Helix, Figure’s Vision Language Action (VLA) model, is known for its autonomous package reorientation in logistics and folding laundry, utilizing its existing architecture without any structural changes.

Video Credit: Figure

FlexiTrack is one of three operating modes of the FlexiBowl® system, enabling continuous part feeding without interruptions. Unlike conventional methods that require the disk to stop for each pick, FlexiTrack allows continuous rotation. A real-time vision system tracks parts as they approach the pick area, synchronizing with the robot to enable on-the-fly picking without halting the process.

Video source: ARS Automation

Acieta’s robotic press brake solution, featuring the FANUC M-900, automates the bending of large metal parts with high precision. The system is designed to enhance fabrication quality, reduce manual labor demands, and improve efficiency in metalworking operations.

SmartFlower: Integrated Solar Energy with a Compact Design

SmartFlower is an all-in-one solar system designed to provide clean, renewable energy while maintaining a compact and visually distinctive form. Its integrated tracking and deployment system allows for efficient energy production in residential, commercial, and mobility applications.

Video source: SmartFlower Solar

The MONKEE climbing robot uses two arms and three adhesion points to move through trees, adapting to varied trunks and surfaces. Its modular platform supports tools for CO₂ measurement, sampling, and sensor deployment, enabling comprehensive canopy research for climate and biodiversity studies.

Credit: ETH Zurich

From USB-PD to industrial I/O and telecom interfaces, today’s systems are more exposed than ever to damaging surge events. Yet, TVS diodes and traditional protection methods haven’t kept pace with the speed, density, and complexity of modern electronics.
In our latest webinar, host Samir Jaber sits down with Anindita Bhattacharya to explore how surge protection is evolving to support smarter, more resilient system-level strategies.

Register here: https://wevlv.co/semtech-webinar-socials

Emesent Maps Alcatraz in High-Resolution 3D

Emesent contributed to the detailed 3D mapping of the 22.5-acre Alcatraz Island site, including its historic prison. Over a three-week period, the team conducted scans while based in the former jail cells, capturing the site's historical, architectural, and environmental features with high precision.

Megabot is a quadruped robot developed by Julien Allali, a researcher with the Rhoban team at LaBRI. Much of the robot’s structure was fabricated at Eirlab, the fabrication lab of ENSEIRB-MATMECA. It operates using 12 linear actuators (480W each) powered by two 120Ah car batteries. Motion planning is handled by the Placo solver.

Video source: Julien Allali (YouTube)

Next Generation Skypod® Robots

The Skypod® robots are designed to support warehouse operations by efficiently transporting a wide range of container types between racks, workstations, and exchangers. These systems help streamline workflows and improve overall operational efficiency.

Video source: Exotec

Lumos Robotics Wins Silver in Group Dance at the 2025 Humanoid Robot Games

Lumos Robotics earned second place in the Group Dance category at the 2025 Humanoid Robot Games, demonstrating advanced coordination and performance capabilities in a competitive setting.

Zeus Bionic Hand: Enhancing Efficiency in Clinical Practice

The Zeus Bionic Hand is designed to support clinicians by enabling remote adjustments and minimizing the need for frequent in-person visits. Its durable and repairable construction reduces device downtime, allowing healthcare professionals to maintain consistent, high-quality care while managing their time more effectively. Zeus provides a practical solution for delivering personalized prosthetic support with greater efficiency.

Video source: Aether Biomedical

Toyota Research Institute (TRI) and Boston Dynamics have shared progress on developing Large Behavior Models (LBMs) for Atlas. As part of their collaboration, the AI research teams are building end-to-end language-conditioned policies that allow Atlas to perform long-horizon manipulation tasks.

Video Credit: Boston Dynamics

SCUTTLE: Advancing Multilegged Mobility in Challenging Environments

In collaboration with Georgia Institute of Technology, Ground Control Robotics is developing a new locomotion approach for navigating cluttered and confined spaces. Unlike traditional wheeled or long-legged systems, their elongate, multilegged robots are designed to operate effectively on unstructured terrain.

Potential applications include agriculture, defense, search and rescue, and pest control. The company is initially targeting the specialty agriculture sector, where conventional robotic systems often struggle due to uneven and unpredictable ground conditions.

Video source: Ground Control Robotics

Meet Louie – A Robotic Solution for Greenhouse Plant Lowering

Louie is the first robot specifically designed for lowering tomato and cucumber plants. Recently adopted by Lans and HarvestHouse, the largest greenhouse cooperative in the Netherlands, Louie addresses ongoing labor shortages in greenhouse operations.

Video source: Arugga AI Farming

A factory in a box?

BMW Group’s plug-and-play production concept allows factories to adapt quickly to new demands. By integrating new vehicle models into existing production lines without major infrastructure changes, the company increases flexibility while minimizing the need for new facilities.

Consistent and Efficient Spraying with GUSS

GUSS (Global Unmanned Spray System) delivers uniform spray coverage with accurate speed and application rates on every pass. Its automated operation helps eliminate missed areas and over-spraying, ensuring consistent results around the clock.

By automating the spraying process, GUSS enables more efficient use of materials and labor, offering a practical solution for modern agricultural operations.

Video source: GUSS Automation

AI and AR Integration: Liquid City and CREAL Collaborate on Next-Generation Interfaces

In 2023, Liquid City released Agents, a short film exploring the intersection of AI and extended reality (XR), produced in collaboration with Niantic Labs. Building on that concept, CREAL and Liquid City have partnered to prototype elements from the film using CREAL’s light field display technology.

This collaboration highlights the potential for augmented reality to serve as a primary interface for AI systems, offering a glimpse into how these technologies may converge in real-world applications.

REGENT Seaglider Completes Initial Foil Testing

REGENT’s Viceroy Seaglider prototype has successfully completed its first round of low-speed hydrofoil testing, lifting out of the water while operating in foil mode. The Seaglider operates entirely over water in three modes: hull-borne, hydrofoiling, and flying in ground effect—within one wingspan of the surface. This sea trial campaign focused on validating hydrofoiling performance in preparation for the vehicle’s first flight scheduled later this year.

Making Metal 3D Printing More Accessible

The Studio System introduces a simplified approach to in-house metal 3D printing. Designed for labs and businesses, it uses a two-step process—printing followed by sintering—eliminating the need for loose powders, hazardous chemicals, or lasers, and offering a safer and more practical solution for producing metal parts on-site.

Video source: Desktop Metal

MagicLab Showcases Full Robot Lineup at 2025 WRC

At the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC), MagicLab presented its complete range of robotic products, highlighting full-scenario industrial solutions designed to support the future of automation.

Video source: MagicLab (YouTube)

Enhanced Operational Safety with MicroVision’s Lidar Collision Avoidance System (L-CAS™)

MicroVision’s L-CAS™ supports reliable collision avoidance through customizable 3D sensing zones. The system is designed to detect people, objects, and static infrastructure within defined working areas, confirm clear paths, and maintain consistent detection performance across various environments.