Robotics

Today's Stories

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   Amazon develops warehouse robot workers can talk to like a person

   Amazon announced a new version of its Proteus warehouse robot that responds to spoken instructions instead of requiring specialized programming software. Workers can now assign tasks to the heavy-lifting robots using normal conversation, similar to how they'd speak with human colleagues. The upgrade is part of Amazon's €10 billion ($11.6 billion) investment in European fulfillment centers, with the new robots arriving in early 2027.

   Online shoppers may see faster deliveries as Amazon's warehouses become more efficient with robots that are easier for human workers to direct and coordinate with.

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   LG Group buys 10,000 Nvidia chips to build humanoid robots

   South Korea's LG Group is purchasing 10,000 GPUs (specialized computer chips for AI processing) from Nvidia to train artificial intelligence systems for humanoid robots being developed by LG Electronics. The chips will also support LG's AI research center as the company expands beyond home appliances into robotics.

   LG customers may eventually see AI-powered humanoid robots in stores or homes that can perform tasks like customer service or household assistance.

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   Appetronix acquires food robot company to expand beyond pizza making

   Appetronix, which makes robotic kitchen systems, acquired Cibotica to add automated ingredient dispensing and food portioning technology to its platform. The deal expands Appetronix's capabilities beyond pizza preparation into other food categories through Cibotica's Remy robotic system.

   Restaurant customers may see more automated food preparation beyond pizza, potentially leading to faster service and more consistent food quality at various dining establishments.

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   Genesis AI launches simulation platform to speed up robot development

   Genesis AI released Genesis World 1.0, a simulation platform that lets robotics companies test their AI systems in virtual environments instead of physical testing. The company says this reduces development time from days to minutes by enabling large-scale testing in photorealistic digital worlds.

   Consumer and industrial robots may reach market faster and work more reliably as companies can test them more thoroughly before release.

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   Inbolt introduces vision-enabled robot programming system

   Inbolt launched new AI vision technology that allows robots to see and understand their environment for better control and programming. The robot intelligence company is showcasing the capabilities at the Automate 2026 trade show in Chicago from June 22-25, targeting industrial automation applications.

   Manufacturing workers may interact with robots that can better see and adapt to their surroundings, making factory automation more flexible and user-friendly.