Spa-Bench: a new benchmark for real robots evaluating spatial engagement in language-vision-action models
The new Spa-Bench benchmark tests how accurately language-vision-action (VLA) models translate spatial descriptions into actual robot actions.
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2026-10-19
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AI in Robotics: A New Era for Industrial Automation and Logistics
A new report from IFR (International Federation of Robotics) shows that artificial intelligence is accelerating the transformation of robotics from laboratories to the real world. In the logistics and manufacturing sectors, AI...
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KEENON generates excitement at WAIC 2026: humanoids begin to work in real-world service scenarios
At the WAIC 2026 conference, KEENON presented its XMAN-R1 humanoids in four real-world service scenarios - from coffee service to laundry and retail. The robots operated autonomously,...
Three countries, three innovations: IERA 2018 awards robots from the USA, Germany and the Netherlands
In 2018, the International Federation of Robotics awarded the IERA prize to three companies from the USA, Germany and the Netherlands - for the first time in the history of the competition. The awards...
South Korea has achieved a record number of deployed industrial robots.
In 2018, South Korea achieved a new record in the number of industrial robots put into operation - approximately 300,000 units, which represents a doubling of their number over…
Realtime Robotics received the IERA award for a tool to optimize the operation of industrial robots.
Realtime Robotics received the prestigious IERA 2024 award for its tool for automatic optimization of robot movement in production cells. The tool enables fast generation of collision-free plans...
Increase in robot installations in the US automotive industry by 10.7% - new data from IFR
In 2024, the number of industrial robots installed in the automotive sector in the USA increased by 10.7%, reaching 13,700 units. Data presented by the International...
Japan is the world leader in the production of industrial robots.
Japan maintains its position as the world's leading producer of industrial robots - supplying 45% of global demand. In 2020, its equipment exports reached 78% of production, and...
China sets itself the goal: to be a global leader in robotics
In 2020, China ranked first in the world in terms of the number of newly installed industrial robots - over 168,000 units. The new five-year plan…
China Achieves Record Sales of Industrial Robots
In 2016, China recorded its highest-ever sales of new industrial robots - 87,000 units, representing a 27% increase compared to…
The USA is investing in robotics - a 12% increase in installations in 2023
In 2023, American companies installed a record 44,303 industrial robots - 12% more than the previous year. This confirms the dynamic development of automation in...