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THG Fulfil expands AutoStore distribution partnership to global CapEx sales
- CapEx distribution covers the full AutoStore range; RaaS covers a selected range including R5 Pro, R5 Pro+, CarouselPort, ConveyorPort and VersaPort.
- THG Fulfil reports 796 AutoStore robots operating across its own network.
- Its warehouse-control integration moves more than 11,000 bins per hour to picking stations and has reduced average pick waiting time by 78%.
Skyports joins SP ENW for planned Cumbria drone-inspection trial
- Four drone-in-a-box systems are planned at substations across the Lake District for the 12-month trial starting in November.
- Skyports pilots will operate more than 200 miles away; live imagery will reach SP ENW’s control room for eSmart Systems’ Grid Vision analysis.
- The Ofgem-funded programme will support post-storm fault finding and routine power-line inspection around Carlisle and Kirkby Stephen.
DCE signs UGV collaboration MoU with Babcock for UK and export markets
- The collaboration centres on DCE's X-Series UGV, a mid-sized platform carrying 150 to 500 kilogrammes and towing up to three tonnes, and its Marionette Universal Control System, which converts existing vehicles for remote or autonomous operation.
- The two companies demonstrated the partnership at DVD 2026, integrating Babcock's digital ammunition rack onto an X-Series vehicle to show autonomous resupply of mortar and artillery systems.
- The MoU covers collaboration across training, integration, logistics, infrastructure and operational support, rather than the acquisition of individual platforms.
Apian and Synnovis plan expansion of London medical-drone logistics
- Urgent samples from Guy's Hospital and St Thomas' Hospital are planned to fly to Synnovis' Blackfriars laboratory hub this autumn.
- Matternet aircraft are identified for the expanded service.
- The September announcement is a partnership and rollout plan; it does not state that the expanded routes are already operating.
Smith+Nephew and Imperial launch five-year surgical-robotics centre
- Smith+Nephew engineers and clinicians will work directly with Imperial researchers to co-develop less invasive and more broadly usable robotic-surgery techniques.
- Research topics include markerless registration and tracking and computer vision that adapts to patient anatomy in real time.
- At full capacity, the centre is expected to support one senior postdoctoral researcher and up to seven fully funded PhD students.
Gelion signs funded development and scale-up agreement with Mitsui Kinzoku
- Mitsui Kinzoku will pay Gelion £2 million through staged milestone payments for the development work.
- The collaboration covers liquid and solid-state sulfur battery cells for automotive, stationary-storage, consumer-electronics and aerospace applications.
- Mitsui Kinzoku received an option to negotiate manufacturing and distribution rights for NES cathode material in selected Asian territories.
Oxa and Dubai Future Foundation launch SHIFFT joint venture
- SHIFFT combines Oxa Driver, Oxa Hub and Oxa autonomy hardware into an integrated autonomous-logistics and worksite-intelligence offering.
- The joint venture is focused on ports and airports in Dubai and targets a first scalable commercial deployment before the end of 2027; the announcement describes a plan, not a completed deployment.
- Oxa said SHIFFT supports Dubai’s RDI programme and is intended to commercialise Industrial Mobile Autonomy for industrial fleets.
UFORCE and RECONCRAFT sign MAGURA manufacturing MOU
- The MOU concerns MAGURA-family USVs.
- RECONCRAFT is the proposed U.S. manufacturing counterparty.
- The parties announced the MOU on 21 July 2026.
HBK supplied four PW22i IO-Link load cells that Siléane embedded at the contact points of a…
- Four PW22i IO-Link load cells sit at the contact points of the Siléane robotic gripper.
- The sensing configuration supports high-speed cosmetics-packaging handling.
UFORCE joins the EU–Ukraine Drone Alliance as a founding member
- UFORCE announced that it joined the EU–Ukraine Drone Alliance as a founding Ukrainian member.
- The alliance provides a framework for joint production, technology transfer, investment and industrial integration across the European and Ukrainian drone sectors.
- UFORCE said it would contribute operational expertise and combat-proven capabilities to the alliance.
Sky-Drones grants Standard Link exclusive Japan sales rights for UAS stack
- The Japan channel package covers SkyLane BVLOS VTOL drones, AIRLink flight controllers, ATLAS ground stations and Sky-Drones Cloud tools.
- The release positions the systems for island logistics, medical delivery, maritime operations and defense ISR use cases.
