A collaborative robot is an industrial robot designed to work safely alongside humans in a shared workspace. Unlike traditional robots that operate behind safety cages, cobots include sensors and safety features that reduce the risk of injury. They are commonly used for tasks such as assembly, packaging, inspection, and machine tending. Collaborative robots are easier to program and deploy, making them popular with small and medium-sized businesses. Their flexibility helps companies automate tasks without fully redesigning production lines.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced a dedicated robotics division tasked with developing hardware, controls, and machine learning for humanoid robots, starting with skilled labor on infrastructure projects and scaling toward a personal robot for everyone.
Computex Taipei has introduced a dedicated AI robotics section for the first time at its 2026 edition, with exhibitors including E Ink, Hiwin Technologies, and Intel showcasing physical AI hardware, robotic arms, and edge computing platforms across a four-day program at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center.
UBTECH Robotics and Hitachi China have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to deploy Walker S2 humanoid robots across Hitachi’s manufacturing operations, with elevator production already in active testing at Hitachi Elevator’s facility.