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09/03/2026

NVIDIA has announced the Jetson Orin Nano 2, a new entry-level robotics computer aimed at bringing frontier-class edge AI performance to a wider base of developers.

The module delivers 78 trillion operations per second of AI compute, 8GB of memory, and 2x the inference performance of its predecessor while using 40% less power at the same performance level. It's built to run large language models and vision language models directly at the edge, supporting applications like home robots, inspection drones, and vision AI systems. Early adopters include Cognex, Doosan Bobcat, and Matic Robots, with the module and developer kit expected in the first half of 2027.

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NVIDIA today announced NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano™ 2, a new robotics computer set to redefine entry-level edge AI — putting frontier-class generative AI performance in the hands of millions of developers.

09/02/2026

MIT engineers have developed a robotic physical therapy system that uses generative AI to learn from human therapists and adaptively assist stroke patients.

The dual-arm robot combines transformer-based diffusion models with real-time force feedback, allowing it to adjust the level of physical assistance based on a patient's effort and capabilities. Unlike most generative AI models in robotics that focus on motion planning, this system learns physical interaction itself, including how to respond to touch, force, and resistance. Researchers say the same approach could eventually extend beyond therapy into industrial and collaborative robotics settings.

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MIT engineers introduce an adaptive physical therapy system that uses generative AI to learn from physical therapists and interactively support stroke patients.

09/01/2026

Advances in AI, satellite navigation, and machine vision are making robotic lawn mowers more capable of handling larger, more complex yards.

Newer systems use RTK positioning and 4G connectivity to map lawns, avoid obstacles, and plan mowing routes without traditional boundary wires. Beyond residential use, the technology is also being explored in commercial landscaping, where labor shortages have created demand for more automated solutions.

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Improvements in AI, satellite navigation, and machine vision are helping robotic lawn mowers spread in the U.S., writes Sunseeker's founder.

08/31/2026

We're hiring at OLogic!

We're looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our team in Santa https://na2.hubs.ly/H07wL5_0'll work on schematic capture, PCB layout, hand-soldering circuits, and bring-up and testing of robotic systems and consumer electronics.

What we're looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Experience with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout
- Hand-soldering experience, SMT preferred
- Bonus if you've worked with firmware in C/C++/Python, or on Raspberry Pi/STM32 projects

$40 to $60/hr, full-time, on-site in Santa Clara. Medical, vision, retirement, and PTO included.

OLogic has worked with clients like Google, Meta, Panasonic, HP, Hasbro, Mattel, and Disney, with a small, collaborative team and real mentorship.

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08/31/2026

XPeng Motors’ humanoid robotics unit, Dogotix, has raised more than $900 million in its first funding round, reaching a post-money valuation of more than $6.3 billion.

The investment will support development of the company’s IRON humanoid robot, including hardware and software R&D, physical AI model training, data collection, mass-production capabilities, and global expansion.

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Dogotix, the humanoid unit of XPeng Motors, has attained a valuation of $6.3 billion as it plans to produce robots at scale.

08/30/2026

Ollobot's OlloNi SS1 combines multimodal AI, computer vision, autonomous mobility, and on-device processing to create a companion robot designed for long-term interaction in the home.

Rather than simply responding to commands, the robot can learn household routines, recognize family members, respond to behavioral and emotional cues, and proactively interact with people. The technology highlights how advances in embodied AI are creating new possibilities for human-robot interaction.

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Advances in multimodal AI and robotics are making companion robots more personal and emotionally aware

08/29/2026

MIT engineers have developed a more intuitive controller for operating construction excavators by replacing traditional joysticks with a miniature excavator arm that mirrors the machine's movements.

The system is designed to shorten the learning curve for operators by making controls feel more natural, with potential applications in on-site operation, remote operation, and heavy equipment training.

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MIT researchers developed a more intuitive system for operating excavator machines, a skill that takes years to master. The new technology could speed up the learning curve for operators and offer new ways to control an excavator on-site or remotely.

08/27/2026

Motor control design turns a spinning motor into a system you can actually rely on. At OLogic, our motor control expertise supports products across a wide range of applications, from small home appliances to children's toys, large mobile robots, and warehouse robots, in both high-volume, low-cost systems and high-power, low-volume systems.

Our team has experience with:
⚙️ Brushed-DC and Brushless-DC (BLDC) motor controllers
⚙️ Microcontroller-based designs with 3-phase bridge drivers
⚙️ BLDC controller chips for faster production timelines
⚙️ Sensorless field-oriented control (FOC)
⚙️ STM32, Texas Instruments, and PMD Motion platforms
⚙️ Custom controllers built for cost, space, and thermal constraints

Whether the goal is escaping the limits of an off-the-shelf controller or building sensorless FOC from the ground up, the right approach depends on the project's timeline and requirements.

From concept to control, good motor control design makes sure a product does not just move. It moves the way it is supposed to.

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08/25/2026

Meet Rochelle Lingat, Senior Electrical Engineer at OLogic!

Rochelle specializes in rework and repair of circuit boards and has expanded her work into schematics and board layout. Her time at OLogic has also given her the opportunity to work hands-on with hardware across a wide variety of systems and projects, including the world of robotics.

Outside of engineering, Rochelle is our resident pun maker, cat lover and self-proclaimed night owl. She brings plenty of humor, kindness and hard work to the OLogic team.

Get to know Rochelle in our latest Employee Spotlight:
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08/25/2026

Stripe has reportedly agreed to buy OpenRouter for more than 7 billion dollars, according to Bloomberg. That is five times OpenRouter's 1.3 billion dollar valuation from its Series B in May, though below the 10 billion dollar figure the Wall Street Journal floated in July. Neither company has confirmed the deal.

OpenRouter serves 8 million users across more than 400 AI models, and Stripe was already its payments processor. The move follows Stripe's purchase of usage based billing platform Metronome in January, positioning Stripe to track how AI spending is measured and priced as usage based pricing models continue to take shape.

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