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This 2024 Stock-Split Stock is Up 43% Year to Date-There's Plenty of Room to Run in 2025

Chipotle's stock split aimed to improve accessibility for retail investors, but coincided with a significant market downturn.

Trailer: 'Rule Breakers' will bring Afghanistan's first-ever girls' robotics team to the big screen on March 7

The Afghan Girls Robotics Team's story showcases resilience in the face of cultural and political adversity.

Can Machines be Slaves?

The article examines the philosophical implications of defining slavery in relation to robots and machines.
It highlights the complexities of slavery, ownership, and compensation that challenge traditional definitions.
#nvidia

NVIDIA Unveils Jetson Orin Nano Generative AI Supercomputer

NVIDIA's Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit significantly enhances generative AI performance for edge applications, making advanced AI capabilities more accessible.

NVIDIA Advances Robot Learning and Humanoid Development With New AI and Simulation Tools

NVIDIA's new AI tools and workflows significantly enhance robot development and capabilities.
The NVIDIA Isaac Lab framework streamlines training for various robot types.
Collaborations aim to boost open-source robotics research.

Nvidia robotics executive tells BI how the company is predicting the future of robotics by building it

Nvidia's Rev Lebaredian leads robotic development by bridging AI with simulations in a virtual world to enhance robotics training and capabilities.

Nvidia's $249 dev kit promises cheap, small AI power

Nvidia's Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit provides enhanced AI capabilities at a lower price, making it accessible for hobbyists and developers.

NVIDIA Releases New Mini Developer Kit for Generative AI

NVIDIA's Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit offers 70% faster generative AI performance and advanced capabilities for developers.

NVIDIA Unveils Jetson Orin Nano Generative AI Supercomputer

NVIDIA's Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit significantly enhances generative AI performance for edge applications, making advanced AI capabilities more accessible.

NVIDIA Advances Robot Learning and Humanoid Development With New AI and Simulation Tools

NVIDIA's new AI tools and workflows significantly enhance robot development and capabilities.
The NVIDIA Isaac Lab framework streamlines training for various robot types.
Collaborations aim to boost open-source robotics research.

Nvidia robotics executive tells BI how the company is predicting the future of robotics by building it

Nvidia's Rev Lebaredian leads robotic development by bridging AI with simulations in a virtual world to enhance robotics training and capabilities.

Nvidia's $249 dev kit promises cheap, small AI power

Nvidia's Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit provides enhanced AI capabilities at a lower price, making it accessible for hobbyists and developers.

NVIDIA Releases New Mini Developer Kit for Generative AI

NVIDIA's Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit offers 70% faster generative AI performance and advanced capabilities for developers.
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#ai

Physics simulation trains robots 430,000 times faster

Genesis is an open-source simulation system that allows robots to train tasks 430,000 times faster than in the real world.

MIT's New Robot Dog Learned to Walk and Climb in a Simulation Whipped Up by Generative AI

Researchers have successfully trained a robot dog using completely synthetic data, overcoming traditional challenges of data gathering for AI training.

(Gen)AI in 2025: autonomous, for more industries and collaborative

AI and GenAI are anticipated to drive significant technology trends by 2025, impacting various sectors including robotics, cleantech, and supply chains.

AI helps robot dogs navigate the real world

Robot dogs can learn new tricks faster using a virtual training platform with AI-generated environments.

iRobot's founder is working on a new kind of home robot

Colin Angle is launching Familiar Machines & Magic to create health-focused home robots, emphasizing personal interaction over previous practical household devices.

New physics sim trains robots 430,000 times faster than reality

Genesis offers a revolutionary prompt-based system that automates the creation of realistic 4D environments for robotics training.
The AI-powered platform enables complex character motion and interactive scenes from simple text commands.

Physics simulation trains robots 430,000 times faster

Genesis is an open-source simulation system that allows robots to train tasks 430,000 times faster than in the real world.

