Aquila Sets Two World Records Powering a Moving Warehouse Robot by Laser for 24 Hours
Australian startup Aquila has set two world records in laser power transfer - the highest power ever beamed by laser and the longest sustained delivery -…
Robots & Robotics covers the machines, systems, and technologies that enable physical automation and intelligent interaction with the real world. This topic focuses on the design, development, and deployment of robotic platforms across industrial, commercial, and public environments. Coverage includes robotic hardware, sensing and actuation, control systems, autonomy, and human-robot interaction. It also examines how advances in artificial intelligence, software, and materials are expanding the capabilities of robots beyond controlled settings into complex, dynamic environments. From factory floors to healthcare, logistics, and service applications, robotics plays a growing role in productivity, safety, and operational efficiency. As robots become more adaptable and widely deployed, this topic provides context on the technological progress and challenges shaping the future of physical intelligent systems.
Australian startup Aquila has set two world records in laser power transfer - the highest power ever beamed by laser and the longest sustained delivery -…
ASUS has unveiled two AI-powered robots at Computex 2026 - the Kairo autonomous service robot for healthcare and commercial environments, and a next-generation companion robot for…
KUKA has opened an immersive showroom at its Augsburg headquarters featuring two industrial robots moving a 65-inch display in synchronized choreography in front of a large-scale…
Unitree Robotics passed its Shanghai STAR Market listing committee review on June 1, clearing the path to registration and issuance as it seeks to raise 4.2…
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…
NVIDIA has announced the Isaac GR00T Reference Humanoid Robot, an open hardware and software platform combining a Unitree H2 Plus chassis, Sharpa dexterous hands, and Jetson…
A San Francisco robotics startup valued at $2 billion is facing a lawsuit from an Airbnb host who alleges employees secretly tested household robots in his…
XPENG Chairman He Xiaopeng predicts 2027 will mark the commercialization of mass-produced humanoid robots, as the company convenes a 1,000-person production mobilization meeting and targets mass…
BMW is deploying two Hexagon Robotics Aeon humanoid robots at its Leipzig factory this summer for battery assembly and parts feeding tasks, marking the first use…
Tesla is converting its Fremont Model S and Model X line to produce one million Optimus robots annually, but with no consumer sales until late 2027…
China is developing an autonomous operation robot for its Chang'e-8 lunar mission, planned for around 2028, designed to deploy instruments, collect samples, and support infrastructure construction…
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…