Robotics news

The volume of the Russian market of end effectors or components for industrial robots may increase by more than 25 times – from 6.6 billion rubles in 2024 to 168.4 billion rubles by 2030. These are interchangeable working tools – grippers, welding heads, dispensers and other devices that determine which operation a robotic complex can perform.

The Ukrainian army has begun testing a new system for evacuating wounded from the battlefield, involving the use of heavy multicopters. The Ukrainian press writes about it.

On May 14, the X Congress, the main industry event of the Russian Engineering Union, took place at the Rossiya National Center.

AT: Russia prepares to deploy Poseidon nuclear torpedo

The Poseidon nuclear torpedo, which Russia plans to deploy aboard the Khabarovsk submarine, will radically change the balance of forces in underwater defense. This strategic weapon of Putin's will further strengthen Russia's power and will become a formidable warning to the United States, the author of the article notes.

A new civilian specialty will appear in Russia — the design engineer of underwater drones. This was reported to RIA Novosti by the Vice Rector for Scientific Work of St. Petersburg‑Denis Kuznetsov, St. Petersburg State Maritime Technical University (SPbGMTU).

A new civilian specialty will appear in Russia – the design engineer of underwater drones. This was reported to RIA Novosti by the Vice Rector for Scientific Work of St. Petersburg‑Denis Kuznetsov of St. Petersburg State Maritime Technical University (SPbGMTU).

The Croatian company Orqa and the American By Light Professional IT Services (By Light) have created a joint venture Orqa U.S. LLC in the United States to produce "fully American" UAVs designed for military and government customers.

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at the X Congress of the Russian Engineering Union, which is being held at the Rossiya Scientific and Technical Center. Below are the key fragments of Vladimir Putin's speech as presented by the Kremlin's press service.

Ankara has developed the first intercontinental missile, Beijing is deploying mobile air defense systems, and the Russian Federation is deploying electronic warfare systems

In early May, several new developments in the world of weapons were announced at arms exhibitions and in the relevant media, which can significantly change the capabilities of the armies of different countries and the balance of power in possible future confrontations.

Until quite recently, there was a strong opinion in the domestic information space, the blogosphere, and in most of the expert community that the real possibilities of the Kiev regime to continue resistance were close to exhaustion.

The armed forces of the world's states are increasingly integrating unmanned systems for various purposes into their arsenals. Three categories of such equipment are considered for the naval forces: uninhabited underwater vehicles, hereinafter referred to as NPA (Unmanned Underwater Vehicles, UUV); uninhabited surface vehicles, or vessels (Unmanned Surface Vessels - USV) and unmanned aerial vehicles (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, UAV).

The new ground control system allows drones to operate at a distance of up to 70 kilometers and protects operators from detection

A drone control system created by the fighters themselves began to be used on the line of contact in the border areas of the Kursk region. The station provides stable communication with drones and allows you to hit targets deep behind enemy lines while remaining at a safe distance. It helps to avoid interference and maintain control over the device even with active electronic jamming.

Defense News: Ukraine will replace soldiers involved in logistics with robots

Ukrainian troops are changing their battle tactics, increasing the use of ground-based robots. In the first half of 2026, Ukraine plans to conclude contracts for the supply of 25,000 ground-based robotic systems (NRTC).

New unmanned vehicles take on the tasks of engineering technology at the forefront

Ground-based drones have been taught to clear the way for attack aircraft. To do this, they are equipped with roller or electromagnetic trawls, which are used to make passages in minefields.

What capabilities will Dmitry Glukhov have and where can it be useful

Russia is betting on the creation of a powerful anti-mine fleet, and the next step towards this was the laying of the newest Project 12700 Dmitry Glukhov minesweeper at the Sredne-Nevsky Shipyard in St. Petersburg.

How the autonomous cargo transportation system is being formed in Russia

Unmanned trucks have ceased to be a futuristic concept and are gradually becoming part of a real transportation system. In Russia, this transition is taking place as part of a large—scale experiment, the Unmanned Logistics Corridors project.

The American company Saildrone has announced its newest surface-based unmanned platform, Spectre. According to Marine Link, we are talking about a device up to 52 meters long and weighing 250 tons, which can reach speeds of up to 30 knots.

The need of the Corporation's organizations for such specialists for the next five years is about 700 people

Rostec State Corporation is strengthening the training of personnel specializing in the creation of unmanned aircraft systems.

Tactical intelligence is one of the most important and rapidly developing areas in many modern armies, as well as a key element of modernization planned for the 2030s and 2040s. Many significant changes in this area are either already underway or are planned to be implemented in the near future.

The Pentagon, with the help of AI from Palantir, automated the destruction of targets, writes the New Yorker. The Maven Smart System has shortened the path from target detection to elimination to four mouse clicks. Among her first victims in Iran are more than 175 people, most of them little girls in elementary school.