MIT's New Robot Dog Learned to Walk and Climb in a Simulation Whipped Up by Generative AI

Researchers have successfully trained a robot dog using completely synthetic data, overcoming traditional challenges of data gathering for AI training.

(Gen)AI in 2025: autonomous, for more industries and collaborative

AI and GenAI are anticipated to drive significant technology trends by 2025, impacting various sectors including robotics, cleantech, and supply chains.

AI helps robot dogs navigate the real world

Robot dogs can learn new tricks faster using a virtual training platform with AI-generated environments.

iRobot's founder is working on a new kind of home robot

Colin Angle is launching Familiar Machines & Magic to create health-focused home robots, emphasizing personal interaction over previous practical household devices.

New physics sim trains robots 430,000 times faster than reality

Genesis offers a revolutionary prompt-based system that automates the creation of realistic 4D environments for robotics training.
The AI-powered platform enables complex character motion and interactive scenes from simple text commands.
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#innovation

Nano-scale dinosaur made by Australian researchers from DNA building blocks

Australian researchers are using DNA as a modular material to create nano-scale structures, offering innovative possibilities for nanobot technology and drug delivery.

On disrupted a loyal sneaker market. Now, the Roger Federer-backed brand has launched a 'crazy' $300 spray-on shoe

On's innovative approach to shoemaking and focus on radical ideas has led to significant market success, making it a strong competitor in the sports shoe industry.

Robodog Runs Full Marathon

RAIBO2 is the first robot dog to complete a marathon, showcasing advanced robotics and energy-efficient design.

Smallest walking robot makes microscale measurements

Cornell's researchers developed the world's smallest walking robot, enabling precise imaging and measurements at a microscopic scale using light interactions.

Slip Robotics snags $28M for its bots that can load a truck in five minutes | TechCrunch

Slip Robotics dramatically reduces truck loading times with innovative robotic solutions.
Their SlipBots can carry heavy payloads and navigate uneven surfaces.

Muscle Implants Could Allow Mind-Controlled Prosthetics-No Brain Surgery Required

Advancements in prosthetic technology can improve functionality and control for amputees, significantly enhancing their quality of life.

Nano-scale dinosaur made by Australian researchers from DNA building blocks

Australian researchers are using DNA as a modular material to create nano-scale structures, offering innovative possibilities for nanobot technology and drug delivery.

On disrupted a loyal sneaker market. Now, the Roger Federer-backed brand has launched a 'crazy' $300 spray-on shoe

On's innovative approach to shoemaking and focus on radical ideas has led to significant market success, making it a strong competitor in the sports shoe industry.

Robodog Runs Full Marathon

RAIBO2 is the first robot dog to complete a marathon, showcasing advanced robotics and energy-efficient design.

Smallest walking robot makes microscale measurements

Cornell's researchers developed the world's smallest walking robot, enabling precise imaging and measurements at a microscopic scale using light interactions.

Slip Robotics snags $28M for its bots that can load a truck in five minutes | TechCrunch

Slip Robotics dramatically reduces truck loading times with innovative robotic solutions.
Their SlipBots can carry heavy payloads and navigate uneven surfaces.

Muscle Implants Could Allow Mind-Controlled Prosthetics-No Brain Surgery Required

Advancements in prosthetic technology can improve functionality and control for amputees, significantly enhancing their quality of life.
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#technology

Red Rabbit Robotics offers human-like robots as a service

Red Rabbit Robotics is pioneering the development of remote-controlled, eventually autonomous robots to address labor shortages in industries like manufacturing.

Robots Struggle to Match Warehouse Workers on Really Hard' Jobs

Robots are increasingly capable in warehouses but can't fully replace human workers due to their limitations in complex tasks.

Robot identifies plants by 'touching' their leaves

A robot utilizing electrodes can accurately identify plant species by measuring surface properties, improving agricultural practices.
The technology offers a solution for challenges faced by traditional visual identification methods.