- The announcement lists SkyLane-650H with 45 kg payload and up to 14 hours flight time.
Vertical selects Astronics for Valo power distribution
- Astronics will provide power-conversion and distribution hardware that converts propulsion-architecture high voltage into low-voltage power for avionics, flight controls and other essential systems.
- CorePower hardware already flies on Vertical's piloted test aircraft and is designed to provide compact, fault-protected power while reducing certification and integration risk.
- The long-term supply agreement supports Valo through Critical Design Review, certification-conforming aircraft production and eventual entry into service.
OpenWorks Engineering and HGH collaborate on enhanced counter-UAS capabilities
- The collaboration linked OpenWorks counter-UAS systems with HGH electro-optical surveillance and detection technology.
- The partners framed the work around enhanced detection, tracking and response against drone threats.
- The event adds another named sensor-integration relationship to OpenWorks C-UAS ecosystem.
Tiamat Maritime selects RayDrive for subsea inspection
- The selection followed a February 2026 evaluation in Southeast Alaska under cold, operationally representative conditions.
- Planned missions include offshore-energy inspection, cable and pipeline monitoring, aquaculture assessment and commercial-vessel survey.
- The partners will collaborate on operational deployment, mission optimisation and integration of autonomy and mission-planning tools.
Drone Defence joins Chevron Technology Ventures Catalyst Program
- Chevron Technology Ventures selected Drone Defence for its Catalyst Program.
- The parties will align drone detection and airspace-security technology with energy-sector operating requirements.
- The work focuses on safety-critical sites and better security decisions around complex energy assets.
Coptrz and Tundra Drone launch UK modular payload partnership
- The Tundra Base interface lets operators hot-swap mission modules without tools.
- The partnership targets UK defense, public-safety and infrastructure-inspection drone operators.
- Coptrz will distribute the current Tundra payload lineup and future modules alongside training and support.
Kraken and Davie partner on autonomous-vessel production in Canada
- Davie will provide Canadian capacity to produce, integrate and develop Kraken uncrewed surface vessels.
- The framework spans Davie-affiliated shipbuilding facilities in Canada, the United States and Finland.
HydroSurv and BeyonC integrate REAV-60 with Syncro ROV
- HydroSurv and BeyonC finalized an agreement to deliver a REAV-60 USV configured to deploy and operate BeyonC's Syncro pipeline survey ROV.
- The companies developed a launch and recovery system to integrate Syncro into the REAV-60 platform.
- The system targets shallow-water subsea cable and pipeline survey with reduced reliance on crewed vessels.
Humanoid secures Bosch manufacturing partnership after HMND 01 POC
- Humanoid announced a Bosch partnership after a March 2026 proof of concept in Bühl, Germany.
- The POC used HMND 01 robots for an intralogistics workflow, transferring boxes from a conveyor to a trolley across five box sizes and varying dimensions and weights.
- Bosch will serve as Humanoid's contract manufacturing partner for HMND 01 production in Europe and support Design for Excellence work across hardware design, production, supply chain and cost optimization.
Vertical selects Hyundai WIA for Valo landing gear
- Hyundai WIA has end-to-end design and production responsibility.
- The system supports certification and scaled production.
- The selection was announced on 21 May 2026.
MarineAI integrates Videosoft streaming into GuardianAI
- The integration supports onboard, remote-operations-center and post-processing video workflows where offshore bandwidth is limited or expensive.
- GuardianAI Inspect combines the video feeds with computer-vision detection workflows and multi-channel communications, including satellite links.
- MarineAI demonstrated the integration at Oceanology International using an Oceanus 12 vessel feed from Plymouth Sound alongside a live drone feed.
Humanoid signs phased deployment agreement with Schaeffler for thousands of humanoid robots
- Humanoid signed a binding phased deployment and supply agreement with Schaeffler to integrate humanoid robots into live manufacturing operations.
- The first systems are scheduled to go live in Germany before the end of 2026, with the initial phase running across Herzogenaurach and Schweinfurt from December 2026 through June 2027.
- The agreement targets a four-digit number of wheeled units across Schaeffler’s global facilities by 2032 and includes a five-year actuator supply agreement with Schaeffler as preferred supplier.
BAE Systems and Thales plan ISR mast integration for Herne XLAUV
- BAE Systems said it intends to integrate Thales advanced ISR mast technology into the 2027 Herne XLAUV demonstration programme.
