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PDW raises over $110M for its drone-based defense systems
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (613+ words) By The Robot Report Staff | March 31, 2026 PDW's portfolio includes drones, mission-planning software, its Range Extension Kit, and an anti-jam radio. | Source: PDW PDW Holdings Inc., or Performance Drone Works, a developer of drones for defense and public safety, last week…...
PlusAI launches its upgraded autonomous driver for freight operations
3+ week, 4+ day ago (324+ words) By Brianna Wessling | March 9, 2026 SuperDrive is an SAE Level 4 autonomous driving system that can be deployed on a range of vehicles. | Source: PlusAI PlusAI last week released SuperDrive 6.0, the latest version of its autonomous driving software engineered for commercial-scale deployment....
Dexterity unveils Foresight world model for truck loading
4+ week, 1+ day ago (399+ words) By The Robot Report Staff | March 5, 2026 Dexterity said its Foresight world model can help solve physically demanding tasks such as truck loading. | Source: Dexterity Dexterity today launched its world model and 4D box-packing agent, Foresight. Dexterity is also launching the Foresight…...
Waymo robotaxi fails to stop for school bus in Austin Texas
4+ week, 2+ day ago (503+ words) By Mike Oitzman | March 3, 2026 This overhead illustration of the incident shows the location of the Waymo vehice (ADS-V) and the stopped school bus. | Credit: NTSB Federal investigators have launched a probe into Waymo after a remote operator's error caused a…...
NORD adds 112 frame size to IE5+ synchronous motor line
1+ mon, 23+ hour ago (376+ words) By The Robot Report Staff | March 2, 2026 The IE5+ synchronous motors in the 112 frame size from NORD. | Source: NORD DRIVESYSTEMS NORD DRIVESYSTEMS expanded its IE5+ synchronous motor line with the new 112 frame size. The new SK 112 motor size extends the power of compact…...
Wayve raises $1.2B with plans to bring robotaxis to London
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (760+ words) By Eugene Demaitre | February 25, 2026 Wayve plans to launch commercial trials of robotaxis using its AI Driver this year. Source: Wayve Wayve Technologies Ltd. today said it has closed a Series D round of $1.2 billion, bringing its post-money valuation to $8.6 billion....
Teledyne FLIR launches Lepton XDS thermal/visual camera module
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (367+ words) By The Robot Report Staff | February 25, 2026 The Lepton XDS is a compact dual'thermal'and'visible camera module. | Credit: Teledyne FLIR Teledyne FLIR OEM, a part of Teledyne Technologies Inc., yesterday launched the Lepton XDS, a compact dual'thermal'and'visible camera module bringing its patented…...
NORD releases digital twin simulation platform for robotics developers
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (436+ words) By The Robot Report Staff | February 20, 2026 With digital twins for virtual commissioning, NORD promises quicker availability of systems, even those with complex drives. | Source: NORD Drivesystems NORD Drivesystems has announced that it now offers digital twins for system development. Based…...
Mitsubishi Electric follows digital-first strategy for advanced air mobility
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (952+ words) By Eugene Demaitre | February 18, 2026 AnyMile is designed to handle cargo drone complexities. Source: Mitsubishi Electric As robotics and artificial intelligence continue to advance, even longtime machine builders are pursuing digital transformation. Mitsubishi Electric United States, or MEUS, said it is…...
ServoBelt offers high-end performance for automotive gantry
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1039+ words) By Parker Maccianti, Bell-Everman | February 14, 2026 Gantry systems using ServoBelt technology can provide the automotive industry with flexibility at a fraction of the cost of rack-and-pinion systems. Source: Bell-Everman Fortunately, a motion control system has emerged to fill this gap. Gantry…...