These electronics-free robots can walk right off the 3D-printerResearchers have developed a low-cost, walking robot made with a single material and powered by compressed gas, suitable for environments without electronics.
Movie Magic Meets Practical Robotics for Netflix's The Electric StateDennis Hong creates innovative robots, bridging the gap between fiction and reality in robotics.
Google Debuts AI Model for Robotics, Challenging Meta, OpenAIAlphabet Inc.'s new Gemini Robotics models enhance robot dexterity and adaptability to perform tasks in unpredictable environments.
Artificial muscles for tremor suppressionWearable soft robotic devices may alleviate tremors in patients with conditions like Parkinson's disease.
Feeling is believing: Bionic hand 'knows' what it's touching, grasps like a humanEngineers at Johns Hopkins developed a pioneering prosthetic hand that mimics human-like gripping and feedback for enhanced interaction with objects.
The 'Protoclone' robot has synthetic muscles - and moves like a humanProtoclone is a groundbreaking human-like robot with synthetic muscles and a polymer skeleton.
Google DeepMind Unveils Gemini RoboticsGemini Robotics by Google DeepMind enhances robot capabilities through advanced AI, enabling smarter, safer, and more adaptable robots for real-world applications.
Movie Magic Meets Practical Robotics for Netflix's The Electric StateDennis Hong creates innovative robots, bridging the gap between fiction and reality in robotics.
Google Debuts AI Model for Robotics, Challenging Meta, OpenAIAlphabet Inc.'s new Gemini Robotics models enhance robot dexterity and adaptability to perform tasks in unpredictable environments.
Artificial muscles for tremor suppressionWearable soft robotic devices may alleviate tremors in patients with conditions like Parkinson's disease.
Feeling is believing: Bionic hand 'knows' what it's touching, grasps like a humanEngineers at Johns Hopkins developed a pioneering prosthetic hand that mimics human-like gripping and feedback for enhanced interaction with objects.
The 'Protoclone' robot has synthetic muscles - and moves like a humanProtoclone is a groundbreaking human-like robot with synthetic muscles and a polymer skeleton.
Google DeepMind Unveils Gemini RoboticsGemini Robotics by Google DeepMind enhances robot capabilities through advanced AI, enabling smarter, safer, and more adaptable robots for real-world applications.
How Amazon used Oreos and dog toys to develop an army of robots to grab what you buyAmazon harnesses robotics to enhance e-commerce efficiency and profitability through significant investment and innovative tech advancements from the 2015 Picking Challenge.
Meet Concert, the robot that wants to revolutionize constructionThe construction industry is facing a significant workforce shortage that robotics aims to help alleviate.
My compliments to the chef: Researcher studies robots in the kitchenRobot chefs could address labor shortages in restaurants, offering reliability and safety, despite skepticism about their ability to replace human cooks.
Can somebody let this robot down?Clone Robotics is developing a humanoid robot prototype named Protoclone with advanced movements and muscle-like Myofibers.
10 Must-Read Books on the Impact of AI, Robotics, and Automation | TechRepublicAI and robotics technology is driving automation across industries and transforming the workforce.
Apptronik's humanoid robots take the first steps toward building themselves | TechCrunchApptronik partners with Jabil for humanoid robot production and testing, aiming for commercial viability by 2026.
How Amazon used Oreos and dog toys to develop an army of robots to grab what you buyAmazon harnesses robotics to enhance e-commerce efficiency and profitability through significant investment and innovative tech advancements from the 2015 Picking Challenge.
Meet Concert, the robot that wants to revolutionize constructionThe construction industry is facing a significant workforce shortage that robotics aims to help alleviate.
My compliments to the chef: Researcher studies robots in the kitchenRobot chefs could address labor shortages in restaurants, offering reliability and safety, despite skepticism about their ability to replace human cooks.
Can somebody let this robot down?Clone Robotics is developing a humanoid robot prototype named Protoclone with advanced movements and muscle-like Myofibers.
10 Must-Read Books on the Impact of AI, Robotics, and Automation | TechRepublicAI and robotics technology is driving automation across industries and transforming the workforce.