Chinese Police Deploy Rolling BB-8-STyle Robot to Patrol Streets, Chase Down Suspects

Police in Eastern China are using a robotic partner, the Rotunbot, capable of tracking and capturing suspects.

Swarms of 'ant-like' robots lift heavy objects and hurl themselves over obstacles

Scientists developed tiny magnetic robot swarms that perform tasks collectively, achieving feats beyond the capability of individual robots.

Tesla confirms incredible Optimus hand demo was teleoperated

Tesla's Optimus robot has showcased its upgraded hand capabilities, demonstrating human-like dexterity and precision.

Red Rabbit Robotics offers human-like robots as a service

Red Rabbit Robotics is pioneering the development of remote-controlled, eventually autonomous robots to address labor shortages in industries like manufacturing.

Robots Struggle to Match Warehouse Workers on Really Hard' Jobs

Robots are increasingly capable in warehouses but can't fully replace human workers due to their limitations in complex tasks.

Robot identifies plants by 'touching' their leaves

A robot utilizing electrodes can accurately identify plant species by measuring surface properties, improving agricultural practices.
The technology offers a solution for challenges faced by traditional visual identification methods.

Chinese Police Deploy Rolling BB-8-STyle Robot to Patrol Streets, Chase Down Suspects

Police in Eastern China are using a robotic partner, the Rotunbot, capable of tracking and capturing suspects.

Swarms of 'ant-like' robots lift heavy objects and hurl themselves over obstacles

Scientists developed tiny magnetic robot swarms that perform tasks collectively, achieving feats beyond the capability of individual robots.

Tesla confirms incredible Optimus hand demo was teleoperated

Tesla's Optimus robot has showcased its upgraded hand capabilities, demonstrating human-like dexterity and precision.
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#automation

Exclusive: Botinkit's robot wants to cook for you

Automation in commercial kitchens is on the rise due to staffing shortages exacerbated by the pandemic.

Restaurant rolls out automated kitchen in Chicago, where robots make the salads

Sweetgreen introduces a robotic kitchen system to improve meal preparation speed and quality, enhancing customer experience at Willis Tower.

Can robotic lab assistants speed up your work?

Automation and robotics are revolutionizing the efficiency of microbial processes in research by drastically increasing throughput and reducing manual errors.

Use robots instead of hiring low-paid migrants, says shadow home secretary

Businesses should prioritize automation over hiring low-paid migrant labor to boost efficiency and reduce immigration numbers.

LGES will supply cylindrical battery cells to US-based robotics company

LG Energy Solution partners with Bear Robotics to supply batteries for autonomous delivery robots, enhancing automation in various industries.

What if robots learned the same way genAI chatbots do?

Robotics is enhancing efficiency across various industries but faces challenges in training and flexibility.

Exclusive: Botinkit's robot wants to cook for you

Automation in commercial kitchens is on the rise due to staffing shortages exacerbated by the pandemic.

Restaurant rolls out automated kitchen in Chicago, where robots make the salads

Sweetgreen introduces a robotic kitchen system to improve meal preparation speed and quality, enhancing customer experience at Willis Tower.

Can robotic lab assistants speed up your work?

Automation and robotics are revolutionizing the efficiency of microbial processes in research by drastically increasing throughput and reducing manual errors.

Use robots instead of hiring low-paid migrants, says shadow home secretary

Businesses should prioritize automation over hiring low-paid migrant labor to boost efficiency and reduce immigration numbers.

LGES will supply cylindrical battery cells to US-based robotics company

LG Energy Solution partners with Bear Robotics to supply batteries for autonomous delivery robots, enhancing automation in various industries.

What if robots learned the same way genAI chatbots do?

Robotics is enhancing efficiency across various industries but faces challenges in training and flexibility.
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Rolling Crime-Fighting Machine: The Futuristic Robot Redesigning Law Enforcement - Yanko Design

Innovative mobility devices like Onewheel and Rotunbot RT-G reimagine transport and law enforcement through advanced technology and design.
#boston-dynamics

Are Robot Dogs the Future of White House Security? - Washingtonian

Trump's security is enhanced by the use of Boston Dynamics' robot dogs following threats against him.

