<p><strong>The world leader in robotic force control unveils advanced adaptive automation demos and an expert keynote in Pittsburgh.</strong></p>
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<p>SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 - Flexiv, a global leader in general-purpose robotics, is proud to announce its participation at the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2026).</p>
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<p>Attendees can visit booth 922 inside the David L. Lawrence Convention Center to watch and interact with live demonstrations of next-generation robotic capabilities. Powered by high-precision force control and artificial intelligence, Flexiv&rsquo;s adaptive robot showcase provides a glimpse into the future of robotics built for dynamic, complex real-world environments.</p>
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<p>On Tuesday at 10:15 a.m., Chief Technology Officer Xiyang Yeh will take to the Tech Talk Stage to deliver a presentation titled &ldquo;Mastering Contact in Real-World Applications.&rdquo; During this session, Yeh will share insights into overcoming complex force feedback challenges and achieving ultra-sensitive touch capabilities in unstructured operational environments.</p>
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<p>&ldquo;Force control is fundamental if robots are to interact and operate in the real world,&rdquo; said Xiyang Yeh, CTO of Flexiv. &ldquo;At IROS 2026, we&rsquo;re showing how the unique combination of whole-body force sensing and artificial intelligence can enable the automation of tasks previously impossible with only computer vision input and position control. Our robots are collaborative partners that excel at delicate assembly, remote operations, and safe human interaction. The future of robotics demands an ability to feel force, and we enable this.&rdquo;</p>
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<p>To showcase these capabilities in action, Flexiv will feature four demonstrations on the exhibition floor. Visitors to booth number 922 will experience a dual-unit teleoperation demonstration featuring two Rizon 4 arms delivering instant response and bi-directional force feedback for remote handling applications. Powered by Flexiv&rsquo;s high-transparency Teleoperation Development Kit, the leader-follower system offers ultra-low-latency synchronization, force smoothing that compensates for minor hand tremors, and built-in safety features such as contact force limits and emergency disengagement. Ideally suited toward physical AI research, medical applications, and hazardous environments, it makes remote operation intuitive and effortless.</p>
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<p>Marking its inaugural attendance at IROS, Enlight, Flexiv&rsquo;s latest generation of adaptive robot, will demonstrate its remarkable whole-body touch sensitivity and full 720-degree rotation capacity on four axes. Equipped with multi-dimensional force sensors in each of its seven joints, Enlight creates a comprehensive whole-body perception network that enables multi-touch interaction, gesture recognition, and precise force distribution sensing. This unique world-first combination makes it the pinnacle of safe human-robot interaction.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Specialized industrial automation tasks will also be represented on the show floor with a live demonstration of a MICO robot installing a GPU into a high-density server architecture. Built on the Enlight platform, the compact dual-arm MICO Core system uses fine force sensing, diverse force strategies, and coordinated dual-arm collaboration to perform precise assembly. Fully scalable from the industry-focused Core configuration to the hospitality-oriented mobile Ultra configuration with inbuilt AMR, force-sensitive wrist joint, and a non-intimidating friendly-looking head featuring computer vision, the MICO platform delivers industry-leading safety for close-proximity human-robot collaboration and seamless adaptation to physical AI scenarios.</p>
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<p>Alongside MICO, Flexiv&rsquo;s other humanoid-style robot, the AICO-2 industry-focused dual-arm mobile robot platform, will be on hand to demonstrate that an adaptive robot arm is truly multi-role ready, whether on its own or when combined with a humanoid-style body and AMR platform.</p>
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<p>Highlighting how advanced force feedback, artificial intelligence, and adaptability enable flexible execution of high-precision assembly, delicate handling, and dynamic manufacturing challenges, the booth is an essential stop for industry experts and academic leaders.</p>
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<p>Flexiv invites researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to stop by booth 922 to experience the future of adaptive robotics firsthand and discover how force-controlled systems are redefining what&rsquo;s possible in intelligent automation.</p>
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<h3>About Flexiv</h3>
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<p>Flexiv is a world-leading general-purpose robotics company dedicated to developing and manufacturing adaptive robots. With expertise in integrating industrial-grade force control, computer vision, and AI technologies, Flexiv delivers advanced turn-key automation solutions that enhance efficiency while reducing operational costs and environmental impact. Founded in 2016, Flexiv has established offices in Silicon Valley, Shanghai, Beijing, Munich, and Singapore. For more information, please visit: https://www.flexiv.com/.</p>

The world leader in robotic force control unveils advanced adaptive automation demos and an expert keynote in Pittsburgh.

