As a platinum sponsor of ROSCon China 2026, Avnet, together with 15 semiconductor manufacturers, is exhibiting five DEMO solutions covering robotics motion control and on-device AI interaction.
stable-flight has released its first version, 0.1.0, offering a flight control pipeline written in Rust, including Pipeline components such as Commander, Guidance, Stabilizer, Mixer, and TelemetryPublisher, along with the fixed execution order of FlightLoop on each tick.
stable-flight releases its first version, 0.1.0, adding RealFlightVehicle, which converts simulation state to the core frame contract via RealFlight's FlightAxis link (based on realflight_bridge).
stable-flight released the first version of stable-flight-sitl 0.1.0, adding RealTimeRunner, which runs FlightLoop at a fixed rate.
ASR Android Runtime has released v1.0.0, its first public version, offering a Cyclone DDS Android debug APK that can be installed directly on devices for testing. It also releases a ROS 2 Android native build prefix archive and SHA-256 checksum for contributors building from source; build instructions are in the repository README and docs/BUILD_PREFIX_GUIDE.md.
px4-ros2-drone-nav releases v0.5.0, enabling flight in degraded visual conditions that rely on the vehicle's onboard light: when the light is unreliable or the charge is insufficient to return, it abandons the goal and heads home; when completely blind, it performs a level blind descent at 0.5 m/s on the IMU and lands.
ttktjmt/mjswan released version v0.11.6, automatically published by github-actions on the 10th. This update pads a browser-only command to the width its slot was traced at (#161); the full changes cover v0.11.5 to v0.11.6.
PyTorch's official reinforcement learning library TorchRL has released the v0.14.1 maintenance version, fixing multiple issues in environment resets, collectors, replay buffers, planning, training, logging, and LLM workflows, and introducing an advance notice of device deprecation for v0.17.
HCFA Technology will debut its Sysctrl Studio AI programming assistant at the China International Industry Fair (CIIF), held October 12–16 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), at booth 6.1H-F085. The assistant supports features including intelligent programming assistance, code optimization, troubleshooting, and knowledge Q&A.
Lansword will exhibit at CeMAT ASIA, held November 3–6, 2026, at Booth F2, Hall W1, Shanghai New International Expo Centre, showcasing two new picking stations. The Gecko tote robot picking station uses two independent loop lines to transport order totes and material totes separately, supporting outbound fulfillment for multiple orders at once; the Spider-Man tote robot tower picking station has 6 levels of docking positions, with floors 1F to 4F buffering material totes for large-SKU items. The site will also display a pallet-level shuttle system, embodied robots, and robotic arms.
ROS Index has released the rosdistro index metadata for the lyrical/2026-08-19 version, used to rebuild a source workspace via rosinstall_generator and rosdistro. To use it, set the ROSDISTRO_INDEX_URL environment variable to the index address before running rosinstall_generator or rosdep.
ROS Index has released the lyrical/2026-09-18 version, which includes the metadata needed by rosinstall_generator and rosdistro to rebuild a source workspace. To use it, first set the ROSDISTRO_INDEX_URL environment variable to the specified address, then run rosinstall_generator or rosdep in the target workspace.
The ROS distro index has added the lyrical/2026-08-07 release, which includes the metadata needed by rosinstall_generator and rosdistro to rebuild a source workspace. To use it, first set the ROSDISTRO_INDEX_URL environment variable to point to this index value, then run rosinstall_generator or rosdep in the target workspace.
The ROS distribution lyrical/2026-05-22 has been released, containing the metadata required by rosinstall_generator and rosdistro to rebuild a source workspace. Before use, set the environment variable ROSDISTRO_INDEX_URL to point to this index address, then run rosinstall_generator or rosdep in the target workspace.
ROS Index has released the lyrical/2026-06-08 version, containing the metadata required by rosinstall_generator and rosdistro to rebuild a source workspace. To use it, first set the environment variable ROSDISTRO_INDEX_URL to the specified value, then run rosinstall_generator or rosdep in the target workspace.
ROS Index has released the lyrical/2026-06-23 distribution metadata, for use in rebuilding a source workspace via rosinstall_generator and rosdistro. To use it, set the ROSDISTRO_INDEX_URL environment variable to the value given on the release page before running rosinstall_generator or rosdep in the target workspace.
The ROS distribution index update lyrical/2026-10-05 has been released, containing the metadata required by rosinstall_generator and rosdistro to rebuild a source workspace. To use it, first set the environment variable ROSDISTRO_INDEX_URL to the specified value, then run rosinstall_generator or rosdep on the workspace.
Vecna Robotics has launched CaseFlow, an end-to-end automation platform that uses wearable devices and Pivotal orchestration software to coordinate AMRs, workers, and orders, reducing walking time. In a GEODIS deployment, picking throughput doubled, worker walking was reduced by up to 90%, and forklift-powered equipment incidents fell from 7 in 2022 to 2 over the same period.
Boston Dynamics introduced its redesigned four-finger dexterous hand for the humanoid robot Atlas, featuring 13 degrees of freedom, direct drive, the ability to handle objects over 100 pounds, and a design intended for mass production. Director Alberto Rodriguez said the hand drops the pinky finger, uses 13 fully enclosed identical actuators with no fragile cables spanning joints, and is designed for high-fidelity simulation and sim-to-real reinforcement learning; the team has tested industrial tasks such as power tool use, cable handling, and screw finding, but has not yet deployed it across the entire robot fleet.
When everyone is moving on wheels, how do you get the whole team into the frame? 🛼 Beni steps in!
