Physical AI & robotics news
- · Deployment & production
J-POWER to Build and Operate Data Center in Kamikuni, Hokkaido
J-POWER will build and operate its own data center in Kamikuni, Hokkaido. The facility is planned to be equipped with the latest GPUs, with computing capacity sold under the company’s own brand. Services are scheduled to launch in summer 2027.
- · Industry
community.dynamics.com Publishes Column by Steve Endow
community.dynamics.com published a column by Steve Endow. The source provided is an individual opinion piece, not a primary source. The materials provided do not establish a connection to physical AI.
- · Industry
aiemaily.com Publishes 2026 Guide to “Inbox Zero”
aiemaily.com has published a blog post about “Inbox Zero.” The article is titled “The Inbox Zero Method: A Complete 2026 Guide to a Calm Inbox.” The article information provided does not identify any announcements or deployment cases involving physical AI.
- · Product launches
Seeed Studio Lists Carrier Board for Jetson AGX Thor
A product page for the “reComputer J601 carrier board for NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Thor™” has appeared on Seeed Studio’s website. The available information confirms only the product name and its positioning as a carrier board for Jetson AGX Thor. Specifications, availability and supported configurations cannot be confirmed from the information provided.
- · Industry
humanoid.guide publishes article covering Sharpa’s “CraftNet”
humanoid.guide published an article about Sharpa. The article’s publication does not indicate product availability or real-world operation. We compare it with this newspaper’s previous coverage of Sharpa and clarify the different technology areas covered.
- · Partnerships & M&A
NEURA Robotics and E.ON plan 2027 field trials of humanoid robots for power grids, report says
humanoid.guide reported on November 15, 2026, that NEURA Robotics, E.ON and enviaM are developing robots for power grid operations. Initial field trials are planned for 2027, with MITNETZ STROM as the trial partner. The 4NE1 is one candidate model, with inspections and support for workers among the potential uses.
- · Industry
36Kr reports OpenAI disbanded its robotics organization; Fortune confirms reorganization
36Kr reported that OpenAI disbanded its robotics team. Fortune also reported the dissolution of a standalone team and the reassignment of researchers, saying an OpenAI spokesperson confirmed the reorganization. The information provided does not establish whether the team’s dissolution means an end to robotics research or development.
- · Industry
VAGUE Reports on Home Robot Displays at IFA 2026
VAGUE published an article covering home robot displays at IFA 2026. The materials provided included no official announcements or technical documents. Assessing the displays requires distinguishing demonstrations from sustained real-world operation.
- · Research & technology
Panasonic Holdings and others jointly develop T-Rex AI for bimanual tasks responsive to touch
Panasonic Holdings and others reportedly jointly developed T-Rex, an AI for robot manipulation. The report says it features bimanual tasks that respond quickly to fingertip touch. The robots used, methods and performance could not be confirmed from the article text provided.
- · Industry
Article on grading with Jev published on Qiita
An article about grading free-response answers using Jev was published on Qiita.
- · Product launches
OmniGlove Specifications Posted for Teleoperation and Data Collection Glove
cn.agilink-ai.com posted specifications for OmniGlove. The Pro version is said to have 746 tactile points on one hand and cover 17 areas. The glove’s teleoperation functions are said to be compatible with the OmniHand 3 series.
- · Industry
Response.jp test-drives new Renault Captur E-Tech, which adopts a 1.8L engine
On November 14, 2026, Response.jp reported, “Response.jp test-drives new Renault Captur E-Tech, which adopts a 1.8L engine.”
- · Product launches
humanoid.guide Publishes Article on TARS Robotics’ AWE 3.0
humanoid.guide published “Welcome, AWE 3.0!” The article covers TARS Robotics’ AWE 3.0. No technical specifications or business assessment are added based on the information provided.
- · Product launches
Tsumiki Seisaku Launches Digital Twin and Physical AI Business
RoboSta reported that Tsumiki Seisaku has fully launched a physical AI business centered on digital twins.
Alibaba-affiliated chip designer T-Head applies for Hong Kong listing
T-Head, Alibaba’s semiconductor design division, has applied for a Hong Kong listing. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange approved procedures for a spin-off listing, and T-Head submitted its application on Sept. 11. The offering size and terms have not been finalized.
- · Partnerships & M&A
leaderobot.com reports developments in ABB robotics business acquisition
leaderobot.com reported on developments surrounding SoftBank’s acquisition of ABB’s robotics business. The report said Chinese authorities did not approve the acquisition. The materials provided include no official announcement, so the report’s claims need to be verified.
