Researchers at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne have developed a robotic hand designed to address limitations associated with human-inspired manipulators, introducing a reversible palm structure, multiple identical fingers, and the ability to detach from a robotic arm to move independently.

Otto Group has implemented a centralised, AI-driven virtual control system to coordinate autonomous robots across its logistics operations, working with Reply and NVIDIA on the development and deployment of the platform. The system is designed to support the training, simulation and orchestration of both mobile and stationary robotic systems within warehouse environments.

The City of Burleson has begun a citywide assessment of sidewalk accessibility as part of its Americans with Disabilities Act self-evaluation and transition planning, aiming to identify barriers within the public right-of-way and inform future improvements. The work will be carried out by Kimley-Horn, which is deploying trained field technicians alongside robotic measurement devices developed by Daxbot.

Boston Dynamics has outlined updates to its Spot quadruped robot and Orbit fleet management software intended to extend the scope of autonomous inspection and security operations in industrial facilities. The release, identified as Spot and Orbit 5.1, focuses on software functionality and sensor integration designed to support more complex inspection workflows.

A new rehabilitation robot designed to assist older adults with balance and mobility is being introduced in community settings in Singapore, with the aim of reducing falls and enabling seniors to participate more confidently in physical activity. Known as the Data-driven Robotic Balance Assistant, or DRBA, the system provides physical support during movement while allowing users to retain control over their actions.

At the opening of Bett 2026 in London, DFRobot presented a series of hands-on robotics and artificial intelligence projects aimed at supporting STEM education across primary and secondary school levels. The demonstrations are being shown at the ExCeL Centre and focus on making AI concepts tangible through physical interaction with robots and sensors.

DEWALT, a brand of Stanley Black & Decker, has introduced a downward-drilling robotic system developed in collaboration with August Robotics, aimed at automating concrete drilling work in data center construction. The system is designed to operate as part of an autonomous fleet and targets a construction phase that requires drilling large volumes of precision holes for structural and mechanical installations.

The global market for dexterous hands, advanced mechanical hand systems designed to replicate complex grasping and manipulation, was valued at approximately USD 815 million in 2024 and is projected to reach about USD 10.3 billion by 2031. The forecast implies a compound annual growth rate of 40.4% over the period, reflecting expanding adoption across robotic and automated applications.

Beijing-based robotics company Beijing Galbot AI has introduced the Galbot S1, an industrial embodied intelligence robot designed for heavy-duty manufacturing tasks. The company states that the system supports a continuous dual-arm payload of up to 50 kilograms, a capacity positioned beyond common load limits for comparable embodied or mobile manipulation robots used in industrial environments.

Ericsson has deployed a humanoid robot developed by Realbotix Corp. at its Imagine Studio experience center in Plano, Texas, where it will be used for workforce training and visitor engagement activities. The robot incorporates Realbotix’s proprietary vision technology and is intended to support interactive experiences for employees, visitors, and students.