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Venture
fromwww.mediaite.com
57 minutes ago

Greatest Economy in the World!' Eric Trump Hits Fox to Take a Victory Lap for One of His Companies Scoring a $24M Pentagon Contract

Foundation Industries secures a $24 million Pentagon contract for its humanoid robot technology, emphasizing U.S. leadership in robotics and defense.
#ai
Games
fromMail Online
23 hours ago

Man vs Machine: Ping pong robot wins against three elite players

An AI robot named Ace has won matches against elite table tennis players, showcasing advanced capabilities in real-time sports interactions.
Science
fromMail Online
4 years ago

This hi-tech invention looks just like a Doctor Who villain

Beomni 1.0, a versatile robot, will be unveiled at CES 2022, designed to assist in care homes and perform various tasks.
Games
fromTheregister
3 hours ago

Robotic arm powered by AI bats away ping-pong challenge

AI-based robotic system Ace can outperform elite table tennis players, showcasing advanced real-time interactive capabilities.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 hours ago

Venture capitalist Nabeel Hyatt says training robots will reshape the future of work

Robotics requires diverse, real-world data to train models effectively, as environments and tasks vary significantly across different settings.
Games
fromThe Verge
20 hours ago

Watch Sony's elite ping-pong robot beat top-ranked players

Sony's Ace robot can compete with and occasionally defeat top-ranked human table tennis players.
Games
fromMail Online
23 hours ago

Man vs Machine: Ping pong robot wins against three elite players

An AI robot named Ace has won matches against elite table tennis players, showcasing advanced capabilities in real-time sports interactions.
Science
fromMail Online
4 years ago

This hi-tech invention looks just like a Doctor Who villain

Beomni 1.0, a versatile robot, will be unveiled at CES 2022, designed to assist in care homes and perform various tasks.
#tesla
Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Tesla beats earnings expectations as Musk pivots automaker to AI and robots

Tesla reported better than expected earnings but missed revenue expectations, while emphasizing its shift towards AI and robotics.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
6 days ago

Tesla Optimus V3 hand and arm details revealed in new patents

Tesla's new patents enhance the Optimus robot's hand and arm design for improved dexterity and manufacturing efficiency.
Cars
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Elon Musk says Tesla only has 'a few hundred' Model S and X in stock as the vehicles near end of life cycle

Tesla has only a few hundred Model S and Model X vehicles left as it shifts focus to autonomy and robotics.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
14 hours ago

Tesla just increased its capex to $25B. Here's where the money is going. | TechCrunch

Tesla's capital expenditures will reach $25 billion in 2026, significantly increasing to support AI and robotics initiatives.
Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Tesla beats earnings expectations as Musk pivots automaker to AI and robots

Tesla reported better than expected earnings but missed revenue expectations, while emphasizing its shift towards AI and robotics.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
3 days ago

Elon Musk reveals shocking Tesla Optimus patent detail

Tesla's Optimus robot hand design failed to meet reliability standards despite initial promise, leading to a redesign after real-world testing.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
6 days ago

Tesla Optimus V3 hand and arm details revealed in new patents

Tesla's new patents enhance the Optimus robot's hand and arm design for improved dexterity and manufacturing efficiency.
Cars
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Elon Musk says Tesla only has 'a few hundred' Model S and X in stock as the vehicles near end of life cycle

Tesla has only a few hundred Model S and Model X vehicles left as it shifts focus to autonomy and robotics.
#artificial-intelligence
fromFortune
17 hours ago
Games

Meet 'Ace,' the paddle-wielding robot who just beat humans at ping pong in AI breakthrough | Fortune

fromNextgov.com
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

US needs to flesh out strategy to counter China's robotics advances, lawmakers say

fromTechCrunch
6 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Physical Intelligence, a hot robotics startup, says its new robot brain can figure out tasks it was never taught | TechCrunch

Games
fromFortune
17 hours ago

Meet 'Ace,' the paddle-wielding robot who just beat humans at ping pong in AI breakthrough | Fortune

A robot named Ace challenges elite table tennis players, showcasing advancements in AI and robotics.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
20 hours ago

5 AI Models Tried to Scam Me. Some of Them Were Scary Good

Artificial intelligence is increasingly capable of executing sophisticated social engineering attacks, as demonstrated by the DeepSeek-V3 model.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

US needs to flesh out strategy to counter China's robotics advances, lawmakers say

The U.S. needs a better strategy to counter China's growing dominance in robotics despite leading in AI development.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Physical Intelligence, a hot robotics startup, says its new robot brain can figure out tasks it was never taught | TechCrunch

Physical Intelligence's π0.7 model enables robots to perform unfamiliar tasks through compositional generalization, marking a significant advancement in robotic AI capabilities.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

