Verified Events
DateTypeCompanyHeadlineSegment
Striding AI’s CP Robotics unveils H1 and C1 retail robots with M1 fleet platform
- Early partners will begin co-development and validation in real stores, with formal commercial service planned for 2027 through direct purchase or subscriptions.
- Core navigation, grasping and task execution can run locally; remote monitoring and human intervention use network connectivity.
- C1 is designed to move through narrow convenience-store aisles, while M1 coordinates tasks and monitors robot status across the fleet.
Vstone launches Light Rover E32 ROS 2 learning robot
- The assembled platform includes LiDAR and supports ROS 2 Humble and Jazzy through micro-ROS.
- Its controller can be programmed with Arduino IDE, while frame data and sample code support customisation.
- The indoor robot measures 130 by 130 by 128.3 mm and weighs approximately 291 g excluding batteries.
Wangchao Innovation Robotics launches X1 public-restroom cleaning robot
- X1 combines a mobile floor-cleaning base with a six-axis arm for sinks, counters and toilets.
- The arm can spray, scrub, wipe and dry fixtures, while the base sweeps, vacuums, washes and mops floors.
- The company described a human-supervised operating model and said its cleaning robots had entered small-batch delivery.
RT discloses NSK-backed inspection quadruped prototype
- The prototype is about 20 kg, measures roughly 900 × 400 × 500 mm while standing, and can carry up to 7 kg of equipment.
- The planned demonstration includes stair and slope traversal, autonomous patrol, and meter-reading workflows.
- RT is targeting a production-model launch around spring 2028; the current machine remains at prototype and validation stage.
Star Species Robotics launches Star X2 Pro and reports nearly 1,500 orders
- Six partners signed at the Global Digital Trade Expo, spanning communications, tourism, healthcare, property services and public procurement.
- Co-founder Zhou Yong distinguished the September 2026 signings from the company's roughly RMB300 million of 2025 intent orders.
- The robot uses vision, a mobile base and an operating arm with tools to wash, suction and dry restroom fixtures.
TrinaTracker launches BUILDEX installation robot and AURORA cleaning robot
- BUILDEX uses 3D vision and mechanical control to pick, transport, align and place modules at a stated rate of up to 90 modules per hour.
- Its height-adjustable base supports fixed and tracking structures, portrait and landscape modules, and platform levelling on slopes up to 17 degrees.
- AURORA uses route planning, environmental inputs and self-correction to perform unattended recurring panel cleaning.
SDIC Intelligence launches new Yuanshu, Yuanbao and Yuanchi series products
- Yuanshu is the company’s commercial-security robot brain and orchestration layer.
- Yuanbao covers wheeled outdoor patrol robots, while Yuanchi covers quadruped patrol systems.
- The launch updated both the robot-brain software and terminal hardware within the company’s security stack.
Splan unveils SENA mobile physical-security robot
- SENA supports registration, facial and QR verification, escort check-in, navigation and badging.
- The announced workflow set also covers contractors, packages, guard tours, sentry operation, emergency mustering and incident management.
- Splan introduced the robot at GSX 2026 in Atlanta and is demonstrating it at booth 2045 from September 14–16.
AITX’s RAD makes SARA Assess commercially available
- The integration checks connected security controls, updates facility risk scores and initiates corrective actions.
- SARA Assess is RAD’s first commercial integration with a third-party physical-risk platform.
- The software can operate across third-party security systems without requiring deployment of RAD hardware.
NUWA Robotics launches Kebbi3 distribution in Japan with Marubun
- Kebbi3 adds dedicated NPU and GPU compute for onboard interaction workloads.
- The platform combines improved hearing and vision with an expressive mobile communication interface.
- Marubun will handle the Japanese commercial channel and customer support.
Lucid Bots commercially launches Power Tether for Sherpa
- The air module mounts in the Sherpa battery bay and the ground station connects to a compatible generator; installation takes less than 15 minutes on Sherpa Drone 1 or 1.5.
- A headquarters test kept a Power Tether-equipped Sherpa airborne for eight hours and 48 seconds on one generator connection with no battery swaps.
- Lucid reported more than 8,760 cumulative flight hours across 600-plus connected Sherpa drones as of August 17; that fleet total is not a single continuous or exclusively tether-powered flight.
Circus launches Pods ingredient system across seven countries
- Pods were live across seven European countries, including Ukraine, and served most active Circus customers and deployed robots at launch.
- Each Pod is scanned automatically, feeding operating data into Circus AI models while reducing manual preparation and handling by about 80%.
