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Agilink robot hand masters delicate silk embroidery
Agilink, a spin-off of AgiBot, has released a video showing its OmniHand 3 Ultra performing traditional Suzhou embroidery. The robot hand successfully splits silk threads, threads a needle, and stitches fabric, relying on high-precision vision-based sensors to manage delicate forces.
Korea Institute Develops Ultra-Small 3-Axis Magnetic Sensor
A team at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials has developed an ultra-small 3-axis magnetic sensor capable of detecting motion and force in all three dimensions. The device uses superparamagnetic nanoparticles to eliminate the need for complex initialization hardware, achieving a 500 micrometer footprint and 16mW power consumption.
Korea's KIMM Develops World-First Ultra-Small 3-Axis Magnetic Sensor
Korea's KIMM has developed a 500-micron 3-axis magnetic sensor that uses superparamagnetic nanoinks to measure vertical fields without reset circuits. The device consumes 16 mW and can be extended into a multi-axis tactile sensor for robot hands and soft robotics.
MH Materials Targets Robot Actuator Magnets
MH Materials announced a strategic shift from specialty materials to advanced functional materials, with a focus on developing permanent magnets. The company's initial target is ultra-small, high-magnetic-force magnets for robot actuators, to be tested in conjunction with products from its affiliate, MH Dynamics.
Samhyun to Showcase AXLON Actuators at ROBOTWORLD 2026
Samhyun announced it will exhibit its AXLON humanoid actuator lineup and BOLDUM autonomous mobile robots at ROBOTWORLD 2026. The company also plans to demo its HOPLON quadruped platform and partner CSL Robotics' AI-driven navigation solutions.
Intel Launches FoxJack X1 Robot Dev Kit in China
Intel announced the FoxJack X1, an embodied intelligence development kit, in collaboration with COMTECH at a conference in Suzhou. The kit is built on the Intel Panther Lake platform and includes the Intel Robotics AI Kit to support developers working on edge AI and robotics.
Chinese Firms Showcase Robot Hands and Sensors at IROS 2026
According to a report by 로봇신문, several Chinese robotics companies exhibited advanced components at the IROS 2026 conference in Pittsburgh. The demos focused on dexterous robot hands, 6-axis force sensors, and tactile data collection, highlighting the sector's hardware capabilities.
Semiphive to Design AI Chip for Agricultural Robots
Semiphive announced a contract with Mobileent to design an AI chip for agricultural robots, with Daedong as the end user. The chip will be manufactured on Samsung's 4nm process and supports the latest LPDDR6 and PCIe Gen6 standards.
Korea Opens Wireless Power Testbed for Robots and EVs
The Korean Ministry of Science and ICT opened a real-environment testbed for wireless power transfer at Kyungpook National University. The facility enables companies to test charging systems for robots and electric vehicles without building their own infrastructure.
Semifive and Mobilint to Develop Turnkey AI Chips for Robots
Semifive and Mobilint have signed a contract to develop a turnkey AI semiconductor for industrial robots. The project, part of a national government initiative, aims to enable real-time data processing in offline outdoor environments using LPDDR6 and UCIe-S technologies.
Aidin Robotics to Develop Sensory Grippers for Doosan
Aidin Robotics has been selected as a co-research partner for a Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy project led by Doosan Robotics. The initiative aims to develop sensor-integrated grippers for next-generation collaborative robots using domestic AI semiconductors, with a target completion date of December 2030.
Innodata Opens Motion-Capture Lab for Humanoid Training
Innodata has opened a new laboratory in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, to generate high-quality motion-capture data for training humanoid robots and other physical AI systems. The facility, developed with Vicon, uses infrared optical tracking to capture sub-millimeter movement data directly from bodies, offering an alternative to 2D video analysis. The company also plans to provide independent validation services for robot performance.
Aidin Robotics to Build AI-Integrated Grippers for Doosan Cobots
Aidin Robotics has been selected as a joint research partner for a South Korean government project to develop sensor-integrated grippers. The company will work with Doosan Robotics and Mobilint to create 2-finger and multi-finger grippers equipped with force and tactile sensors, aiming to integrate domestic AI chips, cobots, and end-effectors by December 2030.
KAIST Develops Light-Responsive Soft Robot Hand Material
KAIST researchers have developed 'Ionograsper,' a soft material that detects approaching charged objects and bends to grasp them when exposed to light. The material eliminates the need for separate sensors and actuators, maintaining its grip for over 10 minutes without continuous power.
onsemi Targets Physical AI with Automotive Power Tech
onsemi announced it is expanding its automotive power and sensing technologies into the physical AI market. The company highlighted its silicon carbide roadmap and embedded power platforms as key enablers for humanoid robots and autonomous systems.
