Even microscopic contamination on a fibre connector end face can interfere with light transmission, according to Liam Taylor, European Business Manager for Fibre Optics at MicroCare UK Ltd. In robotic applications where precision, repeatability and uptime are critical, small amounts of contamination can contribute directly to performance issues. Why Optical Cleanliness Matters in Industrial Robotics … Read more
Noetra Corp. has launched a large-scale research and development initiative to build a Japan-developed multimodal foundation model designed for AI-enabled robots and physical AI. Backed by a coalition of 44 organizations—including Sony Group Corporation, SoftBank Corp., NEC Corporation, and Honda Motor Co., Ltd.—the project aims to establish sovereign AI infrastructure capable of advanced reasoning, spatial … Read more
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a tactile sensor that translates physical pressure into visible color patterns, enabling robots to “see” touch using standard, low-cost cameras. As detailed in the study published in Science Advances, this mechanochromic technology eliminates the need for complex electronic sensor arrays by embedding sensing capabilities directly into … Read more
Daily supplementation with 10 mg of lutein and 2 mg of zeaxanthin was associated with improvements in cognitive performance and macular pigment optical density (MPOD) in teenagers, according to a clinical trial published in Nutrition Research. Researchers Adrian Lopresti and Stephen Smith found that six months of supplementation was associated with changes in MPOD and … Read more
Roborock is expanding into the outdoor robotics market with the RockNeo, a lawn-mowing robot featuring a floating cutting deck and high-traction, large-diameter wheels. According to reporting by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy for The Verge, the device is engineered to navigate uneven terrain and maintain stability on sloped surfaces, marking a shift for a brand previously known … Read more
In the silence of the International Space Station (ISS), time is the most expensive commodity. Every hour an astronaut spends inventorying cargo or tightening bolts is an hour taken away from groundbreaking scientific research. Enter Helios, a four-armed robotic marvel from Zurich-based Orbit Robotics that is poised to redefine how we maintain our presence in … Read more
Pokémon Travel Data Powers Real-World Robot Navigation Players chasing down a rare Snorlax or trying to pin a Pikachu to their pavement in Pokémon Go may have been unknowingly contributing to the advancement of real-life delivery robotics. The augmented reality game, which exploded in popularity in 2016, has amassed a database of over 30 billion … Read more
The Rise of ‘One Platform’ Warehouse Automation: Quicktron Leads the Charge at MODEX 2026 Atlanta, GA – March 17, 2026 – The future of warehouse automation is shifting. No longer are businesses seeking isolated solutions. instead, the demand is surging for unified, scalable systems capable of handling diverse workflows. Quicktron Robotics is poised to showcase … Read more
The Rise of the ‘Thinking’ Home Robot: How AI is Transforming Our Search for Lost Things Forget frantic searches and overturned cushions. A new robot developed by the Learning Systems and Robotics Lab at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is poised to revolutionize how we find misplaced items. This isn’t a sleek, humanoid assistant; … Read more
The Rise of Automation: From Robot Vacuums to Intelligent Poultry Processing Automation is rapidly becoming an integral part of daily life. From the convenience of automatic bill payments to the hands-free cleaning offered by robotic vacuums, technology is streamlining tasks and enhancing efficiency. This trend extends far beyond the home, impacting industries like agriculture with … Read more