- Mandatory use across all Circus operating systems remained scheduled for the second half of 2026 rather than already completed.
XYZ unveils DEUX three-finger robotic hand
- Seven actuators provide seven degrees of freedom across the three-finger design.
- The hand combines tactile sensing and RGB vision with onboard Raspberry Pi 5 processing and EtherCAT connectivity.
- It can operate on the DEUX robot or separately as a robot-learning and Physical AI development platform.
Pudu Robotics launches PUDU MP2000 pallet-handling robot
- MP2000 combines VSLAM and 3D LiDAR-SLAM with depth cameras and multi-sensor perception.
- It recognizes pallet position, misalignment, load dimensions and clearance before handling standard or customized load carriers.
- Onboard decision-making and fleet-level orchestration coordinate multi-robot work, including offline fleet operation.
Pudu Robotics launches PUDU ET1 compact autonomous scrubber-dryer
- The front-sweep, rear-scrub layout combines sweeping, scrubbing, vacuuming and dust-mopping; the roller reaches 800 rpm, suction reaches 20 kPa and the system supports 85°C hot-water scrubbing.
- Its 8-in-1 dock handles charging, clean-water refill, wastewater drainage, detergent dispensing, roller and squeegee rinsing, roller spin-drying and water heating.
- Autonomous mapping, floor and stain recognition and adaptive cleaning adjust movement and cleaning intensity, while the robot can pass through routes 50 cm wide and 60 cm high.
UDEER introduces AI130S patrol-sweeping robot at WAIC 2026
- Master2000 GEN2 adds UDEER’s world-model work to the company’s existing large physical-language-model stack.
- The robot combines commercial patrol and cleaning tasks with upgrades to vehicle structure, safety redundancy and usability.
- UDEER and Luyuan paired the product with a lifecycle service package covering deployment, support, maintenance, recycling and upgrades.
Pudu Robotics introduces PuduAgent OS physical-agent architecture
- PuduAgent OS schedules tasks across robots with different forms and capabilities.
- The wider stack combines PuduFM physical-world models with skills, deployment data and robot hardware.
- Pudu presented the architecture at WAIC 2026 alongside the first offline public showcase of the PUDU D7.
Amano launches RAPiiTT autonomous commercial cleaning robot
- RAPiiTT combines LiDAR navigation with Preferred Robotics autonomy software.
- Amano integrates the robot with elevators, security infrastructure and AMANO Robot Cloud.
- The system is designed for autonomous multi-floor cleaning in commercial facilities.
Beyond Honeycomb previews low-cost K-actuator robot drive module
- The K-actuator targets 3 kg payload-class joint modules in the 40-60 Nm range.
- The module was presented with a 100,000-won-range supply price for equivalent-spec actuators through full-stack design and mass-production optimization.
- Target workflows include F&B cooking automation, commercial precision service robots and smart manipulation.
BOTINKIT Omni enters Japanese sales
- BOTINKIT Omni supports cooking for up to 30 servings and automatic dispensing of 13 seasonings.
- The robot reproduces programmed cooking motions and heat control through 3D cooking and precise temperature management.
- SoftBank Robotics presented Omni at Health Management Expo 2026 in Tokyo alongside its cooking-robot lineup.
RoboStore brings Unitree H2 Plus humanoid to the U.S. market
- H2 Plus is presented as a humanoid reference design built around NVIDIA Isaac GR00T.
- RoboStore’s role covers U.S. distribution, configuration and customer support rather than manufacturing the platform.
- The launch extends the distributor’s catalogue from G1 and R1 systems into a newer full-size humanoid development platform.
T-Chef details TC-100EA automated large-batch cooking system
- The 1,465 × 1,230 × 1,640 mm stainless-steel system combines modular ingredient boxes with 14 seasoning channels.
- Its programmed workflow automates dosing, induction cooking, discharge and washing around a recommended 6–8 kg batch.
- Multi-point temperature sensing and a library of more than 2,000 standardized recipes support repeatable institutional catering.
Robotable unveils ZEST cooking humanoid at NRA Show
- ZEST uses two eight-degree-of-freedom OpenArm manipulators.
- Its multimodal sensing module combines RGB, depth and thermal cameras with an electronic nose and HD microphone.
- The live demonstration used vision-language-action control to grasp a spatula and stir onions in a pan.
Bear Robotics unveils Servi Q compact service robot
- Bear Robotics unveiled Servi Q on May 16, 2026, during the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago.
- The compact robot is designed to navigate passages as narrow as 18 inches across dining rooms, kitchens, bars and pickup areas.