- Herne is positioned as a military-assured extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle for extended subsea missions.
- The collaboration adds a sensor and mission-payload layer to BAE Systems autonomous underwater systems roadmap.
Kraken and Anduril partner on US unmanned maritime manufacturing
- The agreement covers long-range, high-performance integrated capabilities for small fast vessels.
- Kraken says K7 Sabre and K5 Kraken USVs will be manufactured and integrated under license in the United States.
- The partnership targets US Navy programmes and NATO partner requirements.
Fieldwork Robotics partners with Dynium for autonomous farm platforms
- Dynium brings autonomous vehicle platforms designed for polytunnel and off-highway use.
- The collaboration gives Fieldwork customers more base-platform options for robotic harvesting deployments.
Online Oceans and Sofar Ocean partner on Spotter Scout mobile ocean monitoring platform
- Sofar Ocean expanded the Spotter platform with Spotter Scout, a rugged solar-powered USV built by Online Oceans.
- The system pairs Online Oceans long-endurance autonomous surface platform with Sofar ocean sensing and data infrastructure.
- The companies positioned Spotter Scout for persistent deep-water monitoring where moorings are impractical.
Vertical selects Isoclima for Valo transparencies
- Supply covers pilot and passenger canopies and glazing.
- The agreement spans certification and serial production.
- The selection was announced on 27 March 2026.
Dexory and Multipowr integrate wireless robot charging
- Dexory selected Multipowr to integrate high-power wireless charging and battery support into its next-generation autonomous warehouse robots.
- The system supports a wide power range and multiple battery configurations across different fleets and warehouse setups.
- Dexory said the integration targets longer operating periods and continuous power in live warehouse environments.
RARUK Automation gains exclusive UK distribution rights for Trener Robotics Acteris
- Acteris uses vision-language-action models to replace point-to-point robot programming with learned skills.
- RARUK plans to offer the software alongside its Universal Robots cobot range for UK manufacturers.
- Trener says the platform can be installed on new robot cells or retrofitted to existing ones.
Isembard partners with Rowden Technologies to scale UK production of sensing systems
- Partnership supports production of sensing and compute systems for defence and national-security use cases
- Isembard will manufacture precision-engineered components for Rowden's Magos sensing product line
- Event strengthens Isembard's robotics-adjacent relevance through autonomy, sensing, and hardware production infrastructure
AALTO and Telkomsel sign Indonesia Stratospace memorandum
- The memorandum was signed at Mobile World Congress Barcelona.
- The parties described initial Zephyr operations from 2027 as a target, not a completed deployment.
- The work builds on AALTO's existing cooperation with Indonesian infrastructure operator Mitratel.
Windracers and HITRANS sign Highlands and Islands drone-cargo MoU
- The MoU targets unmanned air-cargo operations in remote Scottish communities.
- The partnership builds on SATE-funded operations that demonstrated UAS cargo for remote-region transport challenges.
- Windracers framed the work as a step toward regularly scheduled commercial autonomous air-cargo service.
Vertical Aerospace selects Evolito electric engines for Valo eVTOL
- Evolito and Vertical plan to certify the propulsion units with the UK Civil Aviation Authority and EASA.
- The selection adds Evolito to a Valo supplier group that includes Honeywell, Syensqo and Aciturri.
- Evolito’s axial-flux motor architecture was developed for high power density and aerospace certification.
Moley and Jean-Christophe Novelli plan curated menus
- Moley announced a culinary collaboration with chef Jean-Christophe Novelli in January 2026.
- Novelli will develop curated menus translating his signature style into Moley-compatible dishes.
- The company planned spring introductions spanning seasonal recipes and refined everyday meals.
Touchlab completes tactile sensor integration project with Prensilia MIA Hand
- Touchlab published a case study detailing integration of its fingertip technology into the thumb of Prensilia's MIA Hand.
- The project ran from May to July 2025 and culminated in a manufacturable tactile-sensorized thumb design validated through load testing.
- This is a high-signal partnership and capability event because it shows Touchlab technology integrated into a named robotic hand platform.
Rotron Aerospace signs strategic partnership with LIG Nex1 on medium UAV platform
- Rotron and LIG Nex1 entered a strategic MoU for the Medium UAV Common Platform programme and related UAS opportunities
- The partnership combines LIG Nex1 system integration with Rotron propulsion and aviation platform technologies
- This is a concrete defence-UAV partnership, not a generic showcase item
Automata and CellVoyant link LINQ to closed-loop cell-culture AI
- CellVoyant's AI interprets cell state and recommends protocol changes.
