AGIBOT Releases Open-Source AGIBOT WORLD 2026 Dataset
AGIBOT launched AGIBOT WORLD 2026, an open-source dataset with real-world robot data to accelerate embodied AI development, aiding construction and manufacturing robotics.
DroneDeploy Raises $15M to Advance AI and Robotics
DroneDeploy's $15M funding and break-even milestone enable investment in AI and robotics, improving automated progress tracking and operational efficiency for AECM professionals.
RealSense Advances 3D Vision for Robotics and AI
RealSense is enhancing 3D vision and AI integration to improve robotics for manufacturing and construction, enabling more precise automation and safer operations.
Maximo Robot Installs 100 MW Solar Capacity at AES Bellefield
Maximo's robotic system installed 100 MW of solar capacity at AES Bellefield, doubling installation rates and standardizing quality. This milestone proves robotics' role in scaling utility solar projects amid labor challenges and tight timelines.
Generalist Launches GEN-1 AI Model Boosting Robotics Efficiency
Generalist AI's GEN-1 model advances robotics with 99% task success and triple speed, using minimal robot data. This breakthrough enhances automation reliability and efficiency, signaling new opportunities for AECM industry robotics integration.
Sanctuary AI's Robotic Hand Achieves Zero-Shot In-Hand Manipulation
Sanctuary AI's hydraulic robotic hand demonstrated zero-shot in-hand manipulation by autonomously reorienting a cube 10 times without failure. The 21-degree-of-freedom hand uses hydraulic actuation for enhanced dexterity, enabling precise industrial tasks. This breakthrough shows successful simulati
Qualcomm Joins MassRobotics to Boost Startup Innovation
Qualcomm Technologies joined MassRobotics as a sponsor, introducing the Dragonwing Robotics Hub to support startups. This partnership enhances access to AI-driven robotics tools, accelerating innovation for AECM professionals focused on automation and robotics integration.
Amazon Expands Robotics with Fauna and RIVR Acquisitions
Amazon acquired Fauna Robotics and RIVR in March 2026, enhancing its robotics capabilities with humanoid research platforms and autonomous delivery robots, signaling increased automation in logistics and manufacturing.
Gig Workers Train Humanoid Robots with Real-World Data
Thousands of gig workers worldwide record daily activities to train humanoid robots, fueling a $100 million-plus data market that supports advanced robotics development critical for AECM automation.
