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Schunk is entering into a new development partnership with Robert Bosch Robotics. Their shared goal is to develop an industrial-grade robotic hand that can be integrated into various humanoid robot systems.
read more...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...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...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...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...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.
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