Verified Events
DateTypeCompanyHeadlineSegment
TPC Robotics launches seven humanoid actuator products
- The range comprises three rotary actuators, three linear actuators and one finger-joint module.
- Rotary units target neck, elbow and hip joints; linear units target high-load calf, thigh and elbow applications.
- TPC plans domestic and overseas humanoid-OEM sales following its earlier HCBOT development and production agreement.
Higen RNM launches standardized humanoid actuator platform
- The six standardized designs span 60–348 Nm, covering applications from wrists and necks through elbows, shoulders, knees and hips.
- Each unit combines an axial-flux motor, 3K compound planetary gearbox, dual encoders and embedded drive electronics in a modular joint architecture.
- Local sensing and control are designed to respond to disturbances in under 100 milliseconds; CE and UL certification work is underway.
Samhyun unveils AXLON humanoid actuator family
- The lineup covers AXLON-I rotary joint actuators, AXLON-O QDD actuation and AXLON-L linear actuation.
- The product family is backed by 14 patents filed or registered and more than 20,000 hours of durability validation.
- The product family is positioned for humanoid upper-body and lower-body joint actuation.
ROBOTIS releases HX5-D20 robotic hand and XM335-T323-T actuator
- Released the HX5-D20 as a fully articulated robotic hand in left and right configurations alongside the XM335-T323-T compact DYNAMIXEL actuator.
- Positioned the new hardware for dexterous manipulation and compact joints such as fingers, wrists, and precision end effectors.
- Extended the DYNAMIXEL lineup with a smaller actuator and a hand module aimed at advanced manipulation systems.
Bonsystems introduces BCSA Micro actuator for robotic finger joints
- BCSA Micro extends the company's actuator range from humanoid upper and lower body joints to fingers.
- The actuator uses a cycloidal gear mechanism; the announcement describes a component for robotic hands rather than a complete hand.
ROBOTIS Introduces AI Worker Semi-Humanoid at CES 2026
- ROBOTIS unveiled the AI Worker, a semi-humanoid robot, at CES 2026.
- The AI Worker is designed for industrial tasks such as wiring harness assembly, welding, and inspection.
- It utilizes imitation learning and reinforcement learning to perform intricate tasks.
ROBOTIS releases DYNAMIXEL Easy SDK
- Released a simplified SDK built on top of the official DYNAMIXEL SDK to reduce low-level packet and control table handling.
- Framed the software as a faster path for beginners and rapid prototyping while keeping compatibility with the existing DYNAMIXEL communication stack.
- Expanded the software layer around DYNAMIXEL with a higher-level interface for actuator control.
SBB TECH introduces new harmonic reducers and mobility modules at RoboWorld 2025
- SBB TECH exhibited a harmonic-reducer product line at RoboWorld 2025 in Goyang.
- The disclosed products included a lightweight harmonic reducer and a three-point reducer.
- The company also presented the DnL compact-mobility module steering-eccentric assembly.
ROBOTIS releases OMY leader-follower manipulation platform
- Released OMY as a robotic arm platform aimed at research, industrial applications, and intelligent automation.
- Positioned the system around compact modular arm design and advanced actuators for imitation learning experiments and repetitive industrial tasks.
- Added a new manipulation platform to the company's Physical AI hardware lineup.
ROBOTIS introduces OMX manipulation platform for Physical AI workflows
- Introduced OMX as a starting-line manipulation platform for Physical AI development and robot learning workflows.
- Framed the system around perception, reasoning, and action in real-world settings rather than fixed programmed routines.
- Extended the company's hardware stack toward embodied AI and learning-based manipulation.
ROBOTIS launches DYNAMIXEL-Y high-performance actuator series
- Launched DYNAMIXEL-Y as a next-generation actuator series built around a high-performance frameless motor with precise position control.
- Integrated a multi-turn absolute encoder, electronic brake, and the company's DYD cycloidal reducer into the new series.
- Positioned the release for collaborative robots, multi-joint robots, and other high-performance automation systems.
ROBOTIS launches next-generation autonomous robot with arms
- Launched a next-generation autonomous service robot designed to move between floors by operating elevator buttons with an attached robotic arm.
- Targeted use cases including hotels, hospitals, and building management, with the company stating mass production would begin the following year.
- Expanded beyond parts and software into a higher-function service robot platform centered on inter-floor autonomy and arm-based interaction.
ROBOTIS launches TurtleBot3 Waffle Pi model
- ROBOTIS launched TurtleBot3 Waffle Pi on February 19, 2018.
- The Waffle Pi used Raspberry Pi 3 as its single-board computer.
- The model included a Raspberry Pi Camera Module.
ROBOTIS releases OP3 ROS package 0.1.0
- ROBOTIS released version 0.1.0 on October 27, 2017.
- The release added a new metapackage for ROBOTIS OP3.
- The update also carried OP3 robot-file, walking, action, and soccer-demo work.
ROBOTIS introduces OpenMANIPULATOR at ROSCon 2017
- ROBOTIS introduced OpenMANIPULATOR at ROSCon 2017 on September 21, 2017.
- ROBOTIS presented OpenMANIPULATOR as a full open robot platform.
- The milestone connected OpenMANIPULATOR-X to the ROS developer ecosystem.
ROBOTIS launches TurtleBot3 open-source mobile robot platform
- TurtleBot3 launched on May 31, 2017.
- The platform became a compact open-source mobile robot for ROS education and research.
- The launch established TurtleBot3 as a reference platform in the ROBOTIS robot ecosystem.