The Ultimate Guide to Robotics
A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Robotics (Robots).
What to know about Robotics
Robotics explores the rapidly evolving field where machines are designed to perform tasks traditionally done by humans, reshaping industries from manufacturing to healthcare, agriculture, and customer service. This tag delves into how robotic technologies are enhancing efficiency, safety, and innovation across diverse sectors.
Readers can discover stories on the integration of robots in everyday life, such as social robots aiding elder companionship, surgical robots improving medical procedures, and autonomous robots transforming logistics and industrial operations. The coverage also highlights emerging trends like AI-powered humanoid robots, robotic process automation (RPA), and advances in machine learning that enable robots to perceive and interact with their environments more naturally.
Additionally, the content addresses significant societal and ethical considerations, such as workforce impacts due to automation, cybersecurity vulnerabilities in robotic systems, and the collaborative potential between humans and robots in future workplaces. By following this tag, readers gain insight into the current breakthroughs, challenges, and future possibilities in robotics, offering a comprehensive view of how this technology continues to shape our world.
American Robotics News
Regional stories with direct local relevanceOpenMatter joins HOL partner programme for AI standards
It aims to curb fragmentation as businesses test autonomous AI agents that need to verify identity, access data and prove compliance.
Rubrik joins health AI coalition amid cyber resilience push
Healthcare providers face added pressure to secure AI systems and patient data as Rubrik joins a coalition of nearly 3,000 members.
Nvidia says its models underpin ICML 2026 research
Research papers at ICML 2026 increasingly leaned on Nvidia's chips and open models, underlining its reach across robotics, biomedicine and AI.
Queue launches robotic pharmacy with USD $12.6m seed
A major US pharmacy chain has trialled Queue's system, as the startup aims to cut dispensing costs by up to 96% amid widespread closures.
AWS launches Secret-West cloud for defence contractors
Cleared suppliers can now build and test sensitive software closer to government systems, as AWS opens a Secret-level region for defence work.
Neurologyca launches labs for human context intelligence
The new division aims to address a key weakness in AI tools that can complete tasks but still miss shifting human intent and trust in real time.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Robotics
Kyndryl warns AI adoption is outpacing workforce readiness
Secure Code Warrior launches AI adoption model for CISOs
Claroty launches AI security agent for critical systems
AI adoption surges among machine builders, survey finds
Gartner warns misconfigured AI could halt G20 power
Featured News
Human jobs are safe - but AI influence on healthcare growing
AI is helping hospitals cut scan times, clear backlogs and spot disease earlier, while doctors still keep final say over treatment.
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Agentic AI, zero-day surge, sovereign cloud, and humanoid robots will define IT strategy in 2027, Info-Tech Research Group warns.
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Robotics News
The replacement story is sabotaging government's AI rollout
Human judgment is already being squeezed out of public-sector AI use, raising the risk of bland decisions that miss crises and erode trust.
Island tops Texas peers in CNBC's Disruptor 50 list
The ranking highlights surging demand for AI-governance software, with the Dallas firm ahead of two Austin rivals on CNBC's list.
Google adds Street View grounding to Project Genie
Access to Google's experimental world model is widening as eligible AI Ultra subscribers can now generate Street View-based scenes from real US locations.
Thoro launches CoreFlex with Orbbec 3D cameras
OEMs could cut development time as Thoro's CoreFlex uses Orbbec 3D cameras to run autonomous functions across multiple industrial vehicles.
Production, service roles face highest automation risk
Cashiers and factory hands are among the most exposed to automation, with one US study finding patternmakers face a 99% risk by 2034.
Cargill deploys NTT DATA private 5G across 50 sites
Cargill rolls out NTT DATA private 5G at 50 global plants to boost automation, connect workers and support robotics and edge AI.
ZeroEyes hires Stephen Billy to drive US federal push
ZeroEyes taps former White House advisor Stephen Billy to spearhead federal strategy as it accelerates its push into the US government market.
Tech giants plan USD $650 billion AI investment surge
Amazon, Microsoft, Meta and Alphabet eye USD $650 billion AI splurge for 2026, stirring investor unease over margins and cloud growth.
Swisslog Healthcare teams up with Diligent to launch hospital delivery robots
Swisslog Healthcare partners with Diligent Robotics to deploy autonomous delivery robots in US hospitals, enhancing logistics beyond pneumatic tube systems.
The private network is live. Now what?
Private networks power vital enterprise operations, but success hinges on hands-on management to ensure reliability, performance and future scalability.
Salesforce AI fund invests $850 million in 35 enterprises
Salesforce Ventures has invested over $850 million in 35 AI-focused enterprises, aiming to fully deploy its $1 billion fund by the end of 2025.
Hyphastructure unveils edge cloud for real-time AI at the edge
Hyphastructure launches the first distributed edge cloud with Intel Gaudi 3, offering AI inference latency under 10ms for real-time applications at the physical edge.
CEOs put greater emphasis on AI and data centre capacity
In Q3 2025, CEOs focused less on tariffs, with mentions down 28%, while AI discussions rose to 45%, highlighting a shift to digital transformation priorities.
Factories of the future: Why collaborative hubs will define the next era of innovation
Factories of the future are collaborative hubs where human creativity and AI co-create, reshaping innovation through ethical, interdisciplinary partnerships.
Medius names Gary Hall as Chief Product Officer for AI strat
Medius has appointed Gary Hall as Chief Product Officer to lead its global AI-driven spend management and accounts payable product strategy.
Orbbec unveils Gemini 335Le camera & Pulsar SL450 LiDAR
Orbbec has launched two innovative products, the Gemini 335Le 3D camera and Pulsar SL450 LiDAR, enhancing AI and robotic vision technology offerings.
DevRev launches Enterprise-Bench for enterprise AI agents
Businesses face a tougher test for AI agents as DevRev's new benchmark measures accuracy, cost and access controls in enterprise settings.
Robbyant open-sources LingBot-World 2.0 for live video
The model can run for up to an hour at 720p and 60 frames per second, with real-time controls and multi-user interaction.
Emesent secures USD $17 million to expand manufacturing
The capital will help the Queensland company lift production, add jobs and push its autonomy software into more overseas markets.
Contactile named Propel-AIR 2026 finalist for robot touch
Recognition in the Propel-AIR 2026 final seven gives the Sydney robotics firm a platform as demand grows for robots that can handle fragile items.