Verified Events
DateTypeCompanyHeadlineSegment
Upbeat Technology launches Bluemag Pi AI flight controller
- Its UP301 chip uses SiFive E3 and E2 cores to separate flight-critical work from other onboard tasks.
- The board runs Apache NuttX and supports PX4, ArduPilot and Betaflight, with dual IMUs and GNSS receivers for sensor cross-checking.
- Customers can buy the board for software development or the UP301 chip for custom carrier designs; CEATEC demonstrations are scheduled for October 13–16.
Advantech launches ASR-D501 AI mission computer for autonomous drones
- The platform offers up to 12 TOPS of AI compute with power consumption below 10 W.
- Five four-lane MIPI-CSI camera interfaces support multi-camera perception.
- ROS 2 software and sensor interfaces support mission development while a separate flight controller handles stabilization.
ECRIN Systems launches ONYX-Ultra rugged mission computer
- The platform uses a 14-core Intel Core i7-13800HRE processor and 64 GB of DDR5 memory.
- Expansion options include an NVIDIA RTX AD2000 or AD3500 GPU, an AI accelerator and HD-SDI video capture.
- Two 10 GbE fibre interfaces support sensor-data transfer; the chassis is rated IP65.
EdgeCortix unveils RAIDEN chiplet platform for Physical AI
- The four-die X4 design targets up to 3.36 PFLOPS FP4 compute, 256 GB of memory and 1.54 TB/s die-to-die bandwidth.
- EdgeCortix says RAIDEN has design wins, including Kawasaki Heavy Industries aerospace and defense products and a Unigen server platform.
- The X1, X2 and X4 configurations share the DNA-X accelerator architecture and MERA software stack; volume production is planned for late 2027.
Intel and Comtech launch FoxJack X1 embodied-AI development kit
- Comtech Technology, a Cogobuy/IngDan Innovation subsidiary, developed the kit around Intel's Panther Lake platform.
- The compact 125 x 125 x 57.5 mm system combines CPU, integrated GPU and NPU compute, with up to 180 TOPS INT8 dense throughput claimed for the configuration.
- The kit uses a core-board and carrier-board design with dual-channel LPDDR5X memory and video, networking and control interfaces for integration into robots.
NVIDIA releases Isaac ROS 5.0
- The release adds NVIDIA-built ROS 2 Lyrical packages for Ubuntu 24.04 and updates GPU-backed message exchange through rosidl::Buffer.
- FoundationPose inference runs up to 5.5x faster, alongside a FoundationStereo fine-tuning workflow.
- The release includes a standalone agent-ready pick-and-place workflow and expanded Jetson and RealSense integration.
Ambarella formally launches X7 standalone AI accelerator
- X7 supports CNNs, vision transformers, multimodal transformers and hybrid networks through Ambarella’s Cooper Developer Platform.
- The XCalibur reference design is a 2280 M.2 card with LPDDR5 memory and more than 840 MB/s PCIe throughput.
- X7 is sampling now and XCalibur evaluation kits are available to qualified customers; target applications include robots, drones and industrial systems.
MIPS launches Acies, Actus and Aegis Physical-AI platforms
- Acies combines an open standards-based NPU, open software stack and developer form factor for edge inference workloads.
- Actus targets real-time motion control, sensor fusion and predictive-maintenance applications.
- Aegis targets mission-critical systems requiring low-latency and agentic processing.
NVIDIA announces Jetson Orin Nano 2 for entry-level robotics compute
- The platform combines 78 TOPS, 8GB of memory and an 8-core Arm CPU in the Jetson Orin Nano form factor.
- NVIDIA claims 2× the inference performance of Jetson Orin Nano Super and 40% lower power at equivalent performance in 15-watt mode.
- Matic is adopting the platform; Wing plans to evaluate it. Availability remains forward-looking for H1 2027.
SiMa.ai and AVerMedia make integrated drone AI platform available
- The platform combines SiMa.ai's Modalix MLSoC and Palette Neat software with AVerMedia embedded hardware.
- SiMa.ai states 50 TOPS of AI compute at under 10 watts for the integrated configuration.
- Availability began with the announcement; the 27 August Drone Seminar remained a separately scheduled showcase.
Huixi Intelligence launches Embodied chips and core modules
- R1 PRO integrates CPU, NPU, GPU and real-time interfaces in a 375 TOPS INT8 system-on-chip.
- R1 MAX provides 500 TOPS INT8 and a 24-core Cortex-A78AE CPU.
- RCM400 and RCM500 core modules share a 699-pin interface and RISE/Robotics SDK.
NVIDIA releases Alpamayo 2 Super for commercial autonomous-driving use
- The 32-billion-parameter vision-language-action model reasons, plans and acts across the autonomous-driving stack.
