Topic: Modular

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Motiv Space Systems, PickNik Robotics collaborate on software for NASA’s Fly Foundational Robotics (FFR) mission

February 11, 2026 · Motiv Space Systems and PickNik Robotics are supporting the software development for NASA’s FFR mission, providing robotic motion planning and arm control.

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MassRobotics announces 5th cohort of Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst program

January 23, 2026 · MassRobotics announced the 11 startup members of its 2026 Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst, looking to improve medical care through robotics.

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Metaphase Lighting Technologies introduces new ultra-bright TXFL series bar lights

January 2, 2026 · With three LED rows, an integrated driver, pulse follow strobe and overdrive, Metaphase Lighting Technologies’ new TXFL Series delivers high-intensity uniform illumination at variable distances.

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RealMan Robotics unveils high-power-density joint modules for high-performance robotics

December 29, 2025 · RealMan Robotics unveiled three new joint modules for a variety of robotics applications, with the WHJ03, WHJ120 and WHJ48V high-power-density components.

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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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Palladyne AI, Draganfly collaborate to enable advanced UAV autonomous operations, swarming capabilities

October 21, 2025 · Palladyne AI continued its expansion by announcing a collaboration with Draganfly to enable advanced autonomous operations on drones and UAV platforms.

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DEEP Robotics unveils DR02 humanoid robot with all-weather capabilities

October 10, 2025 · DEEP Robotics has launched its second-generation humanoid robot, the DR02, featuring an IP66 protection rating that enables it to operate in all weather conditions.

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Viam showcases AI-powered robots in kitchen, sanding settings

September 26, 2025 · Viam demonstrated several AI-powered robotic technologies at an open house in its NYC lab, including an AI cooking assistant, a dual-armed wine-pouring robot and a sanding robot.

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NVIDIA, Technology Innovation Institute, launch Middle East’s first AI & robotics research lab in Adu Dhabi

September 22, 2025 · NVIDIA and Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Resource Council partnered to launch the TII-NVAITC Joint Lab for AI and Robotics, the first-of-its-kind research lab in the Middle East.

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Honeywell’s technology and automation will be used at the AMIGO LNG export terminal in Mexico

September 4, 2025 · Honeywell’s modular LNG pretreatment technology and Integrated Control and Safety Systems will be used at the AMIGO LNG S.A. terminal in Mexico to ensure safe, automated processes.

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Cimcorp to showcase Dream Factory tire handling automation system 2025 Global Polymer Summit

September 4, 2025 · At the 2025 Global Polymer Summit (GPS) in Cleveland, robotic handling company Cimcorp will showcase its Dream Factory tire handling automation system.

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Reshape Automation introduces ReshapeX AI powered sales operations platform

July 6, 2025 · Reshape Automation introduced its AI-powered sales operation platform ReshapeX, designed for end-to-end sales for automation OEMs, systems integrators and distributors.

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Automatica 2025: NEURA Robotics unveils 3rd generation 4NE1 humanoid

June 25, 2025 · At Automatica 2025, NEURA Robotics premiered its 3rd generation 4NE1 humanoid robot, opened reservations for its MiPA service bot, and showcased partnerships including with NVIDIA.

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Automatica 2025: Wandelbots introduces NOVA Cloud

June 24, 2025 · Wandelbots will demonstrate use cases from Schaeffler, SmartRay, Grid Dynamics, and SHL of its NOVA software-defined industrial automation platform, including its new NOVA Cloud module.

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Automatica 2025: PAL Robotics to demonstrate humanoid embodied AI

June 22, 2025 · PAL Robotics TIAGo Pro mobile manipulation robot will perform teleoperation and interactively demonstrate embodied AI that enables machine learning at Automatics 2025.

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PHOTOS: Robotics Invest 2025 panelists discuss physical AI, humanoids, and investment strategies

June 19, 2025 · Cybernetix Ventures hosted its third annual Robotics Invest summit, featuring panel discussions, presentations, and roundtables about physical AI, humanoids, and investment strategies.

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Plus One Robotics, beRobox launch DePalOne scalable depalletizing offering

June 19, 2025 · Plus One Robotics, in partnership with beRobox, launched DepalOne, an AI-powered vision system on the modular Paltz hardware for depalletizing and palletizing in the warehouse.

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Grinding gears: Components and sensors that make robots work

June 17, 2025 · In this Special Focus issue, examine the various components that make up a robot, including sensors, cameras, motors, actuators, end-of-arm tooling and batteries/charging.

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Wieland Electric samos PRO MOTION controller wins award

June 4, 2025 · Wieland Electric’s samos PRO MOTION controller won the Plant Engineering 2025 Product of the Year for control systems. It integrates safety and motion control functionalities.

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Automate 2025: CeiliX debuts InfinityCrane and Mobile Ceiling-Cobot

May 19, 2025 · Germany-based CeiliX debuted its InfinityCrane and Mobile-Ceiling Cobot at Automate 2025 in Detroit.

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