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Philosophy
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

I, robe-ot: the android monk working to reboot the faith of South Korea's Buddhists

A Buddhist order in Seoul performed a monk initiation for a humanoid robot, using prayer beads and a certificate to integrate robotics into community life.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Inside Dreame's wild launch event - packed with products no one can buy

Dreame Next 2026 showcased concept-heavy AI products beyond vacuuming, with limited details on specs, timing, or pricing.
#artificial-intelligence
Venture
fromFortune
2 days ago

AI, robotics, climate tech: How VCaaS helps corporations enter deep tech safely | Fortune

AI, robotics, and climate technologies are transforming industries, presenting both opportunities and risks for corporations.
Games
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Ace the Ping-Pong Robot Can Whup Your Ass

Ace, a robot developed by Sony AI, aims to become the world champion of table tennis, showcasing advanced AI and robotics.
Games
fromFortune
2 weeks 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.
Venture
fromFortune
2 days ago

AI, robotics, climate tech: How VCaaS helps corporations enter deep tech safely | Fortune

AI, robotics, and climate technologies are transforming industries, presenting both opportunities and risks for corporations.
Pets
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot

A new robotic pet called Familiar aims to replace traditional pets by adapting to human habits and providing emotional companionship.
Science
fromWIRED
1 week ago

When Robots Have Their ChatGPT Moment, Remember These Pincers

Eka's robots exhibit lifelike movements and dexterity, showcasing advanced capabilities in handling objects like light bulbs and various knickknacks.
Games
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Ace the Ping-Pong Robot Can Whup Your Ass

Ace, a robot developed by Sony AI, aims to become the world champion of table tennis, showcasing advanced AI and robotics.
Games
fromFortune
2 weeks 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.
#autonomous-vehicles
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 days ago

This driverless Chinese mining truck is giant, agile, and shows the industrial future of AI

The Shuanglin K7 is a Level 4 autonomous robo-truck designed to revolutionize the mining industry by replacing human operators.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 days ago

This driverless Chinese mining truck is giant, agile, and shows the industrial future of AI

The Shuanglin K7 is a Level 4 autonomous robo-truck designed to revolutionize the mining industry by replacing human operators.
#ai
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago
Startup companies

Khosla-backed robotics startup Genesis AI has gone full-stack, demo shows | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 days ago
Silicon Valley food

Marc Lore says that AI will soon enable anyone open a restaurant | TechCrunch

Venture
fromEngadget
4 days ago

One of iRobot's co-founders is now making weird little robot companions - Engadget

Colin Angle's new company, Familiar Machines & Magic, is developing AI robots for companionship, focusing on social interaction rather than household tasks.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Khosla-backed robotics startup Genesis AI has gone full-stack, demo shows | TechCrunch

Genesis AI has launched GENE-26.5, a robotic hand model designed for advanced tasks, aiming to enhance AI capabilities in robotics.
Silicon Valley food
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Marc Lore says that AI will soon enable anyone open a restaurant | TechCrunch

Marc Lore's Wonder Create allows anyone to launch a restaurant brand using AI in under a minute, leveraging tech-enabled kitchens.
Pets
fromFast Company
3 days ago

The robotics pioneer of Roomba fame is now developing this 4-legged AI-powered robot

A new robotic pet called Familiar aims to replace traditional pets with a lifelike, AI-powered companion that adapts to user habits.
Pets
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot

A new robotic pet called Familiar aims to provide companionship by adapting to human habits and emotions.
fromEngadget
4 days ago
Venture

One of iRobot's co-founders is now making weird little robot companions - Engadget

#humanoid-robots
East Bay (California)
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Passengers Groan as Robot Passenger Causes Hour-Long Delay at Oakland Airport

Humanoid robots face challenges in real-world tasks, exemplified by a flight delay caused by a robot's battery restrictions.
Running
fromWIRED
2 weeks 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 weeks 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
2 weeks 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.
East Bay (California)
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Passengers Groan as Robot Passenger Causes Hour-Long Delay at Oakland Airport

Humanoid robots face challenges in real-world tasks, exemplified by a flight delay caused by a robot's battery restrictions.
Running
fromWIRED
2 weeks 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 weeks 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
2 weeks 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.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Exclusive: Ouster's new color lidar is coming to replace cameras | TechCrunch

