Light-O1 learns human actions from internet videos and adapts them to different robots and tasks. Light Origins also released model weights, code and a public playground.
XPRIZE awarded $4.55 million to teams developing space based wildfire detection and autonomous response systems. Anduril Industries received $2.2 million across two prizes.
Healthcare Triangle signed a nonbinding letter of intent with Crestpoint Capital to acquire intellectual property, contracts, trademarks and other assets associated with industrial robotics provider Roboticom.
CRRC presented a digital metro train, a hydrogen fuel cell hybrid locomotive and an intelligent freight wagon at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin.
Chinese robotics company Xynova has detailed two dexterous hands for humanoid robots, along with a new manufacturing facility and funding from CATL, Xiaomi, JD.com, and Meituan.
TENNIIX unveiled ULTRA MAX, an AI tennis training robot that tracks play, moves around the court, and adjusts its shots based on player returns.
IDC data ranks Roborock first worldwide for robot vacuum shipment volume and sales value during the first half of 2026.
SAIC Roewe has started mass production of the JIAYUE 07, a family SUV that combines ByteDance's Doubao language model with Momenta driving assistance. The vehicle can interpret open ended requests and control navigation, climate, seats and cabin lighting.
Michael Carney is leaving Monzo to start a company that will use AI and robotics to support people with disabilities. He will remain in his role while the bank searches for a successor.
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for China to expand advanced manufacturing, with a focus on AI, robotics, secure supply chains and lower carbon production.
Legend Robot will present an autonomous robot for spraying latex paint and putty at BATIMAT 2026 in Paris. The system uses AI, 3D scans and route planning to operate across construction sites.
Simbe Robotics says it now has more than 3,000 autonomous units under contract across over 75 retail banners.
Chery Auto Group will present nearly 20 green technology projects at its international user summit in Wuhu, China, from October 18 to 24.
SIMSY will offer Atombeam's Neurpac software to customers transmitting large machine datasets over cellular networks. Tests showed a 75% reduction in LiDAR data sent over a cellular link.
Geekplus Robotics has opened its first European Innovation Lab in Düsseldorf, where businesses can test AI powered warehouse robots and automation software.
Viabot raised a $24 million Series A to expand its autonomous outdoor property care platform, bringing its total funding to $43 million.
XPENG launched its G9L flagship SUV in China and plans a global debut at the Paris Motor Show on October 12. The vehicle will be offered in 64 markets.
CyboPal will launch its CyboPal ONE desktop robotic terminal on Kickstarter on September 22. The device combines a movable display with voice interaction, gesture controls and access to AI agents.
Bolt plans to deploy at least 25,000 autonomous vehicles based on Lucid's upcoming Midsize platform across European cities and countries.
QBit Semiconductor unveiled its QB88XX chip series for robotic control and outlined plans for drone processors through 2029.
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