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Boston Dynamics built Stretch Gen 2 for reliable, consistent performance
Brian Donnelly, the VP and GM of logistics robotics at Boston Dynamics, said the new version of Stretch has been in the works for two and a half years.
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Industry experts discuss China blocking SoftBank acquisition of ABB Robotics
China’s prohibition of SoftBank’s purchase of ABB Robotics reflects wider concerns about data and AI, say experts.
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How did Agility Robotics perform on its first day on the stock market?
Humanoid developer Agility Robotics ended its first day of trading on the Nasdaq just 2% above where it started, at $11.49.
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How Ambi Robotics helps its customers prepare for peak season
Ambi Robotics’ co-founder and COO Stephen McKinley says the company is installing eight new systems at customer sites before peak season.
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Chinese regulators block SoftBank’s $5.4B acquisition of ABB Robotics
ABB Robotics’ $5.375 billion sale to SoftBank Group has been blocked by Chinese regulators over data‑security concerns, highlighting China’s influence on foreign tech deals and raising questions about robotics as a geopolitical arena.
Robotics Startup Radar 2026
The 2026 Startup Radar presents innovative young companies developing hardware, software, and business models for the next generation of commercial robotics.
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How GlobalLogic helped Haystack Robotics build a UV disinfection robot
The article describes how GlobalLogic partnered with Haystack Robotics to design an autonomous mobile robot that delivers UV disinfection in hospitals. It highlights the project’s origins during COVID‑19, the engineering focus on scalability and safety, and the challenges of deploying robots in crowded medical environments.
Tutor Intelligence raises Series B to scale model training, robot deployments
Tutor Intelligence raised $75M Series B, focusing on training AI models for robots using real-world data, human tutors, and simulation. The company offers a pay‑per‑use model, has deployed its Sonny and Cassie robots, and aims to have 1,000 robots by 2027. Funding comes from Andreessen Horowitz, Union Square Ventures and Neo.
Top 10 robotics developments of October 2026
Last month, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of RoboBusiness, whic is being rebranded to Robotics Summit & Expo West.
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Why physical AI is the next lucrative frontier
The article presents physical AI—combining robotics and advanced AI—as the next high-growth sector, citing record venture funding, historical parallels with past tech waves, and a three-stage disruption model. It highlights Genesis AI’s new robot, market data from PitchBook, and examples of companies like Waymo, BMW, and Amazon to illustrate adoption and investment momentum.
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