Dexterity has introduced Foresight, a world model designed to support robotic systems performing physical tasks such as loading freight into trucks. The technology is part of the company’s software stack for industrial robotics and is intended to enable robots to perceive and simulate physical environments in real time while making placement decisions for packages.

An automated textile sorting system using artificial intelligence and industrial image processing is being developed to improve the efficiency of textile recycling. The system, known as DETEX, is designed to classify used garments automatically and support mechanical recycling processes by identifying clothing types and material properties.

Florida Atlantic University has received an in-kind grant from the U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research consisting of a T-1A Jayhawk mixed-reality and 3D motion flight simulator valued at approximately $4.5 million. The simulator has been awarded to the university’s Center for Connected Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence within the College of Engineering and Computer Science and will be available to researchers across the institution as well as external industry partners.

AgriPass has raised $7.5 million in seed funding to expand the commercial deployment of its robotic weed control platform across the United States and Europe. The funding round was led by Harbor Venture Consulting, with participation from existing investors including E44 Climate Ventures and other strategic partners.

Global industrial robotics installations are forecast to surpass 700,000 units in 2028 – representing a compound annual growth rate of about 7% (CAGR, 2025-2028). On their way to strengthen competitiveness, companies actively set up strategies to benefit from female participation. Success stories from the Americas, Asia and Europe show how women contribute to the development of next-generation robotic systems. To give women in the industry more visibility and acknowledgment, the International Federation of Robotics awarded 11 women shaping the future of robotics in 2026.

Artificial intelligence has become the dominant theme at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, where telecom operators, technology companies and policymakers are positioning AI as the next phase of the global digital infrastructure. The event, held from 2–5 March at the Fira Gran Via exhibition center, brings together thousands of exhibitors and industry leaders to discuss the evolution of connectivity, computing and intelligent systems.

XPENG is developing robotics-related technologies as part of a broader strategy to apply artificial intelligence beyond passenger vehicles. The company’s Vision-Language-Action (VLA 2.0) architecture, originally designed for automated driving, is also intended to support other physical AI systems such as humanoid robots and robotaxi fleets.

Noble Machines, formerly known as Under Control Robotics, has emerged from stealth with the deployment of its first general-purpose industrial robots to a Fortune Global 500 customer. The company reported that the deployment occurred within 18 months of its launch and that it has completed its first delivery milestone.

At Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, HONOR presented a series of new concepts and devices aimed at expanding its artificial-intelligence ecosystem. The announcements included the preview of a Robot Phone, a humanoid robot concept, and the launch of the foldable HONOR Magic V6, alongside new tablets and laptops. The announcements is part of the company’s broader strategy around Augmented Human Intelligence (AHI) and the Alpha Plan, which focuses on integrating AI across devices, services and ecosystems.

Tensor and Arm have formed a multi-year partnership to develop the computing architecture for Tensor’s planned autonomous passenger vehicle, the Robocar. The vehicle is designed as a privately owned car capable of Level 4 autonomy, meaning it can operate without human intervention under defined conditions.