From folding boxes to fixing vacuums, GEN-1 robotics model hits 99% reliability

GEN-1 is a new AI system by Generalist achieving high success rates in physical tasks, adapting quickly and improvising solutions.
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

China Deploys Robot Dogs, Drones, and Humanoids to Run a 'Full-Space' Metro System

The full-space robot intelligent dispatching platform mainly operates in three areas: intelligent service within stations, vehicle inspection, and tunnel inspection.
Artificial intelligence
Venture
fromwww.alleywatch.com
1 day ago

The 16 Largest Global Startup Funding Rounds of March 2026

March 2026 saw significant startup funding, particularly in AI infrastructure, defense autonomy, and robotics, with top rounds exceeding $3.8B.
#humanoid-robots
Running
fromWIRED
2 days ago

A Humanoid Robot Set a Half-Marathon Record in China

A humanoid robot set a new half-marathon record, finishing in 50 minutes, 26 seconds, surpassing the human record by seven minutes.
Running
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Robot runner handily beats humans in half-marathon, setting new record

Humanoid robots surpassed human world records in a half-marathon, showcasing advancements in speed and autonomy in robotics.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Humanoid robots show rapid advances as they race past humans in Beijing half-marathon

Chinese-made humanoid robots demonstrated significant athletic improvement by outperforming human runners in a half-marathon, showcasing their potential in various applications.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
4 weeks ago

How digital brains for humanoid robots are being built

Humanoid robots have significantly improved in functionality and behavior over the past year, exemplified by Olaf's performance at Nvidia's GTC event.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Humanoid Robots Are Getting Cheaper - But Enterprise Costs Are Just Getting Started

Falling hardware costs and AI advancements are enabling real-world deployments of humanoid robots, shifting focus to operational infrastructure and software differentiation.
Running
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Robot named Lightning blows past human runners to set half-marathon record in Beijing

A humanoid robot named Lightning set a new half-marathon record of 50 minutes, 26 seconds, surpassing the previous human record by over six minutes.
Running
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Humanoid 'Lightning' robot smashes the half-marathon record

Lightning, an autonomous robot, won a 13-mile race in Beijing, finishing in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, outperforming all human runners and previous records.
#marathon
Running
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Watch the moment a robot WINS the Beijing half marathon

A new generation of robots outperformed humans in a marathon, with the winning robot setting a world record.
Running
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Robot runners beat humans in Beijing half-marathon

A humanoid robot named Shandian won a half-marathon in Beijing, setting a new record and outperforming human participants.
Running
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Robot Runner Crashes And Burns Before Even Starting Race

A robot at a marathon practice in China fell and shattered, leading to humorous reactions and immediate assistance from humans.
Running
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

Humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record

A humanoid robot in Beijing completed a half-marathon faster than the human world record, showcasing advancements in technology.
#automation
Business intelligence
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Enhancing Industrial Efficiency with High-Speed Robot Palletizers

High-speed robot palletizers enhance efficiency in manufacturing by automating the stacking of products, significantly improving throughput and reducing manual labor.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

FedEx chooses partnerships over proprietary tech for its automation strategy | TechCrunch

FedEx partners with Berkshire Grey to develop robots for bulk package unloading, aiming to enhance warehouse automation.
Business intelligence
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Enhancing Industrial Efficiency with High-Speed Robot Palletizers

High-speed robot palletizers enhance efficiency in manufacturing by automating the stacking of products, significantly improving throughput and reducing manual labor.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

FedEx chooses partnerships over proprietary tech for its automation strategy | TechCrunch

FedEx partners with Berkshire Grey to develop robots for bulk package unloading, aiming to enhance warehouse automation.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
5 days ago

Chef Robotics: Transforming Food Production with AI

Chef Robotics has recently reached a remarkable milestone by completing 100 million servings in production, underscoring the company's commitment to innovation and the importance of automation in food manufacturing.
Agriculture
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Chef Robotics escaped the robot cooking graveyard and says it's thriving -- here's why | TechCrunch

Chef Robotics has passed an important milestone: 100 million servings, defined as a portion of food that our robots deposit into a meal tray.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI | TechCrunch

Antioch aims to close the sim-to-real gap, addressing the challenge of making virtual environments realistic enough for robots to operate reliably in the physical world.
Startup companies
#gig-economy
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Voracious demand for robotics training data is transforming gig work

Instawork is transforming gig work into a data generation platform for robotics, addressing the need for real-world training data in AI development.
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago
Remote teams

Gig workers in 50+ countries are filming themselves doing chores to train humanoid robots for $15 an hour - Silicon Canals

