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Oct 19Mon
  1. 高工咨询 · 微信公众号66

    Fa'ao Robotics completes nearly 1 billion yuan in C+ and D rounds, showcases force-controlled humanoid arm and intelligent workstation at CIIF

    Fa'ao Robotics announced at the 2026 China International Industry Fair that it has completed its C+ and D funding rounds, with a cumulative scale of nearly 1 billion yuan. Investors include Meituan Dragon Ball, Yongxin Capital, Shishan Phase II, and Suzhou Venture Capital, among others. The funds will be invested in expanding production capacity for core components and in scaling up R&D for industrial embodied intelligence.

  4. OFweek Robotics68

    Innoscience's 100V GaN enters ULink Intelligent cycloidal joint module, main power circuit reduced by 75%

    Innoscience announced a collaboration with ULink Intelligent to use its 100V GaN power device INN100EBD018EAD in the Dexa Cyclo cycloidal joint module. Power conversion losses are reduced by 50%, the main power conversion circuit size is reduced by 75%, and the overall joint module is 15% to 20% smaller. It covers humanoid robot shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees, and also targets collaborative robotic arms and special service robots.

  6. 36Kr Embodied Intelligence46

    DAMO Academy XuanTie Attends RISC-V China Summit, Debuts Automotive-Grade Product Roadmap

    At the RISC-V China Summit, DAMO Academy XuanTie released a processor product roadmap for autonomous driving and embodied intelligence, pushing RISC-V into new domains. Through architectural innovation, software compatibility, and ecosystem collaboration, XuanTie RISC-V processors improve performance in areas such as Agentic AI and servers, driving high-performance RISC-V from "usable" to "reliable" and toward large-scale mass production deployment.

  7. 豪鹏科技34

    Highpower Technology's AI transformation: from AI edge devices to AIDC and robotics, and why it isn't starting from zero

    Vincent, Senior Vice President of Highpower Technology, explains the logic behind the company's transformation into an AI energy foundation, laying out three growth curves: AI-enabled consumer electronics, AIDC energy storage, and robotics. The company has already entered deep cooperation with AgiBot, rolling out robot dogs, companion robots, data collection, and embodied robots in stages. Technologically, it is pursuing solid-state, lithium, and sodium battery routes in parallel, with steel-shell stacked batteries raising energy density by 30%–50%. It is deeply tied to customers including HP, Dell, DJI, Sony, Meta, Google, Harman, and Amazon, upgrading from supplier to co-definer.

  8. 低空产业纵横 · 微信公众号63

    DJI releases Dock 4: 25-second automatic battery swap unmanned platform

    DJI recently released its first automatic battery-swap unmanned platform, DJI Dock 4, equipped with the Matrice 5TD drone and O4 ground station. After the drone lands, the battery swap is completed in 25 seconds and it takes off again within 45 seconds; a single sortie has an endurance of 59 minutes, and it can operate in environments from -40°C to 50°C.

  9. arXiv cs.RO46

    Tidying Tasks for Robot Vacuums via Geometry-Induced Self-Locking Deployable Linkage

    The study proposes a two-stage deployable linkage that self-locks through its own geometry and is integrated into a commercial robot vacuum to support pushing-type tidying tasks. The mechanism uses a single actuator to deploy and lock, a passive trigger to release the lock for retraction, and a second actuator to adjust deployment height only; at full deployment, an internal three-link subchain approaches a collinear, near-singular configuration in which the transmission ratio tends toward zero, so loads produce only a very small residual back-driving torque.

  10. arXiv cs.RO45

    Reinforcement Learning-Based Tendon-Driven Bionic Jellyfish Robot Achieves Closed-Loop Depth Control

    A tendon-driven bionic jellyfish robot achieves 150° bending through soft actuators that combine a flexible substrate with discrete constraints, with tendon displacement and bending angle approximately linear. Eight actuators driven by four servos enable stable swimming, attitude adjustment, and self-righting. A reinforcement learning controller trained on this linear actuation characteristic achieved closed-loop depth regulation in both simulation and physical experiments.

  12. OFweek Robotics62

    OpenAI expands to 27 hardware job openings; humanoid robots for demonstration only, not mass production

    A search for the keyword "robotics" on OpenAI's official website returns 27 open positions, up from 11 in May this year. The roles span algorithms, control, actuators, sensors, firmware, data collection, manufacturing, supply chain, and other areas. The recruitment description for supply chain positions states, "We're a growing hardware company."

