--- title: "Robot News — Daily robotics industry news feed" description: "Robot News is a free, daily robotics news feed: industry, research, humanoid, drone and AI news from leading publications, deduplicated and searchable." canonical: https://robot-new.com/ last-updated: 2026-10-18T00:55:41.239Z --- # Robot News — Daily robotics industry news feed > Robot News is a free, daily robotics news feed: industry, research, humanoid, drone and AI news from leading publications, deduplicated and searchable. Updated once a day at 00:00 UTC. Last successful fetch: 2026-10-18 00:55 UTC. 7,731 articles from 48 active sources. Free, no signup. ## Latest articles 1. [ADI explains the race to make AI physical](https://www.therobotreport.com/adi-explains-the-race-to-make-ai-physical) — The Robot Report · Research · 2026-10-17 A new ADI whitepaper examines the challenges and opportunities in moving physical AI out of labs into production machinery. The post ADI explains the race to make AI physical appeared first on The Robot Report. 2. [Bioinspired robot airdrops into remote waters via morphing wing-sail](https://newatlas.com/robotics/albatross-robot-sail-seed-boat) — New Atlas Robotics · Research · 2026-10-17 “Fall like a maple seed, sail like a boat” sounds like advice from legendary heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali. In reality, it describes a new robotic platform scientists have created for fast, long-term deployment to... 3. [Flash sale alert: Tons of random massive weekend drone deals (and they beat Prime Big Deal Days!)](https://www.thedronegirl.com/2026/10/17/bh-photo-weekend-drone-deals-sale) — The Drone Girl · Industry News · 2026-10-17 Just when we thought the deal-hunting dust had settled after Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days earlier this month, a bunch of big retailers including B&H Photo and Amazon randomly dropped a massive weekend flash sale on... 4. [Move over, pervert glasses – the latest toxic trend is robogroping](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/17/smartglasses-robogroping-toxic-trends) — The Guardian Robots · Industry News · 2026-10-17 Whenever a new technology is created, it will, without exception, immediately be used to harass girls and women You may be familiar with rule 34 of the internet, which states that if something exists or can be imagined,... 5. [Plug-in solar is legal in these 10 states now – how it could save you money](https://www.zdnet.com/uncategorized/plug-in-solar-balcony-solar-legalization-2026) — ZDNet Robotics · AI/Automation · 2026-10-17 So-called balcony solar setups are becoming legal across the US. Here’s the latest. 6. [The rise of the machines is canceled: Why humanoids with AI are helpers, not enemies](https://www.therobotreport.com/rise-machines-canceled-why-humanoids-ai-are-helpers-not-enemies) — The Robot Report · Humanoids · 2026-10-17 Humans play a key role in developing humanoid robots and training AI models, so we can maintain control, writes a columnist. The post The rise of the machines is canceled: Why humanoids with AI are helpers, not enemies... 7. [Team develops embodied robotic arm 'EmArm' with human-like touch sensing](https://techxplore.com/news/2026-10-team-embodied-robotic-arm-emarm.html) — Tech Xplore Robotics · Humanoids · 2026-10-17 A research team at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed an Embodied Sensorimotor Robotic Arm (EmArm) capable of whole-arm tactile sensing and adaptive manipulation. By embedding a... 8. [DJI Osmo Pocket 4 update makes tracking easier for holiday videos](https://dronedj.com/2026/10/16/dji-pocket-4-firmware-new) — DroneDJ · Industry News · 2026-10-17 DJI is giving its popular Osmo Pocket 4 camera another round of refinements just as the holiday filming season approaches. The latest firmware update, v01.04.12.16, adds a more convenient tracking shortcut, improves... 9. [Robotic airship for measurement and validation of a CERN detector stray magnetic field](https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frobt.2026.1926428) — Frontiers Robotics & AI · Research · 2026-10-17 The detector caverns of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) are harsh environments for robotic operation: confined, without satellite navigation, close to fragile... 10. [New features of pytransform3d for robotics research: transformation graphs, uncertainty, and 3D visualization in Python](https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frobt.2026.1860457) — Frontiers Robotics & AI · Research · 2026-10-17 Rigid transformations in three dimensions (3D) are fundamental tools in robotics, computer vision and graphics, and physics simulation. However, there are many pitfalls for practitioners: various alternative... 