'Burning through cash,' Boston Dynamics lays off 45 employees

Boston Dynamics laid off 45 employees, representing 5% of its workforce, due to financial pressures and the need to streamline operations.

Are Robot Dogs the Future of White House Security? - Washingtonian

Trump's security is enhanced by the use of Boston Dynamics' robot dogs following threats against him.

'Burning through cash,' Boston Dynamics lays off 45 employees

Boston Dynamics laid off 45 employees, representing 5% of its workforce, due to financial pressures and the need to streamline operations.
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#amazon

As Amazon use of warehouse robots expands, what will it mean for workers?

Amazon's new robots aim to enhance efficiency and reduce workplace injuries, while also presenting challenges for employee retraining.

As Amazon use of warehouse robots expands, what will it mean for workers?

Amazon is deploying new robots to enhance warehouse efficiency and support employee safety, but potential job displacement may require retraining.

Amazon claims its robots aren't coming for your fulfillment-center job

Amazon is retrofitting fulfillment centers with robotics to enhance productivity while addressing safety concerns for human employees.

As Amazon use of warehouse robots expands, what will it mean for workers?

Amazon's new robots aim to enhance efficiency and reduce workplace injuries, while also presenting challenges for employee retraining.

As Amazon use of warehouse robots expands, what will it mean for workers?

Amazon is deploying new robots to enhance warehouse efficiency and support employee safety, but potential job displacement may require retraining.

Amazon claims its robots aren't coming for your fulfillment-center job

Amazon is retrofitting fulfillment centers with robotics to enhance productivity while addressing safety concerns for human employees.
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NASA thinks it's figured out why the Mars helicopter crashed

The Ingenuity Mars Helicopter crashed due to navigation system errors caused by featureless terrain, leading to a hard landing and rotor blade damage.

European robotics companies to watch in 2025

The robotics sector in Europe is set for substantial growth, focusing on tackling labor shortages through innovative humanoid robots by 2035.

Robotics whizzkids are crowned UK tech champions

Omar Veiga and Arun Ananthakumar won the Gold prize in the WorldSkills UK finals, showcasing their talent in robotics and engineering.

Startup will brick $800 emotional support robot for kids without refunds

Embodied's closure is due to a last-minute withdrawal of a critical funding source, rendering its $800 educational robot for kids non-functional.
#stem-education

This $236 Robot Dog Obeys Voice Commands, Does Backflips, and even supports ChatGPT Integration - Yanko Design

The Bittle X robot dog allows users to build, program, and teach it new tricks, enhancing STEM skills and personalizing its personality.

This functional Rick and Morty Butter Bot can roam your breakfast table

The Butter Bot is a functional and interactive replica of a character from Rick and Morty, featuring advanced tech for autonomy and communication.

First Lego League - Challenge Qualifying Tournament (San Jose)

FIRST Robotics trains students in robotics and teamwork, valuing volunteers for varied roles.
Volunteers are vital in nurturing the next generation of STEM leaders.

This $236 Robot Dog Obeys Voice Commands, Does Backflips, and even supports ChatGPT Integration - Yanko Design

The Bittle X robot dog allows users to build, program, and teach it new tricks, enhancing STEM skills and personalizing its personality.

This functional Rick and Morty Butter Bot can roam your breakfast table

The Butter Bot is a functional and interactive replica of a character from Rick and Morty, featuring advanced tech for autonomy and communication.

First Lego League - Challenge Qualifying Tournament (San Jose)

FIRST Robotics trains students in robotics and teamwork, valuing volunteers for varied roles.
Volunteers are vital in nurturing the next generation of STEM leaders.
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#machine-learning

A Revolution in How Robots Learn

Future robots will self-teach using A.I. instead of following pre-programmed tasks.