Flexiv Features the Future of Force Control at IROS 2026

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<div class="pr-story--text pr-text-font">SANTA CLARA, CA &ndash; JULY 16, 2026 &ndash; Flexiv, a global leader in general-purpose robotics solutions, will debut its advanced adaptive robots at Automation India Expo 2026, marking a pivotal moment in the company&rsquo;s international growth strategy.</div>
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<div class="pr-story--text pr-text-font">Taking place from July 22 to 25 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, the event is expected to attract over 65,000 unique visitors seeking innovative ways to automate, digitize, decarbonize, and scale their businesses. This inaugural attendance at India&rsquo;s premier automation exhibition underscores Flexiv&rsquo;s ongoing expansion into high-potential markets for leading-edge, physical AI-driven robotics.</div>
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<div class="pr-story-image-container">Aiming to address India's rapidly growing appetite for high-performance automation solutions, Flexiv is providing local companies with the chance to see firsthand how adaptive robots can seamlessly work alongside humans, streamline operations, and complete tasks that require a human-like sense of touch.</div>
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<div class="pr-story--text pr-text-font">"Expanding into India is a monumental step for Flexiv, reflecting our rapid global growth and the incredible momentum behind adaptive robotics," said Jason Chen, Flexiv&rsquo;s Vice President of Industrial Automation. "The Indian market possesses enormous potential, and we are thrilled to introduce our robots to local businesses, helping them improve productivity, ensure safety, and unlock new levels of efficiency."</div>
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<div class="pr-story--text pr-text-font">If you would like to learn about the advantages of adaptive robotics in person, please visit booth number H02 M06 to chat with our multilingual team of experts.</div>
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Marking a major milestone in its global expansion plan, Flexiv will bring its unique force-sensitive adaptive robots to the Indian market.

