Topic: Force Sensing

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Next-gen robotics: How advanced displacement sensors enable micron-level precision

May 28, 2026 · The next generation of robotics needs micron-level precision, and advanced displacement sensors can provide that millimeter-level accuracy.

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Automate 2026: Cameras, components, drives, grippers, motors, sensors & more

May 20, 2026 · Discover over 30 manufacturing and warehouse components, including cameras, grippers, sensors and more, at Automate 2026.

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Hiroshi Fujiwara, Robert Little selected for 2026 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards

April 30, 2026 · A3 named the 2026 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Award winners as Hiroshi Fujiwara and Robert Little, recognizing their leadership in advancing automation.

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HANNOVER MESSE 2026: Flexiv showcases ‘the future of adaptive robotics’

April 19, 2026 · At HANNOVER MESSE 2026, Flexiv will give attendees the chance to examine the Rizon series robots and see a special preview of the Mello robotic massage platform.

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NVIDIA GTC 2026: Universal Robots, Scale AI launch imitation learning system to accelerate AI model training

March 17, 2026 · At NVIDIA GTC 2026, Universal Robots and Scale AI launched the UR AI Trainer, an imitation learning system to accelerate AI model training.

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Robotiq launches TSF-85 tactile sensor fingertips for 2F-85 Adaptive Gripper

February 2, 2026 · Robotiq combined its adaptive grippers with high-frequency tactile sensing to enable robots to generalize across objects, tasks and environments.

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CES 2026: XELA Robotics demos 3D tactile sensor to give robots a human sense of touch

January 9, 2026 · At CES 2026, XELA Robotics showcased its uSkin sensor technology that provides a human sense of touch for humanoid and industrial robots.

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Flexiv unveils compact AMR built to expand the operating space of its adaptive robots

December 2, 2025 · Flexiv released an AMR platform, the Flexiv Mobile Robot, that expands the operating space of its adaptive robots and reduces workspace limitations.

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VIDEO: Humanoid unveils bipedal robot that walks 48 hours after assembly

December 2, 2025 · Robotics and AI company Humanoid released HMND 01 Alpha Bipedeal, a new humanoid robot that went from design to working prototype in five months, and walks 48 hours after assembly.

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Sensetics raises $1.75M for development of haptics hardware, software platform

November 13, 2025 · Sensetics, a haptics and touch data startup, raised $1.75M in pre-seed funding to further develop its digital capture and transmission of a realistic platform.

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Flexiv showcases adaptive, force-controlled robotics at CIIF 2025

September 23, 2025 · Flexiv is fielding its largest appearance to date at the China International Industry Fair (CIIF) in Shanghai, showcasing its adaptive, force-controlled robots.

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Flexiv, NVIDIA bring high-fidelity force control to robotic simulation

July 9, 2025 · Flexiv launched the Flexiv-Isaac Bridge app, allowing developers to design, test and deploy force-controlled robotic applications in NVIDIA Isaac Sim simulation environments.

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Automatica 2025: CynLr to demonstrate CyRo humanoid MMR

June 21, 2025 · CynLr will offer an interactive demonstration of its CyRo humanoid mobile manipulation robot at Automatica 2025, detecting, grasping, picking and placing using dual robot arms.

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Unitree releases new Dex5-1 humanoid robot hand

May 28, 2025 · Unitree’s Dex5-1 humanoid robot hand is capable of touch sensing, proprioception, and can grasp up to eight pounds, with design features to help it grip and grasp objects.

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Dexterity unveils AI-powered ‘superhumanoid’ Mech MMR

March 27, 2025 · Dexterity calls its new AI-powered Mech mobile manipulation robot (MMR) a superhumanoid designed for truck loading and unloading, palletizing and depalletizing, and order picking.

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AI-powered Dexterity valued at $1.65 billion

March 14, 2025 · Closing $95M in its latest funding round, Dexterity CEO Samir Menon said the company will use its latest funding to continue R&D of its technologies and hire additional employees.

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Sanctuary AI equips Phoenix humanoids with new touch sensors

March 4, 2025 · Sanctuary AI has equipped its seventh-generation Phoenix general purpose humanoids with its new touch sensors, giving it tactile functionality to perform more dexterous tasks.

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ProMat 2025: ITT to showcase motion control, actuation, components and customization software

March 3, 2025 · ITT Inc. will showcase Enidine and Compact Automation Products and their motion control, actuation, components and customization software at ProMat 2025 in Chicago.

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ARM Institute 25-01 Project Call now publicly available

February 24, 2025 · The ARM Institute expects to award approximately $3M to fund multiple projects focused on multi-modal sensing AI, rapid retasking and agility, cobot orchestration, and path planning.

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KUKA to showcase cobots for medical applications at AAOS 2025

February 3, 2025 · KUKA Robotics will showcase two cobots during the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons annual meeting in San Diego. Two KUKA collaborative robots will be on display at AAOS 2025.

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