X Square Robot has released WALL-WM, an open-source world action model that enables robots to learn from meaningful physical events instead of fixed time segments. The model organizes learning around discrete actions such as grasping and lifting to improve embodied AI performance.
World Health Expo Miami will return to the Miami Beach Convention Center from June 17 to 19, 2026, showcasing AI, robotics, and digital health innovations across the healthcare industry.
NASA has chosen Astrolab's CLV-1 rover for astronaut exploration under the Artemis program, with Odyssey Space Research providing software and systems engineering support for the mission.
EngineAI Robotics has launched its Shenzhen Intelligent Manufacturing Base and started mass production of its T800 humanoid robots, marking the beginning of large-scale deliveries with a capacity of up to 10,000 units.
ECARX and TPK have signed a memorandum to jointly develop the ORCA LiDAR platform, with production set to begin in 2028 at TPK's facility in Thailand.
Primax Electronics and MediaTek are showcasing new AI robotics applications at COMPUTEX 2026, integrating Primax's AI Sensor Fusion technology with the MediaTek Genio AIoT platform for commercial and industrial robots.
Elbit Systems has been awarded a $350 million contract from an international customer to upgrade main battle tanks with advanced systems, including AI-enabled electro-optical sights and communication suites. The program will be completed over four years.
X Square Robot has released Wall-OSS-0.5, an open-source Vision-Language-Action model designed to demonstrate pretrained robotic capabilities on real hardware without task-specific fine-tuning.
Massimo Group has launched an AI intelligent patrol platform initiative, integrating autonomous patrol vehicles, spherical security robots, and drone systems to create a coordinated patrol ecosystem. Prototype development of electric patrol vehicles is already underway.
Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine have joined the BrainGate consortium to advance brain-computer interface research aimed at helping people with paralysis regain independence through robotic assistive devices.
CPC Biotech and Multiply Labs have announced a collaboration to develop robotic systems for automated cell therapy production, introducing a new aseptic connector designed for robotic operation.
Einride has partnered with TUV SUD to conduct an independent assessment of its Safety Management System for autonomous freight operations. The review will evaluate process robustness and alignment with global standards and regulations.
London-based Slamcore has raised $14 million in new funding, bringing its total to $40 million. The round includes investment from Rockwell Automation's ROKStar Ventures and will support scaling its visual AI technology across industrial facilities.
FORT Robotics has acquired Mapless AI to expand its Trust Platform with remote teleoperation and onboard safety features, enabling supervised autonomy and improved machine response in complex environments.
SkyGrid and ENAIRE have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on U-space and innovative air mobility development in Spain, promoting research and joint initiatives for unmanned and advanced aerial operations.
Brain Navi Biotechnology has introduced NaoTrac, a neurosurgical navigation robot that uses machine vision and 3D positioning to improve precision and reduce operation time in brain surgery.
Boeing Saudi Arabia, the General Authority of Civil Aviation, and SkyGrid have launched an airspace and operational feasibility analysis to evaluate advanced air mobility operations across the Kingdom, supported by KAUST.
IntBot and Certis Group have formed a partnership to develop socially intelligent robots for enterprise and public environments in Singapore, combining IntBot's social intelligence technology with Certis' operational expertise.
AutoFlight has completed a demonstration flight of a mixed formation consisting of one V5000 Matrix aircraft and two V2000 eVTOL units, verifying communication, route planning, and coordination capabilities while starting the airworthiness certification process.
Cornerstone Robotics has received European Union CE mark certification for its Sentire Surgical System, allowing market entry across the EU for minimally invasive procedures in multiple specialties.
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