Robotics and Automation

Humanoid and industrial robots, autonomous systems, automation, and physical artificial intelligence.

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inDrive Plans to Test Autonomous Taxis in Kazakhstan by 2027

inDrive plans to begin testing Pony.ai autonomous taxis in Kazakhstan's capital, Astana, in early 2027, in cooperation with Nvidia technologies.

2026-10-23

Robotics and Automation

Honda Unveils Its "Avatar" Robot at CEATEC 2026 to Enhance Remote Work

At CEATEC 2026, Honda unveiled its "Honda Avatar Robot" designed to transfer users' skills and presence to remote work environments using artificial intelligence and remote control technologies.

2026-10-23

Robotics and Automation

Turkish Travel Experience Automation System Wins International Award in Frankfurt

Quavis, a subsidiary of Turkey's Emse Mühendislik, won the 'Passenger Experience Innovation Award' at the World Aviation Conference in Frankfurt, thanks to its integrated hybrid self-check-in and bag drop systems.

2026-10-22

Robotics and Automation

Tesla Begins Production of Optimus Humanoid Robot Amid 43% Drop in Profits

Tesla has announced the start of production for its Optimus humanoid robot at its California factory, at a time when the company's profits experienced a sharp decline due to rising expenses directed toward artificial intelligence and self-driving technologies.

2026-10-21

Robotics and Automation

OpenAI Is Developing a Humanoid Robot and Believes Its “Mind” Is the Biggest Challenge

Sam Altman confirmed that OpenAI is working on a humanoid robot, with a primary focus on developing the intelligence that enables it to understand its environment, perform tasks, and correct its mistakes. The company expects to present a demonstration in 2027, but it is still far from launching a commercial product.

2026-10-17

Robotics and Automation

Waymo Chooses Toronto as First Canadian City for Autonomous Ride-Hailing Services in 2028

Waymo will begin manually driving its vehicles on Toronto streets in the coming days to build maps and validate its autonomous-driving software, with the first public passenger rides targeted for 2028. However, the plan faces a regulatory obstacle: Ontario’s automated-vehicle testing framework expires before commercial operations are scheduled to begin, and there is still no clear license for a paid autonomous ride-hailing service.

2026-10-16

Robotics and Automation

Cloudflare Launches a System to Monitor Verified Bot Behavior Over Time

Cloudflare is introducing a system that measures whether verified bots respect site preferences, such as robots.txt and HTTP 429 responses, rather than merely verifying their identity. The company will turn these observations into a trust range that could eventually be used to make decisions about allowing automated visits.

2026-10-16

Robotics and Automation

Volvo Uses Nvidia Technologies to Develop Hands-Free Automated Driving by 2030

Volvo plans to launch a Level 2++ automated driving system that enables hands-free driving and point-to-point navigation on local roads before the end of the decade, relying on Nvidia’s Hyperion and Alpamayo platforms. The system will use additional chips and sensors, as well as inference models, to handle traffic lights, intersections, and complex urban environments, without lidar in its current version.

2026-10-15

Robotics and Automation

Industrial Next Develops Industrial Robots That Change Tasks in Minutes Instead of Weeks

Industrial Next is working on autonomous robotic workstations powered by AI foundation models, with the goal of automating complex and precise industrial tasks and reconfiguring production lines in minutes. The company announced a collaboration with BMW Group Technology Office to evaluate its technology in manufacturing.

2026-10-13

Robotics and Automation

NHTSA Considers Investigating Claims That Autonomous Tesla Vehicles Exceeded Speed Limits Near Schools

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a file to evaluate a petition alleging that Tesla Robotaxis exceeded speed limits in active school zones. The evaluation covers a fleet the agency estimates at approximately 1,000 Model Y and Cybercab vehicles, with no injuries or fatalities reported so far.

2026-10-12

Robotics and Automation

More Than One Million Robots in Amazon Warehouses: How Is Automation Reshaping Human Work?

Amazon operates more than one million robots in its warehouses and is preparing to expand its fleet of robotic arms and artificial intelligence systems. The available evidence reveals a dual picture: a decrease in severe injuries at some automated facilities, alongside an increase in injuries associated with strain, repetitive movements, and a faster pace of work.

2026-10-12

Robotics and Automation

Nvidia Expands Halos System to Improve the Safety of Autonomous Robots

Nvidia has expanded its Halos system from self-driving cars to robots through a platform that combines safety-specific hardware with software for monitoring failures and simulating tests. The system is used in humanoid and mobile robots to enable them to operate near people and in unstructured environments.

2026-10-08

Robotics and Automation

Drone Attacks Sink Two Commercial Vessels Near Bulgaria and Romania, Raising EU Concerns

Drone attacks sank two cargo ships and damaged a third in the exclusive economic zones of Bulgaria and Romania, killing at least two sailors and leaving others missing. Ukraine accuses Russia of carrying out the attacks, while the European Union says their circumstances are still being verified.

2026-10-06

Robotics and Automation

Safeworld Raises More Than $12 Million to Assess the Safety of Generative AI-Powered Robots

Safeworld has emerged from stealth with a seed funding round exceeding $12 million to develop simulation tests measuring how generative AI-powered robots interact with humans in unexpected situations. The company is betting on independent safety evaluations before robots are deployed at scale.

2026-10-05

Robotics and Automation

KDDI and RLWRLD Develop AI Models for Robots Under the GENIAC Project

KDDI and RLWRLD announced the start of a collaboration to develop foundation models for robots that combine real-world training data with environmental simulations, with the aim of improving robots’ ability to learn and perform tasks. The collaboration is part of the NEDO-supported GENIAC project, with plans for proof-of-concept tests and expansion of the available data.

2026-10-05

Robotics and Automation

YMX Tests Autonomous Electric Yard Trucks from Outrider

YMX has entered into a five-year commercial agreement with Outrider to operate an autonomous driving system on Class 8 Orange EV electric trucks within enterprise customer yards. The system relies on LiDAR, radar, cameras, and NVIDIA DRIVE hardware to monitor the environment and move trailers, equipment, and loads without direct tailpipe emissions.

2026-10-04

Robotics and Automation

Shorooq and Presight Invest in Maven Robotics’ $100 Million Round

Shorooq and Presight, a G42 subsidiary, participated in the $100 million Series A round for US-based Maven Robotics, which develops autonomous industrial robots for logistics and manufacturing. Maven will use the funding to expand production of the third generation of its robots, develop the fourth generation, and broaden the scope of material-handling tasks.

2026-09-28

Robotics and Automation

PLC Software Solutions Enter the Age of Artificial Intelligence with Camera and Software Agent Integration

Automation companies at the Industry Open Network 2026 exhibition showcased solutions that connect programmable logic controllers with artificial intelligence and cameras, aiming to simplify monitoring, program modification, and fault recording. The demonstrations indicate that the PLC is shifting from a standalone controller to an element connected to a broader operating and analysis system.

2026-09-25