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IntuiCell said it uses by a decentralized learning algorithm based on the learning patterns of the brain. | Source: IntuiCell IntuiCell, a deep-tech startup that aims to blend neuroscience and artificial intelligence, this week said it has developed a system capable of real-time learning in real-world settings. The Stockholm-based company released a video of an off-the-shelf quadruped robot — with no pre-programmed intelligence or instructions — that it has augmented with a “digital nervous system.”

Sanctuary has demonstrated sim-to-real transfer of learned manipulation policies for its hydraulic hands. | Source: Sanctuary AI Sanctuary AI this week shared that it uses NVIDIA Isaac Lab to simulate dexterity-focused training environments. Isaac Lab is an open-source, unified framework that enables training of robot policies with high-fidelity simulation. Built on NVIDIA Isaac Sim, Isaac Lab uses PhysX for physics simulation and RTX rendering to bridge the gap between simulation and perception-based robot training. This

The floor plan for Figure AI’s BotQ manufacturing facility. | Source: Figure AI Humanoid robots have been slowly making their way into the workforce. However, one question remains unanswered: How will robotics companies make these complex systems at scale? Figure AI Inc. last week introduced BotQ, its new high-volume factory for humanoids. The company said BotQ’s first-generation production line will be capable of manufacturing up to 12,000 robots per year. Figure AI said is bringing

RoboMasters includes interactive lessons, simulations, and challenges to enhance the user’s robotics expertise. | Source: ABB ABB today launched RoboMasters, a new app-based training tool that offers a flexible way for users to to program and operate ABB robots. The program provides access to a wide range of ABB robot training courses delivered in modules. This enables users of any level of experience to learn at their own pace, said the company. “With over 4

Women working within the robotics industry often find they might be one of the only ones on their team or even at their company. This can be an isolating experience, making it difficult for women in robotics to find a community to support them. Currently, women make up 48% of the total workforce and just 34% of the STEM workforce, according to the National Girls Collaborative Project. When it comes to engineering and robotics roles, the

SEER Robotics’ SPT-1000 features a patented design, AI integration, and a highly adaptable navigation system. | Source: SEER Robotics SEER Robotics debuted its SPT-1000 at ProMat this week. The company’s latest autonomous pallet truck features a compact structure, AI-powered adaptability, and seamless pallet compatibility. Unlike traditional forklifts, the SPT-1000 features a patented forked pallet structure that allows it to handle closed pallets—common in the North American market—without modifications. SEER Robotics said this addresses a long-standing

Ocado’s Porter AMR can automate pallet and cage handling and full-case fulfillment tasks, including picking, cross-dock, putaway and inventory moves. | Source: Ocado Ocado Intelligent Automation (OIA), part of Ocado Group, introduced Porter AMR at ProMat 2025 this week. Porter is a pallet-moving autonomous mobile robot (AMR) that navigates warehouses to automate several warehouse workflows such as cross-docking, bulk-item picking, putaway, and pallet movement. “Porter from OIA automates low-value, manual tasks and fosters a more

Apollo is the culmination of nearly a decade of development, drawing on Apptronik’s extensive work on 15 previous robots, including NASA’s Valkyrie robot. | Source: Apptronik Apptronik Tuesday announced it added an extra $53 million to its oversubscribed Series A funding round, bringing the total funding from the round to $403 million. The company said the round reflects strong market demand and investor confidence in Apptronik’s leadership, unique design, and technology. The Series A funding

Mech can lift up to 130 lbs (around 59 kg) – 65 lbs (29 kg) per arm – and place boxes as high as 8 feet (2.4 m) in the air. | Source: Dexterity Dexterity Inc. Monday announced the launch of Mech, an industrial mobile manipulator. Made up of two arms mounted on a rover, Mech can navigate to workstations across warehouses or industrial sites and perform stressful, repetitive tasks. Redwood City, Calif.-based Dexterity engineered

The Pixmo mobile manipulator from Anyware Robotics uses a vacuum gripper and vision guidance to acquire boxes from the container. | Source: Anyware Robotics Anyware Robotics last week announced it has secured $12 million in seed funding. The funding fuels the expansion of Pixmo, the company’s multi-purpose mobile robot that automates container and truck unloading operations. Pixmo combines an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) base, a collaborative robot (cobot) arm, an array of 3D perception sensors,