- Automata LINQ executes updated instructions across integrated instruments and robotic workcells.
- The partners target iterative, closed-loop workflows for advanced cell culture and cell-based therapeutic development.
Schaeffler and Humanoid enter strategic technology partnership
- Schaeffler and Humanoid entered a strategic technology partnership for humanoid motion systems.
- Schaeffler will provide motion components including planetary gear actuator technologies.
- The collaboration also includes planned deployments of humanoid robots in Schaeffler operations.
Arm technology underpins Rivian RAP1 autonomy processor
- RAP1 is part of Rivian’s third-generation autonomy computer.
- The processor uses Armv9 architecture.
- The announcement identifies Arm Automotive Enhanced technology as the compute foundation.
Vertical identifies Aciturri as a Valo development partner
- Vertical identified Aciturri, Honeywell and Syensqo as aerospace partners collaborating on development of the Valo aircraft.
- Valo succeeds the VX4 prototype with a redesigned aerodynamic airframe, under-floor batteries, new wing and propeller architecture and certifiable redundancy.
- Vertical plans to build seven certification aircraft and is targeting UK and European type certification in 2028 before commercial service.
GKN Aerospace and Anduril UK partner on future UK UAV capabilities
- The team initially targets the British Army’s Project NYX uncrewed rotorcraft requirement and the UK Land Autonomous Collaborative Platform programme.
- GKN leads structural design and integration using composite aerostructures and electrical-wiring expertise, with much of the work planned for its Cowes facility after a £10 million site investment.
- Archer contributes eVTOL and rotorcraft technology, while the programme could create more than 100 skilled roles at Cowes if contract work proceeds.
Vertical names Syensqo as long-term VX4 materials supplier
- Syensqo will supply high-performance composite and adhesive materials across the entire VX4 structure; the materials were already used in Vertical prototypes.
- Vertical said the materials provide lightweight strength, structural efficiency and durability for repeated high-cycle electric-flight operations.
- The long-term agreement supports certification and industrialisation; Vertical is targeting certification in 2028, while Aciturri is responsible for manufacturing the airframe.
National Robotarium signs strategic agreement with Robotics Australia Group
- The National Robotarium signed a Letter of Intent with Robotics Australia Group to accelerate robotics innovation and international collaboration.
- The agreement was signed on 2 December 2025.
- The partners plan collaboration across research, commercialisation and robotics adoption.
Fieldwork Robotics partners with Portuguese Research Centre for Sustainability
- Fieldwork partnered with the Research Centre for Sustainability on robotics R&D activity in Portugal.
- The partnership supports the company's technical and field-development footprint outside the UK.
- This is best treated as a research and development partnership rather than a deployment row.
OpenWorks Engineering broadens AI integration through Walaris partnership
- The partnership connected OpenWorks counter-drone hardware with Walaris AirScout AI detection and classification software.
- The companies positioned the work around layered sensing and faster operator decision-making for drone defense.
BAE Systems and Cellula Robotics sign 10-year Herne autonomous submarine agreement
- BAE Systems and Cellula Robotics signed a 10-year exclusive agreement to continue work on Herne.
- The companies said they expected to deliver a market-ready autonomous military submarine by the end of 2026.
- The agreement extends BAE's undersea autonomy effort with a specialist autonomous underwater vehicle partner.
PAA and diaago partner to distribute KX-2 laboratory robots
- diaago added PAA robots and software to its laboratory-equipment portfolio, with the KX-2 as the first stocked offering.
- The partnership combines PAA engineering with diaago distribution and support for North American life-science laboratories.
- KX-2 can connect with recappers, tube handlers, thawing stations and other instruments to create configurable automated workflows.
Overwatch joins UK THeMIS Combat development team
- The programme combines Milrem's THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle with MSI-Defence Systems' TERRAHAWK remote weapon station and Overwatch Aerospace's APEX unmanned aerial system.
- Pearson Engineering is responsible for armoured-platform integration, while the team covers development, testing, demonstration and planned UK production.
- The September 2025 announcement establishes a development partnership; it does not prove operational deployment or a production quantity.
Kraken and NVL form Anglo-German autonomous-vessel JV
- The JV targets scalable uncrewed maritime platforms for military and civilian applications.
