
Runway Launches Praxis-1 Open-Weight Robot AI Model
Runway AI has introduced Praxis-1, an open-weight AI model for robotics trained on video data to control physical systems.
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Runway AI has introduced Praxis-1, an open-weight AI model for robotics trained on video data to control physical systems.

NVIDIA launched its Open Agent Safety Platform, a hardware-enforced security system for AI agents in manufacturing and critical infrastructure.

The U.S. and China extended their trade truce by two months to January 10, delaying U.S. Port fees on Chinese ships and China's ban on rare earth exports.

SoftBank Group has agreed to buy the Robotics and AI Institute from Hyundai Motor Group. The deal is pending review by the U.S.

New York, New Mexico, Ohio, and Illinois are launching new advanced manufacturing workforce training centers and programs, backed by state initiatives.

Arm Holdings has launched its Arm Total Design for Physical AI program, uniting over 80 companies to improve interoperability in robotics.

Agility Robotics has launched Digit 5, a new humanoid robot designed for manufacturing and logistics. The robot features upgraded legs, batteries, and safety systems to work alongside people without barriers, with commercial deployment expected by late 2027.

The article explains how tool geometry impacts chip control, tool life predictability, and maximum unattended runtime in automated machining.

GE Appliances is investing $1 billion at its Louisville campus to shift high-output dryer production from Mexico to Kentucky.

A keynote panel at RoboBusiness 2026 will feature leaders from Amazon Robotics, Teradyne Robotics, and Cobot discussing the real-world application of AI.

A report says robot safety must include cybersecurity, as hackers can manipulate a robot's perception and actions without triggering a system failure.

An Intel survey shows manufacturers expect to adopt robotics but many lack formal strategies for managing a mixed human-robot workforce.

Lam Research is building a $3 billion AI chip R&D center in Oregon. The 120,000-sq-ft facility opens in 2028 and will create more than 400 jobs.