Apptronik's humanoid robots take the first steps toward building themselves | TechCrunchApptronik partners with Jabil for humanoid robot production and testing, aiming for commercial viability by 2026.
Meet the little robot helping Ukrainian deminers clean up the massive mess of buried Russian explosivesUkraine is now the most heavily mined country globally with a long road ahead for demining efforts.
Paralyzed man moves robotic arm with his thoughtsA paralyzed man has gained the ability to control a robotic arm via a brain-computer interface, successfully performing tasks for seven months.
Microsoft Shows Off AI That Can Control an Entire RobotMicrosoft's Magma AI autonomously controls robots using multimodal data, showcasing significant advancements in AI capabilities for physical task execution.
Google's new robot AI can fold delicate origami, close zipper bags without damageGoogle DeepMind introduced Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER to enhance robot interaction with the physical world for tasks like helping with household chores.
DeepMind's latest AI model can help robots fold origami and close Ziploc bagsGemini Robotics enhances robot flexibility, interactivity, and dexterity for general-purpose assistance.
Why fast-learning robots are wearing Meta glassesMeta's EgoMimic uses smartglasses' data to enhance robot training, indicating a shift in mainstream AI robotics.
Microsoft Magma brings agentic AI to robotic systemsMagma represents a significant step toward integrated agentic AI that can autonomously plan and interact with both digital and physical environments.
Paralyzed man moves robotic arm with his thoughtsA paralyzed man has gained the ability to control a robotic arm via a brain-computer interface, successfully performing tasks for seven months.
Microsoft Shows Off AI That Can Control an Entire RobotMicrosoft's Magma AI autonomously controls robots using multimodal data, showcasing significant advancements in AI capabilities for physical task execution.
Google's new robot AI can fold delicate origami, close zipper bags without damageGoogle DeepMind introduced Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER to enhance robot interaction with the physical world for tasks like helping with household chores.
DeepMind's latest AI model can help robots fold origami and close Ziploc bagsGemini Robotics enhances robot flexibility, interactivity, and dexterity for general-purpose assistance.
Why fast-learning robots are wearing Meta glassesMeta's EgoMimic uses smartglasses' data to enhance robot training, indicating a shift in mainstream AI robotics.
Microsoft Magma brings agentic AI to robotic systemsMagma represents a significant step toward integrated agentic AI that can autonomously plan and interact with both digital and physical environments.
Google DeepMind unveils new AI models for controlling robots | TechCrunchGemini Robotics enables real-world robotic interactions and navigation, enhancing machine capabilities.
Watch DeepMind's AI robot slam-dunk a basketballGoogle DeepMind has integrated its advanced model Gemini into robots for intuitive, unsupervised task performance.
Evaluating Panopticus: Performance, Robustness, and Component Analysis | HackerNoonOmnidirectional 3D object detection enhances navigation for robots in urban environments by improving spatial awareness.
Boston Dynamics Led a Robot Revolution. Now Its Machines Are Teaching Themselves New TricksMarc Raibert aims to revolutionize robot intelligence, enabling autonomous learning without detailed human programming.
Nvidia Promises 40x Hopper Performance in Blackwell Unveil at GTC 2025 | HackerNoonNVIDIA's Blackwell platform offers groundbreaking AI performance improvements.Baidu's ERNIE 4.5 outperforms GPT-4o at a fraction of the cost.
'Democratizing chemical analysis':Chemists use machine learning and robotics to identify chemical compositions from imagesA machine learning tool developed by FSU chemists achieves 99% accuracy in identifying chemical compositions from images of dried salt solutions.
Google DeepMind unveils new AI models for controlling robots | TechCrunchGemini Robotics enables real-world robotic interactions and navigation, enhancing machine capabilities.
Watch DeepMind's AI robot slam-dunk a basketballGoogle DeepMind has integrated its advanced model Gemini into robots for intuitive, unsupervised task performance.
Evaluating Panopticus: Performance, Robustness, and Component Analysis | HackerNoonOmnidirectional 3D object detection enhances navigation for robots in urban environments by improving spatial awareness.