- Peer-to-peer coordination lets Servi Q share work with other Bear robots, including larger Servi Plus units in mixed fleets.
Hello Robot launches Stretch 4 mobile manipulator
- Hello Robot launched Stretch 4 as an open-source mobile manipulator for Physical AI applications.
- Available now for USD 29,950 with omnidirectional base, telescoping arm and NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX.
- Positioned for close collaboration with people including assistive use for mobility impairments.
Micropolis unveils M1.5 high-endurance autonomous mobile robot at Make it in the Emirates 2026
- Micropolis unveiled the M1.5 autonomous mobile robot at Make it in the Emirates 2026 in Abu Dhabi.
- The company positioned M1.5 as a next-generation high-endurance platform for extended-range operations across complex terrain.
- The release also highlighted Microspot as the AI and software layer for monitoring, fleet coordination, analytics and command-and-control integration.
SoftBank Robotics brings STEAMA and FLAMA autonomous cooking robots to the United States
- SoftBank Robotics announced that autonomous cooking robots STEAMA and FLAMA would debut in the United States.
- The systems sit in SoftBank Robotics' food-service automation lane for commercial kitchen workflows.
- The U.S. launch expands the company's autonomous cooking portfolio beyond its existing service-robot base.
VEX Robotics releases Level Up for the 2026–27 IQ season
- Version 0.1 became effective on April 30, 2026, at the VEX Robotics World Championship.
- The official question-and-answer system was scheduled to open on May 14 for rules interpretation during the season.
- The manual established a staged update cycle from early-season clarifications through championship-specific revisions.
Circus launches CA-1 Series 4 autonomous meal-production robot
- Circus transitioned the fourth-generation CA-1 robotic system from R&D into serial deployments.
- System uptime increased from approximately 70 percent to more than 90 percent during Q1 2026.
- Circus said deployed systems were capable of serving hundreds of meals daily with limited human intervention.
SFlare Robotics releases H2 for institutional and public-space use
- H2 targets institutional facilities and other shared public-space settings.
- The release extends SFlare's embodied-robot programme beyond household scenarios into managed-site service use.
OpenDroids DH116 robotic hand listed for humanoid manipulation applications
- Currently in production, the OpenDroids DH116 presents a perfect fit for modern robotics projects that demand a balance of flexibility and durability in a compact structure.
- This hand is engineered with the power of 30kg strength and the lightness of a 0.49kg body.
- The DH116 listing described a five-finger robotic hand for humanoid and research applications.
Gausium introduced the Beetle 2.0 Full-Scenario Edition and MAX-SW outdoor autonomous sweepers
- The international debut covered Beetle 2.0 Full-Scenario Edition and MAX-SW
- Both models extend the portfolio into outdoor autonomous sweeping
- Mira and Marvel were also presented as commercially available after their 2025 introduction
Pudu Robotics launches PUDU BG1 Series
- The series combines sweeping and scrubbing with extendable edge cleaning in one autonomous platform.
- Its workstation supports water exchange, charging and self-cleaning for closed-loop operation.
- Pudu targets retail complexes, warehouses, industrial plants and transport hubs with the BG1 range.
Zhigu Tianchu launches TC-40EA-US for North America
- The North American variant adds English, Chinese and Spanish interfaces.
- The company describes barcode-driven recipe loading and visual operating-state feedback.
- The release presents TC-XaaS as a combined hardware, software, recipe-development and ingredient-service model.
SoftBank Robotics America launches AI-enabled cleaning robot portfolio
- The portfolio expansion added Omnie, V40 2.0, and Phantas 1.3.
- SoftBank Robotics America said the robots use computer vision, vision-language models, and 3D LiDAR for dynamic environments.
- The company positioned the launch as an expansion of physical AI solutions for commercial cleaning.
SMP Robotics begins Argus S5.4 shipments with Jetson Orin NX
- The Argus S5.4 adds NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX for edge AI, deep video analytics and real-time third-party applications on the robot.
- Certified software modules can be distributed through SMP Store, extending the platform beyond autonomous patrol into inspection, industrial AI and security analytics.
- SMP also introduced a developer programme and commercial terms for qualified software partners deploying customer solutions on the platform.
Yahboom launches Raspbot-V2 AI vision robot car for Raspberry Pi 5
- Yahboom's Raspbot-V2 uses Raspberry Pi 5 as its onboard computer and Mecanum wheels for sideways, diagonal, and 360-degree movement in tight indoor environments.
- Its 2DOF pan-tilt-zoom camera works with OpenCV and MediaPipe for facial and gesture recognition, license-plate and color tracking, and target tracking.
