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fromFast Company
1 week ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Do you secretly fear an AI takeover? Maybe don't watch this sports event where humanoid robots compete

fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

We Must Admit That This Video of Two Small Robots Punching Each Other With Boxing Gloves Is Pretty Awesome

fromFast Company
1 week ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Do you secretly fear an AI takeover? Maybe don't watch this sports event where humanoid robots compete

fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

We Must Admit That This Video of Two Small Robots Punching Each Other With Boxing Gloves Is Pretty Awesome

Science
fromNature
1 day ago

Five highlights from skin research

Biologically grown skin attached via ligament-like hooks can adhere to robotic surfaces, enabling durable, pliable, self-repairing humanlike facial coverings that move with expressions.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

Nvidia's new $3,500 AI 'brain' is poised to supercharge automation-and could give rise to what Jensen Huang calls the final phase of AI

Nvidia's $3,499 Jetson Thor developer kit brings Blackwell-powered on-device AI to robots, enabling real-time generative and agentic decision-making for physical automation.
fromFast Company
2 days ago

These former Amazon robotics executives just landed $20 million to tackle the housing crisis

Reframe Systems uses software and robotic microfactories to reduce costs and carbon while accelerating factory-built housing to address U.S. housing and labor shortages.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
3 days ago

Nvidia's new computer gives AI brains to robots

Nvidia's Thor integrates Blackwell GPUs for edge robotics to enable low-power, high-performance, real-time on-device AI inference without cloud dependency.
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Robomart unveils new delivery robot with $3 flat fee to challenge DoorDash, Uber Eats | TechCrunch

"We see this as building our own autonomous marketplace," Ahmed said.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

Tesla shifted its Optimus training strategy - and it's using a familiar playbook

Tesla is shifting Optimus training from motion-capture and teleoperation to primarily video-based, vision-only data collection aligned with Musk's camera-first AI approach.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 week ago

ESC.VTOR Cyberdeck Is a DIY Raspberry Pi Ground Station for Drones - Yanko Design

ESC.VTOR is an open-source, RPi4-based portable cyberdeck reimagined as a tactile, modular ground station for real-time piloting of robots and remote vehicles.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Hyundai built its newest factory around AI-powered technology like robotics and digital twins

Hyundai's Georgia plant integrates AI, robotics, drones, and autonomous vehicles to automate inventory, inspection, assembly, and logistics across vehicle production.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

FieldAI raises $405M to build universal robot brains | TechCrunch

FieldAI raised $405M to develop physics-rooted, general-purpose embodied AI 'robot brains' that enable robots to safely learn, adapt, and manage risk across diverse platforms and environments.
#autonomous-vehicles
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Tech industry

Ex-Waymo engineers launch Bedrock Robotics with $80M to automate construction | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Tech industry

Ex-Waymo engineers launch Bedrock Robotics with $80M to automate construction | TechCrunch

Soccer (FIFA)
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

How Did This Year's "Robot Olympics" Go?

The 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games showcased robots competing in sports events, highlighting technological advancements and competitive potential.
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Hundreds of Robots Competed in the World's First Robot Olympics. The Results Were Unintentionally Hilarious

In the past few decades, China has rapidly transitioned from one of the poorest nations on Earth to the global kingpin in robotics production.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 week ago

inside the world of ::vtol:: and his kinetic sculptures, robotics and code-driven installations

Dmitry Morozov creates interactive artworks that incorporate robotics and sound, responding to environmental changes and viewer proximity.
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

DeepMind Launches Genie 3, a Text-to-3D Interactive World Model

Genie 3 creates persistent interactive 3D environments from text prompts, enabling real-time simulation and effective training for AI agents.
#amazon
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Stock Price Prediction for 2025: Where Will It Be in 1 Year

Amazon's stock is stable with slight gains, showing year-to-date growth amidst major share sales from founder Jeff Bezos.
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Stock Price Prediction for 2025: Where Will It Be in 1 Year

Amazon shares marginally increased, reflecting a growth of 1.42% year-to-date.
Expectations for strong Q2 results highlight resilient consumer demand.
#artificial-intelligence
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

VERSES AI Changes Robotics Forever With Active Inference Breakthrough | HackerNoon

fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenMind wants to be the Android operating system of humanoid robots | TechCrunch

fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

VERSES AI Changes Robotics Forever With Active Inference Breakthrough | HackerNoon

fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenMind wants to be the Android operating system of humanoid robots | TechCrunch

fromArchDaily
1 week ago

AI-Powered Robotics Support Rebuilding Homes in Los Angeles Fire Zones

A mobile robotic microfactory has been deployed to support rebuilding homes destroyed by the 2025 wildfires in Southern California.
#humanoid-robots
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Walker S2 humanoid robot can change its own battery pack, hints possibility of self-sustaining bots - Yanko Design

