
The new H1C-MG and HVC-MG telescopic rails add an axis of motion for robots. | Source: Rollon Rollon Corp, a global leader in linear motion systems, this week launched the HVC-MG and H1C-MG telescopic rails. The new MG version integrates magnets that allow the sequential opening of the rail elements. “After successfully introducing this technology on the HGT range, we are now extending it to additional telescopic rail families,” says Andrea Tosi, vice president of technology at Rollon. “The inte
Rollon Corp has launched two new telescopic rail models with integrated magnets that improve how the rail elements open and close in sequence. The magnets enable smoother motion and better load control while reducing the force needed to extend the rails, which is beneficial for industrial applications where reliability and ease of use matter. These rails are used in demanding environments across industries like construction, industrial machinery, and railways, where they must withstand shocks, vibrations, and environmental exposure while providing safe and ergonomic access for maintenance. The magnetic technology was previously introduced on another Rollon product line and is now being expanded to additional rail families.

Dr. Robert Ang, the study’s principal investigator, performing a post-op patient exam. | Source: ForSight Robotics Cataracts are currently the world’s leading cause of blindness, and the only way to treat them is with surgery. However, there is a shortage of trained surgeons who can tackle these difficult procedures. ForSight Robotics said robotics and artificial intelligence can ease this burden and make cataract surgeries more accessible. “When I was starting to do ophthalmic surg

RoboBusiness 2026, which takes place October 20-21 in Santa Clara, Calif., has opened its call for startups. The event is looking for robotics startups to take part in its startup alley. Selected startups will get a free 10×10 booth on the RoboBusiness show floor. The deadline for submissions is August 12, 2026. We’re looking for robotics startups that are creating an interesting full system, component, or software system to show off their work at the show. The startups will ha

Humanoid robots have surgically removed the gallbladders from living animals in an unprecedented medical experiment—but not as autonomous machines capable of replacing human doctors. Instead, skilled human surgeons remotely controlled the robots’ movements in a new example of human-robot teamups. The teleoperated humanoid robots completed two minimally invasive surgeries by removing gallbladders from live pigs during a preclinical trial that was published in the journal Nature. If this approach
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