- Manufacturing was anticipated to begin in Q4 2025 at Blohm+Voss in Hamburg.
- NVL invested in Kraken and secured options to invest in a planned later round.
Cron AI, Innoviz and D2 collaborate on intelligent intersections
- The stack combines InnovizSMART LiDAR with Cron AI senseEDGE perception and D2 deployment integration.
- Initial installations were planned for three intersections in Atlanta.
- Cron AI processes raw LiDAR data at the edge to produce privacy-conscious traffic and vulnerable-road-user insights.
Slamcore and LocaXion sign spatial-intelligence partnership for industrial operations
- The agreement combines Slamcore’s vision-based AI and SLAM with LocaXion’s real-time-location and fleet-management systems for indoor material-handling equipment and autonomous guided vehicles.
- LocaXion plans to integrate Slamcore Aware devices to capture precise spatial data, enabling live vehicle mapping, bottleneck identification, lower wait times and operator safety alerts.
- The combined offering targets forklift, asset, employee, inventory and dock-and-yard tracking in warehouses and factories; the announcement describes a strategic integration, not a named customer deployment.
RM Group becomes a Siemens Solution Partner
- The certification covers delivery of tailored automation using Siemens products and systems.
- RM Group said the program validates its technical training, implementation experience and industry-specific integration capability.
- The status adds Siemens support to RM Group’s existing automation-partner network for factory and intralogistics projects.
Entocycle and Siemens digitalise insect-farm showroom
- Entocycle partnered with Siemens to model and digitalise its insect-farm showroom in London.
- The facility used Siemens digital twin technology before construction and later added automation systems.
- The site included robotic arms, climate-controlled chambers and machine vision for larvae counting and monitoring.
PMW Dynamics supports Benedex Robotics AGRI X4 motor integration
- The AGRI X4 combines PMW motors with Benedex EPIC drive controllers for its all-terrain wheel-drive system.
- The autonomous orchard mower uses six high-efficiency motors across traction and its modular mowing equipment.
- PMW supported motor selection, system design, integration and testing for dusty, uneven field conditions.
Silicon Sensing and Kongsberg partner on next-generation MEMS gyros
- The companies signed the agreement during Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.
- The programme combines Silicon Sensing inertial-sensor expertise with Kongsberg Discovery navigation-system development.
- The partners framed the work around a new generation of precision inertial technology for demanding navigation markets.
COVVI partners with SenseGlove for haptic teleoperation showcase
- COVVI and SenseGlove prepared an integrated teleoperation demonstration for ICRA 2025.
- SenseGlove Nova 2 contributed joint tracking, vibrotactile cues, and force feedback.
- The companies combined haptic input with COVVI's dexterous five-finger robotic hand.
Nyobolt signs binding anode offtake agreement with Talga
- Talga executed a binding offtake agreement to supply Talnode-C graphite anode material to Nyobolt for ultra-fast charging battery systems.
- Nyobolt committed to purchasing approximately 3,000 tonnes of Talnode-C over an initial four-year term beginning from 13 May 2025.
- Initial supply is expected from Talga's Electric Vehicle Anode demonstration plant in Luleå, with later supply tied to Talga's planned commercial Anode Refinery.
Vertical expands Honeywell systems agreement for Valo
- Honeywell Anthem provides aircraft management and flight-deck functions.
- Honeywell fly-by-wire controls are part of the production Valo configuration.
- The agreement was announced on 8 May 2025.
Altitude Angel and AirHub expand European UTM partnership
- AirHub integrated real-time geospatial data from GuardianUTM.
- The agreement supports digital approvals in UTM Ready zones.
- Operators can share flight reports and live telemetry with Altitude Angel’s UTM platform.
Aurrigo and Aviation Solutions expand Auto-DollyTug commercialisation after Schiphol testing
- The recommendation covers Aviation Solutions’ network of more than 60 airports.
- Royal Schiphol Group contract testing had been validated before the commercialisation programme began.
- Aurrigo said Auto-DollyTug was then being tested at six airports globally; the wider network rollout remained prospective.
Dexory partners with Raymond Storage Concepts on US distribution
- Raymond contributes intralogistics customer access and implementation reach.
- Dexory contributes autonomous scanning and warehouse intelligence.
ABB and AUAR create sustainable construction research facility
- The collaboration links ABB industrial robotics with AUAR’s distributed microfactory approach.
- Research focuses on lower-waste, digitally coordinated timber construction.