- OpenMDW-1.1 permits commercial use, fine-tuning, derivative models and redistribution under a unified model-centric licence.
- NVIDIA positions the release for autonomous vehicles and robotaxis, with inspectable reasoning intended to support development and validation.
ARBOR Technology launches COMX-C710 edge AI module for robotic systems
- The module combines CPU, GPU and NPU compute on a COM-HPC Client Size C board, with up to 126 TOPS total AI performance.
- ARBOR identifies AMRs, collaborative robots and robotic arms among its target systems.
- The company presented the module around AMD Advancing AI 2026 in San Francisco.
congatec launches conga-HPC/cRX1 module for physical AI
- The module uses AMD Ryzen AI Embedded X100 processors with up to 16 Zen 5 CPU cores.
- Its integrated GPU delivers up to 59 TOPS dense INT8 inference, while the NPU provides up to 50 TOPS.
- Industrial variants support operating temperatures from -40°C to +85°C for harsh-edge deployments.
NVIDIA introduces Cosmos 3 Edge and Jetson Thor T2000/T3000
- Cosmos 3 Edge is a 4-billion-parameter open world foundation model for real-time vision reasoning and robot-action generation on edge systems.
- The T3000 combines 865 FP4 teraflops, 32GB LPDDR5X memory and 25GbE; the T2000 provides 400 FP4 teraflops and 16GB memory.
- NVIDIA said T3000 emulation would begin in July 2026, while commercial T2000 and T3000 module availability is scheduled for Q1 2027.
Advantech launches AIR-075 on NVIDIA Jetson Thor
- AIR-075 uses NVIDIA Jetson Thor with Blackwell architecture.
- The system provides four native 10GbE ports for multi-camera vision workloads.
- Advantech said AIR-075 was available to order at launch.
NVIDIA announces Halos for Robotics safety system for physical AI
- Halos for Robotics extends NVIDIA Halos from autonomous-vehicle safety into robotics and physical AI.
- The stack spans NVIDIA IGX Thor, Holoscan Sensor Bridge, Halos OS, Halos Core, the Outside-In Safety Blueprint and the Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab.
- Agility is the first robotics company working with NVIDIA to incorporate Halos for Robotics elements into Digit safety systems for logistics, manufacturing and warehouse operations.
MemryX expands Cascade edge-AI accelerator platform
- Cascade 100P combines 16 MX3 processors for high-density edge-server and multi-camera AI deployments.
- The expanded product line extends MemryX inference hardware from Raspberry Pi and USB systems into server-class edge deployments.
Premio launches rugged RCO and JCO edge-AI mini PCs at Automate 2026
- The RCO-1000-ASL line uses Intel Atom x7000 processors for compact industrial edge computing.
- The JCO-1000-ORN-B/C systems use NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano and Orin NX modules for edge AI and multi-camera deployments.
- The product gives Premio a concrete offering for robot sensing, actuation, compute or communications systems.
Axiomtek makes Jetson Thor AIE015-AT robotics developer kit available
- T5000 and T4000 configurations provide up to 2,070 FP4 TFLOPS on NVIDIA Blackwell architecture.
- Eight GMSL camera channels and QSFP28 networking support high-bandwidth multi-sensor ingestion and fusion.
- The current product page marks the kit available and lists 9–36 VDC input, CAN, DIO, 5G and Wi-Fi expansion for mobile-system integration.
SiMa.ai launches Palette Neat physical-AI development environment
- Palette Neat is built for physical-AI application development at the edge.
- The launch pairs the software environment with SiMa.ai Modalix system-on-module hardware.
- The product gives SiMa.ai a concrete offering for commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows.
General Instinct open-sources InstinctRazor
- The framework quantizes Hugging Face models below four bits and recovers lost quality through on-policy distillation.
- Its published example compressed Qwen3.5-122B-A10B into an approximately 47-gigabyte GGUF artifact.
- The deployment path supports a single 80-gigabyte GPU or expert offload with about eight gigabytes of active GPU memory.
NVIDIA unveils open humanoid robot for university research
- The system combines a Unitree H2 Plus humanoid body, Sharpa five-fingered hands, Jetson Thor onboard computing, and NVIDIA's Isaac GR00T software stack.
- Onboard computing comes from the Jetson AGX Thor T5000, based on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture.
MICROIP debuts AI vehicle systems group and edge-AI platforms at COMPUTEX
- MICROIP announced the debut of its AI Vehicle System Business Group and edge-AI innovations at COMPUTEX 2026.
- The company said AIVO, its no-code drag-and-drop vision platform, will show applications for public transit monitoring, smart drones, and factory SOP inspections.
