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Amazon Robotics’ ViTa-Zero solves key robotics challenge – The Robot Report
Amazon Robotics’ ViTa-Zero tackles the 6D pose estimation bottleneck with a zero-shot visuotactile framework The challenge of enabling a robot to know exactly where an object is in three-dimensional space—and how it is oriented—remains one of the most stubborn obstacles in modern automation. Known in the industry as 6D pose estimation, this problem is central […]
Siemens and TRUMPF partner to accelerate digital manufacturing and AI readiness – The Manufacturer
Siemens and TRUMPF Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance Digital Manufacturing and AI Integration Date: 2025-09 Publisher: Robot Service Map The announcement Siemens and TRUMPF have formally announced a new partnership aimed at accelerating the adoption of digital manufacturing technologies and improving artificial intelligence readiness across the industrial sector. The collaboration brings together two of Europe’s […]
Nvidia unveils new Cosmos world models, infra for robotics and physical uses – TechCrunch
The intersection of artificial intelligence and physical machinery has long been a domain of incremental progress, but the pace of change is now accelerating in ways that are difficult to overstate. At the SIGGRAPH computer graphics conference in 2025-08, Nvidia made a significant move to consolidate its position in this field, unveiling a comprehensive suite […]
Unitree unveils new A2 quadruped robot with 100 kg load capacity and 20 km range – Robotics & Automation News
The quadrupedal robotics sector has seen a flurry of activity in recent months, with manufacturers pushing the boundaries of payload, endurance, and autonomous navigation. The latest entrant to this competitive field comes from Unitree Robotics, a company that has consistently positioned itself at the forefront of legged machine development. In a move that signals a […]
Agibot secures strategic investment from LG Electronics and Mirae Asset – Robotics & Automation News
In a move that signals a deepening convergence between consumer electronics giants and the emerging humanoid robotics supply chain, AgiBot has secured a strategic investment from LG Electronics and Mirae Asset. The deal, which was signed at Nvidia’s Santa Clara headquarters, brings together a notable cast of industry players. LG Corp chairman and CEO Kwang […]
Baidu-Lyft Partnership to Launch Robotaxi Service in Europe Next Year – AInvest
In August 2025, two mobility companies separated by geography but aligned in ambition announced a partnership that could reshape how Europeans think about urban transport. Lyft, the US-based ride-hailing platform, and Baidu, the Chinese technology group often described as that country's answer to Google, revealed plans to bring robotaxi services to Germany and the United […]
Major Robotics & Physical AI Innovations from NVIDIA: ‘The Pace is Incredible’ – eWEEK
Published by Robot Service Map. The announcement The convergence of artificial intelligence and physical machinery has reached a new inflection point, according to a wave of recent disclosures from the technology sector. At the center of this development is NVIDIA, whose robotics and physical AI initiatives are now being integrated into commercial products and industrial […]
Why Europe could quietly win the humanoid race – The Next Web
The humanoid robotics narrative has long been dominated by American venture capital spectacle and Chinese manufacturing scale. But beneath that noise, a quieter story is taking shape across Europe. A cluster of startups — from London to Paris, from Munich to Turin — is building humanoid machines with a different set of priorities: cost discipline, […]
Nidec returns to RoboBusiness to demo advanced robotics gears – The Robot Report
Nidec DRIVE TECHNOLOGY (NDT), a supplier of high-precision gearing systems, has confirmed its participation in the upcoming RoboBusiness 2025 conference and exhibition. The event is scheduled to take place on October 15-16 in Santa Clara, California, according to the company's announcement. This marks a return engagement for NDT at what organizers describe as a premier […]
Dexterity and Hiwin partner to produce ‘world’s first intelligent robot arm’ for warehouse work
In a development that signals a notable convergence of artificial intelligence and precision mechanical engineering, Dexterity and Hiwin have announced a partnership aimed at producing what is being described as the world's first intelligent robot arm specifically designed for warehouse operations. The collaboration, which was reported in early August 2025, brings together two distinct technological […]