- Python 3 support, an OLED display, ultrasonic obstacle sensors, and a four-channel tracking module make it a practical test bed for AI vision and mobile-robot navigation.
Gausium released WeatherSense Guard for the Beetle outdoor sweeper, enabling precipitation detection and automatic…
- WeatherSense Guard detects precipitation during outdoor operation
- The feature directs Beetle to return automatically to its docking station
- The release adds weather-responsive behaviour to the existing Beetle platform
Pudu Robotics launches PUDU T150 light-payload industrial delivery robot
- Light-payload AMR for high-frequency internal logistics.
- Payload 150 kg; VSLAM + dual LiDAR; no infrastructure required.
- Targets small/mid manufacturers; standard and lifting configurations.
Pudu Robotics launches PUDU D5 Series for industrial outdoor operations
- Pudu Robotics launched the D5 Series as industry-grade autonomous quadrupeds for complex, unstructured and large-scale outdoor environments.
- The series includes the legged D5 for terrain adaptability and the wheeled D5-W for mixed-surface mobility.
- Pudu specified up to 275 TOPS of computing, 360-degree perception, autonomous mapping and navigation, a 30-kilogram payload and IP67 protection.
Lucid Bots opens pre-orders for Lavo AI and schedules limited pilot programs
- NVIDIA edge computing, vision systems and mapping intelligence power the robot's autonomous navigation.
- Limited pilots were planned for winter, with general availability targeted for Q2 2026.
- Live demonstration events were scheduled for January in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Austin.
Richtech Robotics offers first look at Dex, its first mobile humanoid robot for industrial work
- Richtech Robotics unveiled Dex as its first mobile humanoid robot for industrial use, combining the Titan AMR base with a two-armed upper body derived from ADAM.
- The company said Dex was accelerated by NVIDIA Jetson Thor and trained with a Sim2Real workflow using NVIDIA Isaac Sim across industrial and commercial contexts.
- The release positioned Dex as a real industrial robot platform with live hat-assembly demonstrations at GTC rather than a vague humanoid teaser.
SFlare Robotics unveils its H1 home-health robot
- SFlare introduced H1 as a robot for home-health assistance.
- The company offered H1 through its official reservation page.
Pudu launches self-cleaning docking station for PUDU CC1
- Pudu launched the self-cleaning docking station on September 23, 2025, during CMS Berlin 2025.
- A 100-watt ultrasonic module and 65-degree-Celsius hot-water system clean the CC1 squeegee, while the dock also washes the roller brush after tasks.
- Paired with CC1 Pro stain detection, the system supports a closed loop of detect, dock, self-clean and resume to reduce manual maintenance and contamination spread.
SolarCleano launches L1 solar-panel cleaning robot for large PV installations
- SolarCleano launched the L1 robot for large photovoltaic installations and tracker-based solar sites.
- The robot is designed for utility-scale solar-panel cleaning rather than residential rooftop maintenance.
- The launch broadens SolarCleano's PV maintenance lineup for large solar facilities.
Gausium announced Leaves, plastic-free water-soluble cleaning sheets developed specifically for autonomous cleaning robots
- The sheets use seaweed cellulose in place of PVOH and dissolve in cold water
- Their concentrated format reduces shipping volume and weight by a factor of fifty
- Gausium scheduled a live demonstration for CMS Berlin on 23 September 2025
Primech AI launches the next-generation HYTRON autonomous bathroom cleaning robot
- Primech AI introduced a next-generation HYTRON with updated engineering and AI capabilities.
- The new model was released in matte black and metallic silver finishes.
- Primech AI positioned the update as a full product refresh rather than a minor configuration change.
Pudu Robotics Launches AI-Powered 3D Perception Robotic Sweeper
- Pudu Robotics introduced the PUDU MT1 Max, an AI-powered 3D perception robotic sweeper for large-scale indoor and semi-outdoor cleaning environments.
- The MT1 Max uses 3D LiDAR and multi-sensor fusion for mapping and obstacle detection up to 150 meters.
- The system includes a 70 cm cleaning width, a 35 L waste bin and an internal vibration system for real-time filter cleaning.
KEENON Robotics Launches KOM 2.0 for Service Industry
- • KEENON Robotics unveiled KOM 2.0, a self-developed Vision-Language-Action (VLA) model, at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on July 26, 2025.
- • KOM 2.0 integrated K-Mind, K-Act, and contextual learning, enhancing robots' autonomous perception, understanding, and action capabilities.
- • The launch took place during a major industry event attended by key stakeholders.