- MICROIP said XEdgAI enables deployment across chips including NVIDIA Jetson, Intel Core Ultra, and Axelera AI Metis to reduce vendor lock-in.
Innodisk launches APEX Series edge-AI systems
- The APEX Series combines compute, cameras, sensors, storage and I/O for localized industrial AI processing.
- The APEX-A100 supports up to 100 dense TOPS and Vision-Language Model workloads in a compact industrial system.
- Innodisk states that the APEX-A100 is designed for long-term availability and support through 2038.
WINSYSTEMS announces SYS-480 fanless industrial PC
- Four 2.5GbE PoE+ ports share a 60-watt power budget for cameras and sensors.
- Dual isolated CAN interfaces support connections to vehicles and industrial equipment.
Horizon Robotics launches Starry chip family and KaKaClaw vehicle OS
- The release expands Horizon from driving compute into cockpit-and-driving integration.
- HSD V1.6 was announced alongside the new compute and operating-system stack.
- The milestone concerns automotive AI infrastructure, not a complete robot product.
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HYFIX launches GEO-SWARM autonomous drone-in-a-box security system on Kickstarter
- HYFIX launched GEO-SWARM as an autonomous drone-in-a-box security system through Kickstarter.
- The system combines automated launch, return and charging with persistent property monitoring.
- HYFIX positioned the integrated drone and dock for scheduled or alarm-triggered autonomous perimeter patrols.
ADLINK unveils edge AI platforms powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor and IGX Thor
- ADLINK announced the DLAP-IGX Series and DLAP-700 Series powered by NVIDIA IGX Thor and Jetson Thor
- The company said the platforms are aimed at physical AI workloads, with specific emphasis on industrial robotics and humanoid markets
- ADLINK positioned the launch around safe, high-performance edge AI deployment for robotics and autonomous systems
VVDN launches NXP i.MX 94 industrial control System-on-Module
- The module combines application processing and MCU-class real-time control, allowing control and application workloads to run on one platform.
- Time-Sensitive Networking, low-latency operation and industrial connectivity target PLCs, factory automation, motion control, robotics controllers and industrial HMIs.
Arduino announces VENTUNO Q powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ8 Series
- Arduino announced VENTUNO Q, a developer board powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ8 Series.
- The board is positioned for developer, IoT and robotics applications and was scheduled for availability in Q2 2026.
- The launch gives Qualcomm's Dragonwing platform a developer-board route into robotics and embedded AI prototyping.
SolidRun makes P100 COM Express Type 6 edge-AI modules available
- The modules combine AMD CPU, GPU and NPU architectures, with up to 50 TOPS from the integrated NPU and up to 59 TOPS total AI performance.
- The industrial design supports a minus-40 to 85 degree Celsius operating range, configurable 15-to-54-watt power envelopes and serviceable LP-CAMM2 memory.
- SolidRun named autonomous mobile robots, automated guided vehicles, machine vision and autonomous control as target applications and made the modules and evaluation platform immediately available.
Connect Tech launches Falcon rugged vehicle computer
- The fanless system uses NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX and is designed for continuous operation under dust, vibration, moisture and extreme temperatures.
- Falcon supports up to four GMSL2 cameras, vehicle Ethernet, CAN, NVMe storage and a 9-to-36-volt input range.
- Pre-flashed and validated software plus common vehicle interfaces are intended to move perception and autonomy applications from prototype to field deployment faster.
Qualcomm brings on-premises industrial AI and connectivity to AI factories
- Qualcomm introduced industrial AI and connectivity products for on-premises AI factory infrastructure.
- The release positioned Qualcomm platforms for edge AI, industrial connectivity and factory deployments.
- The product set extends Qualcomm's robotics-adjacent compute stack into factory automation and on-site AI infrastructure.
Raspberry Pi launches AI HAT+ 2 for local generative AI
- The AI HAT+ 2 uses Hailo's Hailo-10H accelerator and 8 GB of dedicated LPDDR4X memory to deliver up to 40 TOPS INT4 on Raspberry Pi 5.
- Raspberry Pi positioned the board for local LLM, VLM, vision and voice workloads without cloud connectivity, with launch support for multiple small language models.
M5Stack launches open-source StackChan desktop robot
- M5Stack commercialised the community-originated StackChan as a ready-to-play desktop robot while retaining open hardware, firmware and interaction logic.
- The CoreS3-based system combines touch display, camera, microphones, speaker, IMU, proximity sensing, feedback servos and app-based remote interaction.
Qualcomm introduces Dragonwing robotics and IoT platform portfolio
- Qualcomm introduced the Dragonwing brand covering robotics, industrial IoT and embedded AI compute platforms.
- The portfolio expands Qualcomm's positioning in robotics compute, connectivity and developer systems.