  13. 36Kr Embodied Intelligence62

    Guoyu Xingchen Completes Nearly RMB 100 Million Series A Financing to Advance In-Orbit Space Robot Services

    36Kr has learned that Guoyu Xingchen (Shanghai) Aerospace Technology Co., Ltd. has completed a Series A financing round of nearly RMB 100 million, jointly invested by Yijing Capital, Fosun Chuangfu, and Luyao Capital, after three previous financing rounds. Founded in 2022, the company focuses on in-orbit services, in-orbit assembly, space manufacturing, and deep space development. Its self-developed space robot consists of four parts: body, perception, brain, and execution. On May 21 last year, its verification satellite "Xingjiyuan-1" was successfully launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center and has been in orbit for more than a year; Xingjiyuan-2 is planned for launch in the first quarter of 2027 and will add a self-developed seven-degree-of-freedom robotic arm for in-orbit verification.

  14. New Strategy Robotics32

    Root Technology's logistics robot matrix debuts at the 140th Canton Fair

    The logistics robotics division of Root Technology presented its product matrix, including the high-voltage C series, medium-voltage F series, and transport robots, at the 140th Canton Fair, covering green material handling and intelligent logistics needs across factories, warehouses, industrial parks, ports, and other operating scenarios. Since launching its electric export strategy in 2024, its products and related business have covered more than 80 countries and regions worldwide. The company has full-chain robot hardware manufacturing capabilities, from vehicle R&D and core system integration to large-scale production, overseas delivery, and operations and maintenance support.

  16. New Strategy Robotics34

    Good News | Jiazhi Technology Selected for 2026 Zhejiang Manufacturing Excellence

    Jiazhi Technology's heavy-duty coil lifting, visual positioning, and natural navigation mobile robots (EMMA, OMNI, FOLA, and others) were recently reviewed by the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Economy and Information Technology and successfully selected for the 2026 "Zhejiang Manufacturing Excellence" list. The EMMA series covers payloads of 400–2000kg, the OMNI series consists of omnidirectional heavy-duty dual-lift AMRs, and the FOLA series integrates laser SLAM + IMU navigation. The entire product line relies on the CLOUDIA fleet scheduling system and has already been deployed at a number of leading domestic lithium battery and new materials enterprises.

  17. New Strategy Robotics25

    Traces Technology Showcases BR-F15P Intelligent Pallet-Handling Forklift at "Two Sides, Two Chains" New Intelligent Manufacturing Exchange Event

    On October 16, Traces Technology was invited to attend the "Two Sides, Two Chains" New Intelligent Manufacturing special event, where it showcased the BR-F15P intelligent pallet-handling forklift and exchanged views with manufacturing enterprises and industry experts from both sides of the strait on intelligent transformation paths for factory warehousing and handling. At the event, it shared implementation cases in industries such as auto parts, 3C electronics, and wire and cable; among them, a customer in auto parts reduced labor costs by more than 30%, and material turnover efficiency in the wire and cable industry increased by more than 40%. Traces Technology is a high-tech enterprise focused on the research and development of AMR autonomous mobile robots, mainly engaged in AMR robots, handling forklifts, and RMS, WMS, and WCS systems.

  18. New Strategy Robotics18

    Hefei Banyitong (MiMA) 2026 Shanghai Industrial Fair Post-Show Review

    Hefei Banyitong (MiMA) presented its full range of narrow-aisle high-bay warehousing solutions at the 2026 Shanghai International Industrial Fair, which closed on October 16. Live demonstrations on site covered ultra-narrow-aisle stacking and long-material handling scenarios, showcasing the ultra-narrow-aisle forklift series and AGV forklift bodies. The company also introduced its "C Plan" membership partnership benefits for core partners, covering full-lifecycle technical support, vehicle purchase vouchers, and extended warranty services.

  19. New Strategy Robotics38

    Heli Yufeng Deploys AI Logistics Robots in Semiconductor Intelligent Logistics

    Heli Yufeng has designated semiconductors as a strategic focus industry, entering through "stereoscopic warehousing + AGV transport and delivery" and relying on products such as AGVs, RGV, stacker cranes, hoists, and automated storage cabinets to gradually extend into areas including transfer, sorting, loading, and campus distribution. Deployed projects cover scenarios such as semiconductor manufacturing back-end logistics, semiconductor material storage, and connector sorting, providing related enterprises with intelligent warehousing, conveying, and sorting system support. Leveraging the industrial resources of its parent company Anhui Heli, the company is exploring integrated applications of embodied intelligence and semiconductor logistics scenarios.

  20. 爱范儿28

    Apple Reportedly Preparing Robotic-Arm Version of HomeView Smart Home Display

    Apple is developing a high-end smart home display with a robotic arm, codenamed J595, planned for launch in 2027 or 2028. The device is expected to feature an approximately 9-inch screen, rotate 360 degrees, recognize who is speaking and automatically turn toward that person, and be positioned above the current HomeView; its specific name has not yet been determined.