Flexiv Makes First Foray into India at Automation India Expo 2026

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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcn9Qo3kpn0TVGpexGHtni34q">Intricate electrical connections, precise mechanical interfaces, and increasingly complex assembly processes are making manual labor a growing bottleneck that stifles supply. Automating these delicate assembly tasks though requires more than programming a robot to follow a predefined path. Robots must respond intelligently to physical contact, adapt to variations, and handle delicate components with precision.</div>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcn1Uo8nGSO6Nr4XYPDVlgPRg">NVIDIA&rsquo;s recent research into automated GB300 tester tray assembly(HYPERLINK) offers a compelling look at the future of electronics manufacturing. It shows the shift from purely position-controlled solutions to hybrid position- and force-controlled operation. In its research, NVIDIA&rsquo;s Seattle Robotics Lab, working with the NVIDIA Isaac engineering team, explored how multiple robotic arms, machine vision, motion planning, and advanced control strategies could automate both busbar assembly and multi-connector insertion.</div>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcncqUM0PBhjAwqtAeGr6uXUe">Their solution used two of Flexiv&rsquo;s Rizon 4s adaptive robots along with a traditional collaborative robot. The systems worked together through NVIDIA&rsquo;s Task and Agent Lifecycle Orchestration System (TALOS), which coordinates motion planning, manipulation primitives, and high-performance controllers. The inclusion of the adaptive robots was essential, as the assembly process required managing physical interactions, accommodating uncertainty, and regulating the forces applied during delicate operations.</div>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnu75cnnJvlmn0glUFwvSwce">While position-controlled robotics can get a robot to the location of a task, force control is what enables touch-sensitive tasks to be successfully completed.</div>
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<h2 class="heading-2">1.WhyTraditionalAutomationStruggles withAIHardwareAssembly</h2>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnDsL41M27GW73pwM6fweQFf">NVIDIA&rsquo;s GB300 assembly research was focused on verifying the functionality and performance of GB300 modules before being shipped. The testing process involves several operations that demand precision, dexterity, and controlled physical interaction.</div>
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<div>First was busbar assembly, in which the busbar is grasped, transported, and inserted into the tray before being secured with 16 screws. The process also requires inserting a limit fixture and later removing the fixture and busbar clamp.</div>
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<div>Second was multi-connector insertion, in which two large and two small cable-mounted electrical connectors must be lifted, reoriented, and inserted into their corresponding sockets. These connectors have tight insertion clearances, delicate conductive pins, and cables that can be deformed or damaged during handling.</div>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnmx1JGxcnNLhHCs6PQmXh8e">Traditional collaborative robots excel at executing repeatable trajectories in highly structured environments. Their performance can become erratic and unpredictable, however, when faced with the variances found in real-world production. Even on the strictest most controlled production line, conveyor drift, workpiece misalignment, fixture wear, and dimensional variability can introduce positional errors that lead to failure or workpiece damage.</div>
<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnqxugbl4mNxLzfP0t5JXbof">For example, if a connector did not align perfectly with its socket, a programmed trajectory would cause the connector to collide with the socket edge rather than enter smoothly.</div>
<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcn6PzX2nKJ02LIAG7BgwbFNb">In highly structured manufacturing environments, these uncertainties are often handled through custom fixtures/jigs and mechanical constraints. Rapid product design cycles and changing production requirements, though, can make extensive fixed automation expensive and inflexible.</div>
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<h2 class="heading-2">2.What NVIDIA&rsquo;s GB300 Research Shows</h2>
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<div>a. Machine Vision and Pose Estimation: Identifying components and determining their positions and orientations.</div>
<div>b. Motion Planning: Generating collision-aware trajectories for grasping, positioning, and insertion.</div>
<div>c. Force and Impedance Control: Managing physical interaction during contact-sensitive operations.</div>
<div>d. Learning-based Manipulation: Improving performance on tasks where conventional control approaches proved insufficient.</div>
<div>e. Task Orchestration: Coordinating different robots, controllers, and manipulation processes.</div>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcn5H40AzVe9blkexXaK5hecf">Flexiv&rsquo;s Rizon 4s adaptive robots played a pivotal role in the research. During busbar assembly, one Rizon 4s positioned a camera for pose estimation while the second handled insertion of the limit fixture and busbar, followed by removal of the clamp and fixture.</div>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnLB9gDqd6e4a42XrNC33dkc">For multi-connector insertion, the two Rizon 4s arms coordinated to expose, grasp, reorient, and position the connectors before insertion. NVIDIA also developed learning-based insertion policies that used force-torque inputs to refine the final insertion process.</div>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnQHHH24CrvcnSIzotzhoQzb">By including force-controlled robots, the research demonstrated how perception, mechanical design, motion planning, compliant control, and learning-based manipulation can work together to address complex real-world assembly challenges.</div>
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<h2 class="heading-2">3.Why Force Control Matters</h2>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnvHTJ8EN8692vrpgnFSgsTg">Imagine inserting a plug into a socket in the dark. For a human it's a trivial task, yet we are instantaneously judging and processing a vast amount of information.</div>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnjpIjZHaERTehswC8WvHlP7">We unconsciously track joint angles and muscle tension, guide our hands along a smooth trajectory, sense resistance when the prongs make contact, feel for the correct seating location, and monitor friction as we push the plug home. If we encounter unexpected feedback, such as hitting the edge of the socket, we &ldquo;feel out&rdquo; the correct insertion point. We even draw on task memory, understanding the approximate location of the insertion point relative to the socket housing, the force required for insertion, and the distance and maximum force that signal successful seating.</div>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcngqlBEnA9rMJbURgtEcfpSc">An adaptive robot executes the same methodology during an insertion task. Rather than relying exclusively on predefined positions and trajectories, it can dynamically respond to contact conditions. Depending on the control strategy, the robot can adjust its movement, accommodate small alignment errors, or initiate a recovery procedure when an unexpected obstruction is detected.