The Walker S2 robot can autonomously swap its battery, becoming self-reliant and efficient in industrial applications.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Figure AI founder Brett Adcock says there will soon be as many humanoid robots as humans

Humanoid robots will soon be common in homes, expected to perform useful work within a few years.
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

Nvidia: 'Graphics 3.0' will drive physical AI productivity

Nvidia aims for Graphics 3.0 to transform industries by enabling AI to manage robots, traffic signals, and appliances.
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Daily briefing: These rappelling robots autonomously explore underground tunnels

Researchers have developed a team of robots that can autonomously explore underground tunnels. A probe maps the interior, while rovers abseil down to explore environments.
Science
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 week ago

Limelight Vision revolutionizes robotics competitions with AI-powered camera technology - Yanko Design

The Limelight 4 (LL4) is an AI-powered camera designed for robotics competitions, integrating advanced hardware and smart software to enhance performance and precision.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Apple's AirPods Max are $70 off in every color

The AirPods Max have been lauded for their great sound, effective noise cancellation, and spatial audio, providing an immersive experience for listeners.
Gadgets
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Report: Apple's smart home ambitions include "tabletop robot," cameras, and more

Apple is reportedly working on a "tabletop robot" resembling an iPad on a movable limb that can follow users in a room.
Apple
Science
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Watch rappelling robots dive into a lava tube - for science

Specialized robots can explore volcanic tunnels on the Moon and Mars, enhancing future exploration missions.
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Inside the automated warehouse where robots are packing your groceries

Ocado employs automation to optimize grocery fulfillment, with one-third of orders already processed by machines.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Can AI take your order? Welcome to the restaurant of the future.

"I think we're going to start to see more restaurants that are sort of like time capsules, where there's this interesting reinterpretation - futuristic, but with this nostalgia to it."
Food & drink
Science
fromfuturism.com
2 weeks ago

Robot Crab Meets Terrible Fate When Its True Nature Is Discovered by Real Crab

Scientists underestimated the aggression of male fiddler crabs during a robotic mating display experiment.
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

How Google's Genie 3 could change AI video - and let you build your own interactive worlds

World models enhance AI research and practical applications such as robotics, education, and entertainment.
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Behold the wood-block wonder of the Kilopixel display

Kilopixel displays images using a grid of wooden blocks rotated by a robotic arm, showcasing an inefficient but unique approach to image rendering.
#tesla
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Tesla shuts down Dojo, the AI training supercomputer that Musk said would be key to full self-driving | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Tesla is reportedly behind on its pledge to build 5,000 Optimus bots this year | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Tesla shuts down Dojo, the AI training supercomputer that Musk said would be key to full self-driving | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Tesla is reportedly behind on its pledge to build 5,000 Optimus bots this year | TechCrunch

Science
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

The Brief Adventures of Wavy Dave | Defector

Wavy Dave is a 3D-printed fiddler crab designed to wave his oversized claw and attract mates in natural habitats.
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Wild New Robot Dog Is So Strong You Can Ride It Like a Four-Legged Skateboard

Unitree A2 Stellar Explorer is a robust quadrupedal robot that can support adult weight, perform stunts, and efficiently navigate diverse terrains.
#hospitality
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

A front-line Ukrainian unit says it made a new kind of robot to shoot down Russian planes and helicopters

"Russian aviation poses a threat not only to peaceful cities but also directly to the front line," Ukraine's 28th Mechanized Brigade explained in a post on the Telegram messaging app, adding that Russian planes, helicopters, and reconnaissance drones appear over infantry positions regularly.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Net Worth Is Still Down $75 Billion in 2025

Musk received $26 billion in restricted shares to maintain focus on Tesla while facing competition in EV and robotics.
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

How to train your robot: Wear a tiny one in a baby carrier

Teleoperation has become a popular approach for collecting data to solve robotic tasks in the context of Physical/Embodied AI. CHILD is one of the solutions we proposed to enable users to provide direct commands via teleoperation for specific target tasks.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Robot Tries to Bust Dance Moves, Flames Out in Epic Disaster

The dance floor tragedy was captured in a video that recently went viral on social media, though its original source is unclear.
Humor
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Detroit's Using Robots to Pick Up Garbage, Mow Grass, Clear Snow, and Much More

Detroit is integrating robot technology like BeBot and others to enhance municipal services.
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

The HackerNoon Newsletter: The Tech Behind War Robots' First Sword-Wielding Mech (7/24/2025) | HackerNoon