Helping robots make good decisions in real time

Caltech's new algorithm helps autonomous robots make optimal decisions in real-world navigation by dynamically simulating various movement scenarios.

Generative AI taught a robot dog to scramble around a new environment

Generative AI can enhance robot training in realistic virtual environments, leading to improved performance in real-world tasks.

Has the Robotics Revolution Arrived?

Future robots will learn autonomously through AI without needing programming, allowing them to share knowledge widely and adapt quickly.

Scientists Use Human Preferences to Train AI Agents 30x Faster | HackerNoon

The study evaluates a method through two experimental approaches: proxy human preferences and real human preferences.

A Revolution in How Robots Learn

Future robots will self-teach using A.I. instead of following pre-programmed tasks.

Helping robots make good decisions in real time

Caltech's new algorithm helps autonomous robots make optimal decisions in real-world navigation by dynamically simulating various movement scenarios.

Generative AI taught a robot dog to scramble around a new environment

Generative AI can enhance robot training in realistic virtual environments, leading to improved performance in real-world tasks.

Has the Robotics Revolution Arrived?

Future robots will learn autonomously through AI without needing programming, allowing them to share knowledge widely and adapt quickly.

Scientists Use Human Preferences to Train AI Agents 30x Faster | HackerNoon

The study evaluates a method through two experimental approaches: proxy human preferences and real human preferences.
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These robots could fix grape farmers' labor woes

Robots like Cornell's PhytoPatholoBot monitor grape crops for diseases, helping farmers combat the increasing threat posed by climate change.
#biomimicry

Bird-inspired drone can jump for take-off

RAVEN's design enables drones to transition between flying and walking, making them suitable for varied environments.

Effortless robot movements

A new tool enables robots to mimic the energy-efficient movement patterns found in nature, enhancing their locomotion.

Bird-inspired drone can jump for take-off

RAVEN's design enables drones to transition between flying and walking, making them suitable for varied environments.

Effortless robot movements

A new tool enables robots to mimic the energy-efficient movement patterns found in nature, enhancing their locomotion.
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#artificial-intelligence

Physical Intelligence Unveils Robotics Foundation Model Pi-Zero

Pi-zero is a general-purpose AI model for robots, outperforming baselines in task execution.

Inside the Billion-Dollar Startup Bringing AI Into the Physical World

Physical Intelligence aims to enhance robots with humanlike understanding through advanced AI, having recently raised $400 million in funding.

Microsoft's AI boss and Sam Altman disagree on what it takes to get to AGI

AGI represents a general-purpose learning system, distinct from singularity and artificial superintelligence, with potential to handle human-level tasks.

OpenAI hires Meta's former AR glasses lead to head its robotics team

OpenAI has hired Caitlin Kalinowski from Meta to lead its robotics team, focusing on integrating AI into the physical world.

Tesla's Robot Is Getting More Dexterity -With a Human Assist

Robots, like Tesla's Optimus, exhibit impressive feats, but human guidance is integral to their performance.

Teleo wants to help the robotics industry reach its 'ChatGPT moment' | TechCrunch

Teleo seeks to revolutionize robotics by gathering vast datasets, enabling advancements similar to those achieved with AI and ChatGPT.

Physical Intelligence Unveils Robotics Foundation Model Pi-Zero

Pi-zero is a general-purpose AI model for robots, outperforming baselines in task execution.

Inside the Billion-Dollar Startup Bringing AI Into the Physical World

Physical Intelligence aims to enhance robots with humanlike understanding through advanced AI, having recently raised $400 million in funding.

Microsoft's AI boss and Sam Altman disagree on what it takes to get to AGI

AGI represents a general-purpose learning system, distinct from singularity and artificial superintelligence, with potential to handle human-level tasks.

OpenAI hires Meta's former AR glasses lead to head its robotics team

OpenAI has hired Caitlin Kalinowski from Meta to lead its robotics team, focusing on integrating AI into the physical world.

