(opens original source in a new tab)The Robot ReportHow to achieve high voltage in industrial systems without high complexityKollmorgen discusses the importance of fitting voltage systems closely to the application while still making the best use of infrastructure. The post How to achieve high voltage in industrial systems without high complexity appeared first on The Robot Report. (opens original source in a new tab)The Robot Report Staff·18 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)The Robot ReportFORT Robotics to take safety stack public via SPAC mergerFORT Robotics said it expects valuation of more than $500 million as it lists on Nasdaq with plans to accelerate safety software development. The post FORT Robotics to take safety stack public via SPAC merger appeared first on The Robot Report. (opens original source in a new tab)Eugene Demaitre·18 August 2026
Robotics & Automation (opens original source in a new tab)Robotics & Automation NewsWarehouse robotics company Brightpick expands partnership with Dr. Max GroupBrightpick, a provider of AI-powered warehouse automation, is significantly expanding its partnership with Dr. Max Group, Europe’s largest pharmacy chain. Following successful operations and progressive scaling at Dr. Max’s Prague distribution center, Brightpick will deploy an additional 44 Autopicker autonomous mobile robots across other facilities in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The total number of […] (opens original source in a new tab)David Edwards·18 August 2026
Robotics & Automation (opens original source in a new tab)Robotics & Automation NewsFORT Robotics to go public via business combination with Newbury Street II Acquisition CorpFORT Robotics, a safety platform developing a “trust layer” for physical AI, and Newbury Street II Acquisition Corp, a special purpose acquisition company, have entered into a definitive business combination agreement that will result in the combined company becoming a publicly traded company. Upon closing of the business combination, the combined company will be named […] (opens original source in a new tab)David Edwards·18 August 2026
Robotics & Automation (opens original source in a new tab)Robotics & Automation NewsVUB leads European project teaching soft robots to sense, repair and adaptSoft robots that provide patients with tailored support during rehabilitation, gain a sense of touch to safely handle delicate objects, and switch between soft and rigid states depending on the task: these are among the ambitions of RESSORT, a new European research project led by Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). Funded by the European Union’s Horizon […] (opens original source in a new tab)David Edwards·18 August 2026
Robotics & Automation (opens original source in a new tab)Robotics & Automation NewsTop 10 Helldivers Collectible Figures Every Gamer Should OwnHelldivers 2 has a sharp visual language, from sealed helmets to insectoid armor plates and heavy Automaton silhouettes. Good collectibles preserve those details without turning a shelf into clutter. The best lineup should read clearly from across a room, then reward closer inspection. For gamers who care about display quality, faction balance, and character recognition, […] (opens original source in a new tab)David Edwards·18 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)The Robot ReportUnichem acquires Loomia to accelerate entry into the humanoid ‘skin’ marketAutomotive suppliers Unichem and R&Y are working with Loomia to develop tactile sensors for automotive and robotics applications. The post Unichem acquires Loomia to accelerate entry into the humanoid ‘skin’ market appeared first on The Robot Report. (opens original source in a new tab)The Robot Report Staff·18 August 2026
Robotics & Automation (opens original source in a new tab)Robotics & Automation NewsHow to Shop for a Used Automatic Gearbox OnlineA failed gearbox used to mean a round of phone calls to every salvage yard within driving distance, hoping one of them happened to have the right unit sitting on a shelf. That search now mostly happens from a phone or laptop, scrolling through listings from sellers a buyer will likely never meet in person. […] (opens original source in a new tab)David Edwards·18 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)The Robot ReportFive years of operation shape Diligent Robotics rollout of Moxi 2.0Diligent is now rolling out Moxi 2.0 to health systems including Endeavor Health Edward Hospital and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The post Five years of operation shape Diligent Robotics rollout of Moxi 2.0 appeared first on The Robot Report. (opens original source in a new tab)The Robot Report Staff·17 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)The Robot ReportSurgeons use da Vinci surgical robot to perform common cardiac surgeryAt the El Camino Health Heart and Vascular Institute, surgeons are now performing cardiac procedures with Intuitive's da Vinci robot. The post Surgeons use da Vinci surgical robot to perform common cardiac surgery appeared first on The Robot Report. (opens original source in a new tab)Brianna Wessling·17 August 2026
Robotics & Automation (opens original source in a new tab)Robotics & Automation NewsInterview with Lattice Semiconductor’s Karl Wachswender: ‘Parallel processing enables more powerful edge AI’As robots become more intelligent, autonomous and connected, much of the attention naturally falls on increasingly powerful AI models. But underneath those models is an increasingly complex collection of sensors, processors, control systems and security hardware that must operate reliably – often within strict limits on power consumption, size and heat. Lattice Semiconductor is one […] (opens original source in a new tab)David Edwards·17 August 2026