- The launch consolidated Qualcomm's robotics-facing silicon and platform work under a dedicated industrial AI brand.
Lantronix launches new edge AI solutions at CES 2026
- Lantronix introduced new edge AI solutions at CES 2026, including embedded compute and surveillance-oriented systems.
- The company said its edge AI solution was selected by Trillium Engineering for gimbaled imaging systems in uncrewed aircraft systems.
- The systems are used in operations including ISR, infrastructure inspection and wildland fire management.
Aetina launches AIB-AT78 and AIB-AT68 Jetson Thor platforms
- The AIB-AT78 uses Jetson T5000 and the AIB-AT68 uses Jetson T4000, with up to 2,070 FP4 TFLOPS and 128GB of memory.
- Dual 10GbE, EtherCAT, QSFP28 and support for up to eight GMSL cameras combine perception, reasoning and motion control.
- Aetina targets humanoid, warehouse, surgical, agricultural and inspection robots operating in demanding environments.
NVIDIA Releases Jetson T4000 Module and New Physical AI Models at CES
- • NVIDIA announced the Jetson T4000 module, powered by the Blackwell architecture, offering four times greater energy efficiency and AI compute.
- • The company also introduced new open models and frameworks for physical AI, including NVIDIA Cosmos and GR00T, to advance robot learning and reasoning.
- • Global partners such as Boston Dynamics, Caterpillar, and LG Electronics unveiled new robots built on NVIDIA technologies.
Qualcomm introduces Dragonwing Q-7790 and Q-8750 processors for drones and industrial vision
- Qualcomm introduced Dragonwing Q-7790 and Q-8750 processors for security-focused on-device AI.
- The processors target drones, smart cameras, industrial vision, AI TVs and video collaboration systems.
- The launch extends Qualcomm's edge AI portfolio into drones and industrial perception devices.
AMD introduces Ryzen AI Embedded processors for physical AI and autonomous systems
- The processors were designed for constrained embedded systems running AI-driven workloads at the edge.
- AMD named autonomous systems and humanoid robotics among the physical-AI target applications.
- The launch expanded AMD's embedded x86 processor portfolio for high-performance edge compute.
Aetina launches NVIDIA Blackwell industrial MXM accelerator series
- The CoreEdge modules follow the MXM 3.1 industrial standard and provide up to three times the AI performance of the previous generation.
- Aetina designed the rugged modules for autonomous mobile robots, UAVs, UGVs, manufacturing equipment and medical systems.
- The launch brings generative and physical-AI processing into compact, high-density edge deployments.
Deepal L06 launches with Horizon Journey 6 and AD Max
- The vehicle pairs Journey 6 processing with LiDAR and the DEEPAL AD Max system for highway, urban and parking assistance.
- Its production software uses an end-to-end architecture with reinforcement learning and more than 30 active-safety functions.
Qualcomm launches Dragonwing IQ-X Series industrial PC processors
- Qualcomm launched the Dragonwing IQ-X Series for industrial PCs, PLCs, panel PCs and edge controllers.
- The processors combine Oryon CPU cores, edge AI performance, industrial lifecycle support and connectivity for factory-floor systems.
Rockchip releases robotics SDK and RK3588 robot platform applications
- Rockchip described RK3588 deployments across robot forms including humanoids, robot dogs, service robots, inspection robots, AGVs and cleaning robots.
- The company also detailed a robotics SDK and development-board platform based on Debian 11 and ROS 2.
AAEON launches UP Xtreme ARL Edge robotics Mini PC
- The UP Xtreme ARL Edge was AAEON's first Mini PC using Intel's Core Ultra 200H Series platform.
- AAEON designed it for industrial robots and AMRs requiring local AI processing and control.
- The fanless system supports operation from -20°C to 60°C, 9V-to-36V power input and resistance to shock and vibration.
ASRock Rack launches NVIDIA IGX Thor physical-AI server
- The 2U platform combines NVIDIA IGX Thor compute with real-time sensor processing, AI inference, security and functional-safety features.
- ASRock Rack designed the system for space-constrained edge deployments in robotics, medical and industrial environments.
- The company reported early customer momentum in medical and robotics applications.
Cincoze launches MAGNET DIN-rail computer line
- The MD-3000 supports 12th-, 13th- and 14th-generation Intel Core processors, up to 96 GB DDR5 memory and dual NVMe SSDs.
- Its modular architecture combines two-, four- or six-slot expansion decks with hot-swappable I/O, PoE, M.2 and storage modules.
- The 150 mm-high DIN-rail system is specified for -40°C to 65°C operation and 9–48 VDC input.
Fixstars updates AIBooster for edge-inference optimization
- The update introduced autonomous optimization for edge-inference models and expanded optimization beyond AI training workloads.
