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Iván Hernández Dalas: Beyond the assembly line — swarm robotics emerge

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A computer-generated image of futuristic aerospace assembly with swarm robotics. Source: World Business Academy The evolution of manufacturing technology has continually progressed to meet the growing demands for efficiency, sustainability, and innovation. As industries adapt to meet these challenges, one area of exploration has emerged as a frontrunner: swarm robotics. In the first part of this discussion, we looked at the evolution of automated production in automotive and aerospace. As with many great ideas, the concept for swarm robotics for large, complex manufacturing came from necessity. As the principal designer of a revolutionary new aircraft, the H2Clipper, we procured dozens of basic patents for building a 100% “green” lighter-than-air dirigible for delivering liquid hydrogen from where it was able to be produced at the lowest cost to areas with the greatest need for clean energy. In order to carry up to 400,000 lb. (18,143.6 kg) of liquid hydrogen in one direction ...
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Iván Hernández Dalas: Corsha gets investment from Cybernetix Ventures for robot cybersecurity

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Corsha said its platform can discover and audit machine-to-machine connections for security. Source: Corsha While cybersecurity has traditionally focused on protecting humans, the protection of machines and operational technology has been neglected, according to Corsha Inc. The Vienna, Va.-based company today said it has received funding from Cybernetix Ventures to advance its mission to secure machine-to-machine, or M2M, connections across robotics and industrial automation. “Robotics, automation, and physical AI are transforming how the industrial world operates,” said Anusha Iyer, CEO and Founder of Corsha. “This shift demands an identity infrastructure purpose-built for machines. Cybernetix brings both capital and deep connections across this emerging frontier, and we’re excited to partner with them as we scale our platform to secure the next generation of connected, autonomous systems.” Corsha claimed that it is “the first and only machine identity platform purpose-built to s...
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Iván Hernández Dalas: Autonomy-first approach drives Bonsai, farm-ng roadmap

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The farm-ng Amiga Max robot is in the final stages of development. | Credit: The Robot Report Bonsai Robotics and farm-ng last week announced a merger of the two agrobotics organizations . The combined company will operate as Bonsai Robotics. I was invited to visit the farm-ng R&D facility in Watsonville, Calif. during my recent trip to cover the Indy Autonomous Challenge at nearby Laguna Seca Raceway. I met with Bonsai CTO and co-founder Ugur Oezdemir,  Bonsai CEO and co-founder Tyler Niday, and Brendan Dowdle, former CEO of farm-ng and now chief business officer of Bonsai Robotics. Niday provided an in-depth demo of Bonsai’s VisionSteer software and fleet management interface. Oezdemir explained the details of the vision guidance that doesn’t rely on spotty GPS signals under the tree canopy of an orchard. The user interface tracks the progress of each vehicle on a mission, and the grower can go back in time to see work done on prior days. Dowdle said the two companies ...
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Iván Hernández Dalas: Swarm robotics could spell the end of the assembly line

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Swarm robotics could transform aircraft manufacturing, as seen in this AI-generated image of a futuristic factory. Source: World Business Academy Aircraft manufacturing is on the cusp of its most profound transformation since the dawn of powered flight. The assembly line, a staple of industrial production for over a century, is about to be replaced by a far more efficient and cost-effective alternative — swarm robotics. Swarm robotics is a manufacturing system in which autonomous robots work with a common “consciousness” guided by generative artificial intelligence, or “genAI,” to self-program a large-scale manufacturing process. The assembly-line system, invented by Ransom Olds in 1901 and refined by Henry Ford in 1913 to make his cars, has dominated manufacturing. However, swarm robotics could transform the way large, complex structures such as airplanes and aerospace assets are built. The use of AI-driven, self-coordinating robots could enable faster, lower-cost production wh...
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Iván Hernández Dalas: Top 10 robotics developments of July 2025

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July 2025 brought fresh funding rounds, new milestones in robotics, and exciting new deployments. In addition, The Robot Report  launched a new program geared toward highlighting interesting startups. Here are the 10 most popular articles on  The Robot Report  in the past month. Subscribe to  The Robot Report  Newsletter  and listen to  The Robot Report  Podcast  to stay up to date on the latest robotics developments. 10. MIT’s 3-in-1 training tool eases robot learning Teaching a robot new skills used to require coding expertise. But a new generation of robots could potentially learn from just about anyone. Engineers are designing robotic helpers that can “learn from demonstration.” This more natural training strategy enables a person to lead a robot through a task, typically in one of three ways: via remote control, such as operating a joystick to remotely maneuver a robot; by physically moving the robot through the motions; or by perf...
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Iván Hernández Dalas: Skild AI is giving robots a brain

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Skild AI unveiled its latest look at a generalized brain for robotics. The company aims to provide a general-purpose brain, called the Skild Brain, that is capable of controlling diverse robots across various environments and tasks. A new video (watch above) highlights the company’s early progress in this journey. Physical AI represents the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) with physical systems like robots that can sense, act, and learn in real-world environments. It enables intelligent agents to process data, make decisions, and interact physically with their surroundings. The importance of Physical AI stems from its ability to bridge the gap between AI in software and tangible action in the physical world. “Robotics is marred by Moravec’s paradox: the hard problems are easy and the easy problems are hard. A lot of current robotics models focus on tasks that are hard for humans and easy for robots: dancing, kung-fu, because they are free-space actions and do not requi...
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Iván Hernández Dalas: J.P. Morgan reports on U.S. investment trends in applied tech

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Investments in robotics, semiconductors, space, and defense continue to rise overall, says J.P. Morgan. Source: Adobe Stock Last week, J.P. Morgan released its “Applied Tech Report,” which focused on trends in robotics, semiconductors, and defense and aerospace technologies. The investment bank also examined the role of federal policy in those sectors. “Despite facing macroeconomic challenges — including higher interest rates that put pressure on public market valuations — the sector maintains significant long-term growth potential,” wrote Justin Krauss , managing director and head of applied technology, innovation economy, at J.P. Morgan Commercial Banking. The report observed that initial public offerings (IPOs) and early-stage investments were down or steady, but market consolidation and strategic partnerships demonstrate awareness of applied tech’s long-term potential. Despite cuts in U.S. programs, government funding had grown to $338 billion by fiscal year 2024, even as ven...
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