Physical AI & robotics news
- · Product launches
Pudu Robotics Announces Strategy for a Shared AI Platform
Pudu Robotics announced a strategy to use a common technology platform across robots with different forms.
- · Deployment & production
Nikkei reports Kajima’s deployment of quadruped robots
Nikkei published an article about Kajima deploying quadruped robots at construction sites.
- · Research & technology
Nikkei Reports on Panasonic Holdings’ Haptics-Enabled AI
Nikkei published an article on Panasonic Holdings’ development of physical AI that uses haptics.
- · Partnerships & M&A
NTN, Yazaki Corporation Test Product Inspection System Combining Robotics and AI
NTN and Yazaki Corporation have begun testing a product inspection system that combines robotics and AI image processing. The companies will evaluate its effectiveness at Yazaki Corporation’s research and development site using products the company inspects. The effort moves from a demonstration to testing with actual products, while inspection accuracy and deployment conditions remain subject to further evaluation.
- · Product launches
RX Japan Announces Live Event to Show Bipedal Humanoid Built From Parts Taking Its First Steps
RX Japan LLC announced a live event featuring a bipedal humanoid assembled from parts. At the venue, the robot will be given a name and shown taking its first steps on its own. The event is designed to show the process from assembly through walking, but details such as the robot and event date could not be confirmed.
- · Product launches
XROGO Reportedly Announces Robot Deployment Plan at CeMAT ASIA 2026
leaderobot.com reported that XROGO announced a plan. The article covers the announcement at CeMAT ASIA 2026. The materials provided do not include primary sources.
- · Partnerships & M&A
China blocked SoftBank’s acquisition of ABB robotics business, FT reports, Bloomberg says
Bloomberg reported on Nov. 5, 2026, that the FT had reported China blocked the acquisition. The FT cited anonymous sources and said China’s National Development and Reform Commission opposed the deal. The excerpts from the reports do not establish the basis for the decision or its impact on the deal.
- · Deployment & production
Supercar Blondie Reports Announcement on Tesla Humanoid Robot Production
Supercar Blondie reported an announcement concerning Tesla’s humanoid robot production. The main source is secondary reporting; no official Tesla announcement was provided. The existence of the report should be distinguished from actual production, orders, shipments and operations.
- · Policy & regulation
Dynamic Map Platform Selected for METI Airport Autonomous Driving Information-Sharing Project for Third Consecutive Year
prtimes.jp reported on November 5, 2026, that Dynamic Map Platform had been selected for a METI project on an airport autonomous-driving information-sharing model for the third consecutive year.
- · Industry
jidounten-lab.com publishes commentary on driving videos from autonomous driving companies
jidounten-lab.com published a commentary article about driving videos from autonomous driving companies. The publication of the article does not indicate that a vehicle feature has been introduced or that operating results have been achieved. Video and article assessments should be considered separately from information that substantiates operating conditions.
- · Deployment & production
Report: Waymo’s Fully Driverless Fleet Has Logged More Than 300 Million Miles
jidounten-lab.com reported on Nov. 5, 2026, that Waymo’s fully driverless fleet has logged more than 300 million miles.
- · Research & technology
Lifetime Support Selected for Nagano Prefecture AI Demonstration Project; Field Test to Mow Steep Slopes
Lifetime Support was selected for Nagano Prefecture’s “Shinshu AI GEARS” program. In collaboration with Noguchi Kaihatsu, it will conduct a field test of mowing steep slopes in mountainous areas using a quadruped robot and AI. The company says it is the first field test of its kind in Nagano Prefecture.
- · Industry
Business+IT Publishes Article on Miyazaki-Born “AI in Charge of the Entire Farm”
Business+IT published an article on Nov. 5, 2026, promoting the idea of an “entire farm run by AI,” originating in Miyazaki. We can confirm only that the article was published and its subject; the specific methods and performance are unknown. Assessing automation in agricultural work requires distinguishing the tasks involved from actual operating results in the field.
- · Product launches
Peugeot adds 1.5L diesel to 308; prices start at ¥4.89 million
Stellantis Japan has added BlueHDi models to the Peugeot 308 and 308 SW. They go on sale Nov. 3, 2026, priced at ¥4.89 million for the 308 and ¥4.99 million for the 308 SW. The lineup will offer diesel alongside hybrid powertrains.
- · Product launches
humanoid.guide profiles Ruiyan Robotics’ “RY H6”
humanoid.guide published an article profiling the “RY H6.” The article’s publication does not indicate an official announcement by Ruiyan Robotics or performance certification. Even when considered alongside related articles on the “RY H2” and “RY H5,” no technical relationship among the models can be confirmed.