- AIBooster added a managed SaaS plan so teams could run optimization and analysis without maintaining the platform themselves.
- The release paired automated optimization with GPU-resource analysis intended to shorten model-tuning work for deployment targets.
Axiomtek introduces AIE900B-ONX edge AI system for AMR and robotics
- The system pairs NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB Super with up to 157 TOPS of AI performance in a fanless enclosure for edge deployment.
- AIE900B-ONX provides four PoE and four USB ports for cameras and sensors, plus GMSL, CAN and 5G/Wi-Fi connectivity options.
- The platform supports AMRs and robotics through NVIDIA Isaac ROS support, with remote monitoring and OTA management through Allxon.
Radxa launches Fogwise AIRbox Q900 edge-AI system
- The system uses Qualcomm IQ-9075 compute with up to 200 sparse INT8 TOPS.
- Industrial connectivity includes 5G, Wi-Fi 6E and time-sensitive Gigabit Ethernet.
- Radxa positions the system for onboard inference, computer vision and robotics development.
NVIDIA Launches Newton Physics Engine and Isaac GR00T N1.6 at CoRL 2025
- NVIDIA introduced the open-source, GPU-accelerated Newton physics engine, co-developed with Google DeepMind and Disney Research, to enhance robot simulation capabilities.
- The Isaac GR00T N1.6 model integrates Cosmos Reason, a vision language model that enables robots to interpret ambiguous instructions and generalize across tasks.
- These advancements aim to accelerate the development of physical AI by providing developers with tools for more accurate simulations and improved robot reasoning.
OnLogic launches Karbon 520 rugged industrial computers
- Intel Core Ultra processors include an onboard neural processing unit for local AI workloads.
- Selected fanless models support temperatures from -40 to 70 degrees Celsius.
- Automotive power input offers programmable ignition timing for vehicle installations.
Premio releases JCO-1000-ORN rugged edge-AI computer
- The system uses NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX or Nano Super modules and delivers up to 157 TOPS in a chassis smaller than 1.5 litres.
- Its fanless aluminium enclosure is specified for -20°C to 55°C operation and MIL-STD-810 shock and vibration conditions.
- Model A was available at announcement; the planned Model B was slated for Q4 2025 with support for up to four GMSL cameras.
Horizon upgrades SuperDrive to a one-stage end-to-end architecture
- The stack maps sensor inputs directly to planned trajectories without separate lateral and longitudinal pipelines.
- HSD runs on the 560-TOPS Journey 6P computing platform.
- Horizon said the updated system was approaching production on Chery Exeed’s Exlantix E05.
NVIDIA's Jetson AGX Thor now available for robotics applications
- • NVIDIA announced the general availability of the Jetson AGX Thor developer kit and production modules, designed for physical AI and robotics.
- • The Jetson AGX Thor, powered by NVIDIA's Blackwell GPU architecture, delivers up to 2,070 FP4 teraflops of AI compute within a 130-watt power envelope.
- • Early adopters include Agility Robotics, Amazon Robotics, Boston Dynamics, Caterpillar, Figure, Hexagon, Medtronic, and Meta.
Sealevel Systems launches Relio R1 Edge industrial computer
- COM Express architecture allows CPU upgrades without replacing the complete system.
- Connectivity options include two 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports, serial interfaces, Wi-Fi 6E and cellular 4G LTE.
ModalAI launches Stinger Vision FPV drone
- The drone is built around ModalAI's VOXL 2 Mini autonomy stack.
- The platform targets GPS-denied indoor reconnaissance workflows.
- The product gives ModalAI a concrete offering for unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations.
NVIDIA releases GR00T N1.5 and GR00T-Dreams for humanoid development
- GR00T N1.5 adds improved reasoning and skill capabilities to NVIDIA’s open, customizable humanoid foundation model.
- GR00T-Dreams generates synthetic motion data for robot training and complements the earlier GR00T-Mimic workflow.
VersaLogic releases Sabertooth AI Connect embedded computer
- The computer measures 90 by 96 by 93 millimetres and supports Linux and Windows.
- The company offered OEM customization including conformal coating and revision locks.
Sugon Storage introduces HyperTunnel technology for embodied intelligence data infrastructure
- Sugon Storage attended the 2025 China Humanoid Robot Ecology Conference and introduced its HyperTunnel technology concept.
- The company positioned the storage architecture as data infrastructure for accelerating embodied-intelligence model development.
ADLINK and LIPS Launch AMR 3D x AI Vision Solution, Powered by NVIDIA Isaac
- ADLINK launched an AMR perception solution built around its DLAP-411-Orin edge AI platform, LIPS' LIPSAMR Perception DevKit, and NVIDIA Isaac Perceptor for autonomous mobile robot development.
