Group 1 - Humanoid, a London-based robotics and AI company, launched the HMND 01 Alpha prototype on September 18, which stands 87 inches tall, can travel at 4.4 mph, and carry a payload of 33 lbs [2] - The HMND 01 Alpha is the UK's first humanoid robot designed for industrial use, aimed at performing complex tasks in logistics, retail, and manufacturing [2] - The robot was developed in just seven months and is powered by NVIDIA's Jetson Thor platform, enabling autonomous thinking and action [2] Group 2 - OpenMind announced the release of its open-source operating system, OM1, which allows anyone to program robots, described as the "Android for robots" [5] - OM1 provides developers with necessary components and frameworks to create, test, and deploy robotic applications without being tied to a specific platform [5] - The system integrates various AI models for advanced reasoning capabilities, enabling rapid prototyping of voice-controlled robots and drones [5] Group 3 - Siemens Healthineers and Stryker are collaborating to develop a neurosurgical robot that can perform selective and emergency neurovascular interventions [8] - The robot aims to improve surgical precision and reduce treatment time, which is critical for patient outcomes in conditions like acute ischemic stroke [8] Group 4 - Norwegian startup Sonair raised $6 million to expand the distribution of its ADAR (Acoustic Detection and Ranging) sensors, designed for robots operating around humans [11] - The ADAR system uses 3D ultrasound technology for real-time spatial awareness and has been certified for safety standards [11] - Sonair plans to use the funding to increase shipments to manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and North America, addressing the growing demand for autonomous robots in logistics and manufacturing [11] Group 5 - Icarus, a startup based in New York, secured $6.1 million in seed funding to develop a workforce of space robots equipped with mechanical arms and claws [14] - The company's first robot will handle unpacking and loading cargo, focusing on logistics tasks in space rather than scientific experiments [14] - Icarus plans to conduct flight tests next year and demonstrate the robot's capabilities on the International Space Station [14]