</div>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnRj66cAIHJYRKUU5aCHmvob">This capability is especially valuable for connector insertion, where small positional errors can cause a connector to catch against the socket rather than engage correctly.</div>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnMTubmrN3bUlkwcsMIKCevd">In robotics this is commonly called compliance. A compliant robot can yield or adjust its movement in response to external forces instead of rigidly enforcing its planned trajectory. This is especially useful when inserting connectors, engaging mechanical interfaces, or handling components with variable positioning.</div>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnzN4eGdUxzaK2JfMX3Dbvth">On the production line, as components and workpieces are rarely positioned with absolute perfection, even small variations in component placement, fixture tolerances, or cable positioning can affect assembly success. While computer vision can provide an initial estimate of position and orientation, visual data alone cannot account for the physical conditions encountered when two components make contact.</div>
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<h2 class="heading-2">4.Improving Process Consistency and Production Efficiency</h2>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnayQ7ntTx2kzlE9r8xRBr3e">A common misconception is that compliant movement makes robotic tasks slower. While true that compliant motion on the whole is slower, what must be taken into account is that force-control improves overall process reliability by reducing failed insertions, excessive contact forces, and unnecessary recovery operations.</div>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnsdjo2iXWuvWJ3W3wECPMNg">Imagine a stick of RAM being inserted onto a computer motherboard. A position-controlled robot will execute its trajectory quickly, but a minor alignment error of just 1/50 of an inch (0.5 mm) can result in a failed insertion and damage that requires the motherboard to be scrapped.</div>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnF57WTYxJNOJMy1IqnHfsnb">A force-controlled robot can respond instantly to contact forces during insertion and complete the operation more consistently. Alignment errors of 1/50, 1/25, or even an inch can often be accommodated as the robot &ldquo;feels out&rdquo; the seating location.</div>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcniAchVPKQaikNjs0DqslcSg">In real-life production environments the goal is not simply to reduce assembly time. It is to optimize the entire process, including successful insertion, error recovery, and quality verification.</div>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnSRJotnTtOmrRj8EdrRkhXb">NVIDIA&rsquo;s research reinforces this point by treating success rate and cycle time as equally important performance requirements.</div>
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<h2 class="heading-2">5.The Business Case</h2>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnwa0Hv2i7IUEHiDURHm2o8C">While the engineering advantages of force-controlled robots are countless, the advantages for business owners are often overlooked. Because the NVIDIA paper focused purely on the engineering side, the return-on-investment potential was understandably not covered.</div>
<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnSwlr2jwpXicUQvIGVkHGRh">ROI for a robotics installation is best evaluated through measurable manufacturing performance indicators, rather than assuming that introducing force control automatically improves production economics.</div>
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<div>a. Reduced Scrap: More controlled physical interactions can lower the risk of component damage and failed assembly operations. Manufacturers can track the impact through scrap rates, rework rates, and first-pass yield.</div>
<div>b. Improved Equipment Utilization: Reducing failed insertions and unnecessary recovery operations can minimize interruptions and may improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness.</div>
<div>c. More Efficient Deployment: Adaptive control can reduce the need to compensate for every variation through mechanical fixtures or extensive trajectory adjustments.</div>
<div>d. Greater Production Flexibility: Manufacturers frequently face evolving product designs, changing component configurations, and varying production requirements.</div>
<div>e. More Effective Allocation of Labor: Automating repetitive and physically demanding assembly operations can free experienced manufacturing personnel to focus on process supervision, quality assurance, troubleshooting, and production optimization.</div>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcn24brC3AASgngjwIM8X3jRc">Ultimately the business case for force-controlled robotics depends on the application. Some tasks will be worth the investment and others will not.</div>
<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnQiQPmRfRphnHlOebc9rg3f">A combination of value-stream mapping, cost-benefit analysis, total cost of ownership evaluation, failure mode and effects analysis, and classic PESTEL and SWOT assessments will inform business owners whether automation is the right path for them.</div>
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<h2 class="heading-2">6.HowAdaptiveRoboticsSupportAdvancedManufacturing</h2>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnsyWQnIAAbRmsMDAK87SN6c">Flexiv&rsquo;s series of adaptive robots are designed for applications that require a combination of precise movement and controlled physical interaction. This is why the Rizon 4s was ultimately selected for use by the NVIDIA team.</div>
<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnWDgjxPVHBkx9X4qGGzk66g">By combining dexterous manipulation with force-control, Flexiv&rsquo;s Rizon series has automated tasks such as:</div>
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<div>a. Precision connector insertion and assembly</div>
<div>b. Electrical component positioning and testing</div>
<div>c. Mechanical fixture installation and removal</div>
<div>d. FPC ribbon cable insertion</div>
<div>e. Material abrasion tasks with standard tools</div>
<div>f. Assembly processes involving variable contact conditions</div>
<div>g. Tasks requiring compliant interaction with workpieces</div>
<div>h. Food processing applications</div>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnVKh5kJ0vKrjAsVLj3txynh">Force-controlled robotics can automate tasks that would previously have required manual labor or extensive fixturing and process control.</div>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcn8KR9cjX4x1FfQyCsTuy7Fy">The combination of positional accuracy, force feedback, and adaptive movement provides a foundation for developing more flexible production systems that are necessary to meet the evolving demands of the AI infrastructure build-out.</div>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxcnLkbW5BXlpooKUNNg0LTWqe">To learn more about how Flexiv can help you do more with less, why not contact us today?</div>

NVIDIA’s GB300 tester tray assembly research highlights the shift toward hybrid position- and force-controlled automation. The solution combines two Flexiv Rizon 4s adaptive robots with a traditional cobot, enabling precise assembly while handling physical interactions and uncertainty.

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