplore.com/news/2026-08-cartwheels-backflips-motion-imitation-framework.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://techxplore.com/news/2026-08-cartwheels-backflips-motion-imitation-framework.html</guid><description>Legged robots, robotic systems with legs that typically resemble those of animals or humans, could be advantageous for completing tasks in home environments or populated, dynamic spaces. These robots may look like…</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:03 GMT</pubDate><source>TechXplore Robotics</source><category>research</category></item><item><title>Watch this $426 camera ride a rocket into space and back</title><link>https://dronedj.com/2026/08/26/dji-action-camera-rocket-space/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dronedj.com/2026/08/26/dji-action-camera-rocket-space/</guid><description>Most people buy an action camera to capture a ski trip, a mountain bike ride, or a family vacation. DJI just showed what happens when you strap one to a reusable orbital rocket instead.</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:49:00 GMT</pubDate><source>DroneDJ</source><category>autonomy</category></item><item><title>AirData hits 65 million drone flights as FAA’s BVLOS rule nears</title><link>https://dronedj.com/2026/08/26/drone-fleet-bvlos-software-airdata/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dronedj.com/2026/08/26/drone-fleet-bvlos-software-airdata/</guid><description>Drone fleet management platform AirData has crossed a major milestone that offers a glimpse into just how quickly commercial drone operations are maturing. The California-based company says it has now tracked more than…</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:40:00 GMT</pubDate><source>DroneDJ</source><category>autonomy</category></item><item><title>GA-ASI and Fujitsu Sign MOU for the Maintenance and Operation of UAS in Japan</title><link>https://www.suasnews.com/2026/08/ga-asi-and-fujitsu-sign-mou-for-the-maintenance-and-operation-of-uas-in-japan/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.suasnews.com/2026/08/ga-asi-and-fujitsu-sign-mou-for-the-maintenance-and-operation-of-uas-in-japan/</guid><description>General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Fujitsu Limited (Fujitsu) today announced that they have</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:14:09 GMT</pubDate><source>sUAS News</source><category>autonomy</category></item><item><title>Berkshire Grey CEO discusses physical AI, European expansion</title><link>https://www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/berkshire-grey-ceo-discusses-physical-ai-european-expansion/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/berkshire-grey-ceo-discusses-physical-ai-european-expansion/</guid><description>Berkshire Grey is applying AI to sortation, picking, and unloading as it opens a Customer Innovation Center in the Netherlands. The post Berkshire Grey CEO discusses physical AI, European expansion appeared first on…</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:49:12 GMT</pubDate><source>Automated Warehouse</source><category>industrial</category></item><item><title>First Breach Completes First Flight of Drone Prototype and Advances American-Made Manufacturing Through Hellbender Agreement</title><link>https://www.suasnews.com/2026/08/first-breach-completes-first-flight-of-drone-prototype-and-advances-american-made-manufacturing-through-hellbender-agreement/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.suasnews.com/2026/08/first-breach-completes-first-flight-of-drone-prototype-and-advances-american-made-manufacturing-through-hellbender-agreement/</guid><description>First Breach completes first flight of proprietary drone prototype, with large scale production scaling expected</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:18:56 GMT</pubDate><source>sUAS News</source><category>industrial</category></item><item><title>Gremsy USA Introduces NDAA-Compliant, Blue UAS-Cleared Drone Payload Portfolio for U.S. Market</title><link>https://www.suasnews.com/2026/08/gremsy-usa-introduces-ndaa-compliant-blue-uas-cleared-drone-payload-portfolio-for-u-s-market/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.suasnews.com/2026/08/gremsy-usa-introduces-ndaa-compliant-blue-uas-cleared-drone-payload-portfolio-for-u-s-market/</guid><description>Pre-orders open for Gremsy USA’s NDAA-compliant and Blue UAS-cleared VIO F1, ORUS L NDAA, and</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:13:36 GMT</pubDate><source>sUAS News</source><category>autonomy</category></item><item><title>Gatik brings in $200M to continue expanding autonomous trucking operations</title><link>https://www.therobotreport.com/gatik-brings-in-200m-to-continue-expanding-autonomous-trucking-operations/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.therobotreport.com/gatik-brings-in-200m-to-continue-expanding-autonomous-trucking-operations/</guid><description>Gatik said the funding will help it expand its model built around high-frequency regional routes connecting distribution centers and stores. The post Gatik brings in $200M to continue expanding autonomous trucking…</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:59:15 GMT</pubDate><source>The Robot Report</source><category>business</category></item><item><title>Giant cyborg cockroaches could bring supervised care to people trapped beyond rescuers&apos; reach</title><link>https://techxplore.com/news/2026-08-giant-cyborg-cockroaches-people-rescuers.