How to avoid the teleoperation trap in robotics development…

Teleoperation is necessary for training humanoid robots, but reinforcement learning and simulation are still necessary, says Flexion's CEO. (The Robot Report)

This item comes from The Robot Report, one of the outlets we track for the European humanoid market. We surface it because developments like this one can shift availability, pricing, or deployment timelines for buyers in Europe. The original reporting is linked below — what follows is procurement context, not additional reporting.

What this means for European buyers

Treat this as a signal to verify, not a reason to act yet. Before factoring it into a purchasing decision:

• Confirm EU availability. Ask the vendor whether the product or milestone applies to European deliveries, and through which channel (EU manufacturer, EU distributor, or direct import).
• Check compliance status. Request the current CE marking position, safety documentation, and — for non-EU manufacturers — the appointed EU authorised representative.
• Validate the timeline. Announcements and shipments differ. Ask for dated commitments in writing, plus references from existing European deployments.
• Compare alternatives. Cross-check claims against the verified entries in our catalogue before shortlisting.

We will update this brief if the story develops. If you have first-hand deployment experience with the vendors involved, our review programme is open.

Sources: - The Robot Report: How to avoid the teleoperation trap in robotics development