- The stack combines DLAP-411-Orin with LIPSedge AE active stereo 3D cameras to deliver high-precision depth sensing, panoramic image capture, real-time 3D occupancy grid mapping, and stereo visual odometry.
- ADLINK said the combined kit had passed NVIDIA certification and was positioned for smart manufacturing, warehouse logistics, and other industrial robotics use cases requiring multi-camera synchronized perception.
AAEON launches BOXER-6647-MTH for advanced robotics
- The system uses Intel Core Ultra 5 or Ultra 7 processors with an integrated NPU for AI workloads.
- Three LAN ports, six USB ports, serial communications and digital I/O connect cameras, lidar, IMUs and actuators.
- AAEON positioned the rugged computer for AGVs, AMRs and other advanced industrial-robotics applications.
Fixstars launches AIBooster with Sony Honda Mobility use case
- AIBooster automates optimization of trained AI models for target hardware.
- Sony Honda Mobility used the product in autonomous-driving development.
- The work focused on improving GPU efficiency for the AFEELA vehicle-development programme.
NVIDIA announces Isaac GR00T blueprint for humanoid robot training
- NVIDIA released the Isaac GR00T Blueprint as a set of robot foundation models, data pipelines and simulation frameworks aimed at accelerating humanoid-robot development.
- The blueprint’s synthetic-motion-generation workflow helps developers create large volumes of training data and use imitation learning to teach humanoids new skills.
- The release gives developers a repeatable path from generated motion data to trained behaviors, extending NVIDIA’s Isaac tooling around the Project GR00T platform.
NVIDIA launches Cosmos world-foundation-model platform for physical AI
- The platform combines generative world foundation models, advanced tokenizers, guardrails and an accelerated video-processing pipeline.
- Its first open models were made available to developers for physics-aware synthetic-data generation and model customization.
- NVIDIA named robotics and mobility developers including 1X, Agile Robots, Agility Robotics, Figure AI, Foretellix, Uber, Waabi and XPENG among the early adopters.
NVIDIA updates Isaac stack for robot learning, perception and manipulation
- NVIDIA’s Isaac update spans Isaac Sim 4.5, Isaac Lab 2.0, Isaac Manipulator and Isaac Perceptor across simulation, learning, manipulation and AMR perception.
- Isaac Sim adds a customizable reference template, improved URDF setup and physics tooling, while Isaac Lab adds tiled rendering and simpler package and container installation.
- The release also adds reference workflows for pick-and-place and object-following plus visual-SLAM and multi-camera 3D reconstruction, giving developers a path from simulation and synthetic data toward physical robot deployment.
NVIDIA introduces Isaac Manipulator foundation models for robot arm control
- NVIDIA introduced Isaac Manipulator as a set of foundation models for robotic arm manipulation tasks including grasping, pick-and-place, and assembly.
- The models are designed to reduce data requirements and improve generalization across industrial manipulation tasks.
- NVIDIA positioned the release as part of its broader Isaac robotics stack for physical AI development.
MemryX opens Developer Hub 1.0 to the public
- The hub became freely accessible to developers building prototypes or production systems.
- Automated tools supported source models without requiring a fixed model zoo.
- Examples and tutorials covered users with different levels of deployment experience.
Qualcomm introduces industrial-grade IQ Series processors
- Qualcomm introduced the industrial-grade IQ Series processor family for safety-grade industrial environments.
- The processors target industrial edge AI systems operating in demanding environments with wide temperature ranges and safety features.
- The product line gives Qualcomm a rugged compute layer for robotics, industrial vision and edge automation hardware.
MX3 accelerator reaches production availability
- Production availability covered both standalone silicon and an M.2 accelerator module.
- The MX3 platform targeted efficient inference for edge applications.
- The release moved the accelerator from sampling and demonstrations into customer production.
NVIDIA releases Isaac Lab for robot learning and reinforcement learning workflows
- NVIDIA launched Isaac Lab as an open-source framework for robot learning built on Omniverse Isaac Sim.
- The platform supports reinforcement learning, imitation learning, and large-scale simulation-based training for robotics.
- NVIDIA positioned Isaac Lab as a bridge between simulation and real-world deployment for robotics developers.
SiMa.ai launches Modalix multimodal edge-AI product family
- The product family extended SiMa.ai beyond vision-centric edge inference into multimodal physical-AI workloads.
- SiMa.ai positioned Modalix for embedded edge applications including robotics, industrial automation and autonomous systems.
- The product gives SiMa.ai a concrete offering for industrial automation, construction or production workflows.
Advantech launches AFE-R770 control system for autonomous mobile robots
- Advantech introduced the AFE-R770 as an AMR control system for autonomous mobile robot builders.