- The facility provides a test environment for automated building-system production.
Dexory and Al Masarat Holding sign robotics MoU
- The partners planned to evaluate AI-powered robotics and digital-twin applications for Saudi logistics and manufacturing.
- The MoU included discussion of a possible robotics facility at Masarat Mobility Park.
Pearson Engineering and Milrem Robotics strengthen cooperation on uncrewed ground vehicles
- Pearson Engineering and Milrem Robotics signed an agreement at IDEX 2025 to develop mission-specific uncrewed ground vehicles for the MENA region.
- The cooperation builds on integrating Pearson’s earth-moving and IED-defeat equipment with Milrem’s Robotic Combat Vehicle.
- The companies plan to integrate Pearson’s RCV-Pioneer modular minefield-breaching payload with Milrem tracked RCVs and explore further military robotic applications.
Dexory partners with Körber on warehouse operations visibility
- The partnership combines Körber warehouse software with DexoryView.
- The companies target inventory accuracy and faster issue detection.
Fieldwork Robotics signs collaboration agreement with Burro
- Fieldwork Robotics signed a collaboration agreement with Burro to pair its harvesting system with Burro's autonomous mobile robot base.
- The combined system completed field trials at Place UK and was planned for further trials with Costa Group in Australia.
- The agreement created a platform relationship between Fieldwork's crop-handling system and Burro's field AMR base.
IMI names Paragon exclusive North American nuclear representative
- Paragon became IMI's exclusive representative for nuclear-industry valves, actuators and vent silencers across North America.
- The agreement covered support for legacy nuclear-plant valves as well as equipment for next-generation reactors, including small modular reactors.
- IMI said the partnership would expand product reach across the United States and Canada while supporting plant safety, reliability and efficiency.
Apian and Wing prepare NHS blood-sample drone deliveries
- The project linked Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust hospitals in central London.
- The service targeted faster transport of urgent blood samples across congested urban routes.
BlueHalo and Kraken partner on autonomous maritime operations
- Continue Reading BlueHalo will integrate its industry-leading autonomous innovations within a range of Kraken vessels, including the K4 MANTA USSV (pictured).
- K5 KRAKEN will be the definitive built-for-purpose, high-performance littoral gunship, capable of rapid solo or swarmed precision engagement in defense of littoral or afloat assets.
- Kraken named K3 Scout and K4 MANTA in the integration context.
Opteran signs multi-year autonomy integration agreement with SAFELOG
- The programme targets warehouses and factories with changing obstacles, dust and variable lighting.
- Opteran positioned the camera-based stack as an alternative to LiDAR-heavy localisation configurations.
- The announcement described joint development and integration, not a completed fleet-wide rollout.
Labman joins Universal Robots Certified Systems Integrator network
- Labman said the status would accelerate collaborative-robot integration for laboratory and industrial customers.
- The announcement positioned Labman as one of a small number of UK companies meeting Universal Robots CSI standards.
- The event adds a formal channel and capability signal for Labman work with collaborative robot deployments.
Dronamics signs cargo-drone interline agreement with Qatar Airways Cargo
- The agreement connected Dronamics middle-mile cargo drones with Qatar Airways Cargo networks.
- The companies described it as a cargo-drone interline agreement.
Dronamics signs Emirates Post cargo-drone LOI
- Dronamics signed an LOI with Emirates Post for cargo-drone service trials.
- The LOI covered Dronamics middle-mile and long-range cargo drone service.
- The collaboration targeted a cargo-drone delivery network in the UAE and GCC.
Royal Marsden selects Automata for clinical cancer-genomics automation
- The planned installation was designed to double genomic testing capacity.
- Automata said the system would add around 2,000 tests per month.
- The workflow covers next-generation sequencing sample processing for the North Thames Genomics Laboratory Hub.
Greenjets announces Telangana expansion and incubation MoU
- Hyderabad incubation was planned for 2023, followed by expansion of R&D and manufacturing in 2024.
- The company also planned a technical collaboration with a Hyderabad motor manufacturer under a UK-India industrial-sustainability funding programme.
MasterMover partners with BlueBotics for AGV navigation
- The partnership brought BlueBotics natural-feature navigation to MasterMover AGV tuggers.
- The collaboration supported automated material movement in manufacturing and warehouse environments.
Perceptual Robotics expands into Asia with K2 Energy
- Singapore-based K2 Energy purchased a Dhalion drone for onshore wind-turbine inspections.