A new gig economy is emerging where workers film household tasks to train humanoid robots, highlighting economic disparities in compensation versus value extracted.
Remote teams
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Gig workers in 50+ countries are filming themselves doing chores to train humanoid robots for $15 an hour - Silicon Canals

A new gig economy is emerging where workers film household tasks to train humanoid robots, highlighting economic disparities in compensation versus value extracted.
Social media marketing
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Man Engineers Giant Robot Hand to Smash His Enemies

Fan Shisan created a 5.5-ton remote-controlled robot arm to deliver dramatic slaps, showcasing ambitious DIY engineering in a humorous context.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

STEM can be a hostile place for queer kids. Rainbow Robotics is changing the game. - LGBTQ Nation

Queer students often face exclusion in STEM, but initiatives like Rainbow Robotics are fostering inclusion and acceptance in these spaces.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

Nvidia's Stephen Jones on the toolkit powering GPUs: 'A wild ride'

Nvidia's CUDA toolkit is foundational for AI advancements and is driving innovations in quantum computing, robotics, and autonomous vehicles.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

SwitchBot's button-pressing robot is now available with a rechargeable battery

SwitchBot introduces a rechargeable version of its button-pressing robot, maintaining functionality but offering a more sustainable battery option.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Congratulations to the Artemis II crew but the case for sending astronauts into space is rapidly shrinking | Martin Rees and Donald Goldsmith

The US and China are racing to send humans to the moon and possibly Mars, with significant investments in lunar exploration.
Graphic design
fromDesign Milk
1 week ago

Hikarigami Lighting Forges New Finishing Techniques

Hikarigami merges handcraft and robotics to create unique light fixtures from aluminum sheets through innovative design processes.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Physical AI device shipments to reach 145 million units by 2035 | Computer Weekly

Physical AI is rapidly evolving, enabling machines to autonomously interact with the real world, with significant growth predicted in device shipments.
fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation
2 weeks ago

Kia cuts EV target, confirms electric pickup, and plans to put Atlas robots in its Georgia factories

Kia's 2030 EV sales target now stands at 1 million units annually, a reduction of roughly 20% from the previous target of approximately 1.26 million units. This adjustment reflects the impact of eliminated US EV subsidies and a slowdown in battery-electric sales.
European startups
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

Do people see robots as having race? New studies clash as humanoids enter the real world

Biases in robot color assignment reflect human workplace hierarchies, often unrecognized by participants making choices.
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
2 weeks ago

Eclipse raises $1.3B across two funds to back the next era of physical industries

Eclipse Fund VI has raised $720 million for early-stage investments, while Early Growth Fund III has raised $591 million to support companies approaching commercial scale, reflecting a strategic focus on physical industries.
Venture
#intel
Roam Research
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Inside Niantic Spatial's audacious plan to scan the world

Robots require accurate, up-to-date maps for effective navigation and task performance in urban environments.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

Ambi Robotics builds robots to do the heavy lifting

Robots excel at precise, repetitive, high-speed movements, but they struggle to pick up simple items and manipulate them. Even doing our laundry is extremely difficult.
Artificial intelligence
European startups
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

A Chinese robotics startup with a Tesla Optimus rival is seeking a new chief scientist with an $18 million salary

China's robotics industry is aggressively pursuing top talent, exemplified by UBTech's high salary offer for a Chief Scientist position.
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Japan is deploying robots not to replace workers but because there are no workers left to replace - Silicon Canals

Japan's deployment of AI-powered robots is driven by demographic challenges rather than efficiency, aiming to sustain essential services amid labor shortages.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Meet Abi: Humancompanionship robot for senior communities debuts from Australia to Bay Area

Abi is a social humanoid robot designed to provide companionship to residents in assisted senior living facilities.
#disney
Paris food
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How Disney Imagineers are using AI and robotics to reshape the company's theme parks

Disney Adventure World in Paris showcases advanced technology with its new attractions, including a robotic Olaf and a spectacular nighttime show.
Snowboarding
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Olaf Has Fallen

Disney's life-size Olaf robot debuted in November but malfunctioned and 'died' just days after its launch at Disneyland Paris.
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
Science

Remember That Robot Olaf Disney Was So Proud of? It Just Wiped Out So Hard That His Carrot Nose Went Clattering Across the Pavement

Paris food
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How Disney Imagineers are using AI and robotics to reshape the company's theme parks

Disney Adventure World in Paris showcases advanced technology with its new attractions, including a robotic Olaf and a spectacular nighttime show.
Snowboarding
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Olaf Has Fallen

Disney's life-size Olaf robot debuted in November but malfunctioned and 'died' just days after its launch at Disneyland Paris.
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
Science

