Topic: Force Sensing

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The inner workings of robots: Components and sensors

July 15, 2026 · In this Special Focus issue, learn more about robotic components and sensors, like grippers, batteries, cameras, controllers and more, and how advancements in these technologies are helping robots worker safer and faster.

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Automate 2026: Flexiv to unveil next-generation adaptive robots

June 21, 2026 · Flexiv will make the international debut of the Enlight and MICO adaptive robots at Automate 2026 in Chicago.

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Daimon Robotics, Galbot launch RobOmni to see how tactile sensing improves robot manipulation

June 8, 2026 · At ICRA 2026, Daimon Robotics and Galbot launched RobOmni, an omni-modal evaluation benchmark including tactile sensing for physical interaction.

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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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How Beckhoff Automation’s EtherCAT and controllers power Dexterity’s Mech ‘superhumanoid’ robot
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Safety, communication and motion control components enable smooth operation

Automate 2026: Forklifts, physical AI, vision systems and more from day three in Chicago
Automate 2026: Forklifts, physical AI, vision systems and more from day three in Chicago

North America’s largest robotics and automation event winds down