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Generative Bionics unveils Gene.01 humanoid with tactile skin
Generative Bionics introduced Gene.01, an industrial humanoid with full-body tactile skin, a Fincantieri-linked shipyard welding configuration, and an open robot model for physical-AI developers.
Report shares the state of physical AI and robotics
The Robot Report’s physical AI report examines AI-enabled robots, adoption challenges, data and training needs, major investment, and computing demands. It covers applications from industrial automation to autonomous vehicles, humanoids, and hyperscale data centers.
Attitudes toward autonomous service robots at real-life events reveal social behaviors
At Hungarian public events, an autonomous candy-serving robot attracted more attention and emptied its tray faster than a human server. People showed little extra avoidance, but some reported mild discomfort when the robot approached closely.
Medtronic to launch AI compute platform for the operating room
Medtronic previewed Touch Surgery Aide, an AI compute platform for operating rooms. Its first cleared application, Instrument Exit Point, works with the Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system to notify surgeons when selected instruments leave the visible field of view.
Process Optimization tools: How to choose the right method, technique, and technology
The article says process optimization should begin with a defined problem and measurable baseline, then combine suitable methodologies, diagnostic techniques, and software. It outlines tools for waste, variation, bottlenecks, automation, and data-rich industrial processes, plus a six-step improvement workflow.
When robots start to feel: HBK and Siléane bring tactile intelligence to high-speed cosmetics packaging
Siléane and HBK integrated four IO-Link smart load cells into a cosmetics-packaging robot gripper, providing real-time force feedback at each contact point. The system is intended to validate grips, limit tray damage and product scrap, simplify wiring, and speed commissioning.
U.K.-based Humanoid secures $152M in Series A funding
London-based Humanoid raised $152 million in Series A financing at a $1.35 billion post-money valuation. The industrial humanoid developer plans beta deployments in late 2026, mass production of wheeled robots, and further AI and software development.
Vicarious Surgical officially shutting down
Vicarious Surgical investors approved an immediate shutdown and liquidation after the surgical robotics developer failed to secure financing or a buyer. The company, which raised about $300 million, faced continuing losses, limited cash, and NYSE delisting concerns.