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Accenture, Vodafone, and SAP to pilot humanoid robots in the warehouse

The Robot Report | 3h ago | Score 122.0756

The humanoids in the pilot are powered by Accenture’s Robot Brain solution, enabling them to interact naturally with human operators. The post Accenture, Vodafone, and SAP to pilot humanoid robots in the warehouse appeared first on The Robot Report .

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Video Friday: Who Wins in Robot Versus Pro Ping-Pong Player?

IEEE Spectrum Robotics | 5h ago | Score 130.2963

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 your events for inclusion. ICRA 2026 : 1–5 June 2026, VIENNA RSS 2026 : 13–17 July 2026, SYDNEY Summer School on Multi-Robot Systems : 29 July–4 August 2026, PRAGUE Enjoy today’s videos! Sony AI’s...

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‘Look, no hands’: China chases the driverless dream at Beijing car show

Guardian Robots | 5h ago | Score 107.0076

As domestic sales slow manufacturers are investing in AI and seeking growth in technology and in overseas markets At the world’s biggest car fair, which opened in Beijing on Friday, there were hundreds of manufacturers, more than 1,000 vehicles, hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts – and hardly anyone behind a wheel. China’s car companies have cornered the domestic electric vehicle market, and are increasingly...

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SS Innovations is developing a drone-based surgical robot

The Robot Report | 9h ago | Score 119.2597

SS Innovations designed the SSi Vimana Aero to bring robotic surgical care directly to wounded soldiers. It is also working on a surgical humanoid. The post SS Innovations is developing a drone-based surgical robot appeared first on The Robot Report .

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Flex and Teradyne Robotics expand partnership to scale intelligent automation across global manufacturing

Robotics & Automation News | 10h ago | Score 102.484

Flex – one of the world’s largest contract manufacturers – and Teradyne Robotics are expanding their collaboration to accelerate intelligent automation across global manufacturing. Under the expanded relationship, Flex plays a dual role by deploying Teradyne Robotics solutions within its own production facilities while manufacturing key robotics components that enable scalable automation deployments for Teradyne […]

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Pudu Robotics inaugurates US headquarters in Dallas

Robotics & Automation News | 11h ago | Score 106.1353

Pudu Robotics, a provider of service robotics, has officially opened its new US headquarters in Dallas, Texas, as part of its global strategic expansion. The new facility is set to enhance Pudu’s regional capabilities and underscores the company’s long-term commitment to the Americas, marking a new phase of scaled, structured business development. Since entering the […]

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5 Surprising Reasons Online Card Games Are Gaining Popularity Among Gen Z Players

Robotics & Automation News | 11h ago | Score 99.4373

Gen Z has grown up with digital entertainment in every form, yet simple game formats still hold strong appeal. That may seem unexpected at first, but it makes sense when ease of access and fast play matter so much in daily life. Gen Z also has the highest digital gaming penetration in the US. Meanwhile, […]

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Minimizing Operational Hazards by Streamlining Data Organization and Control

Robotics & Automation News | 12h ago | Score 99.0064

Workplace risk is often discussed in terms of physical safety. Slips, falls, and equipment hazards tend to dominate the conversation. Yet a quieter, less visible threat exists in nearly every organization: disorganized information. Poor data handling can lead to compliance issues, lost productivity, and costly mistakes. In many cases, the root cause of operational disruption […]

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AutoFlight completes first 2-ton-class eVTOL tea delivery in China

Robotics & Automation News | 12h ago | Score 104.739

AutoFlight has successfully completed China’s first 2-ton-class eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft) dedicated spring tea transport trial in Guizhou, a mountainous province in western China. The trial deployed AutoFlight’s CarryAll (V2000CG) – a fully autonomous, unmanned eVTOL aircraft – to transport fresh spring tea between Anshun and Guiyang, two Guizhou cities approximately 120 […]

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Dubai air taxis prepare for lift-off: World’s first commercial vertiport reaches technical completion

Robotics & Automation News | 13h ago | Score 104.2938

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports) have announced that the world’s first commercial vertiport situated by Dubai International Airport has reached technical completion, and is now ready to handle electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. (See video below.) To mark the milestone, a full tour and demonstration of the vertiport […]