- Perceptual Robotics provided training and onboarding so K2 Energy could operate the system in-house.
- The partners also planned to extend the collaboration toward offshore wind-turbine inspections.
Francis Crick Institute partners with Automata on genomics automation
- The collaboration covers three genomics workflows.
- Automata's integrated system is intended to reduce manual touchpoints and increase walkaway time.
- The Crick receives early access to demonstrations and contributes feedback to product development.
bit.bio partners with Automata on human-cell production automation
- The custom system targets a crucial step in bit.bio's production process.
- Automation turns the workflow into a more consistent and standardised process.
- The partners linked the installation to greater manufacturing capacity and speed for research and drug-discovery cells.
MSubs and Sonardyne advance autonomous naval-platform capabilities
- The MoU covers integration and evaluation of Sonardyne’s navigation, communications and imaging payloads on MSubs’ 9 m extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicle.
- The named equipment includes SPRINT-Nav X for inertial-Doppler navigation, AvTrak 6 for long-range tracking and command and control, and Vigilant forward-looking obstacle-avoidance sonar.
- The partnership builds on a 2021 DASA UUV Testbed demonstration off Plymouth and targets future UK Ministry of Defence opportunities including Project CETUS.
Ross Robotics partners with Siemens Energy, Nemo Link and Elia on HVDC inspection robots
- The project focused on robotic inspection for electricity transmission assets.
- Ross Robotics framed the work around robots operating in HVDC converter environments.
- The named partners connected the effort to Nemo Link and Elia transmission infrastructure.
Slamcore and SYNAOS form spatial-intelligence partnership
- Slamcore partnered with SYNAOS to create SYNA.OS VIEW for manually guided intralogistics vehicles.
- The system combines Slamcore's camera-based spatial intelligence with SYNAOS intralogistics software.
- The companies positioned the collaboration for forklifts and warehouse vehicles in manufacturing and logistics sites.
Innvotek partners with GE Renewable Energy and ORE Catapult on Haliade-X maintenance robot programme
- Innvotek said it was selected to work with GE Renewable Energy and Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult on the Stay Ashore R&D programme.
- The programme focused on a robotic solution to support generator bolt maintenance on GE's Haliade-X offshore wind turbine platform.
- Innvotek framed the work as part of a broader push to make offshore wind inspection and maintenance safer and more cost-effective through robotics.
Ocean Infinity selects Sonardyne systems for Armada fleet
- The package covers underwater navigation, tracking, control and acoustic communications across Ocean Infinity’s multi-role robotic vessels.
- Surface-navigation components are designed to preserve positioning when global-navigation satellite signals are degraded or unavailable.
Intelligent Energy and Robotic Skies partner on UAV fuel-cell support
- The MoU establishes Robotic Skies as an integration partner for Intelligent Energy’s Fuel Cell Power Modules, initially supporting North American UAV customers.
- The arrangement covers Intelligent Energy’s UAV range from 650 W to 2.4 kW and adds maintenance and ground support through Robotic Skies’ network of more than 200 service centres in over 40 countries.
- Intelligent Energy supplies the fuel-cell modules while Robotic Skies supports field integration and post-sale service, helping UAV operators pursue longer flight time and higher payloads.
Fugro and SEA-KIT partner on uncrewed surface vessels
- The planned compact uncrewed surface vessels could deploy ROVs and AUVs while controlled from Fugro remote-operations centres.
- The programme targeted lower-emission offshore inspection without crews aboard the host vessel.
Shadow Robot, SynTouch and HaptX demonstrate Tactile Telerobot
- Shadow Robot said the Tactile Telerobot integrated its dexterous hand with SynTouch BioTac sensors and HaptX haptic gloves.
- The team demonstrated an operator in California controlling a Shadow hand in London while receiving touch feedback from the robot fingertips.
- ANA Holdings funded and facilitated the integration as part of its Avatar initiative.
Shadow Robot starts Innovate UK semi-autonomous teleoperation project
- Shadow Robot said an Innovate UK-backed semi-autonomous teleoperation demonstrator launched on March 1, 2017.
- The project paired Shadow Dexterous Hand hardware with an OC Robotics snake-arm robot, Cambrian Intelligence augmented-VR work and UCL vision/testing support.
- The goal was to let operators command higher-level teleoperation tasks rather than directly controlling every robot movement.