Sony has filed a US patent application for a robotic hand featuring a human-like opposable thumb, providing another intriguing indication of the electronics giant’s continuing research into humanoid and embodied robotics. The application, US 2026/0225261 A1, was published by the US Patent and Trademark Office on August 6 and describes a robot hand designed to […]

Researchers have introduced what they describe as the world’s first fully autonomous robotic guide dog, an AI-powered mobile robot designed to help blind and visually impaired people navigate both indoor and outdoor environments. Named Milo, the robot has been developed as a lower-cost alternative to traditional guide dogs, which require extensive training and are often […]

Hoch Health Ostschweiz, formerly Kantonsspital St. Gallen, in Switzerland, expands its modernization program with automated guided vehicles seamlessly integrated into the campus infrastructure Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are rapidly transforming hospital logistics, supporting staff by transporting laundry, food, medical equipment, and waste across large facilities. As AGVs become more common in healthcare environments, Schindler is […]