Pudu Robotics Launches PUDU T600 Series for Heavy-Payload Delivery
- • Pudu Robotics launched the PUDU T600 Series, a new line of industrial delivery robots designed for high-payload, autonomous goods transport in complex industrial settings.
- • The series includes two models: the PUDU T600, featuring a touchscreen and handlebar for tasks requiring manual interaction, and the PUDU T600 Underride, a low-profile autonomous mobile robot capable of navigating under racks or shelves to lift and transport them.
- • Both models offer a 600 kg payload capacity and are designed for flexible deployment without requiring physical modifications to production layouts.
Pudu Robotics launches PUDU T300 Smart Warehouse Solution
- Boosts efficiency in order processing by up to 3x, indicating significant operational improvements.
- Achieves CE MD and CE RED certifications, enabling compliance with international safety standards.
- Demonstrates advanced automated picking capabilities, signaling readiness for broader warehouse deployments.
Micropolis unveils next-generation robotics portfolio at Make it in the Emirates 2025
- Micropolis unveiled a suite of autonomous systems at Make it in the Emirates 2025 in Abu Dhabi.
- The portfolio included a Robotic Forestry Unit, the Box Cleaner developed with MCS Robotics, and the M01 Patrol Unit developed for Dubai Police.
- The company positioned the systems across environmental recovery, industrial sanitation and public-safety robotics.
HABIT launches Orange Detail robotic car-detailing system
- HABIT introduced Orange Detail, a robotic system designed to deliver premium exterior car detailing in under ten minutes.
- The system combines multimodal sensor fusion, specialized models, and precision end effectors for polishing and ceramic coating.
- HABIT positioned car detailing as the first service in a broader neighborhood robotic-deployment network.
Beyond Honeycomb debuts GRILL X at National Restaurant Association Show
- Beyond Honeycomb debuted GRILL X at the National Restaurant Association Show.
- The product was presented for precision grilling automation in commercial kitchen environments.
- Soft-joint actuators and flame-detection sensors were part of the system design.
KEENON Robotics Unveils XMAN-R1 Humanoid Robot and New KLEENBOT Models
- KEENON Robotics introduced the XMAN-R1 humanoid robot designed to interact with people and collaborate with other KEENON robots.
- The company also launched new KLEENBOT models—C40, C55, and C20—expanding its cleaning robotics lineup.
- These developments aim to enhance service capabilities across industries by offering multi-form service robotics solutions.
Pudu Robotics unveils FlashBot Arm service robot
- Pudu Robotics unveiled FlashBot Arm on March 30, 2025, as an embodied-AI extension of its commercial FlashBot platform.
- Two seven-degree-of-freedom arms and PUDU DH11 dexterous hands give the robot a reach of up to two metres for pressing buttons, grasping objects and handling deliveries.
- The system can perform item pickup, elevator operation and precision delivery without building IoT modifications, using perception and whole-body control across its chassis, arms and hands.
Primech AI launches HYTRON Lite autonomous bathroom cleaning robot
- Primech AI introduced HYTRON Lite as a smaller autonomous bathroom-cleaning robot designed for space-constrained environments.
- The company said the new model was 30% smaller than the original HYTRON.
- Primech AI positioned the product around compact urban facilities while retaining the broader platform’s autonomous cleaning approach.
Macco Robotics launches Kime v5 bartender humanoid
- Kime v5 is designed for drink preparation and service in bars and hospitality venues.
- The robot uses vision to control liquid dispensing and reduce waste.
- Macco reported U.S. deployments in New York alongside operations in Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands and India.
Ava Robotics introduces Ava Healthcare Robot for telemedicine
- The system combines autonomous mobility with a 21.5-inch telemedicine display.
- A nine-litre compartment supports movement of lightweight clinical items.
- Ava positions the robot for hospitals and other care settings requiring remote specialist access.
Samsung unveils Ballie AI companion robot at CES 2025
- Samsung unveiled Ballie during its CES 2025 activity.
- The company positioned the robot around home AI interaction, assistance and connected-device control.
Genrobotics introduces G-Gaiter Paediatric for robotic gait rehabilitation in children
- Early 2025 medical division posts introduced G-Gaiter Paediatric as India's first paediatric robotic gait trainer highlighted in that news flow.
- The line extends Genrobotics from sanitation robotics into rehabilitation and assistive care workflows.
- The update is a distinct portfolio expansion—adding a pediatric gait system rather than a generic corporate announcement.
Pudu Robotics Launches PUDU D9 Humanoid Robot
- • Pudu Robotics unveiled its first full-sized bipedal humanoid robot, the PUDU D9, developed by Pudu X-Lab.
