The Connectivity Standard Alliance (CSA) has announced the release of Matter 1.6, a significant update to the Matter smart home standard. This update streamlines setup, improves multi-ecosystem support, and expands user preferences. Key features include NFC-based commissioning, Joint Fabric for seamless device integration across ecosystems, and Thermostat Suggestions for context-aware communication. The update also includes Product Security 1.1, which offers security certifications for the entire smart home ecosystem. The new version is available to developers and accessory [...]

Fennec Engineering has received T2 qualification from TÜV Rheinland for its Advanced Safety Acceleration Platform, demonstrating compliance with IEC 61508 and ISO 13849 standards. The year-long process assessed the platform's methodology and end-to-end traceability. Fennec Engineering has worked with clients including Amazon Robotics and provides safety infrastructure for autonomous systems, robotics, and AI. The company's platform automates traceability, replacing error-prone processes with a single, auditable environment. This certification is significant for the development of safety-critical systems, enabling [...]

The Honor Lightning humanoid robot achieved a significant milestone by running a half-marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, surpassing the human world record by 7 minutes and the best robot time from 2025 by almost two hours. This feat was made possible by the robot's optimized gear ratio and liquid-cooling system, which enabled it to generate the necessary torque while minimizing energy loss as heat. The robot's motor specifications and cooling technology played a crucial role [...]

Genesis AI unveiled Eno, a new humanoid robot that challenges the industry's conventional "Terminator Chic" aesthetic. Eno adopts a minimalist design without a head or face, and its mechanical features are internally hidden. The robot features highly dexterous hands with 20 degrees of freedom, capable of complex tasks like wire bundling and precise lab automation, powered by Genesis AI's GENE foundation model. Eno's design questions whether robots need to look human to be accepted in homes and [...]

Automate UK has partnered with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO) to create Britain's first regulatory guidance for collaborative robotics in the workplace. The guidance aims to address uncertainty around compliance, particularly for collaborative robots, which is a key barrier to adoption in the UK. The UK ranks 24th globally for industrial robot density, despite ranking first for academic robotics research. The project will produce the first ever HSE-supported guidance on [...]

Built Robotics has partnered with the University of Pennsylvania's Safe Autonomous Systems Lab (xLAB) to develop physical AI for construction sites. The collaboration will leverage Built's dataset and a new robot to create a world foundation model for safe machine-human coexistence. xLAB researchers will analyze the data to design AI models capable of detecting humans in atypical conditions and unique construction environments. The partnership aims to improve safety in construction and set a new standard for physical [...]

AgiBot's full-size humanoid robot, Yuanzheng A3, has successfully mastered autonomous table tennis, marking the first time a full-size bipedal humanoid has completed a match with fully autonomous decision-making. The robot uses a closed-loop control system, processing visual perception, predicting trajectories, and striking the ball with precision, thanks to a collaboration with Peking University's team led by Zhang Shanghang. This breakthrough demonstrates the robot's ability to engage in high-speed dynamic interactions, suggesting it is ready for real-world deployment.