ABB, Regal Rexnord partner on 7th axis – The Robot Report
The industrial automation landscape has long been defined by the challenge of making disparate systems communicate effectively. While collaborative robots, or cobots, have democratized automation by allowing humans and machines to work side-by-side, the infrastructure around them often remains stubbornly complex. A significant development in this arena was announced in August 2025, as Regal Rexnord […]
NVL and Kraken establish joint venture for unmanned systems – Janes
The European maritime and defence sector has witnessed a notable consolidation of effort in the unmanned systems domain, with two prominent industrial players formalising their cooperation. On 22 August, NVL and Kraken announced the establishment of a joint venture dedicated to the development of unmanned systems. The new entity, to be known as 'NVL Kraken', […]
NVIDIA and DHL partner to offer 2019/XNUMX self-driving freight services starting in XNUMX – Mashdigi
Recent inquiries circulating in the robotics and logistics sectors have pointed to a purported collaboration between NVIDIA and DHL aimed at launching self-driving freight services in 2026. According to the most recent data available to Robot Service Map, there is no substantiated evidence supporting such a partnership. The information currently accessible does not mention any […]
RoboSense Showcases Active Camera at WRC 2025, Defining the “The Real Eye of Robots” – Financial Times
The 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing served as the stage for RoboSense Technology’s most concentrated public demonstration of its Active Camera platform to date. The Shenzhen-based sensing and perception company, known primarily for its lidar systems in the automotive sector, used the event to position its camera-based product line as a foundational layer […]
LimX Dynamics debuts full‑size humanoid robot starting at $21,800 – Robotics & Automation News
LimX Dynamics Debuts Full-Size Humanoid Robot Starting at $21,800 The announcement The humanoid robotics sector has long been caught between two competing narratives: one of breathtaking technical ambition, and another of prohibitive cost that keeps advanced machines confined to research laboratories and well-funded corporate pilot programs. In August 2025, LimX Dynamics, a company positioning itself […]
Orbbec touts Pulsar ME450 as a multi-pattern 3D lidar – The Robot Report
Orbbec has introduced the Pulsar ME450, a multi-pattern 3D lidar that the company positions as a convergence point between high-precision 3D vision hardware and advanced AI models. The announcement, which surfaced through The Robot Report, frames the device as a response to the growing complexity of robotic applications that require both spatial awareness and machine-learning […]
UBTech unveils ‘world’s first’ humanoid robot to autonomously swap its own battery – Robotics & Automation New
In August 2025, UBTech Robotics, a Shenzhen-based manufacturer of humanoid and service robots, presented its latest model, the Walker S2. The company claims this is the first humanoid robot in the world that can swap its own battery without any human help. The process takes about three minutes from start to finish. The robot detects […]
Primech launches upgraded bathroom cleaning robot – The Robot Report
Primech AI launches upgraded HYTRON bathroom cleaning robot The announcement Singapore-based facilities services provider Primech Holdings Limited has announced the launch of a next-generation version of its HYTRON autonomous bathroom cleaning robot. The new system, developed by the company’s operating subsidiary Primech AI Pte. Ltd., is designed to perform bathroom cleaning tasks autonomously, using advanced […]
Keenon Robotics declared leader in commercial service robot market by IDC – Robotics & Automation News
The global market for commercial service robots has a new recognized leader, according to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC). Keenon Robotics, a company that has built its reputation on deploying robots in real-world hospitality and delivery settings, has been identified as the top player in the commercial service robot sector. The ranking, which […]
Richtech Robotics signs ‘multi-million-dollar sales agreement’ with Beijing company – Robotics & Automation Ne
Richtech Robotics, a Nevada-headquartered developer of AI-driven service robots, has formalized a significant commercial agreement with a Beijing-based partner, marking one of the more substantial cross-border transactions in the service robotics sector this year. The deal, valued at over $4 million, was signed through the company’s Chinese joint venture, Boyu Artificial Intelligence Technology, with Beijing […]
