Physical AI & robotics news
- · Industry
NVIDIA’s Humanoid Reference Robots Use China-Linked Hands in Two Models, Report Says
humanoid.guide reported that two of NVIDIA’s humanoid reference robots use robot hands with ties to China. The latest model pairs an Agile Robots body with the WUJI Hand 2. The earlier model used a Unitree body and a Sharpa hand.
- · Industry
AgiBot proposes ‘Worken’ metric for robot activity, leaderobot.com reports
AgiBot co-founder Peng Zhihui reportedly proposed “Worken,” a metric for measuring the amount of activity performed by robots. The formula is said to be “number of operating robots × autonomous working hours × output efficiency ratio.” The article does not clarify the metric’s definition, measurement methods or application to pricing.
- · Product launches
CircuitHub unveils circuit board manufacturing system ‘The Grid,’ with 4-day lead time and plans to quintuple capacity in 2026
CircuitHub announced ‘The Grid,’ a system that manufactures custom circuit boards to order, on October 26, 2026. In the company’s comparison, its 4-day lead time is shorter than the 9-day median at Shenzhen factories, while its price of $630 is about 1.4 times higher. The company also introduced a service for small-batch prototyping and said it plans to quintuple production capacity during 2026.
- · Product launches
AGIBOT Announces ‘GO’; Public Page Offers No Details
AGIBOT’s official page announced “GO.” The page content available for review does not describe GO’s features, specifications or availability. At this stage, its status as a product or service cannot be determined.
- · Product launches
Neurotechnology Company Showcases Technology at Canton Fair, leaderobot.com Reports
leaderobot.com reported that a neurotechnology company showcased its technology at the Canton Fair. The supplied article does not identify the company or cite primary sources. The fact of the showcase should be assessed separately from product performance and commercialization status.
- · Partnerships & M&A
Data services company enters new collaboration in autonomous driving and humanoid robotics, leaderobot.com reports
leaderobot.com reported that a new collaboration had been formed. It cited data services for autonomous driving and humanoid robotics as the areas involved. The company names and specific activities cannot be confirmed from the article text provided.
- · Funding
Investment firm reportedly adds automation company to priority portfolio
An investment firm was reported to have added an automation company to its priority portfolio. The article did not identify the investment firm or the company. Available information on the investment amount and whether the investment was carried out is also limited.
- · Product launches
Leaderobot.com reports humanoid robots displayed across multiple settings
Leaderobot.com reported that companies demonstrated multiple uses for humanoid robots at a trade show. The article covers household, commercial and industrial settings. The excerpt does not identify the companies or trade show.
- · Product launches
Leaderobot Reports Debut of Solid-State Battery for Humanoid Robots
Leaderobot reported that a solid-state battery for humanoid robots had appeared. The article text provided does not identify the product or give specific specifications. Additional primary-source information is needed to assess its practicality or production status.
- · Industry
Leaderobot.com publishes article on strawberry-harvesting robot
Leaderobot.com published an article about a strawberry-harvesting robot. The information provided is limited to secondary reporting, and no primary sources were cited. Independent verification is needed to assess the robot’s performance and deployment conditions.
- · Product launches
Report: South Korean company launches ice-making robot for unmanned cafes
leaderobot.com reported that a South Korean company has launched an ice-making robot for unmanned cafes. The supplied text does not identify the company or product, or provide its processing capacity. Specifications and operating results need to be verified to assess the actual benefits and operating conditions.
- · Deployment & production
Robotic Freight Cars Begin Operating on Bay Area Rail Line, leaderobot.com Reports
leaderobot.com reported that robotic freight cars have entered service on a dedicated rail line in the Bay Area. The materials provided contain no primary source, and no evidence was presented to independently verify the report. Identifying the operator and the location of the operation are among the questions relevant to assessing the facts.
- · Industry
Robot Combat Tournament Reportedly Set to Begin at Month’s End
Reports say a robot combat tournament will begin at the end of the month. The organizer, participating robots and competition conditions cannot be confirmed from the article text provided. The event’s taking place should be considered separately from its validity as a technical evaluation.
- · Product launches
Siemens expands ELV drive lineup for AGVs and mobile robots
Design News reported that Siemens has expanded its ELV drive lineup for AGVs and mobile robots. The report was published Nov. 2, 2026. The product specifications, additional models and availability could not be confirmed from the information provided.