Microchip Launches 10BASE-T1S Transceivers for Edge Connectivity
Microchip Technology has announced a new lineup of 10BASE-T1S physical layer transceivers and integrated endpoint devices. The products are designed to support zonal architectures by reducing wiring complexity and enabling efficient integration of sensors and actuators at the network edge.
Bos Semiconductor Joins Arm Physical AI Ecosystem
Bos Semiconductor announced its entry into the Arm Total Design for Physical AI ecosystem on September 29. The company plans to leverage this partnership to enhance its capabilities in designing AI chips and ASICs for physical AI applications, targeting global market opportunities.
Chestnut Debuts Aero Hand and UMI at IROS 2026
Chestnut Robotics launched the Aero Hand and Aero UMI system at IROS 2026. The company claims a 'zero embodiment gap' by matching the wearable capture device to the robotic hand's morphology.
Optotech Targets Physical AI with European Defense Push
Optotech announced a strategic pivot toward defense, automotive, and robotics sectors, following a visit from a German business delegation. The company is expanding production capacity for autonomous driving lenses, positioning its existing manufacturing lines to serve the emerging physical AI market.
WIM Inc. Named Top 10 in NVIDIA Inception Grand Challenge 2026
According to the report, WIM Inc. was selected as a Top 10 winner at the NVIDIA Inception Grand Challenge 2026 in Singapore. The company's hardware controller integrates AI inference and real-time motor control on a single NVIDIA Jetson platform.
First reported Sep 28
Mobileine Joins K-Edge AI Chip Initiative with LG, Doosan, Daedong
Mobileine has announced its participation in four tasks of the 'K-On-Device AI Semiconductor Technology Development Project.' The company will lead chip development for LG Electronics' humanoid, Doosan Robotics' collaborative robot, and Daedong's agricultural robot, while collaborating on AI home appliances with LG.
First reported Sep 26
China's Robot 'E-Skin' Market Set to Approach 6 Trillion Won by 2030
China's electronic skin market for humanoid robots is projected to reach about 27.4 billion yuan (roughly 5.58 trillion won) by 2030, with demand hitting 1.525 million square meters, according to CCTV. A single robot typically needs six to eight tactile-sensing 'sets,' pushing per-unit skin costs above 1 million won as orders surge.
First reported Sep 26
vbot and Acrab Partner on Modular Edge AI for Consumer Robots
According to a report by Robot Newspaper, Chinese consumer robot maker vbot and AI computing platform Acrab have agreed to collaborate on developing agent computing technology. The partnership focuses on creating a modular 'AI function expansion slot' and an Agent Computing Module (APM) to enhance edge AI performance in home robots.
First reported Sep 23
Stretchable Piezoelectric Sensor Mimics Dolphin Sonar for Soft Robots
Researchers at Sungkyunkwan University have created a highly stretchable piezoelectric nanocomposite and paired it with an artificial synaptic transistor to mimic how dolphins process echolocation signals. The device kept stable piezoelectric performance even when stretched 50% beyond its original length and survived over 1,000 press-and-pull cycles, pointing toward future soft underwater robots and skin-conforming wearable sensors.
First reported Sep 22
IDTechEx Forecasts 10.5GWh Humanoid Battery Demand by 2037
IDTechEx projects global battery demand for humanoid robots will reach 10.5GWh by 2037. The report identifies energy density and rapid battery swapping as critical technologies for maximizing operational uptime in industrial settings.
First reported Sep 22
KH바텍 Targets Robotics, AI Data Centers with Precision Components
KH바텍 is diversifying its business portfolio by developing precision metal components for robotics, AI data centers, and semiconductor packaging. The company has completed the design of a robot reducer and is currently undergoing performance evaluations. It aims to leverage its 30-year track record in smartphone and automotive parts to capture new growth opportunities.
First reported Sep 20
Kunwei Leads China's 6-Axis Force Sensor Market with 58% Share
Kunwei holds a 58% market share in China's 6-axis force sensor sector for the first half of 2026, according to a Frost & Sullivan report. The company leads in humanoid, collaborative, and advanced intelligent robot applications. The global market for these sensors is projected to grow significantly by 2030.
First reported Sep 17
DGIST cuts radar compute load by 88% for AMRs
Researchers at DGIST and Jukwang Precision developed an adaptive grid-refinement MUSIC algorithm that reduces radar signal processing load by 88% for autonomous mobile robots. The technique maintains high-resolution angle estimation capabilities while improving processing efficiency by over 2x in 77GHz automotive radar tests.
First reported Aug 22
Schaeffler to Mass-Produce Humanoid Robot Gearboxes by 2027
Schaeffler Technologies AG has finished validation testing on formed strain wave gearboxes designed for humanoid robot joints and plans to begin mass production in 2027. The company says its forming-based manufacturing method is faster and cheaper than traditional precision machining while matching its torque and efficiency.