- • The PUDU D9 stands 170 cm tall, weighs 65 kg, and features 42 degrees of freedom with a maximum joint torque of 352 Nm.
- • In a demonstration video, the robot showcased its mobility by walking upright, navigating obstacles, climbing slopes, and performing ground cleaning tasks using the PUDU SH1.
Ascento introduces Guard 2.0 for critical-infrastructure patrol
- Guard 2.0 provides eight hours of battery life and improved front, side and rear vision for large-perimeter monitoring.
- Customer deployments span data centres, pharmaceutical campuses, manufacturing sites and logistics facilities.
- Ascento introduced Guard 2.0 with longer battery life, expanded camera coverage and upgraded lighting for outdoor security and inspection.
Pudu Robotics Unveils PUDU DH11 Dexterous Hand
- • Pudu Robotics introduced the PUDU DH11, an 11-degree-of-freedom, five-fingered dexterous hand.
- • The PUDU DH11 included 12 tactile sensing areas with 1,018 sensor pixels.
- • It was constructed with multi-strand integrated steel cables and had a maximum single-hand lifting capacity of up to 40 kg.
Primech AI launches HYTRON autonomous bathroom cleaning robot
- Primech AI introduced HYTRON as an AI-powered automated toilet-cleaning robot for high-traffic facilities.
- The company described the system as using autonomous navigation, 3D recognition, and force-sensitive sensing for precise restroom cleaning.
- The launch positioned HYTRON for offices, malls, hospitals, and other commercial sanitation environments.
Bear Robotics introduces Carti 100 logistics AMR
- Bear Robotics introduced Carti 100 on October 28, 2024, expanding its portfolio from hospitality into logistics and industrial material handling.
- The robot can be configured with adjustable shelves or smart conveyor belts and uses adaptive navigation for route optimisation around workers.
- Autonomous charging and Bear's control system support coordinated loading, unloading and multi-robot operation without fixed conveyor infrastructure.
United Robotics Group introduces uLog, uClean and uServe robot series
- The uLog range included delivery and lifting configurations for material transport, with disclosed payloads reaching 600 kilograms.
- The uClean range addressed professional floor-care workflows across commercial and industrial environments.
- uServe extended the portfolio into hospitality, healthcare and other customer-facing assistance tasks.
MUSE launches the Armo One production model
- The production model improved reliability, durability and motion stability over the prototype.
- It added user-managed map maintenance, operating-status monitoring and physical start, stop and return-to-base controls.
- A pilot-test plan was offered ahead of official shipments.
Pudu Robotics Unveils PUDU D7 Semi-Humanoid Robot
- • Pudu Robotics unveiled the PUDU D7, its first general embodied intelligent semi-humanoid robot.
- • The PUDU D7 stands 165 cm tall, weighs 45 kg, and features bionic arms with a 65 cm reach and 30 degrees of freedom, expandable to 50 degrees with a dexterous hand attachment.
- • It is powered by a battery exceeding 1 kWh, enabling over 8 hours of continuous operation, and is equipped with a multi-layered intelligence system for complex task execution.
Richtech Robotics introduces Scorpion beverage robot and distribution agreement
- Richtech Robotics introduced Scorpion as an AI-powered single-arm beverage-service robot built on the same architecture as ADAM but designed for a lower-cost single-arm format.
- The company said it simultaneously signed a distribution partnership covering 500 Scorpion robots over five years, turning the launch into both a product and channel milestone.
- The release positioned Scorpion as a scaled commercial-service robot rather than a concept unit.
United Robotics Group launches the modular uLink robot series
- uLink debuted with a modular accessory interface and a payload capacity of up to 60 kilograms.
- Its open API, development tools and no-code controls support integration with operating systems, doors, elevators, AMRs and AGVs.
- The platform combines 3D LiDAR navigation, operational dashboards and automatic charging for missions lasting up to 14 hours.
KABAM Robotics unveils Halo and Smart+ at AWS Summit Singapore 2024
- AWS Summit Singapore 2024 coverage on kabam.ai highlights Co-Lab integrated with REMI, an AWS-backed language model, plus debuts of Halo and Smart+.
- The booth story emphasizes human-robot interaction, autonomous security operations, and software-led orchestration for smart buildings.
- The beat widens the narrative from indoor security robots toward a fleet-and-platform arc spanning indoor units, outdoor units, and centralized management software.
Pudu Robotics Launches PUDU T300 Industrial Delivery Robot
- • Pudu Robotics introduced the PUDU T300, its first robot designed for industrial applications, at Hannover Messe 2024.
