Robotics & Automation

MOVA is expanding the smart home outdoors with a LiDAR-guided lawnmower and pool cleaner, promising to automate yard work and let you reclaim your weekend.

China's MRO giant ZKH Group returns to profitability, fueled by a surge in customers, AI automation, and an aggressive international expansion strategy.

Shenzhen residents can now book a human-robot cleaning team, a landmark move by 58.com and X Square Robot that tests AI in the ultimate real-world lab: your home.

A new injectable dye entering Phase 3 trials promises to make lung cancer cells glow, helping surgeons remove tumors more completely and prevent recurrence.

Emerging from stealth at NVIDIA GTC, Physicl aims to solve the critical data bottleneck holding back the next wave of robotics and embodied intelligence.

Regulatory pressure ends a major ophthalmic deal, forcing LENSAR to forge ahead alone with its ALLY system and a $10M deposit. What's next?

From experimental surgeries to robotic precision, see how UCHealth's 60-year journey transformed organ transplantation and gave 10,000 people a new life.

Maker's Pride is closing two Midwest facilities as part of a strategic shift to automation, leaving communities in Utah and Minnesota facing an uncertain future.

A new patent for its iotaSOFT system solidifies iotaMotion's lead in robotic cochlear implants, aiming to tackle a global hearing loss crisis.

A new study validates Noah Medical's robotic bronchoscopy, showing near-perfect accuracy in diagnosing hard-to-reach lung nodules.

Robotics firm Genesis AI taps autonomous driving expert Vivian Sun to lead its push from R&D to market, signaling a new era for 'physical AI' automation.

Dr. Yulun Wang, inventor of the first FDA-approved surgical robot, joins AiM Medical Robotics, signaling a major leap forward for MRI-guided brain surgery.

With billions in government and private backing, USA Rare Earth hires legal, policy, and finance heavyweights to challenge China's grip on critical minerals.

EGI Battery is opening a new NDAA-compliant facility in Michigan to produce advanced batteries for drones, aerospace, and robotics, bolstering U.S. tech autonomy.

With a $4.2M pre-seed, Italy's Mirai Robotics aims to solve the maritime industry's labor crisis and digitize the oceans with autonomous vessels.

A new surgical robot from Beijing's Healinno Tech uses AI and a high-pressure waterjet to treat prostate issues with unprecedented precision and safety.

In a first for public safety, flight-trained paramedics in North Carolina are now using personal eVTOLs to bypass terrain and reach critical emergencies faster.

Dr. Pietro Garbelli's award-winning book offers a crucial roadmap for responsibly integrating AI, balancing high-tech innovation with patient trust.

A Nasdaq exec's visit to Seoul's Galaxy Corp. reveals a global strategy fueled by celebrity IP, AI robots, and a key partnership with Star Legend.

With the market set to double by 2030, the IAAPI Expo 2026 showcases a sector grappling with rapid growth, new tech, and the critical issue of safety.