Category Robots Podcast

In this new era of human-centric automation, robotics and intelligent systems are being designed to elevate the supply chain, creating supply chains that are not only faster and more resilient but also safer, more inclusive, and deeply human.

Georgia Tech researchers are using AI to quickly train exoskeleton devices, making it much more practical to develop, improve, and ultimately deploy wearable robots for people with impaired mobility.

Microrobots—tiny robots less than a millimeter in size—are useful in a variety of applications that require tasks to be completed at scales far too small for other tools, such as targeted drug-delivery or micro-manufacturing. However, the researchers and engineers designing these robots have run into some limitations when it comes to navigation. A new study, published in Nature, details a novel solution to these limitations—and the results are promising.

Imagine a world in which a humanoid robot cares for you when you need help and support with daily activities.

The collaboration between Roboprint, Shibaura Machine and TM Robotics illustrates how partnerships between emerging innovators and established suppliers can help the plastics industry adapt to new demands.

Nominations are solicited for the 2026 ACM SIGAI Autonomous Agents Research Award. This award is made for excellence in research in the area of autonomous agents. It is intended to recognize researchers in autonomous agents whose current work is an important influence on the field. The award is an official ACM award, funded by an endowment created by ACM SIGAI from the proceeds of previous Autonomous Agents conferences. The recipient of the award will receive a monetary prize and a certificate, and will be invited to present a plenary talk at the AAMAS 2026 conference.

How to nominate

Anyone can make a nomination. Nominations should be made by filling out this google form, and should consist of a short (< 1 page) statement that emphasizes not only the research contributions that the individual has made that merit the award but also how the individual’s current work is an important influence on the field.

Note: a candidate can only be considered for the award if they are explicitly nominated. If you believe that someone deserves the award, then nominate them – don’t assume that somebody else will!

Nomination link is here.

Important Dates

15 December 2025 – Deadline for nominations
1 February 2026 – Announcement of winner
25-29 May 2026 – AAMAS-2026 conference in Paphos, Cyprus

For any questions please contact Edith Elkind (Award Chair) or Louise Dennis (SIGAI Vice Chair).

Touch is the sense that brings us into direct contact with reality, revealing shape, texture, and resistance. Designing soft sensors to mimic biological fingertips facilitates natural haptic communications in telerobotics and prostheses, but suffers from inaccurate tactile decoding.

Google DeepMind opens a new Singapore research lab, accelerating AI progress in the Asia-Pacific region.

Bipedal (two-legged) robots are sophisticated machines, but they are not the most graceful when things go wrong. A simple push, fall or an obstacle can send them crashing to the ground, often resulting in expensive damage to sensitive components such as cameras.

By combining our manufacturing-grade measurement systems with Dusty’s robotics expertise, we created a solution that delivers 10× faster layouts and sub-millimeter accuracy, reshaping what’s possible on construction sites.