- The system targets robot compute and control workloads for businesses automating material handling and facility workflows.
- The launch gives Advantech a direct robotics edge-computing marker beyond its broader industrial AIoT business.
Qualcomm introduces RB3 Gen 2 Platform for on-device AI robotics and IoT
- Qualcomm introduced the RB3 Gen 2 Platform for mid-tier IoT applications including robots and drones.
- The platform supports on-device AI, camera ISP, industrial I/O and software updates for robotics and embedded development.
AMD launches Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 for embedded edge AI systems
- The Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 line combines multiple compute engines for AI-driven embedded systems.
- AMD framed the portfolio for edge sensors through centralized compute in AI-driven systems.
- The launch included video-processing and flight-computer use cases in the broader Versal Prime Gen 2 portfolio.
EKF introduces 7L600 modular Ethernet switch
- The module provides seven single-pair Ethernet ports and two gigabit uplinks.
- An optional ARM mezzanine controller enables protocol support and edge data processing.
Teradyne Robotics and NVIDIA expand AI integration across industrial robots
- The integration covers both Universal Robots collaborative manipulators and Mobile Industrial Robots autonomous material-handling systems.
- Universal Robots demonstrated an AI-powered autonomous inspection application at NVIDIA GTC in San Jose.
- Teradyne said the work would also enhance functionality in the MiR1200 Pallet Jack introduced during the same week.
NVIDIA announces Project GR00T generalist humanoid foundation model initiative at GTC
- NVIDIA introduced Project GR00T as a general-purpose foundation model initiative for humanoid robots, focused on enabling robots to understand natural language and imitate human actions.
- The initiative includes simulation, data generation, and model training tools built on NVIDIA Isaac and Omniverse to accelerate humanoid development.
- NVIDIA positioned GR00T as a core pillar of its physical AI stack alongside robotics simulation and edge compute platforms.
NVIDIA launches Omniverse Cloud APIs for industrial digital twin and robotics simulation
- NVIDIA released Omniverse Cloud APIs to enable developers to build and deploy digital twins and robotics simulation workflows in cloud environments.
- The APIs support simulation, synthetic data generation, and real-time collaboration for robotics development pipelines.
- NVIDIA positioned Omniverse as a core infrastructure layer for industrial AI and robot training workflows.
NVIDIA introduces Jetson Thor robotics compute platform
- NVIDIA unveiled Jetson Thor as a high-performance embedded compute platform designed specifically for humanoid robots and advanced autonomous machines.
- The platform combines GPU acceleration with AI model support for perception, planning, and control tasks.
- NVIDIA positioned Jetson Thor as a next-generation edge compute layer for physical AI systems.
AAEON launches UP Xtreme 7100 robotics platform
- The platform uses Intel Core i3-N305 or Processor N97 CPUs for sensor processing, path planning and robot-control workloads.
- CAN 2.0B, isolated serial interfaces, digital I/O and GPIO connect cameras, actuators and other robotic peripherals.
- AAEON offered both a compact single-board computer and a rugged fanless system with 9V-to-36V power input.
ZOTAC introduces ZBOX PRO Jetson embedded computers
- The lineup includes Jetson Nano, Orin Nano and Orin NX configurations.
- Hardware watchdogs and industrial interfaces support continuous operation and connections to sensors and peripherals.
ModalAI launches VOXL 2 Starling development drone
- Starling pairs the 16 g VOXL 2 autopilot with a ready-to-fly airframe and more than 30 minutes of stated flight time.
- The development platform includes visual-inertial odometry, obstacle avoidance, 3D mapping and path-planning software.
- ModalAI made Starling immediately available to developers building commercial autonomous-drone applications.
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HYFIX.AI launches new RTK Rovers with Quectel LC29H GNSS module on Crowd Supply
- HYFIX.AI launched a new family of RTK Rover kits on Crowd Supply for IoT and mobile robotics developers.
- The product line includes USB and Raspberry Pi-based rover configurations built around Quectel's LC29H dual-band GNSS module with dead reckoning support.
- HYFIX positioned the rovers as low-cost centimeter-accuracy receivers with built-in trial access to the GEODNET correction network.
AAEON launches BOXER-8646AI with 12 PoE camera ports
- The fanless BOXER-8646AI combines a Jetson AGX Orin module with 12 PoE LAN ports and one 10GbE port.
- Its interfaces support multiple cameras, sensors, CANbus FD, serial communications and digital I/O at the edge.
- AAEON targeted smart-safety, parking and traffic-management systems requiring dense vision inputs.
Qualcomm releases RB5 AMR reference design for autonomous mobile robots
- Qualcomm released an RB5-based reference design for autonomous mobile robots.
- The design includes perception, navigation and connectivity components for robotics developers.
