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Humanoid

Gill Pratt Says Humanoid Robots’ Moment Is Finally Here

IEEE Spectrum Robotics·Apr 2, 2026

In 2012, the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency announced the DARPA Robotics Challenge (DRC). The multiyear, multimillion-dolla…

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Research

Wi-Fi That Can Withstand a Nuclear Reactor

IEEE Spectrum Robotics·Apr 2, 2026

Researchers have made a Wi-Fi receiver that’s tough enough to work inside a nuclear reactor. They hope the receiver might be part of a wire…

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Manipulation

Scientists Build Living Robots With Nervous Systems

IEEE Spectrum Robotics·Apr 2, 2026

Engineers have long tried to mimic life. They’ve built machine learning algorithms modeled after the human brain, designed machines that wa…

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Manipulation

Back to school: robots learn from factory workers

Robohub·Apr 2, 2026

By Anthony King What if training a robot to handle dirty, dangerous work on the factory floor was as simple as showing it how? Czech startu…

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Research

Robotics and the Blue Economy: Sustainable Growth in the Ocean Space

EU Robotics·Apr 1, 2026

This short paper has been prepared to introduce the topic of Robotics and the Blue Economy: Sustainable Growth in the Ocean Space, which is…

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General

How to Build a Better Display Interface

Design News Robotics·Apr 1, 2026

DisplayLink’s innovative architecture enables seamless multi-display setups across diverse devices, boosting flexibility and reducing const…

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General

Resource-sharing boosts robotic resilience

Robohub·Mar 31, 2026

The Mori3 modular origami robot. Image credit: EPFL. Reproduced under CC-BY-SA. By Celia Luterbacher If the goal of a robot is to perform a…

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Humanoid

Video Friday: Beep! Beep! Roadrunner Bipedal Bot Breaks the Mold

IEEE Spectrum Robotics·Mar 27, 2026

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekl…

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Construction

Robot Talk Episode 150 – House building robots, with Vikas Enti

Robohub·Mar 27, 2026

Claire chatted to Vikas Enti from Reframe Systems about using robotics and automation to build climate-resilient, high-performance homes. V…

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Humanoid

30 Years Ago, Robots Learned to Walk Without Falling

IEEE Spectrum Robotics·Mar 25, 2026

When you hear the term humanoid robot, you may think of C-3PO, the human-cyborg-relations android from Star Wars. C-3PO was designed to ass…

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Research

NEWS RELEASE: EUROPEAN ROBOTICS FORUM HEADS TO BIRMINGHAM IN 2027

EU Robotics·Mar 25, 2026

Wednesday 25th March 2026 The European robotics community will descend upon Birmingham’s International Convention Centre (ICC) in Marc…

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Manipulation

A Full and Engaging Second Day at ERF2026

EU Robotics·Mar 25, 2026

Day two of ERF2026 brought a packed agenda, combining high-level discussions, hands-on sessions, and vibrant networking across the robotics…

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Manipulation

The Coming Drone-War Inflection in Ukraine

IEEE Spectrum Robotics·Mar 24, 2026

WHEN KYIV-BORN ENGINEER Yaroslav Azhnyuk thinks about the future, his mind conjures up dystopian images. He talks about “swarms of autonomo…

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General

A history of RoboCup with Manuela Veloso

Robohub·Mar 24, 2026

RoboCup is an international competition that promotes and advances robotics and AI through the challenges presented by its various leagues.…

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Research

Strong Opening Day at ERF2026

EU Robotics·Mar 23, 2026

ERF2026 kicked off with a full day of activity, setting the stage for collaboration and innovation in robotics. The morning focused on exhi…

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General

NEWS RELEASE: THANK YOU BERND, WELCOME FRANCESCO!

EU Robotics·Mar 23, 2026

euRobotics General Assembly ratifies new President  Monday 23rd March 2026 The European robotics association euRobotics&#160…

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Humanoid

Video Friday: Humanoid Learns Tennis Skills Playing Humans

IEEE Spectrum Robotics·Mar 21, 2026

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekl…

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General

Robot Talk Episode 149 – Robot safety and security, with Krystal Mattich

Robohub·Mar 20, 2026

Claire chatted to Krystal Mattich from Brain Corp about trustworthy autonomous robots in public spaces. Krystal Mattich leads global data g…

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Humanoid

Overcoming Core Engineering Barriers in Humanoid Robotics Development

IEEE Spectrum Robotics·Mar 19, 2026

A technical examination of the sensing, motion control, power, and thermal challenges facing humanoid robotics engineers — with component-l…

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Manipulation

A multi-armed robot for assisting with agricultural tasks

Robohub·Mar 18, 2026

Humans often use one hand to grasp the branch for better accessibility, while the other hand is used to perform primary tasks like (a) bran…

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General

A mapping of AI-drivenrobotics in Rogaland

EU Robotics·Mar 18, 2026

A mapping of AI-Driven Robotics in Rogaland is a regional initiative led by Stavanger kommune, in collaboration with Haugaland Vekst, and f…

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General

Gecko Robotics lands the largest US Navy robotics deal yet

TechCrunch Robotics·Mar 17, 2026

Gecko Robotics inked a five-year deal to help the U.S. Navy monitor and predict needed maintenance on its fleet of ships.

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Research

Graphene-based sensor to improve robot touch

Robohub·Mar 16, 2026

Schematic showing the materials used in the sensor and the sensing array on a robotic manipulator. Figure from Multiscale-structured miniat…

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Humanoid

Video Friday: These Robots Were Born to Run

IEEE Spectrum Robotics·Mar 13, 2026

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekl…

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