Infineon Technologies integrates the hardware security module 'Optiga TPM SLB 9672' into Nvidia's 'Jetson Thor' computing platforms for robotics and autonomous systems. The module secures cryptographic keys directly at chip level and thus protects the system integrity against manipulation and unauthorized access.
read more...A new benchmark from Fraunhofer IPA is intended to enable the first standardized and neutral analysis of humanoid robots for industrial use based on six key criteria.
read more...Ledvance, provider of innovative lighting solutions, was named "Winner" in the Excellence in Business to Consumer Lighting category at the German Innovation Awards 2026. With the AI Companion Lighting Robot 'Elix', the company presents an interactive lighting solution that raises the connection between humans and technology to a new, emotional level.
read more...QNX has published the study "Inside the Robot: Architecture Benchmark Report". The results of the global survey of 1000 robotics developers show that software and safety requirements are increasingly becoming the central bottleneck for innovations in robotics. In Germany in particular, safety requirements, certification processes and deterministic system behavior are having a significant impact on the development of modern robotic systems.
read more...Robco, a company for autonomous industrial robotics, is further expanding its management team. As the company's first Chief Operating Officer, Michael Ardelt will assume responsibility for structuring and scaling Robco's growth in operational terms.
read more...A robotic assistance system is designed to relieve surgeons during minimally invasive procedures by taking over camera control. It is based on an industrial embedded platform designed for low latency, system stability and long-term availability.
read more...Nagarro, a digital engineering company headquartered in Munich, and Addverb, a provider of robotics and warehouse automation solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The aim of the partnership is to jointly provide advanced robotic automation solutions and digital twins.
read more...Physical AI - AI that can act more freely in the physical world beyond predefined processes - is regarded as the next evolutionary stage of artificial intelligence. Companies see great potential in this, especially for robotics, in the coming years. This is shown by the Capgemini study "Physical AI: Taking human-robot collaboration to the next level".
read more...International Federation of Robotics
With its 15th five-year plan, China has placed robotics at the center of its new industrial strategy. The aim is to focus AI research on physical applications and use robotics as the main driver of economic growth.
read more...Many developments in the field of artificial intelligence have so far failed to be transferred from the research laboratory to industrial practice. The spin-off Athenyx Robotics from RWTH Aachen University aims to change this: The start-up is transferring robotics research results into real production environments.
read more...The MIPI Alliance has announced the establishment of a Physical AI Birds of a Feather (BoF) group. The aim of the collaboration is to research new technologies and trends in the field of physical AI, with an initial focus on humanoid robots.
read more...Humanoid robots are already performing various tasks in industrial production. A representative survey commissioned by the digital association Bitkom shows how the industry views this overall.
read more...Physical AI with virtual twins and robotics
Dassault Systèmes and Neura Robotics combine virtual twin technologies and cognitive robotics to scale physical AI. The partnership combines virtual planning, AI training and real automation in a continuous end-to-end pipeline.
read more...Humanoid robots working in factories has long been considered a vision of the future. Siemens, Nvidia and the British start-up Humanoid have now brought this moment a little closer - with a tangible practical test under real conditions.
read more...VDMA at the Hannover Messe 2026
The German mechanical and plant engineering industry is under increasing pressure from regulation, high costs and geopolitical risks. According to the VDMA, many companies are considering investing abroad. At the same time, the industry remains technologically competitive.
read more...Schaeffler has been honored with the Hermes Award. The prize was awarded for a scalable actuator platform for humanoid robotics that is designed for industrial series production and high integration.
read more...RobCo at the Hannover Messe 2026
RobCo is presenting a new industrial robotics system for dynamic tasks in industry at the Hannover Messe. With 'Autonomous Alfie', the company is opening up a new category of robotic solutions. This allows tasks in which processes, objects and environmental conditions vary to be increasingly automated.
read more...Topics such as digitalization and sustainable production will shape Hannover Messe 2026, and a number of prizes will also be awarded during the trade fair.
read more...With the 'KR Titan ultra', Kuka is expanding its portfolio for demanding heavy-duty applications. The robot combines long reach with dynamics and thus opens up new scope in automotive manufacturing, battery and large component handling as well as in heavy-duty logistics.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
The integration of robots plays a key role in increasing industrial productivity worldwide. In 2024, Western Europe installed a record 267 industrial robots per 10,000 employees in the manufacturing sector, putting it ahead of North America with 204 units and Asia with 131 units in the international automation race.
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