Peter Thiel's 'Zero to One' has become a cornerstone of startup lore, but it can actively harm innovation by promoting monopolistic tendencies in the tech industry.
Tech industry
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

This Hybrid Drone Seamlessly Transitions from Air to Water Using Variable Pitch Propellers - Yanko Design

The hybrid drone represents a fascinating approach to multi-environment robotics, where a single device can operate effectively in two completely different mediums.
Science
#agriculture
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Robot guard dogs help Asylon raise a $26M Series B | TechCrunch

Asylon raised $26 million to enhance its robotic security services, which include drones and modified robotic dogs.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

"I Believed in the Team Before the Product": Ruslan Madinov on Investing in Underwater Robotics | HackerNoon

The global robotics market is projected to reach $160-260 billion by 2030, with underwater robotics as a key growth segment.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

SECNAV: Robots won't replace shipbuilders, but they could make jobs 'easier'

"We need to modernize how we train. I've been to 10 shipyards, and I've had one shipyard tell me how great their training was. I spent one hour with the workers who told me how bad their training was - I realized there's a big problem here. And we need to start equipping them with the tools that they need to get their job done easier."
US politics
fromHackernoon
1 month ago

Why Training Robots in Fortnite Could Be the Smartest Idea in Tech | HackerNoon

Robotics training is being revolutionized through simulation, allowing robots to learn like children rather than engineers.
fromZDNET
3 months ago

I tested the viral Roborock vacuum with a mechanical arm for a month - here's my verdict

The Roborock Saros Z70 is a multifunctional robot vacuum with advanced features and a mechanical arm.
fromRuslan's Blog
1 month ago

Book Notes: The Dark Art of Linear Algebra by Seth Braver - Chapter 1 Review

A vector is defined as an arrow, signifying displacement, which reshapes the understanding of linear algebra.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Open-Source Robot Reachy Mini Brings AI to Your Desktop - Yanko Design

Most robots today look like they belong in a factory or a science fiction movie, with their cold metal frames and intimidating mechanical movements that make you think twice about getting too close.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 month ago

This Guy Attached 21 Chef's Knives to a Slicing Robot Arm to Determine Which One Is Best

Heimendinger has created the Quantified Knife Project, buying 21 chef's knives, testing them with a robot arm, and collecting 100,000 data points to rank their cutting efficiency.
Gadgets
fromInfoQ
1 month ago

Hugging Face Launches Reachy Mini Robots for Human-Robot Interaction

Hugging Face has launched its Reachy Mini robots, now available for order. Designed for AI developers, researchers, and enthusiasts, the robots offer an exciting opportunity to experiment with human-robot interaction and AI applications.
Artificial intelligence
Venture
fromFast Company
1 month ago

AI robots can already carve stone statues. Entire buildings are next

Monumental Labs is revolutionizing stone carving by integrating robotics and AI into traditional practices.
fromFuturism
1 month ago

AI Controlled Robot Performs Gallbladder Removal With "100 Percent Accuracy"

The surgical robot acted like a self-driving car that can "navigate any road, in any condition, responding intelligently to whatever it encounters," demonstrating its autonomy.
Health
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Does a window-cleaning robot actually work? I tested one to find out, and it's over $200 off

Ecovacs Winbot W2 Omni Pro window-cleaning robot is on sale for $475, a $225 discount for Amazon Prime Day.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Humanoids, AVs, and what's next in AI hardware at Disrupt 2025 | TechCrunch

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 showcases innovations in AI hardware, robotics, and autonomous systems with key leaders sharing insights on future technology applications.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

RealSense spins out of Intel to scale its stereoscopic imaging technology | TechCrunch

RealSense develops stereoscopic imaging technology for improved 3D perception in robotics and other applications.
Agriculture
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Norway's subsea robotic startup Kongsberg Ferrotech secures 12M from NATO fund, others to address rising undersea threats - Silicon Canals

Kongsberg Ferrotech raised €12M led by NATO Innovation Fund to enhance underwater infrastructure maintenance.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

I tested the viral Roborock vacuum with a mechanical arm for a month - and it's on sale

The Roborock Saros Z70 is on sale for $1,999, offering advanced cleaning capabilities with a mechanical arm.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Hugging Face opens up orders for its Reachy Mini desktop robots | TechCrunch

"The goal in the future is to keep carefully getting a lot of feedback like that from users, from the community, that's how we've always been building products at Hugging Face as an open source community platform."
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Teens Are Taking Waymos Now

According to Waymo, the teens, and their parents, like it that way. The concept of robot cars still scare plenty, but Waymo says its customers' enthusiasm for their self-driving cars has a lot to do with quelling fears.
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