Ouster's new Rev8 lidar sensors combine color imagery and depth information, aiming to replace the need for separate cameras in self-driving technology.
Venture
fromTNW | Robots
4 days ago

China's robot-hand unicorn Linkerbot is hunting a $6bn valuation

Linkerbot dominates the global market for dexterous robotic hands, achieving rapid growth and high valuation in just two years.
#meta
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Meta acquires robotics AI startup as it makes the push into humanoid machines - Engadget

Meta acquires Assured Robot Intelligence to enhance AI for humanoid robots in high-value labor markets.
Roam Research
fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation
1 week ago

Meta acquires Assured Robot Intelligence to build the Android of humanoid robots

Meta acquired Assured Robot Intelligence to enhance its humanoid robotics platform strategy, aiming to provide foundational technology for others to build upon.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Meta acquires robotics AI startup as it makes the push into humanoid machines - Engadget

Meta acquires Assured Robot Intelligence to enhance AI for humanoid robots in high-value labor markets.
Roam Research
fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation
1 week ago

Meta acquires Assured Robot Intelligence to build the Android of humanoid robots

Meta acquired Assured Robot Intelligence to enhance its humanoid robotics platform strategy, aiming to provide foundational technology for others to build upon.
Golden State Warriors
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Robo athletes miss the point of sport there is no drama without emotion | Emma John

CUE7, a basketball-playing robot by Toyota, showcases advanced AI and anthropomorphic design, sparking interest in the future of robot athletes.
Philosophy
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
1 week ago

Why discipline, not ideas, determines success in frontier robotics

Developing frontier technology involves navigating uncertainty and maintaining discipline rather than simply solving technical problems.
London startup
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Japan Airlines is using robot baggage handlers to load luggage

Japan Airlines is testing robotic baggage handlers to address staffing issues and improve efficiency at Haneda airport.
#construction
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 week ago

Appetronix Acquires Cibotica: Elevating Food Robotics

Cibotica's flagship product, the Remy, is distinguished by its ingredient-agnostic technology, allowing it to dispense any ingredient accurately and efficiently. This system can assemble up to 300 bowls per hour and reduce labor costs by up to 30%, while also minimizing food waste by 50% through precise AI-driven portioning.
Food & drink
#tesla
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Toronto startup

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

Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Tesla's Down 16% This Year But Analysts See Upside With a $420 Price Target

Tesla shows strong quarterly performance but faces scrutiny over rising spending and future profitability of autonomy and robotics ventures.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Ukraine's fight shows the West why cheap robots could matter more than armored vehicles in a long war, arms maker says

Ukraine's conflict illustrates the need for cheaper, replaceable military systems over expensive armored vehicles in prolonged warfare.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Bubble Robotics surfaces from stealth with $5m to build the ocean's autonomous workforce

Bubble Robotics aims to replace offshore vessels with autonomous underwater machines, significantly reducing inspection costs and increasing operational efficiency.
#technology
London startup
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Why Tokyo is the most important tech destination of 2026 | TechCrunch

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 features four defined technology domains with live demonstrations and sessions from industry leaders.
London startup
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Why Tokyo is the most important tech destination of 2026 | TechCrunch

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 features four defined technology domains with live demonstrations and sessions from industry leaders.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

How I taught myself to code, quit my consulting job, and started an AI robotics firm by age 25

In 2024, I used 18 of my 25 allotted vacation days from BCG to sit at home and teach myself to code. I wanted to have the skills to one day found my own company.
Venture
#automation
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

The Humanoid Robot Boom Is Here. These 3 ETFs Capture the Entire Supply Chain

Robotics and automation are integral to modern supply chains, with significant investments and deployments across various industries.
Business intelligence
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks 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.
Roam Research
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Daily briefing: This AI-powered robot is a table-tennis master

A robotic arm outperforms elite ping-pong players, while new findings reveal astrocyte networks in mice and soil-eating behavior in Barbary macaques.
Science
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

'Self-aware' robots can learn complex tasks by watching humans. Is that a good thing?

Robotics scientists in Switzerland are advancing robots' ability to perform complex tasks through new adaptive learning methods.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This autonomous welding robot may be the future of advanced manufacturing

The U.S. faces a significant shortage of welders, necessitating over 320,000 new professionals by 2030, while robotics may help address this gap.
Venture
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks 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.
fromTechRepublic
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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.
Running
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks 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 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
fromMail Online
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
Social media marketing
fromFuturism
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
4 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
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