- • The PUDU T300 features a payload capacity of 300 kilograms and utilizes PUDU VSLAM+ technology for marker-free navigation.
- • It is equipped with safety systems including lidar, depth cameras, collision protection edges, and emergency stop buttons.
Avidbots launches Kas autonomous cleaning robot for tighter commercial spaces
- Avidbots launched Kas as a smaller fully autonomous floor scrubber for retail, transportation, healthcare and education environments.
- The company positioned Kas for tight, dynamic spaces where robots must clean around people and objects.
- Kas expands Avidbots beyond large-format cleaning robots into smaller facility footprints and people-dense indoor spaces.
Karcher launches KIRA B 50 autonomous scrubber
- The machine used 3D sensing and integrated laser scanners for autonomous facility navigation.
- The launch expanded Karcher autonomous cleaning equipment beyond large-format floor scrubbers.
- The product gives Karcher a concrete offering for commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows.
Tennant launches X4 ROVR autonomous floor scrubber
- X4 ROVR used a compact 10-gallon scrubber design.
- The model expanded Tennant's robotic scrubber lineup for commercial environments.
- The product gives Tennant a concrete offering for maritime autonomy, underwater robotics or marine inspection workflows.
Aescape introduces automated massage system with Equinox rollout
- Aescape introduced its fully automated, customizable massage experience after seven years of development.
- The launch positioned Equinox, hotels, wellness clubs, spas, and corporate offices as early commercial channels for 2024 rollouts.
- The product milestone gives Aescape Massage System a concrete commercial launch event rather than only a company-level funding signal.
Pudu Robotics launches KettyBot Pro for delivery and reception
- Pudu Robotics launched KettyBot Pro as the next generation of its delivery and reception robot on January 31, 2024.
- A new ultra-wide RGBD depth camera reduced minimum clearance from 55 cm to 52 cm under ideal conditions for narrow passages.
- The release also introduced visual smart-tray inspection, customizable expressions and content, an 18.5-inch advertising display and automatic charging.
RT opens orders for customizable Muriqui humanoid
- Buyers could customize joint axes, sensors such as cameras and microphones, and the exterior.
- RT offered ROS 2 software and a Gazebo simulation package; MuJoCo support was a future plan.
- RT quoted an approximately two-month or longer lead time for customized orders.
KEENON introduces DINERBOT T10 in Japan
- KEENON introduced DINERBOT T10 in Japan on September 28, 2023, as its third new product for that market during the year.
- The movable head combines voice, touch and vision interaction with customisable head accessories and expressive service behaviour.
- AI Tray Detection and refined pickup monitoring are designed to improve tray handling and service reliability in hospitality workflows.
Ascento launches autonomous outdoor security robot Ascento Guard
- The robot was designed for perimeter checks, parking control, thermal-anomaly detection and other repetitive patrol tasks at large outdoor sites.
- The Robotics-as-a-Service package combined the robot with an encrypted operator application and autonomous charging.
Narwal launches Freo X Ultra
- Narwal's product-support register records August 15, 2023 as the Freo X Ultra launch date.
- The policy identifies the platform as clean-robot model YJCC015.
- The launch added another dated generation to Narwal's Freo product family.
RT Corporation launches Gorilla humanoid with ROBOTIS Japan
- ROBOTIS Japan supplies DYNAMIXEL actuators and selected frame parts for Gorilla.
- RT manufactures other electronics and aluminium frames, adapts the software, and handles sales and support.
- The research robot was offered on a made-to-order basis with an estimated six-month lead time.
Volta begins U.S. shipments of vision-guided Mower S23
- The Mower S23 uses an onboard camera and neural-network vision to recognise grass, obstacles and non-mowable surfaces.
- The system operates without buried boundary wire, beacons or a reference antenna.
- Volta said U.S. orders would ship on a four-to-six-week lead time and cover lawns up to 1,500 square metres.
Moley introduces Chef's Table at WTCE 2023
- Moley introduced Chef's Table at Hamburg's World Travel Catering Expo.
- The single-arm cooking robot reproduced prerecorded chef instructions using sensors and machine learning.
- The exhibition positioned the system for repeatable foodservice preparation and automated cleanup.
LionsBot launches R3 Vac, R3 Scrub Pro and MagicTag
- LionsBot unveiled R3 Vac, R3 Scrub Pro, and MagicTag for autonomous professional cleaning.
- The products extend LionsBot's portfolio across vacuuming, scrubbing, and site-level robot workflow support.
- The launch gives LionsBot a product-family milestone before its later funding expansion.
