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260 storiesLie-Algebraic Bell Recurrences for Arbitrary-Order Twist Jets and Parallel-Mechanism Closure
arXiv:2609.10748v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: This paper develops an arbitrary-order kinematic construction that links serial propagation, parallel-mechanism …
Topological Necessities: Mechanism-Invariant Strategic Subgoals for Cross-Embodiment Goal-Conditioned Control
arXiv:2609.11014v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Long-horizon goal-conditioned reinforcement learning delegates control to a high-level module that proposes su…
Swarmer to acquire Ukrainian UGV maker Ratel Robotics for up to $224M
Swarmer, which has developed swarm software, plans to work with Ratel Robotics' unmanned ground vehicles in Ukraine. The post Swarmer to acquire Ukrainian UGV m…
AccelMPC: High-Rate, Low-Power FPGA-Accelerated Model Predictive Control for Tiny Drones
arXiv:2609.09380v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Unlocking the potential of tiny aerial robots requires order of magnitude improvements in the performance of emb…
MuJoCable: Reduced-Order Surface-Routed Cable Transmission for Tendon-Driven Robots
arXiv:2609.09612v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Tendon transmissions reduce distal inertia and add compliance, yet routing, slack, and friction govern motion an…
RealSimLoop: Online Real-to-Sim Adaptation via Differentiable Reduced-Order Simulation with Vision Feedback
arXiv:2609.09828v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Real-world observations of deformable objects are often sparse or surface-level, while downstream tasks requir…
Dex-X: Learning Visual-Tactile Dexterous Manipulation From Human Videos with Simulated Interaction
arXiv:2609.07747v2 Announce Type: replace Abstract: Human videos are an abundant source of dexterous manipulation behaviors, but they lack tactile information t…
Multi-Robot Scanner for Automated Full-Body Dermoscopic Imaging
arXiv:2609.10169v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: This paper outlines the specifications and design approach used to construct a full body imaging scanner capable…
Automatic Reproducible Camera Intrinsic Calibration
arXiv:2609.10082v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Accurate camera intrinsic calibration is fundamental to robot perception, and the accuracy depends on the qualit…
RoboDrop: Curating VLA Post-Training Data via Local Gradient Compatibility
arXiv:2609.10021v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Vision--language--action (VLA) models acquire broad generalization through large-scale pretraining, yet adapting…
Could robots help tackle loneliness? BBC’s Ann Droid raises questions about the future of care
By Maria Jose Galvez Trigo, Cardiff University and Paul Willis, Cardiff University New BBC sitcom Ann Droid imagines a near future in which robots provide care …
Adaptation Needs in Robotic Systems: Assessing Behavior Trees and Their Enhancement
arXiv:2609.05331v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Robotic systems increasingly operate in dynamic, uncertain, and open-ended environments, where design-time assum…
Strict Modes Everywhere - Bringing Order Into Dynamics of Mechanical Systems by a Potential Compatible With the Geodesic Flow
arXiv:2609.04817v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Strict nonlinear normal modes provide very regular families of oscillations within conservative mechanical syste…
Enovis to acquire surgical tech provider eCential Robotics for $180M
Enovis said it plans to bring a robotic system targeting the knee within the next two years, followed by a system focusing on the shoulder. The post Enovis to a…
Calling robotics startups: Apply now to be part of the 2026 Robotics Startup Radar
Submit now to be part of the Robotics Startup Radar, which brings together some of the most promising robotics startups. The post Calling robotics startups: App…
Lyte raises $165M to help robots better sense their surroundings
Lyte AI plans to use its second round of funding this year to scale production of its AI and perception capabilities. The post Lyte raises $165M to help robots …
Virtual Testing of Automated Driving Systems through Credible Simulations
arXiv:2609.03760v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Simulation is increasingly used to support safety-related decision-making in road transport, particularly for th…
Catalogue Photography as a Cold Start: Toward Deployable Carbide Burr Recognition
arXiv:2609.03995v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Verifying that manufactured batches of milling tools or carbide rotary burrs conform to production order sheet…
High-Altitude Balloon Station-Keeping with First Order Model Predictive Control
arXiv:2511.07761v2 Announce Type: replace Abstract: High-altitude balloons (HABs) are common in scientific research due to their wide range of applications and …
Predictive Zonotope Reduction: Precise Runtime Monitoring under Uncertainty
arXiv:2609.03699v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Robots operating in physical environments make control decisions based on uncertain sensor measurements, which c…
NVIDIA plans to acquire Hugging Face and keep AI development platform open
NVIDIA is already a major model contributor to Hugging Face, which recently surpassed 1 million datasets. The post NVIDIA plans to acquire Hugging Face and keep…
AIR to use Elmo Motion Control technology in uncrewed cargo aircraft
The partnership brings together Elmo's compact, high-power density servo drives and AIR's electric aviation design. The post AIR to use Elmo Motion Control tech…
Top 10 robotics stories of August 2026
August 2026's top 10 stories included large funding rounds, updates in the humanoid robot industry, and the latest physical AI models. The post Top 10 robotics …
Visko launches Orbis live model and closes pre-seed funding round
Visko says Orbis streams 4K video at 24 frames per second, responds to user intervention, and sustains hour-scale generation without drift. The post Visko launc…
The Structure of Merging Turbulent Jets Beneath a Small Quadrotor
arXiv:2608.30900v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: The downwash wake of a hovering quadrotor governs both the vehicle's own performance and the safe spacing of m…
Data-Centric Neuromotor Interfaces for Portable Human-Machine Interaction
arXiv:2608.30301v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Dexterous human-machine interaction requires intuitive and expressive interfaces that can be efficiently deploye…
Skild AI unveils S1 flagship robot foundation model
Skild AI says its S1 robot foundation model enables robots to learn new tasks just by seeing a video of it being performed. The post Skild AI unveils S1 flagshi…
Reframe Systems raises $40M to scale its robotic microfactories for home building
Reframe Systems aims to build a network of automated microfactories near communities where homes are needed. The post Reframe Systems raises $40M to scale its r…
Deere faces headwinds in Q3 update and announces Reservoir R&D partnership
Deere beats Q3 expectations, raises guidance, and partners with Reservoir on a $10 million agtech AI initiative. The post Deere faces headwinds in Q3 update and…
EXL acquires physical AI model developer iMerit
The EXL and iMerit executives explain how their companies' combined expertise and platforms will help developers with reliable physical AI. The post EXL acquire…