Ben Harris

Robot Dexterity Breakthrough: Handling Curved Objects Like Bananas and Cups

1.5.2026

New curvature-aware manipulation framework enables robots to grasp and precisely place irregular objects like bananas, cups, and tools — a key barrier in flexible automation.

SoftBank Acquires ABB Robotics to Build a Physical AI Empire

29.4.2026

SoftBank acquires ABB's robotics division, combining it with Boston Dynamics and Arm to build a vertically integrated Physical AI empire.