#Robotics

The Kyiv Aviation Institute and MIT have opened registration for a free 10-week engineering program. Around 100 participants will be selected, with the Demo Day finale in February 2027.

China's UBTECH, together with Siemens, has launched a digital super factory where a conveyor produces a humanoid robot every 10 minutes at an annual capacity of over 10,000 units.

At IFA 2026 in Berlin, five humanoid robots for home, learning, and security were showcased — from compact models at $5,999 to 173-centimeter machines with modular hands. Analysts see this as robotics' transition into the consumer sector.

Ukraine's Defense Ministry reported that in August ground robotic complexes carried out more than 25,000 logistical and evacuation missions, and since the start of 2026 the number has reached approximately 112,000.

The head of the Innovation Center of the 7th DSHV Corps, Major Ihor Bohdan, revealed the model of technological warfare: five principles, the StabX, Dron Cell, LTE "Yadro" projects and the ground robot "Kvadro" — all for one purpose: to take the human out of the risk zone.

The KILLHOUSE Academy UGV School received the heavy unmanned complex Protector for training operators. The school's founder spoke about the tactics of use, fundraising-based funding, and why the state voucher model for operator certification still does not work.

Anthropic has unveiled an experimental MHS standard that allows AI agents to directly control physical hardware and independently conduct experiments without complex software.

Icelandic architects Arnýrður Palmadottir and Arnar Skarfeoinsson have proposed using volcanic lava as a building material with the help of robots and 3D printing. The concept, presented at the 2025 Venice Biennale, could become a reality by 2150.

At WRC 2026 in Beijing, RealMan Robotics showcased RealBOT robots for pharmacies, kitchens, and factories and announced the deployment of around 1,000 machines in 2026, controlled via the GLN network with millisecond-level latency.

In Beijing, during a training session ahead of the World Humanoid Robot Games, an android sprinter failed to brake and smashed its body at full speed into a protective mat. The incident was called the first 'injury' of robots.

At the World Humanoid Robot Games, Chinese robots Tiangong Ultra and Lightning covered 100 meters faster than Usain Bolt's record, with Tiangong Ultra taking the gold on the first day.

Marine drones in Ukraine are ceasing to be merely strike weapons: according to an expert, they are transforming into functional platforms for reconnaissance, logistics, and robotic naval landings.

Ukrainian maritime unmanned boats are ceasing to be just strike raiders: they are turning into multi-functional platforms — carriers of FPV drones, scouts, and communication means, changing the balance of power in the Black Sea.

Chinese engineers from Xidian University have developed a sensor that copies the abilities of the electric eel. Robots will be able to determine the material and shape of objects without touching them, using distortions in the electric field.

IDC analysts have assessed the consequences of banning Chinese robot imports in the US: the market will lose up to $6 billion but will maintain growth, while Europe will gain access to more equipment.

🤖 **Breakthrough in robotics:** Lviv engineers from PAWELL Battery have quadrupled the range of the 'Plastun' robot — from 25 to 100 km! 🔋 **Technology:** Replacing the lithium-ion battery with a solid-state one provided +60% energy per kilogram of weight. 🛡️ **Tactics:** The robot is no longer tied to the rear, can take detours, and work a full shift. 🇺🇦 **Trend:** Energy is becoming the key to the autonomy of all Ukrainian robotics.

🤖 Unitree unveiled the 'Superman' robot ahead of its Shanghai IPO. The machine jumps 2 meters high and runs at 45 km/h! 🚀 📈 Demand for shares exceeded supply by 8,000 times. The company has already delivered 18,000 robots. 🇨🇳 The presentation coincided with the opening of the World Robotics Conference in Beijing.

🤖 Feagine unveiled Fi0 — an AI model for transferring skills between different robots. 🔹 The model adapts actions to the robot's morphology. 🔹 Tested on manipulators A01, A02, and A03. 🔹 Training details and results are not yet disclosed. This could be a breakthrough in Embodied AI, but requires independent verification. 🧐 #Feagine #Robotics #AI #Fi0 #TechNews