Agile Robots showcases force-control technology, humanoids, and physical AI at Robot Technology Japan event - Robotics & Automation News

Beyond industrial automation, Agile Robots is highlighting developments in embodied AI through Franka Robotics, which became part of the Agile Robots group in 2023. Demonstrations include dual-arm Franka Research 3 systems integrated with Nvidia Isaac GR00T and teleoperation technologies designed to support data collection and AI policy training.

The exhibition follows several major developments for Agile Robots this year, including the launch of its Agile ONE humanoid robot, the acquisition of thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering, and a strategic research partnership with Google DeepMind. Skip to primary navigation Skip to primary sidebar Skip to secondary sidebar

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Agile Robots showcases force-control technology, humanoids, and physical AI at Robot Technology Japan event

by Sam Francis

Agile Robots is using Robot Technology Japan (RTJ) 2026 to showcase a broad portfolio of industrial robotics, embodied AI, and humanoid technologies as the company continues its expansion in the global automation market.

The Munich-headquartered company is presenting its latest force-control systems, collaborative robots, humanoid platforms, and AI-driven automation technologies at the event in Nagoya, Japan. Among the systems on display is the Diana 7 collaborative robot, which is being demonstrated in automotive wiring applications, and the Thor 7 Pro, which performs engine cylinder-head assembly tasks using real-time force monitoring to verify correct component placement.

The company is also showcasing its AgileCore robotics software platform, which integrates robots, vision systems, force-control devices, mobile robots, and industrial controllers into a unified development environment.