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://techxplore.com/news/2026-08-giant-cyborg-cockroaches-people-rescuers.html</guid><description>&quot;Swarms&quot; of cyborg cockroaches with cameras and miniature medical injectors could deliver supervised emergency care to people trapped in collapsed buildings, caves or other places too dangerous for rescuers to reach…</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:20:05 GMT</pubDate><source>TechXplore Robotics</source><category>research</category></item><item><title>IDS Imaging adds Nion ToF sensor to its portfolio of 3D cameras</title><link>https://www.therobotreport.com/ids-imaging-adds-nion-tof-camera-portfolio-3d-cameras/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.therobotreport.com/ids-imaging-adds-nion-tof-camera-portfolio-3d-cameras/</guid><description>IDS said Nion is suitable for applications where precise 3D data is required at real-world process speeds, such as logistics and robotics. The post IDS Imaging adds Nion ToF sensor to its portfolio of 3D cameras…</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:04:14 GMT</pubDate><source>The Robot Report</source><category>industrial</category></item><item><title>Ex-Meta scientists want to bring visual AI to the factory floor</title><link>https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/26/ex-meta-scientists-want-to-bring-visual-ai-to-the-factory-floor/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/26/ex-meta-scientists-want-to-bring-visual-ai-to-the-factory-floor/</guid><description>Perceptron offers an AI model that it says can help machines navigate the world while also providing in-depth visual intelligence.</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><source>TechCrunch Robotics</source><category>industrial</category></item><item><title>Ocado and Nemlig to build automated CFC near Copenhagen</title><link>https://www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/ocado-and-nemlig-to-build-automated-cfc-near-copenhagen/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/ocado-and-nemlig-to-build-automated-cfc-near-copenhagen/</guid><description>Nemlig will equip its new fulfillment center with the latest Ocado technology, including the 600s bot and on-grid robotic pick. The post Ocado and Nemlig to build automated CFC near Copenhagen appeared first on…</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate><source>Automated Warehouse</source><category>industrial</category></item><item><title>Bedrock Robotics’ first operator-free excavator deployments take off</title><link>https://www.therobotreport.com/bedrock-robotics-first-operator-free-excavator-deployments-take-off/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.therobotreport.com/bedrock-robotics-first-operator-free-excavator-deployments-take-off/</guid><description>Bedrock Robotics deploys autonomous excavators to active job sites, tackling construction labor shortages with AI-powered heavy machinery. The post Bedrock Robotics’ first operator-free excavator deployments take off…</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:51:51 GMT</pubDate><source>The Robot Report</source><category>industrial</category></item><item><title>New underwater robot could make ocean missions more reliable</title><link>https://techxplore.com/news/2026-08-underwater-robot-ocean-missions-reliable.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://techxplore.com/news/2026-08-underwater-robot-ocean-missions-reliable.html</guid><description>A new, patent-pending underwater robot developed at Purdue University&apos;s College of Engineering could improve ocean research, underwater infrastructure inspection and search-and-rescue efforts by adapting to mission…</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:40:01 GMT</pubDate><source>TechXplore Robotics</source><category>research</category></item><item><title>Robot brain builders are pushing out of their GPT-2 era</title><link>https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/26/robot-brain-builders-are-pushing-out-of-their-gpt-2-era/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/26/robot-brain-builders-are-pushing-out-of-their-gpt-2-era/</guid><description>Robot bodies are waiting for their AI brains to catch up.</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate><source>TechCrunch Robotics</source><category>business</category></item><item><title>ScaFi: A robot that grows like a fish, not a machine—from 2 feet to nearly 10</title><link>https://techxplore.com/news/2026-08-scafi-robot-fish-machine-feet.