  21. LeadeRobot60

    Guoyu Xingchen Completes Nearly 100 Million Yuan Series A Financing, Using Space Robot Swarms to Manage Satellites

    Guoyu Xingchen recently completed a nearly 100 million yuan Series A financing round, jointly invested by Yijing Capital, Fosun Chuangfu, and Luyao Capital, after previously completing three financing rounds. Founded in 2022, the company focuses on on-orbit servicing, on-orbit assembly, space manufacturing, and deep space development. Its self-developed space robots consist of four parts: body, perception, brain, and execution.

  22. Reddit r/robotics8

    Help Needed with Mechanical Design of Rover Tracks and Drive Sprockets

    Reddit user /u/D3rlordXOMAHA is asking for help designing a rover with 2 flippers at the front, focusing on the mechanical design of the trackpads for the drive wheels and flippers. The author has previously done only lower-level mechanical design such as electrical boxes, paint cans, and pen holders, and this is their first time working at this level; they are seeking advice on track clearance design and overall drive system design efficiency.

  23. 机器人全球资讯 · 微信公众号57

    Agility Robotics taps Nyobolt for ultrafast-charging battery in Digit 5, 9-minute charge for 90 minutes of operation

    Agility Robotics announced it has selected Nyobolt as its ultrafast-charging battery technology partner for its humanoid robot Digit 5. The new battery system charges in about 9 minutes and supports about 90 minutes of operation, a work-to-charge time ratio of about 10:1, compared with about 2:1 for the previous-generation Digit 4. The company aims for the robot to work effectively for more than 20 hours within 24 hours, supporting more than two shifts; Digit 5 is expected to begin early customer use in the first half of 2027.

  24. 机器人全球资讯 · 微信公众号62

    Zhisen Technology completes B-round financing of hundreds of millions of yuan, with cumulative mass production of over 15,000 embodied intelligent robots

    Zhisen Xinchuang (Suzhou) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. completed a B-round strategic financing of tens of millions of US dollars, or hundreds of millions of yuan, led by UAE-based Stone Venture, with participation from Hongshan Capital, Yueke Financial and other institutions, as well as industrial investors including Neusoft Group and Highpower Technology.

  25. 3D视觉工坊 · 微信公众号47

    Shining 3D FreeScan Combo Wireless Series Wireless Handheld 3D Scanners Refreshed: 0.015mm Accuracy, 550g, Dual Light Source, Five Modes

    Shining 3D has launched the FreeScan Combo Wireless series of wireless metrology-grade dual light source handheld 3D scanners, including the FreeScan Combo+ Wireless and FreeScan Combo Wireless. The body has a net weight of 550g, features a built-in wireless transmission module and battery, comes standard with 3 swappable batteries, and supports an external power bank.

  26. Reddit r/robotics8

    Seeking help designing a mounting bracket for two motors

    Reddit user /u/lazyenergetic is asking for help designing a mounting bracket for two motors, hoping to find two mounting hole positions on the same plane and only considering a single-hole solution as a last resort. The robot's total weight (excluding motors) needs to stay under 100 pounds, and the poster has metal cutting and welding capabilities.

Oct 18Sun
  1. The Robot Report59

    How to Choose BLDC Motors for Robotic Arms and Mobile Robots

    This article systematically explains how to choose brushless DC (BLDC) motors for robotic arms and mobile robots, emphasizing that selection should start from the mechanical load rather than the controller catalog, and covering torque calculation, commutation methods (six-step, sine, FOC), feedback architecture, communication interfaces, and safety design. The article provides a ten-step selection process, a decision table for control schemes in different application scenarios, as well as debugging verification and an engineer checklist.

  2. Reddit r/robotics55

    Agility Robotics' humanoid robot Digit 5 uses Nyobolt batteries, targeting 9-minute charge for 90 minutes of operation

    Agility Robotics says its upcoming humanoid robot Digit 5 will use Nyobolt batteries, achieving 90 minutes of operation on a 9-minute charge; the 10:1 run-to-charge time ratio target supports more than 20 hours of effective working time per day for warehouse and manufacturing scenarios. Early-access deployments are planned for the first half of 2027, and the company has not disclosed battery capacity, cycle-life ratings, or independent real-machine test results.

