09 Jul 2026
World’s first open-source simulator expands access to advanced space robotics research
Rice University and NASA have launched the world’s first open-source dynamic simulation platform for developing and testing robots designed for use inside spacecraft and space habitats. The iMETRO Dynamic Simulation creates a high-fidelity digital twin of NASA Johnson Space Center’s iMETRO research facility, enabling researchers worldwide to develop, validate, and refine intravehicular robotic…
09 Jul 2026
World’s first surgery using teleoperated humanoid robots conducted by US team
The study provides an evidence-based assessment of the current capabilities and limitations of humanoids for surgical applications. UCSD Researchers have achieved a world first by successfully using teleoperated humanoid robots to perform two surgeries during a preclinical trial.
08 Jul 2026
Real-time learning powers French AI humanoid for industrial applications
French robotics firm UMA has unveiled the design of its first AI-powered humanoid robot at the Machina Summit in Paris.
07 Jul 2026
US university boosts robotics and Physical AI research with OptiTrack motion capture systems
CMU can benefit from precision motion capture solutions and active tracking technology. CMU A US motion capture technology company has partnered with Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to equip the university’s new Robotics Innovation Center (RIC) with advanced motion capture technology for robotics and physical AI research.
06 Jul 2026
Chinese brain-mimicking chip outpaces NVIDIA GPU by up to 478x
Chinese researchers have developed a memory chip that can model complex brain structures in real time, a breakthrough they say could improve brain disease diagnosis, brain-computer interfaces, and surgical navigation.
03 Jul 2026
Canadian robotics firm bets on MH3 humanoid to ease factory labor shortages
MH3 is aimed to extend human expertise into hazardous and remote environments through teleoperation and AI. Misree Robotics/YouTube Canadian firm Mirsee Robotics is developing its third-generation humanoid robot, the MH3, to automate physically demanding and hazardous industrial tasks in manufacturing.
03 Jul 2026
Newly unveiled Isaac 1 humanoid can fold laundry and clean your home
US-based Weave Robotics has unveiled Isaac 1, a wheeled mobile home robot designed to automate everyday household chores such as tidying rooms and doing laundry.
02 Jul 2026
UBTech’s humanoid robots deployed to control crowds at China’s busy international border
The deployment of humanoid robots also challenges the traditional boundaries of law enforcement authority. UBTech Robotics/YouTube China has deployed humanoid robots at its border with Vietnam to help ease congestion at one of its busiest international crossings.
26 Jun 2026
Video: Robot dog delivers pulse-powered firefighting for safer emergency operations
The robot delivers precise fire suppression while helping first responders safely access high-risk areas. DEEP Robotics/YouTube DEEP Robotics, a Chinese robotics company, has demonstrated an innovative fire-extinguishing robot dog designed to support firefighters in hazardous environments. The quadruped robot uses pulse-based technology to deliver highly efficient, zero-contact fire suppression…