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PAL Robotics to debut new manipulation robot at ICRA 2026

Robotics & Automation News | 13h ago | Score 105.3085

PAL Robotics is set to unveil a new robotic platform at the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA 2026), where the company will also showcase its latest systems through live, interactive demonstrations. The event will take place in Vienna, Austria, from June 1 to 5, bringing together researchers, engineers, and industry leaders from across […]

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Star Robotics unveils new security robot with improved autonomy and navigation

Robotics & Automation News | 14h ago | Score 98.6738

Star Robotics has launched Watchbot 2, the latest version of its autonomous robot designed for security surveillance and inspection. The new system was introduced during a livestreamed event on April 16, with the company positioning it as a significant upgrade aimed at improving reliability and performance in real-world environments such as data centers, power facilities, […]

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Kollmorgen launches layout analysis tool to improve mobile robot performance

Robotics & Automation News | 14h ago | Score 105.3478

Kollmorgen has introduced a new software tool designed to help companies plan and optimize the movement of automated vehicles and mobile robots inside factories and warehouses. Called the NDC Layout Assistant, the tool is aimed at improving how routes are designed for automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots. (NDC stands for Navigation and Driving […]

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Infor launches new AI orchestration tools as research highlights scaling challenges

Robotics & Automation News | 14h ago | Score 100.1572

Infor has introduced new capabilities across its AI portfolio, alongside research suggesting many businesses are still struggling to scale artificial intelligence beyond pilot stages. The company’s April release includes updates to its Infor Velocity Suite and the limited availability of an enhanced Infor Agentic Orchestrator. The announcement is supported by findings from the Infor Enterprise […]

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Ency updates hybrid robot programming platform with multi-brand and 3D vision capabilities

Robotics & Automation News | 14h ago | Score 94.9678

Ency Software has released a major update to its Ency Hyper platform, adding support for mixed-brand robot cells, SCARA robots, and integrated 3D vision. The Cyprus-based company says the latest version strengthens its hybrid programming approach, which combines offline simulation with real-time interaction on physical robots. The system allows users to prepare and verify programs […]

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From Disruption to Stability: How Cortessia Limited Helps Growing Platforms Scale Without Breaking

Robotics & Automation News | 1d ago | Score 79.7803

Most platforms don’t fail because they grew too fast. According to the pattern Cortessia Limited observes across the teams it advises, they fail because they grew unevenly – with product moving at Formula 1 speed while operations, documentation, and decision rights stayed at bicycle pace. Cortessia Limited finds that this uneven growth, not raw velocity, […]

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GM’s Mikell Taylor to lead Women in Robotics Breakfast at the Robotics Summit

The Robot Report | 1d ago | Score 87.4514

Mikell Taylor has spent 25 years making robots, from a robotic prom date to uncrewed underwater vehicles and industrial robotic systems. The post GM’s Mikell Taylor to lead Women in Robotics Breakfast at the Robotics Summit appeared first on The Robot Report .

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The Syncora Limited Approach to 24/7 User Support: Why Always-On Service is a Growth Strategy, Not Just a Cost

Robotics & Automation News | 1d ago | Score 79.3717

Support is almost universally treated as a cost center. It sits in the budget as a necessary expense – something to be managed efficiently and kept as lean as possible without visibly breaking the customer experience. Syncora’s view is that this framing is the first and most consequential mistake a growing business can make about […]

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How to Add Security Layers to Your Agency Web Hosting Setup

Robotics & Automation News | 1d ago | Score 79.0079

Security breaches do not discriminate by company size, but they disproportionately punish agencies. When a solo site owner gets hacked, one property goes down. When an agency’s hosting setup is compromised, every client site in the portfolio is potentially exposed. The damage extends beyond technical recovery; it reaches into client contracts, professional reputation, and the […]

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Pudu Robotics raises nearly $150M as it targets industrial applications

The Robot Report | 1d ago | Score 85.4128

Pudu plans to use the funding to develop its embodied AI, grow its product portfolio, and expand in global markets beyond service robots. The post Pudu Robotics raises nearly $150M as it targets industrial applications appeared first on The Robot Report .

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