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Robotics component news from the verified record: the suppliers of actuators, motors, sensors, grippers, end effectors and batteries, the robot makers they supply and the partnerships on the record. Every story cites a company, a deployment, a relationship or a score on the record.
Icarus Robotics to Launch JOY Robot to ISS in Early 2027
Icarus Robotics has announced that JOY, its free-flying robot designed for the International Space Station (ISS), is slated for delivery to NASA in January 2027, with a mission launch to the station expected later that year.
Plim Robotics Unveils Home Robot With Remote “Step-In” Control and Jetson Thor
Plim Robotics has revealed a wheeled home robot designed for both autonomous household assistance and direct teleoperation by family or caregivers, quoting a two-hour battery runtime and Jetson Thor onboard computing, according to the Robot Economy record.
Agility Robotics Hires New Executive Team to Commercialize Digit
Agility Robotics has recruited a new executive team to accelerate the commercialization of its Digit humanoid robot and manage scaling operations, according to the Robot Economy record.
Hybrid sensor platform links tactile and simulation data Paid
Daimon Robotics is developing an infrastructure product that integrates tactile sensing, real-world data collection, simulation, and AI models to improve robot performance on physical tasks, according to the Robot Economy record.
Panasonic Targets Humanoid Robot Production by 2029, Emphasizes Battery Safety Paid
Panasonic confirmed plans to produce humanoid robots for factories and warehouses by 2029, with a new AI and robotics R&D division leading the push and battery safety cited as a differentiator, according to Humanoids Daily.
Mecka Raises $60M to Expand Robot Training Data and Deployment Paid
Mecka closed a $60 million Series B round led by Sequoia, which included Nvidia and Microsoft’s M12, to expand human-demonstration data collection and commercial robot deployment, Humanoids Daily reports.
Icarus Robotics Flies JOY, Readies ISS Launch With NASA in 2027
Icarus Robotics has completed the final major round of parabolic flight testing for JOY, its free-flying dual-arm robot, clearing a key milestone before sending the platform to the International Space Station in early 2027.
Plim Robotics Unveils Wheeled Home Robot With Remote Operation
Plim Robotics has introduced a 1.65-meter-tall wheeled robot for home use, designed to assist with chores and enable remote operation by family or caregivers, with a listed runtime of two hours.
Agility Robotics Recruits New Executive Team to Commercialize Digit
Agility Robotics has recruited a new executive team to lead the commercialization of its Digit humanoid robot, a significant move as the company pivots from research to large-scale production and deployment, according to the Robot Economy record.
Tactile sensing integration rewrites robot performance feedback Paid
Daimon Robotics is developing infrastructure to connect tactile sensors with real-world data collection and simulation, then route this enriched feedback directly into AI models, according to the Robot Economy record.
Panasonic Targets Humanoid Robot Production by 2029 Paid
Panasonic plans to begin manufacturing humanoid robots by 2029, focusing on factory and warehouse applications and showing battery safety as a competitive advantage, according to Humanoids Daily.
Scan Computers and OLO Robotics Join Forces to Streamline Robot Deployment
Scan Computers has partnered with OLO Robotics to simplify advanced robot implementation, targeting customers who want to accelerate robotics projects without deep technical expertise.
Amulya Vishwanath Frames Robotics as “Lego Era,” Urges Patience on Foundation Models
Amulya Vishwanath, veteran product marketing lead at NVIDIA and now founder and managing partner at Techable VC, argues that robotics is still in its “Lego era,” with foundational components such as actuators, robotic hands, software, and safety standards still under development.