Boston Dynamics Led a Robot Revolution. Now Its Machines Are Teaching Themselves New TricksMarc Raibert aims to revolutionize robot intelligence, enabling autonomous learning without detailed human programming.
Nvidia Promises 40x Hopper Performance in Blackwell Unveil at GTC 2025 | HackerNoonNVIDIA's Blackwell platform offers groundbreaking AI performance improvements.Baidu's ERNIE 4.5 outperforms GPT-4o at a fraction of the cost.
'Democratizing chemical analysis':Chemists use machine learning and robotics to identify chemical compositions from imagesA machine learning tool developed by FSU chemists achieves 99% accuracy in identifying chemical compositions from images of dried salt solutions.
Former Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt's new robotics startup reportedly raises another $150M | TechCrunchThe Bot Company raised $150 million to develop a household chore robot.Kyle Vogt, formerly of Cruise, is leading the startup's ambitious robotics project.
humanoid robot NEO gamma does house chores for home owners as autonomous assistantNEO Gamma is an advanced humanoid robot designed to autonomously assist with household chores, featuring human-like movement and enhanced interactive capabilities.
Deep-sea mining tech advances but doubts remainA new AI robot aims to minimize environmental impacts during deep-sea mining for polymetallic nodules.Deep-sea mining raises environmental concerns despite technological advancements in detection.
Wild Video Shows Humanoid Robot Preparing Elaborate BreakfastDobot's humanoid robot Atom showcases advanced capabilities for future home assistance.
humanoid robot NEO gamma does house chores for home owners as autonomous assistantNEO Gamma is an advanced humanoid robot designed to autonomously assist with household chores, featuring human-like movement and enhanced interactive capabilities.
Deep-sea mining tech advances but doubts remainA new AI robot aims to minimize environmental impacts during deep-sea mining for polymetallic nodules.Deep-sea mining raises environmental concerns despite technological advancements in detection.
Wild Video Shows Humanoid Robot Preparing Elaborate BreakfastDobot's humanoid robot Atom showcases advanced capabilities for future home assistance.
Global E-commerce Platforms Use AI to Transform Online ShoppingAI is transforming online marketplaces by enhancing logistics, customer interaction, and personalized shopping experiences.
Google's Gemini Robotics AI Model Reaches Into the Physical WorldGoogle DeepMind's Gemini Robotics model enhances robot capabilities by integrating language, vision, and physical action to perform tasks in response to commands.
No part of Amazon is "unaffected" by AI, says its head of AGI | TechCrunchAmazon is integrating AI extensively across its operations, affecting every part of the company.
Robots and humans will compete with each other in the first humanoid robot half-marathonHumanoid robots will race against humans in a half-marathon in Beijing, showcasing advancements in robotics and AI.
Can robots work safely alongside humans? This one industry leader thinks we're not far awayHumanoid robots will work alongside humans safely and efficiently, performing simple tasks in warehousing and logistics.
This Muscle-Powered Robot Might Be the Creepiest Thing We've Ever SeenThe Protoclone by Clone Robotics challenges perceptions of robots, evoking fear rather than comfort with its unsettling design and capabilities.
Global E-commerce Platforms Use AI to Transform Online ShoppingAI is transforming online marketplaces by enhancing logistics, customer interaction, and personalized shopping experiences.
Google's Gemini Robotics AI Model Reaches Into the Physical WorldGoogle DeepMind's Gemini Robotics model enhances robot capabilities by integrating language, vision, and physical action to perform tasks in response to commands.
No part of Amazon is "unaffected" by AI, says its head of AGI | TechCrunchAmazon is integrating AI extensively across its operations, affecting every part of the company.
Robots and humans will compete with each other in the first humanoid robot half-marathonHumanoid robots will race against humans in a half-marathon in Beijing, showcasing advancements in robotics and AI.
Can robots work safely alongside humans? This one industry leader thinks we're not far awayHumanoid robots will work alongside humans safely and efficiently, performing simple tasks in warehousing and logistics.
