ROS News for the Week of February 2nd, 2026
A new tool simplifies robot building as the global robotics community announces major events and funding.
Deep Dive
The robotics community announced URDF Kitchen, a new GUI tool for assembling robot models without specialized CAD software. Major events like ROSCon Croatia and various global meetups are scheduled. The news also highlights significant funding rounds, including $270M for autonomous excavators and $200M for humanoid robots, alongside new open-source projects and industry awards, showcasing rapid expansion and collaboration in the field.
Why It Matters
These developments lower barriers to robot design and signal massive investment and global growth in practical robotics.