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- 1USAF receives first robot wingmen for autonomous warfare trials●USAF gets first 'robot wingmen' to begin autonomous warfare trials
The US Air Force has taken delivery of its first robotic wingman aircraft, unmanned jets designed to fly alongside crewed fighters, as it begins trials of autonomous combat capabilities. The drones, often called collaborative combat aircraft, are meant to extend the reach and firepower of manned jets while testing how much decision-making can be handed to onboard software.
- 2Gecko Robotics and Nvidia partner on AI safety guardrails●Gecko Robotics & Nvidia team up to put guardrails on AI
Gecko Robotics and Nvidia have announced a partnership to develop guardrails for artificial intelligence systems. Gecko Robotics, a company known for using robots to inspect critical infrastructure such as power plants and pipelines, will work with the chipmaker on safety measures for AI deployment. The collaboration highlights growing industry efforts to make AI systems more reliable in industrial settings.
- 3DIC backs fenceless robot startup Mantis Robotics▼DIC backs fenceless robot startup Mantis Robotics in physical AI push
Digital Internet Capital (DIC) has invested in Mantis Robotics, a startup building fenceless robots designed to work safely alongside people. The deal is framed as part of a broader push into physical AI, where artificial intelligence moves beyond software into machines operating in real-world workplaces such as factories and warehouses.
- 4Gecko Robotics partners with NVIDIA on AI agent security▼Gecko Robotics works with NVIDIA to add AI agent security and control
Gecko Robotics is working with NVIDIA to add security and control features for AI agents, according to The Robot Report. Gecko builds inspection robots used in heavy industry, and the tie-up suggests its robotic systems will incorporate NVIDIA technology to govern how autonomous agents operate. Details on the scope and timeline of the collaboration were not provided.
- 5Honda-backed project studies trust between humans and robots●Honda-backed project focuses on trust between humans and robots
A project backed by Honda is focusing on the relationship of trust between humans and robots, according to an announcement from Cal State Fullerton. The research initiative examines how people come to rely on robotic systems as robots become more common in daily life and work. The university highlighted the partnership as an example of industry collaboration supporting academic research into human-robot interaction.
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A Pakistani robotics startup has organized a hackathon at UC Berkeley, aiming to strengthen technology links between Pakistan and the United States. The event, reported by Arab News, highlights growing efforts by Pakistani tech companies to build international partnerships and showcase the country's engineering talent on a global stage.
- 7Honda-Backed Project Aims to Build Human-Robot Trust▼Honda-Supported Project Builds ‘Trust’ Between Humans and Robots
A research project supported by Honda, based at Cal State Fullerton, is working on ways to build trust between humans and robots. The initiative explores how people can rely on robotic systems in everyday settings, an increasingly important question as robots move into workplaces, homes and public spaces. The university announced the collaboration, highlighting the role of academic research in shaping how humans interact with emerging automation technology.
- 8The Myth of Collaborative Robotics Gets a Takedown●My most intensely human-machine interaction-literate co-blogger and colleague explaining why collaborative robotics ain’
A new essay argues that so-called collaborative robots, or cobots, do not live up to their name, challenging a widely repeated claim in the robotics industry. The piece, shared by a commentator on human-machine interaction, is drawing attention among robotics and human-robot interaction practitioners who question how truly collaborative these industrial robots are in practice.
- 9Robot Dress Packs Market Projected to Grow Through 2035▼Robot Dress Packs Market To 2035: Collaborative Robot Safety Suits Drive Growth - News and Statistics
A new market report projects growth in the robot dress packs market through 2035, driven largely by demand for collaborative robot safety suits. Dress packs protect robot cabling and joints, and their adoption is rising as cobots spread across manufacturing and logistics. Industry analysts point to rising automation investments as the main engine behind the forecast.
- 10Konstantin Chaykin Brings the Atomic Heart Twins to Life▼Introducing: Konstantin Chaykin Brings the Atomic Heart Twins to Life
Russian watchmaker Konstantin Chaykin has created a new piece inspired by the Left and Right Twins, the robotic ballerina characters from the video game Atomic Heart. The project translates the game's retro-futuristic robot design into a horological object, drawing attention from both watch collectors and gaming fans interested in crossovers between the two worlds.