This Muscle-Powered Robot Might Be the Creepiest Thing We've Ever SeenThe Protoclone by Clone Robotics challenges perceptions of robots, evoking fear rather than comfort with its unsettling design and capabilities.
Tesla 'armageddon,' a 'legion' of Optimus robots, and no mention of DOGE: 5 takeaways from Elon Musk's livestreamElon Musk reassured Tesla employees to hold their stock during a turbulent period, highlighting future potential with new technologies.
Elon Musk made more promises about Optimus and Cybercabs at Tesla's surprise all-hands meetingElon Musk urges Tesla employees and investors to hold onto stocks amidst declining value, promising future innovations in robotaxi and humanoid robots.
Tesla 'armageddon,' a 'legion' of Optimus robots, and no mention of DOGE: 5 takeaways from Elon Musk's livestreamElon Musk reassured Tesla employees to hold their stock during a turbulent period, highlighting future potential with new technologies.
Elon Musk made more promises about Optimus and Cybercabs at Tesla's surprise all-hands meetingElon Musk urges Tesla employees and investors to hold onto stocks amidst declining value, promising future innovations in robotaxi and humanoid robots.
Would you let a robot draw your blood? Health systems trying new deviceAutomating blood draws with robots could enhance efficiency and reduce discomfort for patients while addressing phlebotomist shortages.
Boston Dynamics' Atlas can run and cartwheel like a human now - and it's stunningBoston Dynamics' Atlas robot is now capable of performing human-like breakdancing moves, showcasing advanced motor skills and learning capabilities.
Rerun's open-source AI platform for robots, drones and cars revs up with $17M seed | TechCrunchRerun raises $17 million for developing tools for Physical AI, addressing challenges in mapping AI to real-world environments.
We've figured out the basics of a shape-shifting, T-1000-style materialResearchers developed cell-like robots that can shapeshift and interact in complex ways, inspired by biological systems.
Researchers explore how to build shapeshifting, T-1000-style robots | TechCrunchRobots can change shape and state, inspired by biological tissues, but face size and power challenges.
How to get a robot collective to act like a smart materialRobots can now mimic material behaviors, self-assembling into forms with variable properties inspired by biological processes.
Squirrel-inspired leaping robot can stick a landing on a branchEngineers are developing agile robots inspired by squirrel biomechanics to navigate challenging environments and improve disaster response capabilities.
We've figured out the basics of a shape-shifting, T-1000-style materialResearchers developed cell-like robots that can shapeshift and interact in complex ways, inspired by biological systems.
Researchers explore how to build shapeshifting, T-1000-style robots | TechCrunchRobots can change shape and state, inspired by biological tissues, but face size and power challenges.
How to get a robot collective to act like a smart materialRobots can now mimic material behaviors, self-assembling into forms with variable properties inspired by biological processes.
Squirrel-inspired leaping robot can stick a landing on a branchEngineers are developing agile robots inspired by squirrel biomechanics to navigate challenging environments and improve disaster response capabilities.
MIT team creates first multi-direction artificial muscleMIT's bioengineering team has created artificial muscles that can pull in multiple directions, enabling advancements in medical treatments and robotics.
Artificial muscle flexes in multiple directions, offering a path to soft, wiggly robotsMIT engineers have developed a method to grow artificial muscle tissue that operates in multiple coordinated directions, enhancing biohybrid robots' capabilities.
MIT team creates first multi-direction artificial muscleMIT's bioengineering team has created artificial muscles that can pull in multiple directions, enabling advancements in medical treatments and robotics.
Artificial muscle flexes in multiple directions, offering a path to soft, wiggly robotsMIT engineers have developed a method to grow artificial muscle tissue that operates in multiple coordinated directions, enhancing biohybrid robots' capabilities.
SpiderBot experiments hint at "echolocation" to locate preySpiders crouch and vibrate their webs to better sense stationary prey, akin to echolocation.
This robot and handheld vacuum combo is an absolute bargain at 33% offThe Deebot T30S Combo combines a robot vacuum, mop, and cordless vacuum, making it a versatile cleaning solution for households.Its 11,000 Pa suction power is especially effective against pet hair and crumbs on various surfaces.
