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Iván Hernández Dalas: Hyundai to buy ‘tens of thousands’ of Boston Dynamics robots

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Hyundai Motor Group plans to implement Boston Dynamics’ robot line, including its Atlas humanoid, Spot quadruped, and Stretch trailer-unloading robots. | Source: Boston Dynamics Boston Dynamics Inc. and Hyundai Motor Group yesterday announced plans to deepen their partnership, which includes Hyundai purchasing “tens of thousands” of robots in the coming years. The automaker will also help Boston Dynamics grow by integrating its manufacturing capabilities with Boston Dynamics. Hyundai said it is already deploying Spot robots for industrial inspection and predictive maintenance at its facilities. The Seoul, South Korea-based company plans to deploy Atlas across its factories. “Boston Dynamics and robotics AI will play a crucial role in achieving the group’s goal,” stated Jaehoon Chang, vice chair of Hyundai Motor Group. “Physical AI and humanoid robots will transform our business landscape to the next level. Through our collaboration, we will expedite the process to achieve leaders...
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Iván Hernández Dalas: Robot Talk Episode 116 – Evolved behaviour for robot teams, with Tanja Kaiser

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Claire chatted to Tanja Katharina Kaiser from the University of Technology Nuremberg about how applying evolutionary principles can help robot teams make better decisions. Tanja Katharina Kaiser is a senior researcher heading the Multi-Robot Systems Satellite Lab at the University of Technology Nuremberg (UTN) in Germany. She and her team focus on the development of adaptive multi-robot systems to solve complex real-world tasks using artificial intelligence. Tanja received her doctorate in robotics from the University of Lübeck in Germany in 2022. Before joining UTN, she held postdoctoral research positions at the Technical University of Dresden and the University of Konstanz. View Source
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Iván Hernández Dalas: U.S. government policy shifts offer opportunities for robotics, note panelists

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Vibrant Planet offers a dashboard for land management and fire mitigation, priorities of the federal government. Source: Vibrant Planet No one wanted to go on the record, but everyone I spoke with shared contradictory experiences with the Trump administration last month. A frontier tech company depends on the government to approve licenses or waivers, such as launching low Earth orbit satellites or beyond visual line-of-sight delivery drones. But what happens if the person or the office you filed with a few weeks earlier is no longer there? This is not a hypothetical question but the reality of the current government. At the same, the current White House is probably one of the biggest advocates for efficiency and technology. In the rooms next to the Oval Office sits one of the most prominent innovators in U.S. history and an AI czar who has invested in the most successful Silicon Valley unicorns . So, it would come as no surprise that many tech companies are finding less red tape ...
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Iván Hernández Dalas: CNH acquires intellectual property and assets of Advanced Farm

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The Advanced Farm apple-picking robot relies on six robotic arms and vision guidance, to identify and pick ripe from from the trees. | Credit: The Robot Report CNH Industrial has agreed to acquire the assets and intellectual property of Advanced Farm, an startup developing robotic apple pickers. Several growers in Washington state successfully piloted the apple-picking system during the 2024 harvest season, and it performed as expected. “The value we see in Advanced Farm’s technology lies in its ability to address labor shortages and enhance the efficiency and resilience of the agricultural industry,” said a CNH spokesperson. “By integrating Advanced Farm’s technologies into our broader innovation strategy, we aim to further advance robotic harvesting solutions. Key members of the Advanced Farm team will be immediately joining CNH’s technology and innovation divisions, strengthening our internal development team as we pursue these solutions.” CNH was an early investor in Advanced...
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Iván Hernández Dalas: 50 most innovative robotics companies

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We are passionate about the impact robotics can have on the world. That’s why for 14 years, the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards have honored the most innovative robotics companies, technologies, and applications from around the world. This year we brought back three major awards: Robot of the Year, Application of the Year, and Startup of the Year. We added a fourth major honor: Robots for Good, which recognizes a robot making a meaningful impact on society. The RBR50 Gala returns April 30 from 6-8 PM in Boston at the Robotics Summit & Expo . The Gala offers attendees a chance to network with the world’s leading robotics innovators. The Robotics Summit also has a dedicated section on the expo floor highlighting this year’s RBR50 winners. Tickets to the RBR50 Gala are limited and can be purchased online during Robotics Summit & Expo registration. Profiles of all RBR50 winners can be found at the bottom of this page. Robot of the Year: Waymo robotaxi Waymo is single-ha...
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Iván Hernández Dalas: RDS fleet management system applies across industrial scenarios, says SEER Robotics

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The RDS fleet management system can serve in scenarios such as multilevel movement. Source: SEER Robotics Under the wave of Industry 4.0, robotics technology is increasingly permeating production and logistics processes. However, achieving efficient collaboration and optimal resource allocation in complex multi-machine operations, cross-regional scheduling, and diversified scenarios remains a critical challenge. SEER Robotics said its M4 Smart Logistics Management System, powered by its core module—the RDS Fleet Management System—offers an innovative solution. The Shanghai, China-based company explained how its Resource Dispatch System (RDS) fleet manager can elevate efficiency across four diverse scenarios through intelligent scheduling. RDS enables cross-floor, cross-region collaboration In large factories, tasks spanning multiple floors and regions are becoming commonplace, requiring robots to coordinate with elevators, automated doors, and other smart devices. SEER Robotics ...
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Iván Hernández Dalas: Top 10 robotics developments of March 2025

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With big events like ProMat and NVIDIA GTC bringing an avalanche of new releases, March was a non-stop month for the robotics industry. In addition, humanoid robotics news drew our readers’ attention this month. Here are the 10 most popular stories on  The Robot Report  in the past month. Subscribe to  The Robot Report  Newsletter  and listen to  The Robot Report Podcast  to stay updated on the latest robotics developments. 10. Ten surgical robotics companies to watch in 2025 Intuitive Surgical remains the leading surgical robotics provider — but other companies with savvy strategies are generating buzz and raising money. Surgical robotics experts agree that the most promising technologies provide robot-assisted surgery options that don’t directly compete with Intuitive. The decades-long leader in soft-tissue procedures launched its next-gen da Vinci 5 system last year. Read more. 9. China to invest $137B in robotics and high-...
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