Generalist, a robot learning startup, uses human demonstration data to train models that can quickly adapt to various cobot systems. The approach, originating from the UMI research paper, enables real-time recovery and rapid deployment in industrial settings.
A3 reported that North American robot orders grew 4.3% in units and 21.3% in revenue in Q2 2026. The first half of the year saw growth in various industries, offsetting a decline in automotive OEM orders.
Despite years of government funding, three-quarters of UK manufacturing SMEs still don't use robots. The real barrier is a shortage of engineers who can program and integrate robotics, not the upfront cost.