Amazon ‘in talks’ to acquire Globalstar, and Apple’s stake is a key factor – 9to5Mac

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have achieved a major milestone by using teleoperated humanoid robots to perform live minimally invasive surgeries during preclinical trials. The breakthrough marks the first time humanoid robots have successfully completed live surgical procedures, opening new possibilities for robotic healthcare. Two Successful Surgical Procedures The research team carried…

UBTECH Sells 5,000 Companion Robots in Two Weeks, Eyes Consumer Market Breakthrough  Pandaily

Kraken Robotics said it hopes to transform subsea intelligence with 3D imaging sensors, power systems, and uncrewed maritime systems. | Source: Kraken Robotics Kraken Robotics Inc. last week acquired Covelya Group Ltd. for around $432 million USD ($615 million CAD).  Kraken said this acquisition aligns with its goal to deliver value to customers through a…

Doosan Robotics has launched a new AI-powered palletizing solution designed to help manufacturers automate palletizing while reducing engineering complexity and improving flexibility for changing production requirements. The company unveiled PalletizHD+ at Automate 2026, describing it as a complete, production-ready palletizing system built on its proprietary PalletizOS operating platform. The system is designed to address one…

From the 1st-5th June, the robots descended on Vienna. The 2026 IEEE International Conference on Robotics & Automation (ICRA) brought together the top minds in robotics for one short week to showcase the latest technologies, form new collaborations, and exchange ideas. Held at the Messe Wien, a stone’s throw from the bank of the Danube,…

Since the first robot-assisted surgery was performed, over 40 years ago, major advances in robotics, computer vision and artificial intelligence have fundamentally changed medicine and healthcare. Innovative new technologies are already aiding skilled medical professionals in diagnosis, surgery, rehabilitation and beyond. But many questions remain: What ethical issues arise as medical tools become increasingly autonomous?…