- The reference design lowers integration work for AMR builders using Qualcomm compute and sensing stacks.
ModalAI unveils 11 g VOXL 2 Mini AI autopilot
- The 42 mm × 42 mm board reduces area by 30% compared with VOXL 2 while retaining the Qualcomm QRB5165 platform.
- VOXL 2 Mini integrates autonomy computing, flight control, communications support and power management.
- ModalAI made the module available to order at launch for small-drone and robotic-system developers.
Horizon launches next-generation BPU compute architecture
- The architecture was introduced at the 2023 Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition.
- It was positioned for high-level assisted-driving compute and production deployment.
- The architecture formed the technical base for Horizon’s subsequent Journey compute generation.
Qualcomm launches Robotics RB1 and RB2 Platforms
- Qualcomm introduced Robotics RB1 and Robotics RB2 platforms for lower-power robotics and IoT systems.
- The platforms are based on QRB2210 and QRB4210 processors and support machine vision, onboard intelligence and wireless connectivity.
AAEON introduces six NVIDIA Jetson Orin edge-AI systems
- The portfolio included BOXER-8641AI, BOXER-8640AI, BOXER-8646AI, BOXER-8652AI, BOXER-8651AI and an Orin Nano configuration of BOXER-8621AI.
- AAEON said the systems support edge AI, robotics, autonomous machinery and Industry 4.0 development across the Jetson Orin family.
- The BOXER-8641AI and BOXER-8640AI were already in mass production, while additional models were scheduled to follow.
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HYFIX.AI announces new triple-band 1000-plus-channel GNSS base stations for GEODNET
- HYFIX.AI announced a new triple-band GNSS base-station line for GEODNET with more than 1000 tracking channels.
- The product was positioned as a higher-spec GEODNET-compatible base station intended to improve network contribution and high-accuracy positioning performance.
- The launch was introduced with a Black Friday promotional offer through the GEODNET ecosystem.
Aetina launches AIE-KX and AIB-MX Jetson AGX Orin platforms
- The AIE-KX and AIB-MX families use Jetson AGX Orin modules delivering up to 275 TOPS of AI performance.
- Expansion supports LTE or 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and storage, with selected models adding 10GbE and PoE sensor connectivity.
- Aetina designed the systems for smart factories, healthcare, retail, cities and other sensor-rich edge applications.
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HYFIX.AI announces availability of its Mobile Centimeter GEODNET base station using Quectel's LC29H dual-band GNSS module
- HYFIX.AI announced availability of the MobileCM base station as a turnkey dual-band GNSS base station for RTK precise-positioning applications.
- The hardware was designed to upload real-time satellite data into the GEODNET network and support autonomy, agriculture, surveying, drones, and geoscience use cases.
- HYFIX said the product combines Quectel's LC29H GNSS module with its EmbedCM stack to deliver low-cost centimeter-accurate positioning.
Acceleration Robotics launches ROBOTCORE hardware acceleration framework
- ROBOTCORE targeted hardware acceleration for ROS 2 robotics developers.
- The launch connected Acceleration Robotics software tooling with AMD-Xilinx adaptive compute platforms.
- The launch introduced a new robotics development framework for ROS 2 hardware acceleration.
AMD launches Kria KR260 Robotics Starter Kit for industrial robotics development
- AMD announced the Kria KR260 Robotics Starter Kit as an adaptive SOM development platform for robotics and industrial automation.
- The kit includes native ROS 2 support, robotics interfaces and the Kria Robotics Stack for hardware-accelerated development.
- The launch is AMD's clearest direct product marker for robotics developers inside its broader compute portfolio.
Qualcomm launches Robotics RB6 Platform and RB5 AMR Reference Design
- Qualcomm launched the Robotics RB6 Platform for premium 5G and edge-AI robotics systems.
- The same release introduced the RB5 AMR Reference Design for autonomous mobile robot development.
- Together, the products expanded Qualcomm's robotics stack from chips into reference designs for logistics and industrial AMR builders.
ModalAI launches VOXL 2 Blue UAS Framework autopilot
- VOXL 2 combines a Qualcomm QRB5165 processor with PX4 flight control and onboard AI processing.
- The board supports camera inputs, connectivity add-ons and ModalAI’s VOXL SDK for autonomous-system development.
- ModalAI positioned the U.S.-made module for small drones and other SWaP-constrained robotic systems.
Qualcomm launches Robotics RB6 Platform for edge AI robotics
- Qualcomm launched the Robotics RB6 Platform built on the Qualcomm QRB5165 processor for autonomous robots and drones.
- The platform supports AI inference, computer vision, navigation and 5G connectivity for robotics developers.
- The launch expanded Qualcomm's robotics hardware roadmap with a higher-end platform for connected autonomy.