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Latest robotics news and industry updates from Global.

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Tate deploys 58 Hirebotics cobot welders across multiple facilities

The Robot Report·Aug 10, 2026

Tate decided to move from traditional hand welding to an agile, cloud-connected automation network powered by Hirebotics. The post Tate dep…

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Research

VicOne releases free NVIDIA Isaac Sim cybersecurity extension based on DEF CON 34 research

The Robot Report·Aug 10, 2026

VicOne says its free Radeis Extension for NVIDIA Isaac Sim enables developers to test robot cyber safety before deployment. The post VicOne…

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Manipulation

Colombia hunts for survivors after earthquake kills at least 111

South China Morning Post Tech·Aug 10, 2026

Colombian volunteers and rescuers sifted through rubble with bare hands and buckets on Monday, hunting for survivors following a massive 7.…

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General

The Download: AI agents for science, and the “censorship-industrial complex”

MIT Technology Review·Aug 10, 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of t…

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Research

These startups are chasing the next big thing in LLMs

MIT Technology Review·Aug 10, 2026

MIT Technology Review’s What’s Next series looks across industries, trends, and technologies to give you a first look at the future. You ca…

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General

Trump taps loyal aide Scharf as new White House counsel

South China Morning Post Tech·Aug 9, 2026

US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that his new White House counsel will be Will Scharf, the staff secretary who as the Trump-ap…

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Startup

Analog Devices returns as strategic sponsor to aid MassRobotics startups

The Robot Report·Aug 9, 2026

Analog Devices Inc. is supporting MassRobotics startups with Analog Garage and participating in events including RoboBusiness. The post Ana…

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General

Joe Biden’s prostate cancer is spreading and causing him pain, son Hunter says

South China Morning Post Tech·Aug 8, 2026

Former US president Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to spea…

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General

Experts look ahead at the next 20 years of robotics at RoboBusiness

The Robot Report·Aug 8, 2026

At Robobusiness, leaders in robotics will explore the technologies, opportunities, and challenges that will shape the next twenty years. Th…

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General

Former Carp catcher wishes for peace 81 years after atomic bomb

Japan Times Technology·Aug 8, 2026

During Hasebe's seven years as catcher, he saw his team grow amid struggles and felt the enthusiasm of Hiroshima residents for reviving the…

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Construction

Building robots that survive the warehouse

The Robot Report·Aug 7, 2026

Nomagic says its real moat is production data, because the messiness of real warehouses is where robots either prove themselves or fail. Th…

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Tacta Systems takes aim at high-skilled manufacturing work with TactaBot

The Robot Report·Aug 7, 2026

Tacta Systems unveiled a three-part system, including its robotic hand, that enables users to teach its robot new dexterous skills. The pos…

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Humanoid

Avatar Robotics raises seed round to address industrial labor constraints

The Robot Report·Aug 7, 2026

Avatar Robotics raised $6.5 million in funding to scale humanoid robots and remote teleoperation across industrial supply chains. The post…

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Policy

The Download: a censorship conspiracy theory and the first virus created by AI

MIT Technology Review·Aug 7, 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of t…

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Policy

How ideas of a vast censorship network moved from the online fringe to Trump policy

MIT Technology Review·Aug 7, 2026

This article was produced in partnership with Type Investigations, with support from the Wayne Barrett Project. One morning in April 2025,…

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General

Tax official dismissed over fraud and dodging tax on gambling winnings

Japan Times Technology·Aug 7, 2026

Authorities have referred the official to prosecutors on suspicion of fraud and filed a criminal complaint for violating the income tax law.

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AI Training

AI agents create virtual playgrounds to help robots get crucial training data

Robohub·Aug 7, 2026

A new system developed at MIT uses three agents to piece together the objects, walls, and overall look of a 3D scene. Its realistic recreat…

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Research

Teen sentenced to life in prison over leading role in fatal 2024 Hokkaido group assault

Japan Times Technology·Aug 7, 2026

Prosecutors sought the sentence for Yuto Kawaguchi, 19, arguing he should bear the greatest responsibility for leading the assault on 20-ye…

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General

HII signs up to $900M agreement with Path Robotics, GrayMatter Robotics

The Robot Report·Aug 6, 2026

The latest agreement expands HII's HYPER Program, which Path Robotics and GrayMatter Robotics joined earlier this year. The post HII signs…

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Medical

How Robin, the robotic companion, keeps patients calm during hospital visits

The Robot Report·Aug 6, 2026

Robin is deployed across 30 different health systems, and Expper has plans to deploy 10 more in different states. The post How Robin, the r…

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Report looks at advances in autonomous mobile robots

The Robot Report·Aug 6, 2026

A download looks at examples of advances in autonomous mobile robots in material handling and automated storage applications. The post Repo…

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General

The Download: Google’s AI shake-up and Meta’s rogue model

MIT Technology Review·Aug 6, 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of t…

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Medical

As hibakusha age, storytelling mantle passes to the next generation

Japan Times Technology·Aug 6, 2026

As the number of living witnesses declines, the Hiroshima Prefectural Medical Association is working to pass on their oral history through…

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General

Avnet and Weston Robot partner to launch edge AI inspection platform

The Robot Report·Aug 5, 2026

Avnet and Weston Robot have partnered to launch an AI-powered autonomous inspection platform for complex industrial environments. The post…

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