FANUC America will demonstrate AI and collaborative robots for packaging and palletizing at this month's Pack Expo International 2026. The demonstrations include the CRX-20 i A using generative AI to convert natural-language instructions into Python code and robot actions, dynamic proximity monitoring on the CRX-10 i A/L, three collaborative robots integrated into an end-to-end packaging process, and heavy-payload palletizing with the 40 kg payload CRX/30-18A.
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RobotPlusPlus is exhibiting its HighMate series of industrial cleaning and corrosion-control robots at SMM 2026 in Hamburg, focused on automating hazardous work at height. The core product, the HighMate AP-F-CO coating robot with VOC recovery system, uses permanent magnetic adhesion, adapts to a curvature radius of 3 meters, works at 300 to 500 square meters per hour, and recovers oversprayed paint.
Monolithos released the public Alpha 0.1 of Robot Brain, a long-term memory system that lets robots retain task histories, failures, human corrections and the conditions for acquiring them, and retrieve them by task and scenario to provide context for planning.
KUKA will launch its "KAI" (KUKA Advanced Intelligence) intelligent platform at the 26th China International Industry Fair, held from October 12 to 16 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), under the theme "AI, Embodied."
Galbot's fully autonomous tennis robot made its Korean debut at the 2026 Seoul AI Robot Show! Singles, doubles... and quite a few startled looks back. 🎾🤖 #GALBOT #AstraTennis #HumanoidRobot #PhysicalAI
Amazon has released the open-source platform Physical AI Toolchain on AWS, integrating NVIDIA's physical AI stack and covering five stages: synthetic data generation, model training, simulation validation, edge deployment, and continuous improvement. Customers can adopt the whole platform or select components as needed, and use fleet management capabilities to manage thousands of machines via over-the-air updates. The platform's architecture guidance draws on Amazon's own experience operating more than 1 million robots, helping manufacturers launch physical AI capabilities within weeks.
Striding AI has launched C1, a physical AI solution for real-world retail environments. It supports omnidirectional movement and requires no modification to existing shelves or store layouts. C1 covers working heights from 100mm to 1750mm+, has carrying, restocking, and goods-handling capabilities, features depth vision and 360° perception, and is designed for narrow aisles.
Striding AI has launched the C1 retail robot, designed for real-world retail environments and able to operate without modifying existing shelves or store layouts. C1 supports omnidirectional movement, an operating height of 100mm–1750mm+, transport, restocking and handling capabilities, and is equipped with depth vision and 360° visual perception.
Striding AI unveiled H1, its first fully self-developed humanoid robot, designed for scenarios where it works alongside people in real-world environments such as retail and service. H1 supports more than 20 languages, 45 facial expressions, and 36 gestures, and offers an Open API for further development. The robot aims to bring Physical AI from the digital world into the physical world.
dora (dora-rs/dora) released v1.1.0 on 2026-10-08, including numerous bug fixes, several new features, and performance improvements.
Shenzhen Zhiyu Technology, together with Dawn Group (002838.SH), has launched RobotSole, an integrated "standard foot base plate + dual-density composite sole" solution for full-size bipedal humanoid robots weighing 65-75 kg. It offers an impact absorption rate of ≥60%, a dry friction coefficient μ≥0.6, and an operating temperature range of -30 to +300°C.
Yaskawa Electric has released the JOHB-NSC3-MA functional safety communication option card for inverters, which supports CIP Safety, with orders accepted from October 8, 2026. The card is compatible with the GA700, GA800 (sold only in the US), CR700, and GA500 series inverters, and enables STO and SS1-t safety functions compliant with IEC 61800-5-2 over an EtherNet/IP network, reducing the need for separate wiring of safety signals.
Galbot has announced full commercial pricing for its Galbot ET1 humanoid robot: the Standard, Pro, and Flagship tiers are priced at 79,000, 139,000, and 179,000 yuan, respectively, targeting entertainment and performance scenarios such as mall greeting and theme parks.
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Reachy Mini, the open-source desktop robot from Pollen Robotics and Hugging Face, has released a music video titled "Yo It's Your Boy" starring itself. Every scene and every shot in the video is interactive, and it was posted on YouTube with tags such as #ReachyMini and #YourBoyReachy.
Overview AI has released the OV Spark (1.2MP) and OV Spark Pro (5MP) AI inspection cameras, featuring the built-in agent Sparky, which uses natural language to recommend inspection tools, retrieve snapshot records, and generate operator interfaces. The cameras come with ten built-in inspection tools; model training and inference both run on-device. The unit has an IP66 sealed design and measures 70 x 116 x 53 mm, and has been deployed for end-of-line inspection at Mansfield Engineered Components.
T1 completed its overseas debut at IROS 2026—hands-on experience and fresh perspectives. Beyond the exhibition, partner projects are exploring the robot's next possibilities. Astribot T1 starts at $18,000. AI that grows through practice. #Astribot #IROS2026 #AstribotT1 #AIRobot
Boston Dynamics has released a new generation of dexterous hands for the Atlas humanoid robot, moving from 7 degrees of freedom in the previous generation to 13 degrees of freedom across four fingers, using a single actuator type for direct drive and full encapsulation. The new design is aimed at manipulation rather than simple grasping: a four-DOF opposable thumb supports fingertip sliding, pinching, three-finger grasping, and gripping tools such as drills and welding torches, while the strength still allows it to carry a mini-fridge payload of 100lb+, and it supports high-fidelity simulation for sim-to-real reinforcement learning.
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