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://techxplore.com/news/2026-08-scafi-robot-fish-machine-feet.html</guid><description>Propeller-powered underwater vehicles have long helped scientists explore and monitor aquatic environments. But they&apos;re limited by their own mechanics: Spinning blades can snag on vegetation, stir up sediment and…</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:03 GMT</pubDate><source>TechXplore Robotics</source><category>research</category></item><item><title>Airbound Scales New Class of Aircraft to Change the Economics of Flight</title><link>https://www.suasnews.com/2026/08/airbound-scales-new-class-of-aircraft-to-change-the-economics-of-flight/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.suasnews.com/2026/08/airbound-scales-new-class-of-aircraft-to-change-the-economics-of-flight/</guid><description>$37 million Series A led by Greenoaks to accelerate the commercial expansion of Airbound’s next-generation</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:07:48 GMT</pubDate><source>sUAS News</source><category>business</category></item><item><title>How green is your robot? And other awkward questions</title><link>https://robohub.org/how-green-is-your-robot-and-other-awkward-questions/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://robohub.org/how-green-is-your-robot-and-other-awkward-questions/</guid><description>Deborah Lupton / Servers in a Landscape / Licenced by CC-BY 4.0 By Emmet Cole Robots clean rivers and sort waste, monitor ecosystems, and inspect renewable-energy infrastructure. But even the greenest robot has an…</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:36:33 GMT</pubDate><source>Robohub</source><category>research</category></item><item><title>Why first-time drone pilots are loving AI</title><link>https://dronedj.com/2026/08/25/skyrover-s1-ai-mini-drone/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dronedj.com/2026/08/25/skyrover-s1-ai-mini-drone/</guid><description>Buying your first drone can be surprisingly intimidating. You start browsing online, only to be bombarded with terms like flight modes, obstacle sensing, tracking algorithms, return-to-home, and camera sensors…</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:35:00 GMT</pubDate><source>DroneDJ</source><category>autonomy</category></item><item><title>GoPro MAX2 camera unlocks pro video tools in free update</title><link>https://dronedj.com/2026/08/25/gopro-max2-360-camera-discount/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://dronedj.com/2026/08/25/gopro-max2-360-camera-discount/</guid><description>How many times have you looked back at a vacation video and wished you’d captured just a little more ? With a 360 camera, you don’t have to worry about what’s in the frame. You can choose the perfect angle later. That’s…</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:29:00 GMT</pubDate><source>DroneDJ</source><category>autonomy</category></item><item><title>Robotics startup Generalist reaches $3B valuation, sources say</title><link>https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/25/robotics-startup-generalist-reaches-3b-valuation-sources-say/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/25/robotics-startup-generalist-reaches-3b-valuation-sources-say/</guid><description>The $200 million extension comes just months after the physical AI startup reached a $2 billion valuation.</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:40:59 GMT</pubDate><source>TechCrunch Robotics</source><category>business</category></item><item><title>Five factors to prepare businesses for automating in the next five years</title><link>https://www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/five-factors-prepare-businesses-automating-next-five-years-finds-intel/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/five-factors-prepare-businesses-automating-next-five-years-finds-intel/</guid><description>Intel found that many organizations believe robotics can help their operations, but many lack the resources to prepare for automation. The post Five factors to prepare businesses for automating in the next five years…</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:59:24 GMT</pubDate><source>Automated Warehouse</source><category>industrial</category></item><item><title>Early bird pricing for RoboBusiness 2026 ends August 31</title><link>https://www.therobotreport.com/early-bird-pricing-for-robobusiness-2026-ends-august-31/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.therobotreport.com/early-bird-pricing-for-robobusiness-2026-ends-august-31/</guid><description>Early bird pricing for RoboBusiness 2026, which saves attendees $200 on full conference passes, will end Aug. 31. The post Early bird pricing for RoboBusiness 2026 ends August 31 appeared first on The Robot Report .</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:41:56 GMT</pubDate><source>The Robot Report</source><category>events</category></item><item><title>A Chinese humanoid robot sets a new 100-meter sprint record at Beijing Games</title><link>https://techxplore.com/news/2026-08-humanoid-robot-meter-sprint-beijing.