11. [Why opportunity charging is winning as robot fleets scale](https://www.therobotreport.com/why-opportunity-charging-is-winning-as-robot-fleets-scale) — The Robot Report · AI/Automation · 2026-10-16 Ben Waters explains why opportunity charging is becoming essential for keeping autonomous robot fleets moving, scalable, and operationally efficient. The post Why opportunity charging is winning as robot fleets scale... 12. [Wound-helix robot leaps and bounds over obstacles](https://newatlas.com/robotics/tiny-snapping-robot) — New Atlas Robotics · Research · 2026-10-16 Remember that “dancing pencils” game schoolchildren played, where they passed two pencils through a small rubber band, twisted them repeatedly, and then let go to make the pencils jump around as the band unraveled?... 13. [Have a Meta business account? You’re consenting to AI scraping now, legal experts say](https://www.zdnet.com/uncategorized/meta-business-account-data-ai-scraping-terms) — ZDNet Robotics · Industry News · 2026-10-16 And there’s no opt-out available. 14. [Why MVP App Development is the Smartest First Move](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/10/16/why-mvp-app-development-is-the-smartest-first-move/106011) — Robotics & Automation News · Research · 2026-10-16 Great digital products rarely arrive fully formed. For startups, product teams, and established companies testing a new concept, custom MVP app development services can turn a promising idea into a working product... 15. [How Personal Injury Lawyers Can Automate Medical Chronologies: 6 Best AI Tools in 2026](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/10/16/how-personal-injury-lawyers-can-automate-medical-chronologies-6-best-ai-tools-in-2026/106007) — Robotics & Automation News · Industry News · 2026-10-16 Personal injury lawyers can automate medical chronologies by using AI to extract treatment dates, providers, diagnoses, and procedures from medical records, then organize those details into a timeline linked to the... 16. [Senator Cites Classified Security Findings in Defense of DJI and Autel Restrictions](https://dronelife.com/2026/10/16/dji-autel-fcc-classified-security-findings) — DroneLife · Research · 2026-10-16 New FCC filings highlight company-specific national security concerns alongside broader supply chain risks behind the original Covered List decision. Senator Rick Scott has challenged arguments from DJI and Autel... 17. [9 Best Shopify Plus Agencies for B2B and Enterprise Ecommerce in 2026](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2026/10/16/9-best-shopify-plus-agencies-for-b2b-and-enterprise-ecommerce-in-2026/106002) — Robotics & Automation News · Industrial Robots · 2026-10-16 The best Shopify Plus agencies for B2B and enterprise ecommerce in 2026 include Fyresite, Zaelab, Teifi Digital, Praella, Shero Commerce, BlueSwitch, Uncap, AAXIS, and TMG. Fyresite is a strong choice for complex... 18. [Secure Connectivity: The Common Challenge for Drone Fleets and Counter-Drone Systems](https://dronelife.com/2026/10/16/secure-drone-connectivity-counter-uas-zerotier) — DroneLife · Drones · 2026-10-16 How ZeroTier is helping operators maintain reliable, encrypted communications across commercial drone and counter-UAS applications. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Operating a drone-based inspection to determine... 19. [MassRobotics opens applications for Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program](https://www.therobotreport.com/massrobotics-opens-applications-healthcare-robotics-startup-catalyst-program) — The Robot Report · Industry News · 2026-10-16 The cohort will run February through June 2027, concluding with company showcases at the Robotics Summit and Expo in Boston. The post MassRobotics opens applications for Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program... 20. [Federal Agencies Announce New Drone Flight Restrictions Along U.S.-Mexico Border](https://dronelife.com/2026/10/16/drone-flight-restrictions-us-mexico-border) — DroneLife · Drones · 2026-10-16 New airspace restrictions aim to counter unauthorized drone activity and protect border security operations, while limiting civilian drone flights near the border. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Department... 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