  3. 高工人形机器人 · 微信公众号32

    Weekly humanoid robot news roundup: Youibot's Hong Kong IPO receives CSRC filing; Jiangte Electric plans to increase capital in Vita Power

    On October 16, the China Securities Regulatory Commission issued a filing notice to Hefei Youibot Robotics Co., Ltd. for its overseas offering and listing and the "full circulation" of its domestic unlisted shares. The company plans to issue no more than 49,477,800 ordinary shares for overseas listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. On October 12, Jiangte Electric announced a plan to contribute 100 million yuan to subscribe for newly added registered capital in Vita Power. After the capital increase is completed, it will hold a 3.0303% equity stake, with a total contribution of 300 million yuan together with related investors, and the parties have already carried out joint development of dexterous-hand motors and key components.

  4. 幻尔科技22

    Tonybot vs. TonyPi Pro humanoid robots: how to choose — an ESP32 entry platform compared with a Raspberry Pi vision platform

    Hiwonder's Tonybot and TonyPi Pro are two humanoid robot platforms aimed at AI learning. The former is based on ESP32 with 17 degrees of freedom, focusing on low-barrier entry via Scratch/Arduino/Python and on servo and sensor teaching; the latter is based on Raspberry Pi 4B or 5 with 20 degrees of freedom, equipped with a 2-DOF head vision gimbal and openable claws, and is aimed at OpenCV and MediaPipe vision and embodied scenario demonstrations.

  5. Reddit r/robotics58

    Single-motor underactuated drone open-sourced: one motor controls both thrust and attitude

    The author achieved drone flight with a single motor. The propeller hub is 3D-printed in PPA-CF and features hinges; when the motor accelerates, the blades lag, causing one side to pitch up and the other to pitch down. Through torque pulses timed to the rotor angle 300 times per second, the same motor controls both pitch and roll.

  7. Reddit r/robotics20

    PCB-mount servo drives vs. traditional panel-mount in compact robotic joints

    The Reddit robotics community discusses servo drive packaging options for compact robotic joints: panel-mount drives are easier to maintain and dissipate heat, but wiring the high-current motor phase lines and encoder lines for 6 joints is complex; some developers are considering abandoning a central control cabinet and instead integrating miniature PCB-mount drives such as Elmo and Synapticon directly onto custom joint carrier boards. The discussion focuses on whether the simplified wiring is worth the cost in heat dissipation and maintainability.

  9. Reddit r/humanoidrobotics41

    Petoi founder converts Quaddle quadruped robot to walk on two legs

    RZ Li, founder of Petoi and creator of the open-source OpenCat quadruped framework (started in 2016), modified the Quaddle with a 3D-printed base and adjusted its gait so it walks on two legs, without changing the robot body or software. The author asks developers of small bipedal robots whether gait is tuned manually or first trained in simulation.

  11. Reddit r/robotics31

    Robot dog keeps discovering new ways to move across gravel terrain

    A small quadruped robot tested its mobility on loose gravel terrain and, through continuous trial and error, discovered new ways of moving, including rolling across gravel patches. When a maneuver fails, it can rely on the built-in IMU's Auto Mode to automatically right itself; this mode uniformly handles tilting, falling, being lifted or set down, and impact detection.

  12. New Strategy Robotics18

    Bolzoni Reach Forks: Optimize Space, Improve Efficiency

    Bolzoni reach forks use hydraulic control to extend and retract the forks, allowing the operator to adjust fork length from inside the cab. They support single-side loading and unloading, double-deep high-density storage, and handling of pallets in multiple sizes. The forks use special nylon sliders and smooth outer edges to reduce friction and protect cargo. An optional camera mounted on the inner side of the right fork sleeve transmits images via Wi-Fi to a display in the cab to assist observation during operation. The product is sold by Bolzoni (Wuxi) Forklift Attachments Co., Ltd.

  13. New Strategy Robotics28

    Zowell appears at Canton Fair, narrow-aisle forklifts RRE15 and VDA favored by buyers from multiple countries

    Zowell Intelligent Forklift is exhibiting its narrow-aisle VDA man-down tridirectional forklift and RRE15 double-reach scissor forklift at Booth 9.0 C38 at the Canton Fair, drawing domestic and overseas buyers to stop and inquire about equipment performance, specifications, and overseas delivery lead times. The RRE15 has a fork forward reach of 1030mm and can complete storage and retrieval across four rows of racking depth within a single aisle; the VDA has a minimum operating aisle of only 1.5 meters and, with its 180° rotating fork head, can complete stacking and retrieval on racks on both sides without the vehicle body turning. The first phase of the Canton Fair runs until October 19.

  14. New Strategy Robotics42

    SIASUN DUCO Robots Wins CIIF Robot Award and Signs Cooperation Agreement with Siemens

    At the 26th China International Industry Fair, SIASUN DUCO Robots won the CIIF Robot Award for its intelligent material handling system for the semiconductor final test process. The system uses an integrated air-ground collaborative transfer architecture and provides a material handling solution for the semiconductor final test process.