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Commercial Deployment of Full-Sized Bipedal Humanoid Robot in Retail Setting

The full-sized bipedal humanoid robot 'Far征A3 Ultra' has been deployed in a commercial retail environment in Wuhan。

Refuses When Asked, Complies When Acting: A Runtime Safety Check for Robot Control Loops

This research paper presents a runtime safety check for robot control loops, showing how a model can execute harmful instructions without refusal. The method stops harmful actions by asking the model to evaluate the instruction before execution, preventing unsafe behavior in robotic systems.

Why Your Robot’s Power Supply is the Real Bottleneck

This article explains how power supply design is often the hidden cause of robot failures, despite teams focusing on perception and control. It offers a step-by-step guide to diagnosing power issues, reading datasheets, and designing reliable power systems for real-world use.

Secret trigger words could make AI-powered robots dangerous

Researchers at Binghamton University have demonstrated how hidden trigger words inserted into large language models (LLMs) could cause service robots to perform dangerous actions, such as slicing a person's hand instead of an apple. They developed a defense system called PROTEA to detect and prevent such attacks, emphasizing the need for secure AI ecosystems in robotics.

Shenmou's Four-Legged Manipulation Robot 'Fumo' Wins Grid Power Tender

Shenmou has successfully won a tender for its four-legged robot with an integrated manipulator, 'Fumo,' for a complex environment inspection project by the State Grid. The robot is designed to operate in challenging conditions such as power tunnels, offering advanced navigation, perception, and environmental interaction capabilities. This marks a significant step in the commercialization of embodied intelligence in high-value industries.

PhantomTac: Hijacking Robotic Tactile Systems with Deploy-and-forget Tags

This research introduces PhantomTac, a physical-layer security attack on magnetic tactile sensors used in robotic manipulation. By attaching a thin, battery-free magnetic tag to an object, an attacker can spoof force readings and compromise robotic control. The attack is 'deploy-and-forget' and can be concealed with a barcode sticker. Real-world evaluations on robotic arms show over 95% attack success rate under certain conditions, with a proposed defense mechanism based on multimodal consistency.

U.S. Army Launches New Robotics Technician Role at Fort Bragg, Plans Army-Wide Expansion

The U.S. Army has introduced a new warrant-officer job, Military Occupational Specialty 390A, training robotics technicians to build, reprogram, and sustain robotic systems. The first 10 graduates completed a 19-week course at Fort Bragg, focusing on technical skills and adaptability in contested environments. The role is part of a broader Army push for autonomy and robotics integration across all units.

NeodraDynamics Unveils 4-Meter, 1.2-Ton Neo1 Heavy-Duty Hydraulic Robot at CIIF

NeodraDynamics Robotics, in collaboration with JD Industrial, launched the Neo1 heavy-duty hydraulic robot at the 2026 China International Industry Fair. The 4-meter, 1.2-ton robot combines hydraulic-electric hybrid technology to overcome power and environmental limitations of pure-electric robots, enabling operation in extreme industrial scenarios such as aerial inspection, underground mining, and deep-sea engineering.

The Machines that Make the Machines

This paper describes the development of intelligent robots for assembling GB300 tester trays, a complex manufacturing task requiring high precision and adaptability. The authors explore challenges such as uncertainty in part geometry and performance requirements, and present a technical strategy combining classical robotics, imitation learning, and simulation-based reinforcement learning. The work emphasizes the importance of real-world data and infrastructure for achieving reliable automation in industrial settings.

Peg-in-Hole Isn’t Kid Stuff

Carnegie Mellon Robotics Institute and Northrop Grumman are collaborating to develop a new docking technique for servicing satellites in geosynchronous orbit. The project involves precise robotic manipulation, simulation environments, and specialized actuators, with the goal of enabling in-orbit refueling, repairs, and upgrades. The work builds on prior research in robotic manipulation and has potential implications for space operations and satellite maintenance.

Embodied Intelligence Education in Practice: Four-Stage Transition from Classroom to Production Line

This article presents a comprehensive guide to implementing embodied intelligence education in robotics, focusing on the integration of physical interaction, sensor data, and real-world problem-solving. It outlines a four-stage model for transitioning from classroom to industrial application, emphasizing sensor calibration, algorithm visualization, and real-world testing. The tutorial includes practical insights, common pitfalls, and real-world examples to support educators and students in developing hands-on, industry-relevant skills.

Spot to the Rescue

Boston Dynamics showcases the use of their Spot robot in various public safety applications, including disaster response, hostage situations, and explosive device investigations. The robot's mobility, integrated sensors, and manipulator arm allow it to navigate challenging environments and assist law enforcement in high-risk scenarios. The article includes testimonials from agencies that have deployed Spot, though it does not provide independent verification of its capabilities.

Eastmoney Releases the World's First Fully Nationalized Electronic Architecture Embodied Robot

On September 28, Eastmoney unveiled the world's first embodied robot equipped with its fully nationalized electronic architecture. The architecture integrates AI decision-making and physical execution, achieving deterministic communication and control with performance metrics surpassing conventional solutions. It has passed rigorous safety tests and is being adopted by industry partners, aligning with national policy goals for 2026 deployment.

Guidelines for Building an Embodied Intelligence Lab at the University: From Hardware Selection to Data Closed-Loop

This guide addresses the challenges of building a functional embodied intelligence lab in academia, emphasizing the importance of data pipelines over hardware procurement. It covers hardware selection, sensor configuration, data collection, simulation platforms, and software architecture, offering practical advice for avoiding common pitfalls in lab setup and operation.

Rather Melt Than Sell: What Is Figure AI Afraid Of?

To address the issue of insufficient warehouse space, Figure AI decided to melt down the F.02 robot instead of disassembling or selling it. This decision involves multiple considerations, including intellectual property protection, technical confidentiality, and asset management. Although the destruction process faced challenges in terms of site and technology, it was ultimately completed at the Finnish factory. This incident has also sparked discussions about the management of retired robots and industry standards.

Soccer-playing humanoid robots score a major robotics goal for coordination

Researchers at Tsinghua University have developed a new control system for humanoid robots that enables coordinated soccer-playing behavior using onboard vision. The system was tested on a real robot and achieved an 80-90% success rate in scoring goals from the front half of the field, with a 64% reduction in response time compared to a rule-based system. The study was published in Science Robotics and demonstrates a significant advancement in embodied AI and robot coordination.

Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through a watery maze

MIT engineers have developed a soft, paper-thin robot that swims through water using a single layer of genetically engineered muscle cells. The robot's 'fins' are covered with live muscle cells that twitch in response to light, allowing it to flap and navigate through a watery maze. The study demonstrates the potential of biohybrid robots for delicate aquatic tasks, with the robot achieving a swimming speed of about four times its body length per minute.

The 'War' of Dexterous Hands: 8 Embodied Companies Show Off Their Skills

This article explores the complexity of dexterous hands in real-world tasks, pointing out that evaluation criteria have shifted from single parameters to overall operational capabilities. Eight companies analyze, from standards, hardware, perception, data, models to commercialization, how to achieve the reliability and practicality of dexterous hands. The article emphasizes the integration of vision and tactile sensing, the importance of data loops, and the challenges between model training and real-world deployment.

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At the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Opening Ceremony on September 22, 19 Unitree humanoid robots performed alongside 120 dancers, delivering a live-streamed, AI-driven autonomous performance to over 10,000 attendees.

LeRobot: Unitree G1 Hardware Modifications Dataset

This repository contains 3D-printable hardware modifications for the Unitree G1 robot, including grippers, head cameras, and backpack enclosures. It includes STL files and assembly instructions for physical customization without firmware or control code.