Robot Operating System (ROS) is an open-source software framework used to build and control robotic systems. It provides tools, libraries, and standards that help developers create, test, and integrate robot software more efficiently. ROS is widely used for tasks such as sensor integration, motion planning, navigation, and robot communication. It is popular in both research and commercial robotics because it supports a wide range of hardware and simulators. Robot Operating System acts as a foundation that simplifies the development of complex robotic applications.
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.
Unitree Robotics has launched UniStore, described as the world’s first humanoid robot application store, allowing users to browse, download, and install motion and task packages onto Unitree robots with a single tap from a smartphone app.