My Yarbo Robot Mower Conquered My Tree-Filled Yard! - Yanko DesignYarbo robot mower has managed to effectively mow a challenging 5,700-square-foot yard with numerous obstacles.
How 'The Electric State' team created a world of unlikely robots | TechCrunchThe Electric State features unconventional robot designs that prioritize cuteness and fun over practicality, creating a unique cinematic experience.
First private US robotic lunar rover lands successfully on the moonThe Mobile Autonomous Prospecting Platform (Mapp) made history as the first commercial moon rover to land on the lunar surface.
Robot Survived Failed Lunar Landing But Was Trapped Inside and Died AfterwardAthena's sideways landing on the Moon fatally trapped the MAPP rover, preventing it from deployment and critically impacting its mission.
First private US robotic lunar rover lands successfully on the moonThe Mobile Autonomous Prospecting Platform (Mapp) made history as the first commercial moon rover to land on the lunar surface.
Robot Survived Failed Lunar Landing But Was Trapped Inside and Died AfterwardAthena's sideways landing on the Moon fatally trapped the MAPP rover, preventing it from deployment and critically impacting its mission.
iRobot tells investors its future is in doubtiRobot warns of potential shutdown in 12 months due to debt unless refinancing or acquisition occurs.
Man Builds Robot to Force-Feed Him AlcoholA YouTuber builds a device to combine gaming and alcohol to combat feelings of sadness.
Photos of the Week: Regimental Goat, Reindeer Run, Orange BattleThe article highlights various global events showcasing culture, technology, and community engagement.Key events include developments in robotics for elder care and traditional sports celebrations.
We're Apparently Living in an Anime, Because This Robot Has Learned Kung FuUnitree's G1 humanoid robot showcases advanced movements like kung fu, highlighting progress in consumer robotics.
Photos of the Week: Regimental Goat, Reindeer Run, Orange BattleThe article highlights various global events showcasing culture, technology, and community engagement.Key events include developments in robotics for elder care and traditional sports celebrations.
We're Apparently Living in an Anime, Because This Robot Has Learned Kung FuUnitree's G1 humanoid robot showcases advanced movements like kung fu, highlighting progress in consumer robotics.
10 Years Ago, Neill Blomkamp's Underrated Sci-Fi Flop Was Ahead Of Its Time'Chappie' suggests integrating humanity into AI to resist its use as mere tools in an increasingly authoritarian world.
Spurs back scheme teaching kids about robotics, green energy and critical thinkingTottenham Hotspur is educating children on green energy and problem-solving through a new primary schools program.
How 3D Object Detection Helps AI Avoid Obstacles | HackerNoonOmnidirectional 3D object detection enhances robot navigation in complex environments by predicting object properties for safer movement and collision avoidance.
Morphing robot turns challenging terrain to its advantageGOAT robot adapts to diverse environments by changing form on the fly, mimicking animal locomotion.
A springtail-like jumping robotRoboticists have developed a small robot inspired by springtails capable of walking and jumping, expanding the potential for microrobots.
Nomagic picks up $44M for its AI-powered robotic arms | TechCrunchThe U.S. and Europe are revitalizing their industrial sectors, exemplified by Polish startup Nomagic's $44 million funding for robotics development.
MIT's New Insect-Sized Winged Drones Have a Flight-Time of 17 Minutes - Yanko DesignMIT's new insect-sized flying robot achieves a remarkable 17-minute flight time and enhances micro-drone capabilities.
Photos: The 2025 Silicon Valley Auto ShowThe 2025 Silicon Valley Auto Show showcased innovative vehicles and robotics, attracting diverse visitors.
A miniature swimming robot inspired by marine flatwormsEngineers have created a silent, flexible swimming robot modeled after marine flatworms, advancing ecological research and water quality monitoring.
Predator robots help researchers uncover how larval zebrafish rapidly learnLarval zebrafish can learn rapidly in natural contexts, as demonstrated by a new predator robot system.