Avidbots launches Neo 2W for warehouses and manufacturing environments
- Avidbots launched Neo 2W as a floor-scrubbing robot designed specifically for warehouses and manufacturing environments.
- The company said warehouses and factories create difficult robot operating conditions because of debris, dynamic activity and frequent layout changes.
- Neo 2W was developed with industrial customers to improve cleaning consistency, reduce downtime and automate labour-intensive floor care.
Gausium releases upgraded Scrubber 50 Pro
- A rear RGB camera and rear lidar improve reverse obstacle detection and autonomous docking.
- The clean-water tank increased to 30 litres, a 25% capacity gain.
- Optional side brushes extend cleaning to floor edges and tight corners.
Bear Robotics introduces Servi Plus hospitality robot
- Bear Robotics introduced Servi Plus as a higher-capacity service robot for food running, drink delivery and bussing workflows.
- The product expanded the Servi line with an 88 lb payload and capacity for more than 16 dishes.
- The launch strengthened Bear Robotics' position in hospitality service automation.
CleanRobotics adds item-responsive education to TrashBot
- The system uses its AI classification result to select relevant educational content.
- Facilities can present custom content while users receive immediate recycling guidance.
- TrashBot also records item-level waste data for cloud-based audits and programme analysis.
LionsBot launches R12 Rex CS cleaning robot for large indoor facilities
- LionsBot launched the R12 Rex CS cleaning robot for warehouses, factories, distribution centers, and large indoor spaces.
- The robot is designed to clean without pre-sweeping.
- The launch expands LionsBot's autonomous professional-cleaning portfolio into larger industrial and logistics environments.
Aeolus launches aeo service robot
- aeo combines delivery, disinfection, patrol and human-assistance functions.
- The robot targets commercial service environments rather than consumer home use.
- The launch marked Aeolus public commercial positioning for its mobile service robot.
Cook-e begins commercialisation of autonomous kitchen robot
- Cook-e’s robot can cook, mix, season, and automatically clean its cooking containers after preparing hot or cold dishes from raw ingredients.
- The system is controlled through an application, can handle up to 20 ingredients, and was reported as capable of producing up to 100 dishes per hour.
- Cook-e said commercialisation would begin in 2023, with an initial dark-kitchen installation planned and the robot offered to restaurant operators under a leasing model.
United Robotics Group launches Plato in Europe and the United States
- Plato was designed in Paris, manufactured in France and launched for European and United States customers.
- The autonomous mobile platform supports food and drink delivery, table bussing and other repetitive hospitality tasks.
- Its human-robot interface drew on the interaction and expression work behind the Pepper and NAO social robots.
United Robotics Group unveils the CobiotX collaboration framework
- CobiotX defined a third generation of service robots intended to work directly alongside people.
- The framework emphasized human control, dynamic adaptation, flexible missions and programming accessible to non-specialists.
- Its design principles also placed human safety, responsible manufacture and data privacy at the center of deployment.
Narwal launches Freo cleaning robot
- Narwal's product-support register records September 15, 2022 as the Freo launch date.
- The policy identifies Freo as clean-robot model YJCC012.
- The release extended Narwal's commercial line beyond the earlier T10 generation.
SenseTime launches SenseRobot AI Chinese chess robot
- SenseTime launched SenseRobot, an AI interactive Chinese chess robot for family entertainment.
- The product combined SenseTime AI with industrial-grade robotic arm technology for face-to-face chess teaching and play.
- SenseRobot was certified by the Chinese Xiangqi Association and went on presale in standard and Pro versions.
CleanRobotics launches next-generation TrashBot Zero
- The new unit combined automated waste sorting with a redesigned recyclable enclosure.
- A facility analytics dashboard exposed waste and custodial-operating data.
- CleanRobotics positioned TrashBot Zero as the flagship of a broader clean-data technology brand.
ADLATUS introduces SR1300 autonomous vacuum sweeper
- The SR1300 was designed for large halls and warehouses where coarse debris requires sweeping rather than wet scrubbing.
- The system paired the robot with a service station and a newly developed Trusted Robotics autonomy platform.
- ADLATUS positioned the platform around stable navigation, customer-data security and unattended repeated operation.
MOVIA launches TheraPal digital health aides
- The launch followed FDA registration of the three products on 9 October 2021 as tools supporting healthcare professionals.
- TheraPal Home and Clinical Assist Aide deliver robot-assisted activities for cognitive, communication, educational and daily-living skills.
- The Progress Tracker collects session metrics so clinicians and caregivers can monitor outcomes and adjust individual treatment plans.