- · Partnerships & M&A
KNAPP establishes new logistics robotics company, opens robotics lab near Boston
KNAPP has established KNAPPRobotics.ai Inc. and opened a robotics lab in Somerville, Massachusetts. The company plans to have 30 to 35 people working there by early 2027, developing logistics robots that use AI and computer vision. The new organization will connect the development hub in Graz with the technology hub in Boston, handling work from research through product development and deployment.
- · Research & technology
Chinese Research Team Develops Exoskeleton to Aid Underwater Work, Report Says
A research team at the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has developed a wearable exoskeleton for underwater use, according to a report. The research was reportedly published in Science Robotics as a Focus article dated Oct. 21. Assessing its practicality requires checking the test conditions and safety, among other factors.
- · Product launches
Coverage of Mitsubishi Electric’s positioning satellite antenna
Nikkei XTECH published an article about Mitsubishi Electric’s positioning satellite antenna.
- · Industry
Nikkei BOOK Plus publishes article on why humanoid robots are being developed
Nikkei BOOK Plus published an article about why humanoid robots are being developed. The article is an excerpt and reworking of material from a Nikkei Bunko book. It should be read as distinct from reports on company development announcements or robots’ operating records.
- · Industry
Forbes Publishes “The Anatomy Of Robots”
Forbes published “The Anatomy Of Robots.” The information provided confirms only the article’s title and publication date. The specific robots or technologies covered cannot be identified from this information alone.
- · Industry
The Robot Report Introduces the 2026 'Robotics Startup Radar'
The Robot Report introduced the 2026 edition of its 'Robotics Startup Radar.' The article was published on Nov. 4, 2026. This article organizes perspectives for reading robotics coverage by comparing it with our previous reporting.
- · Product launches
humanoid.guide Covers Ruiyan Robotics’ RY H5
humanoid.guide published an article covering the RY H5. The article’s publication does not indicate an official product announcement or performance certification. Even when considered alongside related coverage by this newspaper, no technical relationship between the models can be confirmed.
- · Research & technology
NVIDIA Introduces Design for Coordinating AI Agents to Investigate Factory Production Problems
NVIDIA introduced a design for coordinating AI agents to investigate factory production problems. The article cites a Siemens report estimating that unplanned downtime costs large factories in the industries covered an average of $253 million per year. The information provided does not specify the agents’ configuration or the impact of deploying them.
- · Industry
TMTPost publishes article on Tesla Optimus 3 supply chain
TMTPost published an article about the supply chain for Tesla's Optimus 3. The information available here confirms only that a report on the supply chain was published. The publication of a report should be distinguished from confirmation that the robot is being produced or deployed.
- · Product launches
The Robot Report Publishes Article on UV Disinfection Robot Development
The Robot Report published an article about how GlobalLogic supported Haystack Robotics in developing a ultraviolet disinfection robot.
- · Product launches
humanoid.guide introduces Unitree Robotics’ three-finger robot hand, Dex3-1
humanoid.guide introduced Unitree Robotics’ robot hand, Dex3-1, on November 4, 2026. The product is described as having a thumb and two fingers and being designed for the company’s G1 humanoid. It measures 175 × 88 × 77 millimeters and weighs 0.71 kilograms. The outlet also published a performance assessment.
- · Research & technology
Tohoku University Recreates Knee-Jerk Reflex Using Mechanics Alone, Achieves Bipedal Walking
A research group at Tohoku University has developed a reflex module for musculoskeletal robots that does not rely on electronic sensors or circuits. The mechanism contracts an artificial muscle when it is stretched beyond a threshold, reproducing the knee-jerk reflex and enabling bipedal walking. The findings were published in Advanced Intelligent Systems on Oct. 22, 2026 (Japan time).
- · Industry
IFR: Commercial Service Robot Shipments Reached About 250,000 in 2025; Transportation and Logistics Led With 117,000
According to IFR, global shipments of commercial service robots rose 24% year over year to about 250,000 units in 2025. By application, transportation and logistics led with 117,000 units. The shipment growth and concentration by application are clear, but the information provided does not include breakdowns by region or robot type.
- · Deployment & production
Geekplus deploys EVE shelf-transport robot at Nittsu NEC Logistics’ East Tokyo Branch
Geekplus has deployed its EVE shelf-transport robot at Nittsu NEC Logistics’ East Tokyo Branch. The information released confirms the deployment site and the type and name of the robot. The materials provided do not confirm the number of robots, how they will be operated or any figures assessing the results after deployment.
- · Product launches
Minerva Humanoids unveils ‘Roger 1.0’ humanoid robot for explosive ordnance disposal
humanoid.guide reported on Nov. 4, 2026, that Minerva Humanoids had unveiled “Roger 1.0.” A trained operator remotely controls the robot using a VR headset and other equipment, while the company’s AI assists with movement and balance. The company cites explosive ordnance disposal and hazardous-material response as intended uses, but has not provided performance comparisons with existing robots.