Year end summary: Top Robocar stories of 2022

by Brad Templeton, Robocars.com

10 January 2023

AURA Foresight Reaches Global XPRIZE Wildfire Finals in Alaska

Sabine Hauert 19 Jun 2026

One of only four teams remaining from more than 130 competitors worldwide, our team AURA Foresight is developing autonomous technology to stop wildfires before they grow out of control. AURA Foresi...

Robot Talk Episode 161 – Collaborative haptic systems, with Allison Okamura

Robot Talk 19 Jun 2026

In the latest episode of the Robot Talk podcast, Claire chatted to Allison Okamura from Stanford University about developing advanced robotic systems for haptic (touch) interaction.

New research enables a robot to chart a better course

MIT News 17 Jun 2026

By rapidly generating a smooth path plan that cuts travel time and avoids obstacles, the open-source “MIGHTY” system could streamline disaster recovery and parcel delivery.

Entangled robotic matter with cohesive motion

Cornell University 15 Jun 2026

Engineers have developed a robotic collective that behaves less like a machine and more like a material that flows.

Robot Talk Episode 160 – Robotic blacksmiths, with Edward Mehr

Robot Talk 12 Jun 2026

In the latest episode of the Robot Talk podcast, Claire chatted to Edward Mehr from Machina Labs about their RoboCraftsman that shapes complex metal parts for the aerospace, defence, and automotive industries.

Congratulations to the #AAMAS2026 best paper award winners

Lucy Smith 08 Jun 2026

Find out who won in the categories of best paper, best student paper, and best blue sky paper.

Robot Talk Episode 159 – Robot sensing and manipulation, with Maria Koskinopoulou

Robot Talk 05 Jun 2026

In the latest episode of the Robot Talk podcast, Claire chatted to Maria Koskinopoulou from Heriot-Watt University about autonomous robotic manipulators for surgery, industry, and beyond.