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The Ultimate Guide to Robotics

A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Robotics (Robots).

What to know about Robotics

Robotics explores the rapidly evolving field where machines are designed to perform tasks traditionally done by humans, reshaping industries from manufacturing to healthcare, agriculture, and customer service. This tag delves into how robotic technologies are enhancing efficiency, safety, and innovation across diverse sectors.

Readers can discover stories on the integration of robots in everyday life, such as social robots aiding elder companionship, surgical robots improving medical procedures, and autonomous robots transforming logistics and industrial operations. The coverage also highlights emerging trends like AI-powered humanoid robots, robotic process automation (RPA), and advances in machine learning that enable robots to perceive and interact with their environments more naturally.

Additionally, the content addresses significant societal and ethical considerations, such as workforce impacts due to automation, cybersecurity vulnerabilities in robotic systems, and the collaborative potential between humans and robots in future workplaces. By following this tag, readers gain insight into the current breakthroughs, challenges, and future possibilities in robotics, offering a comprehensive view of how this technology continues to shape our world.

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Recent Robotics News

Feds back GTA AI projects with CAD $16.5M investment
Productivity

Feds back GTA AI projects with CAD $16.5M investment

The grants are set to speed the rollout of AI tools across healthcare, manufacturing and finance, helping GTA firms reach market sooner.

Tue, 26th May 2026

Toronto researchers race to make autonomous cars snow-ready
Editor interview

Toronto researchers race to make autonomous cars snow-ready

Researchers say better data and sensors are needed before self-driving cars can cope with Toronto's snowy roads and lane-less winters.

Wed, 20th May 2026

NAV Canada report says drones to reshape low-level airspace
Sustainability

NAV Canada report says drones to reshape low-level airspace

Canada’s air traffic system may need fresh investment as drone and air mobility flights are forecast to top 21 million by 2045.

Thu, 16th Apr 2026

Canadians tracking astronaut health with AI for lunar missions
IT Industry

Canadians tracking astronaut health with AI for lunar missions

Data from the Artemis II mission could help shape safer moon voyages by letting Canadian researchers spot astronaut health risks in real time.

Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Feds defence plan, Ukraine war, renews talk on CAF robotics
Drones

Feds defence plan, Ukraine war, renews talk on CAF robotics

Canada's new defence plans elevates battlefield robots from niche tools to core assets, as Ottawa eyes drones for strategy and industry.

Sat, 14th Mar 2026

B.C. startup drone swarm tech wants to target wildfires faster
Procurement

B.C. startup drone swarm tech wants to target wildfires faster

From fire-ravaged British Columbia to NATO defence, FireSwarm is betting ultra-heavy drone swarms can transform fires and frontline rescues.

Thu, 5th Mar 2026

Ottawa backs Atlantic Canada AI with CAD $8.5M fund
Agricultural Technology

Ottawa backs Atlantic Canada AI with CAD $8.5M fund

Ottawa is investing CAD $8.5M in 40 Atlantic Canada projects to speed AI adoption, boost exports and drive regional productivity gains.

Thu, 5th Mar 2026

Quantum, cloud and cyber take shape in Canadian defence plan
Editor interview

Quantum, cloud and cyber take shape in Canadian defence plan

Canada is weaving cyber and quantum tech into its defence plan, betting on research strength despite gaps in sovereign cloud capacity.

Sat, 28th Feb 2026

AI powers maturing Canadian proptech amid slower funding
Energy efficient

AI powers maturing Canadian proptech amid slower funding

Canadian proptech matures as AI embeds into daily workflows, funding slows to USD $450 million but adoption and discipline rise.

Sat, 24th Jan 2026

Professor recognised for pioneering circular manufacturing methods
Labour Shortage

Professor recognised for pioneering circular manufacturing methods

Lucas Hof wins Mitacs Innovation Award for advancing circular manufacturing methods, including 3D-printed recyclable shoes and textile recycling.

Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Ontario invests CAD $50 million to boost manufacturers' tech edge
3D Printing

Ontario invests CAD $50 million to boost manufacturers' tech edge

Ontario commits CAD $50 million to support manufacturers adopting advanced technologies like AI, robotics, and 5G, boosting innovation and global competitiveness.

Fri, 12th Sep 2025

BDC launches CAD $200M fund for industrial tech growth
Industrial software

BDC launches CAD $200M fund for industrial tech growth

BDC launches CAD $200 million Industrial Innovation Venture Fund II to back Canadian early-stage firms in manufacturing, ag-tech, and critical minerals.

Thu, 21st Aug 2025

Google DeepMind unveils Gemini Robotics 2 for humanoids
Research and Development

Google DeepMind unveils Gemini Robotics 2 for humanoids

The rollout could widen robot use in homes and warehouses, as DeepMind says the new system handles whole-body movement and finer hand control.

Yesterday

LG Electronics posts record second-quarter profit rise
Electric vehicles

LG Electronics posts record second-quarter profit rise

Higher-margin sales, cost cuts and US tariff refunds lifted operating profit 147 per cent as demand broadened across appliances, TVs and vehicle parts.

Yesterday

Pathlock warns of widening AI governance gap in firms
ICT sector

Pathlock warns of widening AI governance gap in firms

Most firms lack dedicated oversight for autonomous software, leaving AI agents able to alter records and approvals with limited traceability.

Yesterday

Google Cloud expands Gemini enterprise agent controls
Contact Centre

Google Cloud expands Gemini enterprise agent controls

Businesses can now run and monitor AI agents for up to seven days as Google Cloud adds tighter identity and governance controls.

2 days ago

Finance chiefs demand proof before boosting AI spend
Chief Financial Officer

Finance chiefs demand proof before boosting AI spend

Most finance teams want clearer returns and tighter controls before committing more budget, despite broad plans to raise AI investment.

3 days ago

AI security incidents cost large firms millions, study finds
Chief Financial Officer

AI security incidents cost large firms millions, study finds

Most big enterprises have already faced AI security incidents, with 43% saying the damage topped USD $2 million in the past year.

Last week

Ropedia raises USD $30 million to expand physical AI data
Data Quality

Ropedia raises USD $30 million to expand physical AI data

Singapore startup's wearable data system could cut robotics training costs by up to 50 times as physical AI demand grows.

Last week

AMD unveils Helios rack-scale AI compute portfolio
Semiconductors

AMD unveils Helios rack-scale AI compute portfolio

Helios racks and new Instinct chips put AMD deeper into AI infrastructure as it courts major customers and challenges Nvidia.

Last week