Robotics

Nexdata Opens Embodied AI Data Factory in Singapore

Nexdata has completed construction and begun full operation of its Embodied AI Data Factory in Singapore, designed to produce large-scale real-world interaction data for training embodied AI models.

January 28, 2026

AgiBot Introduces Genie Sim 3.0 Open-Source Robotics Simulation Platform at CES 2026

AgiBot unveiled Genie Sim 3.0 at CES 2026, an open-source simulation platform for embodied AI built on NVIDIA Isaac Sim and Omniverse, offering over 10,000 hours of synthetic data and standardized benchmarking tools.

January 27, 2026

aiMotive Unveils Scalable Automated Driving and Neural Simulation at CES 2026

aiMotive showcased its aiDrive automated driving software and aiSim 6 simulation platform at CES 2026, highlighting scalable ADAS solutions and neural simulation technology for virtual vehicle testing.

January 27, 2026

Microsoft Introduces Rho-alpha Robotics Model for Physical AI

Microsoft has unveiled Rho-alpha, its first robotics model derived from the Phi series of vision-language models. The system translates natural language commands into control signals for robots performing complex bimanual manipulation tasks.

January 26, 2026

Baidu’s Apollo Go and K2’s AutoGo Launch Fully Autonomous Ride-Hailing in Abu Dhabi

Baidu's Apollo Go and K2's AutoGo have begun offering fully autonomous ride-hailing services on Yas Island via the AutoGo app, following their acquisition of a driverless commercial permit in November 2025. The companies plan phased expansion to Reem, Al Maryah, and Saadiyat Islands throughout 2026.

January 17, 2026

NVIDIA Unveils Alpamayo Open AI Models for Autonomous Vehicle Reasoning

NVIDIA introduced Alpamayo, a new family of open-source AI models, simulation tools, and datasets designed to help autonomous vehicles reason through complex real-world driving scenarios. The announcement was made at CES 2026.

January 06, 2026

Seeing Machines Forms Future Mobility Group to Support Autonomous Vehicle Programs

Seeing Machines has established a Future Mobility Group to integrate its driver and occupant monitoring systems with autonomous vehicle platforms as commercial deployments expand globally.

January 05, 2026

NVIDIA and Researchers Unveil NitroGen, an Open-Source AI That Can Play 1,000 Games

NVIDIA, along with researchers from Stanford and Caltech, has introduced NitroGen, an open-source AI model capable of playing more than 1,000 video games. Trained on 40,000 hours of gameplay, the model shows potential for use in robotics and simulation.

December 22, 2025

Yann LeCun Plans $3.5 Billion AI Startup After Leaving Meta

Yann LeCun, outgoing Chief AI Scientist at Meta, is reportedly seeking to raise €500 million for a new AI venture valued at about €3 billion ahead of its launch, with Alexandre LeBrun set to serve as CEO.

December 19, 2025

Scientific Systems Tests AI Autonomy Software with Fleet of Unmanned Boats

Scientific Systems has completed a maritime trial using its OPTIMUS autonomy software to coordinate nine unmanned surface vessels in autonomous missions, demonstrating decentralized AI control for naval operations.

December 16, 2025

Agibot Produces 5,000th Humanoid Robot

Shanghai-based robotics company Agibot has rolled out its 5,000th mass-produced humanoid robot, marking a major milestone in its embodied intelligence production lines.

December 08, 2025

Atomathic Launches AIDAR and AISIR Physical AI Platforms

Atomathic has announced the commercial availability of its AIDAR and AISIR platforms, which enhance sensor perception and decision-making across industries such as automotive, aviation, and defense.

December 04, 2025

iniVation Unveils Axiro Vision Product Line for Industrial AI and Automation

iniVation, part of SynSense Group, has introduced its new Axiro product family designed to enhance embedded AI and industrial automation with high-speed, high-dynamic-range vision systems.

December 04, 2025

MYai Robotics Launches Curation AI for Real-Time Content Verification

MYai Robotics has launched Curation AI, a real-time verification engine that authenticates online content such as images, videos, and social posts to help users identify misinformation instantly.

December 03, 2025

Z Advanced Computing’s Cognitive Explainable-AI Recognized for Level-5 Self-Driving

Z Advanced Computing’s Cognitive Explainable-AI has been recognized as a superior algorithm for achieving Level-5 autonomous driving, offering efficient training and strong situational awareness capabilities.

December 03, 2025

TrendForce Outlines 10 Key AI and Tech Trends for 2026

TrendForce's latest report identifies ten major technology trends for 2026, highlighting intensified AI chip competition, the rise of liquid cooling in data centers, and advances in optical communication, energy storage, and semiconductor packaging.

December 03, 2025

XAG Introduces R Series Agricultural Rover for Specialty Crop Automation

XAG has launched the R Series Agricultural Rover, a fully electric robot designed for specialty crop farming, offering intelligent navigation and precision spraying to reduce labor and operational costs.

December 01, 2025

CN Energy Group Launches PATHENBOT Robotics Platform and Website

CN Energy Group has launched PATHENBOT, a robotics solutions platform aimed at providing intelligent automation products and services to small and medium-sized businesses in North America. The subsidiary also opened its official website to showcase its integrated robotics and AI technologies.

December 01, 2025

Mordor Intelligence Projects Agricultural Robots Market to Triple by 2030

According to Mordor Intelligence, the global agricultural robots market is valued at $25 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $75 billion by 2030, driven by automation demand amid labor shortages and rising costs.

December 01, 2025

Farpoint Consortium Formed to Advance Allied Drone Warfare Training

A new multinational defense group, Farpoint, has been established to provide interoperable drone warfare training for NATO-aligned forces, combining simulation technologies with real drone systems.

December 01, 2025

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