Tesla's Robot Is Getting More Dexterity -With a Human Assist

Robots, like Tesla's Optimus, exhibit impressive feats, but human guidance is integral to their performance.

Teleo wants to help the robotics industry reach its 'ChatGPT moment' | TechCrunch

Teleo seeks to revolutionize robotics by gathering vast datasets, enabling advancements similar to those achieved with AI and ChatGPT.
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#medical-innovation

A Bionic Leg Controlled by the Brain

Advanced prosthetics leverage carbon fibre, technology, and biological engineering to enhance human capabilities significantly.

Neuralink Testing Robot Arm Controlled by Brain Chip

Neuralink is launching trials to allow patients to control a robotic arm with their thoughts using brain-chip technology.

A Bionic Leg Controlled by the Brain

Advanced prosthetics leverage carbon fibre, technology, and biological engineering to enhance human capabilities significantly.

Neuralink Testing Robot Arm Controlled by Brain Chip

Neuralink is launching trials to allow patients to control a robotic arm with their thoughts using brain-chip technology.
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AI-Powered Robots Can Be Tricked Into Acts of Violence

Large language models can be exploited to make robots perform dangerous actions, highlighting vulnerabilities between AI systems and real-world applications.

I/Another - Bodily presence in human-machine communication

I/Another explores kinesthetic collaboration between humans and robots through non-verbal communication, emphasizing vulnerability and playfulness in their relationship.

Vodka can propel tiny robots across the water

Ethanol significantly enhances the lifespan of propulsion in water-based demonstrations, enabling practical applications for tiny robots.

Oakland's "First Friday" Holiday Craft Fair (December 2024)

The First Friday event celebrates Team 841's work, benefiting local students' STEAM education through holiday art and festivities.

Tesla Optimus x Neuralink: A Future Collab? [Op-Ed]

Neuralink's trials aim to connect brain implants with Tesla Optimus, promoting potential independence for people with lost limbs.

Amazon is testing out warehouse robots. Here's what you need to know

Amazon's new robots enhance warehouse efficiency and worker safety, but may lead to job displacement and require employee retraining.

2001: A Bitcoin Odyssey | HackerNoon

The Bitcoin Renaissance transformed civilization through a synergy of Bitcoin, robotics, and decentralization, allowing individuals to control eco-restorative robots.

YC-backed Four Growers builds robots to help solve greenhouse labor shortages | TechCrunch

Four Growers creates autonomous harvesting robots to address agricultural labor shortages, enhancing efficiency in greenhouses.

Tesla has already sold out of its Optimus action figure

Tesla's Optimus robot action figure sold out within a day, highlighting strong consumer interest in the brand's robotic innovations.

Vecna Robotics raises $14.5M and taps former Motional CEO to lead startup | TechCrunch

Karl Iagnemma joins Vecna Robotics as CEO, emphasizing the potential for growth in autonomous material handling and the significance of their technology.

Sanctuary AI Is Betting Big on Human-like Machines That Learn and Work | The Walrus

Sanctuary AI aims to create human-like robots capable of learning and performing tasks traditionally done by humans.

Giving robots superhuman vision using radio signals

Robust perception systems for robots can be developed using radio waves, overcoming the limitations of traditional light-based vision sensors in bad weather.

Robot that watched surgery videos performs with skill of human doctor, researchers report

Imitation learning enables robots to perform surgeries autonomously by learning from videos, representing a major breakthrough in robotic surgery.

These 60 robotics companies are hiring | TechCrunch

The robotics sector is facing challenges with layoffs and company closures, but job opportunities still exist for skilled workers.

Robot artist Ai-Da's portrait of Alan Turing shatters auction records selling for over $1 million-a first for AI artwork

Ai-Da's portrait of Alan Turing is the first artwork by a humanoid robot to sell for over $1 million at auction.
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