
"One of the biggest reasons we are winning against robotics companies is because we are not a robotics company."
A startup has developed software that coordinates robots and human workers together in warehouse logistics operations, rather than building the robots themselves. The software directs both the humans and the robots through a unified operating system, allowing them to work as part of the same workflow. This approach differs from most robotics companies that focus on building robot hardware or AI models, and it has proven effective enough that a major logistics company has expanded from a pilot program to a full deployment. The startup's strategy of solving specific operational problems in existing workflows, rather than introducing new robot technology for its own sake, attracted investment from multiple venture firms.

September 2026 was a packed month for the robotics industry. Live events, including IMTS, ROSCon, and iROS, brought a flood of developments around automation and AI. This month, our top 10 is filled with new products, company launches, and major changes for some robotics companies. Here are the 10 most popular articles on The Robot Report in the past month. Subscribe to The Robot Report newsletter and listen to The Robot Report Podcast to stay up to date on the latest robotics news. 10. With th

Boston Dynamics said it didn’t set out to build a complicated hand, but instead a reliable one capable of using tools. | Source: Boston Dynamics Boston Dynamics today unveiled the newest hand for its Atlas humanoid. The hand has four fingers, 13 degrees of freedom (DOF), is directly actuated, and is designed for mass manufacturing. Previous versions of Atlas’ hand featured seven degrees of freedom and were designed to grasp a large variety of objects, Boston Dynamics said. With the l

As humanoid robots move from research labs into factories, warehouses, homes, and other shared spaces, accurate physical feedback becomes crucial. These machines are designed to mimic human dexterity, balance, and decision-making, but they need precise, real-time feedback from their environment to work well in unpredictable situations. At RoboBusiness, Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG) will present its expertise in custom force and torque sensing solutions designed to address the complex mecha
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