Microsoft launched Rho-alpha in late January 2026, a robot model that uses vision, language, and touch sensors for two-armed tasks.

Microsoft introduces Rho-alpha, an AI that understands human commands and controls two-armed robots with near-human precision.

The Rho-alpha model incorporates sensor modalities such as tactile feedback and is trained with human guidance, says ...

Robotics is entering a new phase where general-purpose learning matters as much as mechanical design. Instead of programming ...

Joint engineering effort with Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Labs enhances Richtech’s ADAM robot and extends intelligent automation across physical environments LAS VEGAS, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - ...

Microsoft’s Rho-alpha pushes robots beyond assembly lines using language commands, tactile sensing, and heavy simulation ...

Shares rose 14.2% after Microsoft partnership announcement to integrate Azure AI capabilities into ADAM robot through AI Co-Innovation Labs.