Neura Robotics and HD Hyundai partner to bring humanoid robots to shipbuilding – Robotics & Automation News
The shipbuilding industry, long characterized by heavy manual labor, complex logistical choreography, and hazardous working conditions, is edging closer to a significant technological inflection point. The latest signal comes from South Korea, where industrial heavyweight HD Hyundai is accelerating its pursuit of humanoid robotics for deployment within its shipyard operations. The initiative, which involves a […]
Global collaborative robot market forecast to grow 12 percent a year to 2031 – Robotics & Automation News
**Robot Service Map** | Sector Analysis | 2025-07 The announcement New market projections released in July 2025 indicate that the global collaborative robot sector is set to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 12 percent through 2031. The forecast, which originates from industry data compiled by Robotics & Automation News, points to sustained […]
ABB launches three new robot ranges to expand automation in China – Robotics & Automation News
In a move that underscores the shifting dynamics of the global robotics market, ABB has introduced three new robot families specifically designed for the Chinese market. The announcement, made in Shanghai on 2025-07, marks a significant expansion of the company's automation portfolio in a country that remains the world's largest robotics market. The new ranges—Lite+, […]
Galbot picks up $153M to commercialize G1 semi-humanoid – The Robot Report
Galbot closes $153 million round to scale G1 semi-humanoid robot for retail and logistics automation The announcement Chinese robotics developer Galaxy General Robot Co., operating under the brand name Galbot, has concluded a new financing round that brings in RMB 1.1 billion, equivalent to roughly $153 million. The company confirmed that this latest injection of […]
Cohesive Robotics releases Smart Welding Robotic Workcell – The Robot Report
Cohesive Robotics Inc., a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based automation developer, has announced the commercial availability of its Smart Welding Robotic Workcell. The company positions this latest offering as a direct response to persistent production constraints observed across fabrication environments, with a stated focus on helping manufacturers expand throughput while tightening process control. The announcement, made public this […]
iMotion to venture into components for industrial robots – Telematics Wire
Published: 2025-07 | Sector: Industrial Robotics | Components The announcement The industrial robotics supply chain is witnessing a notable strategic shift as component demand continues to outpace traditional manufacturing forecasts. In a development that underscores the sector's maturation, iMotion has publicly confirmed its intention to enter the market for components designed specifically for industrial robots. […]
Amazon marks deployment of 1 millionth robot and unveils new AI foundation model for its robots
Amazon’s One-Millionth Robot and the New AI Foundation Model: A Turning Point for Logistics Automation **2025-07** — In a move that underscores the accelerating shift toward autonomous warehousing, Amazon has officially marked the deployment of its one-millionth robot. The milestone, reached in July 2025, was accompanied by the unveiling of a new AI foundation model […]
Helix, NKT partner to deploy ‘world’s most powerful’ subsea trencher – World Oil
In a development that underscores the accelerating pace of technological advancement in the offshore energy sector, Helix Energy Solutions Group and NKT have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at deploying what is being described as the world's most powerful subsea trencher. The partnership, which was reported in mid-2025, brings together two distinct but complementary areas […]
Manitou – Hangcha JV – Vertikal
Manitou and Hangcha formalise joint venture to combine telehandler and aerial lift capabilities Date: 2025-07 By Robot Service Map The announcement The material handling and access equipment sectors have seen a steady stream of cross-border partnerships over the past decade, but few have carried the strategic weight of the newly confirmed joint venture between Manitou […]
NEURA Robotics partners with HD Hyundai on shipbuilding robots – The Robot Report
In a development that underscores the growing convergence of advanced robotics with traditional heavy industry, NEURA Robotics has formalized a strategic partnership with two subsidiaries of the South Korean industrial conglomerate HD Hyundai. The agreement, announced in July 2025, brings together NEURA Robotics with HD Hyundai Samho Co. and HD Hyundai Robotics Co. for the […]