Uber's New AV Play: If You Can't Beat 'Em, Become Their Operating System
Uber re-enters the autonomous vehicle race with Uber Autonomous Solutions, a platform to power its rivals' robotaxis. Is this a brilliant pivot or a Trojan horse?
XPENG's Iron Humanoid: The Robot with a Spine and 'Muscle' Skin
XPENG Robotics unveils Iron, a bionic humanoid using a biomimetic spine and lattice structures to master fluid, lifelike …
Heartbreak in the Uncanny Valley: When AI Gets Too Close
Ant Group Drops Complete AI Stack for Robots—And It’s Free
Figure’s Helix 02: An AI Brain That Finally Does the Dishes
Microsoft’s Master Plan for a Universal Robot Brain
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Cyborg Insect Swarms Are Now Deployed With NATO Forces
German startup SWARM Biotactics has gone from founding to deploying programmable cyborg cockroaches with NATO customers, including the Bundeswehr, in just 12 months.
Anduril’s Fury Drone Named ‘Fighter Jet’ by US Air Force
Anduril’s YFQ-44A Fury is the first uncrewed aircraft designated a ‘Fighter Jet’ by the USAF after a fully autonomous flight, outpacing defence giants.
Audi brings AI-powered robot hands to the production line
Audi joins forces with Mimic Robotics to roll out dexterous AI hands for complex assembly, marking a new era for automotive automation.
DJI Bug Accidentally Gives One Man Control of 7,000 Robots
A security researcher using a gamepad accidentally hijacked 7,000 DJI robots, gaining access to cameras and mics globally via a massive cloud security flaw.
Norma-Core Unveils ElRobot: The 3D-Printed 7-DOF Open-Source Arm
Norma-Core's ElRobot is a 3D-printable 7+1 DOF arm set to democratise physical AI research by slashing hardware costs for labs and hobbyists alike.
Physical Intelligence AI Hits 92% Autonomy in Robot Trials
Physical Intelligence’s pi06 model achieves 92% autonomy in laundry services and packs 165 items per hour, a major leap for warehouse automation.
Google Dangles $350k in Credits to Hook Robotics Startups
Google DeepMind is offering robotics startups $350k in cloud credits and expert mentorship in a strategic bid to own the 'Physical AI' ecosystem.
MIT’s New 3D Printer Crafts a 50-Cent Motor in One Go
MIT researchers have developed a multi-material 3D printer that builds a fully functional electric motor for just 50 cents.
Oregon State Robots Move a Sofa With No Wi-Fi, No Master Plan
Oregon State researchers developed decPLM, a system where quadruped robots cooperatively lift objects using only physical contact for coordination.
ROSClaw: Giving AI Agents Claws to Manipulate the Physical World
Fresh from winning the SF OpenClaw Hackathon, the open-source ROSClaw project links ROS 2 robots with OpenClaw AI agents to interact with the physical world.
Figure's Humanoids Go 24/7: The Workforce That Never Sleeps
Figure's humanoid robots now operate autonomously around the clock, managing their own charging and repairs to ensure zero downtime in the factory.
NVIDIA’s DreamZero AI teaches robots new jobs in 30 minutes
NVIDIA unveils DreamZero, a ‘World Action Model’ allowing robots to master untrained tasks via simple text prompts. The GPT-2 moment for robotics has arrived.
Amazon is Selling an $18,000 Humanoid Robot – But There’s a Catch
Unitree's G1 humanoid is on Amazon for $17,990. But with zero developer support, it's currently an expensive curiosity rather than a useful assistant.
NVIDIA Open-Sources SONIC to Get Humanoids Out of the Demo Loop
NVIDIA open-sources SONIC, a foundation model giving general-purpose humanoids the brains for real-world tasks, moving beyond mere backflips.
Mind-Controlled Humanoid Robot Turns Pages, No Brain Surgery Required
China's TienKung3.0 humanoid robot is being controlled by a non-invasive BCI, a major step for assistive tech that sidesteps the risks of surgical implants.
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Limx Dynamics Review: The Next Big Thing in Robots?
Robohorizon takes a look at Limx Dynamics, the Shenzhen firm crafting bipedal and quadrupedal robots. Can their motion AI truly shake up the big players?
XPeng: The AI and Robotics Powerhouse Disguised as a Car Company
A deep dive into XPeng's audacious pivot from smart EVs to a full-fledged AI and robotics company, tackling everything from autonomous driving and flying cars to humanoid robots.
1X Review: Androids, AI, and Reality Check
A comprehensive look at 1X, the OpenAI-backed firm creating humanoid robots like EVE and NEO. Can they truly bring androids into our daily lives?