- · Industry
Forbes Reports on Robot Competition Set at Mount Tai
Forbes reported on a robot competition set at Mount Tai in China. The materials provided confirm only that an article about the competition was published. No information was provided to assess the robots’ capabilities or competition results.
- · Industry
Business+IT Asks Ogata About Japan’s Competitiveness in Physical AI
Business+IT published an exclusive interview with Waseda University Professor Ogata on November 3, 2026. The article examines whether Japan can be competitive in physical AI. The excerpt provided does not reveal Ogata’s answers or any specific assessment of technology or markets.
- · Product launches
Toyota Makes Minor Update to RAV4, Adds Multi-Terrain Select for Different Road Surfaces
Toyota Motor launched a minor update to the RAV4 on November 2. The new Multi-Terrain Select feature has two modes: one for mud and sand and another for uneven surfaces. The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model is scheduled to go on sale January 6, 2027.
- · Product launches
Toyota Updates Crown Estate, Adds ESTATE Z to PHEV Lineup
Toyota Motor Corp. updated the Crown (Estate) and launched it on Nov. 2. The company added the ESTATE Z, with a maximum system output of 225 kW (306 ps), to the PHEV lineup and the ESTATE G to the HEV lineup. Equipment varies by grade, and cold-weather specifications are now standard on all vehicles.
- · Funding
Tutor Intelligence Raises $75 Million to Expand Robot Deployment
The Robot Report reported that Tutor Intelligence raised $75 million in a Series B round. The article said the funding will support model training and expanded robot deployment. The amount raised alone does not establish how the funds will be allocated or the actual scale of deployment.
- · Product launches
Infineon unveils technology to embed 1,200V SiC in PCBs
Infineon unveiled a technology to embed 1,200V SiC MOSFETs in PCBs for electric vehicle inverters.
- · Product launches
humanoid.guide Introduces YMBOT E3
humanoid.guide published an article introducing the YMBOT E3.
- · Research & technology
Seoul National University Team Develops AI Linking Locomotion and Object Manipulation
TechXplore reported that researchers developed AI for humanoid robots to perform multi-step tasks continuously by combining separately collected locomotion and object-manipulation data.
- · Industry
Automated Warehouse Online publishes 10 most-read warehouse automation articles of October 2026
Automated Warehouse Online published the 10 most-read articles about warehouse automation in October 2026. In the excerpt provided, the articles covered Symbotic’s acquisition of cellumation at No. 10, Maven Robotics at No. 9 and ANSCER Robotics at No. 8. The rankings reflect reader interest, not the scale of deployments or technological performance.
- · Product launches
SYN-ROBOTICS to Launch AI Weeding Robot in June 2027 at ¥5 Million
SYN-ROBOTICS will launch its AI weeding robot, Shin Robo, in June 2027. The price will be ¥5 million, excluding tax, with a monthly cloud service fee of ¥10,000. The company expects to sell 10 units in the first year, the Nikkei reported.
- · Research & technology
NVIDIA explains world models for interactive simulation using Cosmos
NVIDIA explained world models and interactive simulation using Cosmos. It identified adapting models to sensors, tasks and data as a development challenge. In the excerpt provided, the description of what to do with the models next is cut off.
- · Partnerships & M&A
MiraiBit named domestic sales distributor for Agile Robots and Franka Robotics
MiraiBit will handle the full product lines of Agile Robots and Franka Robotics in Japan. The products range from research arms to industrial robots and humanoids. In addition to model selection and deployment support, the company will assist with data collection design and AI training and evaluation.
- · Industry
Robotics and Automation News publishes interview with TorqueAGI founder
Robotics and Automation News published an interview with the founder of TorqueAGI. The publication of the article does not mean the company’s technical performance or deployment record was independently verified. It should be read as a different kind of information from articles covering demonstrations or data.
- · Industry
Reuters Publishes Article on Chinese Robot Makers
Reuters published an article about Chinese robot makers. The supplied material confirms only the article’s publication date and title. It does not allow conclusions about specific companies, products or technical performance.
- · Industry
Article Covers Toyota’s Use of Robots
leaderobot.com published an article about Toyota and using robots to supplement the skills of experienced workers.
- · Product launches
NEURA Robotics Reports Demonstrating Autonomous Robot Operation at NVIDIA GTC Berlin 2026
neura-robotics.com reported a demonstration of autonomous robot operation at NVIDIA GTC Berlin 2026. The article covers a demonstration and does not present deployment results or an independent performance evaluation. See the original source for details.