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://techxplore.com/news/2026-08-humanoid-robot-meter-sprint-beijing.html</guid><description>A Chinese humanoid robot set a new 100-meter sprint record of 8.86 seconds in Beijing on Tuesday, beating its robot competitors—and the fastest recorded human time.</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:42:42 GMT</pubDate><source>TechXplore Robotics</source><category>humanoids</category></item><item><title>Sub-$1,700 household robot promises to handle chores and more</title><link>https://newatlas.com/robotics/household-robot-chores-nori-a3/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newatlas.com/robotics/household-robot-chores-nori-a3/</guid><description>Are household humanoid robots getting cheaper already? We&apos;ve only just begun seeing companies start to make promises and accept pre-orders for machines that can do your laundry and tidy up the living room. A San…</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:47:29 GMT</pubDate><source>New Atlas Robotics</source><category>humanoids</category></item><item><title>Humans in the loop are still needed for robotaxi fleet safety, says Guident</title><link>https://www.therobotreport.com/humans-loop-are-still-needed-robotaxi-fleet-safety-says-guident/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.therobotreport.com/humans-loop-are-still-needed-robotaxi-fleet-safety-says-guident/</guid><description>As fleets of autonomous vehicles scale, AI and human oversight remain critical for safety, explains Guident&apos;s CEO. The post Humans in the loop are still needed for robotaxi fleet safety, says Guident appeared first on…</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:11:13 GMT</pubDate><source>The Robot Report</source><category>autonomy</category></item><item><title>AirData surpasses 65 million drone flights as the FAA’s BVLOS rule awaits publication</title><link>https://www.suasnews.com/2026/08/airdata-surpasses-65-million-drone-flights-as-the-faas-bvlos-rule-awaits-publication/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.suasnews.com/2026/08/airdata-surpasses-65-million-drone-flights-as-the-faas-bvlos-rule-awaits-publication/</guid><description>Coverage spans more than 850,000 drones and 470,000 pilots, with 15 million flights added in</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:00:47 GMT</pubDate><source>sUAS News</source><category>autonomy</category></item><item><title>Jetson Orin Nano 2 doubles inference performance for robotics on the edge, says NVIDIA</title><link>https://www.therobotreport.com/jetson-orin-nano-2-doubles-inference-performance-robotics-edge-says-nvidia/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.therobotreport.com/jetson-orin-nano-2-doubles-inference-performance-robotics-edge-says-nvidia/</guid><description>With Jetson Orin Nano 2, NVIDIA says that frontier intelligence has reached the edge and can now run in real time. The post Jetson Orin Nano 2 doubles inference performance for robotics on the edge, says NVIDIA appeared…</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:00:22 GMT</pubDate><source>The Robot Report</source><category>industrial</category></item><item><title>Terra Drone’s Japan-Made Interceptor Drone “Terra B1” Solely Passes ATLA Demonstration Test</title><link>https://www.suasnews.com/2026/08/terra-drones-japan-made-interceptor-drone-terra-b1-solely-passes-atla-demonstration-test/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.suasnews.com/2026/08/terra-drones-japan-made-interceptor-drone-terra-b1-solely-passes-atla-demonstration-test/</guid><description>Moving from Selection to Short-Term Mass Production and Delivery Phase for a Japan-Made Interceptor Drone</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:48:59 GMT</pubDate><source>sUAS News</source><category>autonomy</category></item><item><title>Teledyne FLIR OEM Selected for U.S. Army DUTCH Award to Advance Next-Generation Uncooled Thermal Imaging</title><link>https://www.suasnews.com/2026/08/teledyne-flir-oem-selected-for-u-s-army-dutch-award-to-advance-next-generation-uncooled-thermal-imaging/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.suasnews.com/2026/08/teledyne-flir-oem-selected-for-u-s-army-dutch-award-to-advance-next-generation-uncooled-thermal-imaging/</guid><description>Award strengthens trusted domestic thermal imaging industrial base, critical to defense modernization and uncrewed systems</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:40:59 GMT</pubDate><source>sUAS News</source><category>autonomy</category></item><item><title>Logic Octopus picks cases from overhead in loading zones</title><link>https://www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/logic-octopus-picks-cases-overhead-loading-zones/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.automatedwarehouseonline.com/logic-octopus-picks-cases-overhead-loading-zones/</guid><description>Logic Octopus is a gantry system that works with the Logic Pallet platform and Logic Operating System to unify goods movement. 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