Cortical Labs Plugs Living Human Brain Cells into an LLM
From DOOM to dialogue: Cortical Labs links lab-grown human neurons to an LLM, using biological pulses to generate text. Is this the future of biocomputing?
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 …
The Dueling Architectures: Humanoid's KinetIQ Takes on Figure's Helix 02
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
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Unitree's G1 Humanoid Masters High-Octane Breakdancing
OmniXtreme enables Unitree's G1 humanoid to nail backflips and breakdance moves, pushing the limits of robotic agility with a single AI model.
TetherIA's 3D-Printed Robotic Hand Costs Just $314
Tesla and Waymo veterans at TetherIA have launched the Aero Hand Open: a fully open-source, 3D-printable robotic hand for a mere $314.
Asimov Humanoid Gets a Body and Teases a Transparent Head
Asimov Inc. reveals its nearly-finished humanoid, featuring a transparent head to show AI emotions and a bold plan to go fully open-source.
BMW Picks Hexagon’s AEON Over Figure for German Humanoid Trial
BMW launches a trial with Hexagon’s AEON robots in Leipzig, a surprise move following its high-profile partnership with Figure for its US factory.
XPeng to Build Humanoid Robot Factory for Ambitious 2026 Launch
Chinese EV giant XPeng enters the humanoid race with a dedicated factory. The goal? Mass production by 2026.
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.
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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?