Remember That Robot Olaf Disney Was So Proud of? It Just Wiped Out So Hard That His Carrot Nose Went Clattering Across the Pavement

#openai
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Humanoid tests humanoid robot for automotive logistics

This proof of concept in the manufacturing industry allows us to demonstrate how humanoid robots can act as extensions of an organization's operations by providing business context awareness and integration with existing workflows.
London startup
#amazon
European startups
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Amazon buys Fauna Robotics, maker of the Sprout humanoid robot that can dance and pick up toys | Fortune

Amazon has acquired Fauna Robotics, enhancing its robotics portfolio with the humanoid robot Sprout designed for social interactions.
E-Commerce
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

Inside Project Kobe: Amazon's plan to build Walmart-style supercenters powered by warehouse robots and AI

Amazon is developing large-format supercenters that integrate grocery, general merchandise, and robotics-powered fulfillment centers to compete with Walmart.
European startups
fromTNW | Robots
4 weeks ago

Amazon acquires Fauna Robotics

Amazon acquires Fauna Robotics, adding the humanoid robot Sprout to its portfolio, aimed at research and development rather than consumer markets.
European startups
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Amazon buys Fauna Robotics, maker of the Sprout humanoid robot that can dance and pick up toys | Fortune

Amazon has acquired Fauna Robotics, enhancing its robotics portfolio with the humanoid robot Sprout designed for social interactions.
E-Commerce
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

Inside Project Kobe: Amazon's plan to build Walmart-style supercenters powered by warehouse robots and AI

Amazon is developing large-format supercenters that integrate grocery, general merchandise, and robotics-powered fulfillment centers to compete with Walmart.
European startups
fromTNW | Robots
4 weeks ago

Amazon acquires Fauna Robotics

Amazon acquires Fauna Robotics, adding the humanoid robot Sprout to its portfolio, aimed at research and development rather than consumer markets.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

Driverless cars, meet your eye doctor

Kinetic's CEO Nikhil Naikal states, 'We have eyes, and when we need to correct vision, we go to an optometrist... In the same way, this is a digital prescription to correct the errors of the car's understanding of the world around it.'
Cars
Science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Strange Modular Robots Are Writhing Across Landscapes

Metamachines are modular robots that can adapt to damage and navigate challenging terrains, showcasing resilience through their unique design.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 weeks ago

RAI's Roadrunner wheeled robot can roll and walk with effortless precision - Yanko Design

The Roadrunner weighs roughly 15 kilograms and is designed for multi-mode locomotion, allowing it to switch mobility modes based on navigation requirements.
Roam Research
US news
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Robot dance show ends in DISASTER as young boy is slapped in the FACE

A young boy was accidentally hit in the face by a performing robot during a dance show in Shaanxi Province, China.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

Lucid Bots raises $20M to keep up with demand for its window-washing drones | TechCrunch

Lucid Bots focuses on practical robotics for window cleaning, contrasting with the industry's emphasis on humanoid robots and flashy demonstrations.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 weeks ago

The world's largest sporting goods retailer is seeing warehouse productivity boosts with robots

Decathlon's Portugal warehouse doubled its order preparation capacity from 57,000 to 114,000, showcasing the significant impact of Exotec's robotic systems on productivity.
European startups
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

Agile Robots becomes the latest robotics company to partner with Google DeepMind | TechCrunch

Agile Robots partners with Google DeepMind to enhance robotics using AI models for industrial applications.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
4 weeks ago

Oxford spinout Stateful robotics raises $4.8m to tackle real-world AI for robots

Stateful Robotics raised $4.8 million to enhance robots' long-term adaptability in unpredictable environments.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Inside the AI Warehouse: How Otto Group Is Teaching Robots to Work Together

Nvidia's GTC event showcases AI advancements, with Otto Group demonstrating the integration of physical AI in retail fulfillment centers.
Toronto startup
fromFortune
1 month ago

Musk says Tesla, SpaceX, xAI chip project to kick off in Texas | Fortune

Elon Musk's Terafab project aims to manufacture chips for AI and robotics in Austin, jointly run by Tesla and SpaceX.
Digital life
fromWIRED
1 month ago

I Tried DoorDash's Tasks App and Saw the Bleak Future of AI Gig Work

DoorDash's Tasks app allows users to gather training data for AI and robotics by filming everyday tasks for pay.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

The story behind a viral dancing restaurant robot that went wild in Cupertino

The humanoid robot, clad in an orange and very ironic 'I'm good' apron, was shaking its moneymaker to beloved millennial Chinese song 'Love You' by artists Cyndi Wang and Sam Wang.
Silicon Valley food
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