- · Industry
Leaderobot reports brain-controlled robot cases involving Neuralink and Matic
Leaderobot reported cases involving Neuralink and Matic. This is secondary reporting, and the information presented here alone is insufficient to independently verify what was demonstrated. The reported account should be considered separately from verification of the control and operation.
- · Industry
leaderobot.com reports Figure AI hiring for night shift
leaderobot.com reported that Figure AI is hiring night-shift workers. What can be confirmed is the report about the hiring, not official documentation of robots’ operational performance. Job listings and results from actual operations should be considered separately.
- · Industry
leaderobot.com summarizes expert views from 2026 Medical-Engineering Integration Future Industry Conference
leaderobot.com published an article about the conference. The conference was held in Beijing on Nov. 12. The article presents a summary of expert views.
- · Industry
Article on Gmail’s Inbox Zero Published
efcl.info published an article about “Inbox Zero,” the practice of emptying your Gmail inbox.
- · Industry
leaderobot.com Publishes Article Asking Which Companies Support China’s Robotics Industry
leaderobot.com published an article on November 14, 2026, asking which companies support China’s robotics industry. The article’s publication alone does not independently substantiate the evaluations or figures presented in it. Comparing it with related articles from this newspaper, partnerships, on-site use and data releases should be treated as separate points to verify.
- · Partnerships & M&A
CHINGMU, Hitch Open Form Global Strategic Partnership to Support Motion Capture at HOPE Competition
CHINGMU and Hitch Open signed a strategic cooperation agreement on November 7, 2026. CHINGMU will serve as the official motion-capture technology partner for the HOPE global competition. Reports say the partnership will extend beyond the competition to a research center in Caohejing.
- · Product launches
leaderobot.com reports debut of Yuanhua Intelligent’s new HX product
leaderobot.com reported the debut of Yuanhua Intelligent’s new HX product. In an article dated Nov. 11, we reported that the company had exhibited HX. The product’s technical specifications and clinical positioning require confirmation from primary sources.
- · Industry
2026 MEFI Medical-Engineering Integration Future Industry Conference Held in Beijing, Discussing Surgical Robots and Brain-Computer Interfaces
The 2026 MEFI Medical-Engineering Integration Future Industry Conference was held on November 12, 2026, in Beijing’s Chaoyang district. Topics included surgical robots, brain-computer interfaces, and robots for rehabilitation and elder care. The establishment of the “MEFI Medical-Engineering Integration Future Industry Platform” was also announced at the conference.
- · Deployment & production
DeCicco & Sons Expands Simbe’s Tally Deployment to All Stores
DeCicco & Sons has expanded Simbe’s Store Intelligence to all its stores. Simbe said out-of-stocks fell 35% during the first 60 days of the pilot. Shelf data from Tally is connected to existing systems via API and used for store operations and other purposes.
- · Research & technology
humanoid.guide Reports Evaluation of Apple’s HALO
humanoid.guide reported on an evaluation of Apple’s HALO. We distinguish the reported research evaluation from confirmed commercialization or partnerships between companies. See the original source for details on the experimental conditions and methods.
- · Research & technology
TechXplore Reports on Research Into Spatial Perception Through Communication Among Robot Swarms
TechXplore reported on research by institutions including Sorbonne University and the University of Tokyo. The article focuses on research into message exchange among robots. The materials this newspaper can confirm are secondary reporting; primary sources are needed to assess the research details and experimental conditions.
- · Industry
leaderobot.com Publishes Article on Warehouse Robots Featuring Geek+, Hai Robotics and Exotec
leaderobot.com published an article about warehouse robots. The article covers Geek+, Hai Robotics, Exotec and others. The article’s arguments should be read separately from facts that can be confirmed through official announcements or real-world operations.
- · Industry
simplememofast.com posts practical guide to Inbox Zero
simplememofast.com posted a guide article about Inbox Zero. The page does not list a publication date. The information provided does not establish a connection to the physical AI field.
- · Partnerships & M&A
Apptronik Working to Integrate Apollo With NVIDIA’s Robot Foundation Model Project GR00T
Apptronik was reported to be working to integrate Apollo with NVIDIA’s Project GR00T. The report described a concept in which text, video and human demonstrations would serve as task inputs. The information provided does not confirm the integration’s progress or performance in real-world settings.