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 Has a Spine and 'Muscle-like' Skin
XPENG Robotics showcases its new bionic humanoid, Iron, which uses a biomimetic spine and lattice structures to achieve …
The Uncanny Valley of the Heart: When Robot Companions Get Too Good
Ant Group Drops a Full AI Stack for Robots—And It's Free
Figure's Helix 02 Ditches Code for a Brain That Can Do the Dishes
Microsoft's Grand Plan to Build a Brain for Every Robot
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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 Earns 'Fighter Jet' Title From US Air Force
Anduril's YFQ-44A Fury just became the first uncrewed aircraft to be designated a 'Fighter Jet' by the USAF after a fully autonomous flight, challenging legacy defense giants.
Audi Deploys AI-Powered Robotic Hands on Its Production Line
In a partnership with Mimic Robotics, Audi is deploying dexterous, AI-driven robotic hands to tackle complex assembly tasks, signaling a major shift in automotive automation.
DJI Bug Accidentally Gave One Man Control of 7,000 Robots
A security researcher trying to control his DJI robot with a gamepad discovered a catastrophic flaw that gave him access to thousands of devices, including their cameras and microphones.
Norma-Core Open-Sources ElRobot, a Fully 3D-Printed 7-DOF Arm
Norma-Core has released ElRobot, a highly affordable, 7+1 DOF robotic arm that is fully 3D-printable, aiming to democratize physical AI research.
Physical Intelligence AI Hits 92% Autonomy in Real-World Robot Trials
AI startup Physical Intelligence has deployed its new pi06 model, achieving 92% autonomy in laundry services and packaging 165 items per hour in a warehouse.
Google Dangles $350k in Credits to Lure Robotics Startups
Google DeepMind has launched a new 3-month accelerator program offering mentorship, technical support, and up to $350,000 in cloud credits to robotics startups.
MIT's New 3D Printer Creates a 50-Cent Motor in One Go
Researchers at MIT developed a multi-material 3D printer that manufactures a complete, functional electric motor for about 50 cents.
Oregon State Robots Move a Couch With No Wi-Fi, No Master Plan
Oregon State University researchers developed decPLM, a system where quadruped robots cooperatively lift objects using only physical contact for coordination.
ROSClaw Frees AI Agents, Gives Them Claws to Manipulate Your World
Fresh off a hackathon win, the open-source ROSClaw project connects ROS 2 robots with OpenClaw AI agents, letting them see and interact with the physical world.
Figure's Humanoid Robots Now Work 24/7, Never Calling in Sick
Figure has achieved continuous, autonomous operation for its humanoid robots, which now manage their own charging and error-handling to eliminate downtime.
NVIDIA's DreamZero AI Can Teach a Robot a New Job in 30 Minutes
NVIDIA has unveiled DreamZero, a new 'World Action Model' that allows robots to perform tasks they've never been trained on using simple text prompts.
Amazon Now Sells an $18,000 Humanoid Robot, But Buyer Beware
Unitree's G1 humanoid robot is now listed on Amazon for $17,990. But with no developer support, it's more of a pricey curiosity than a useful assistant.
NVIDIA Open-Sources SONIC to Get Humanoid Robots Out of the Demo Loop
NVIDIA has open-sourced SONIC, a new foundation model aimed at giving general-purpose humanoid robots the brains to perform real-world tasks, not just 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 Legged Robot Overlord?
Robohorizon reviews Limx Dynamics, the Shenzhen startup building bipedal and quadrupedal robots. Can their motion AI challenge industry giants?
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 a Dose of Reality
A deep dive into 1X, the OpenAI-backed company building humanoid robots like EVE and NEO. Can they deliver on the promise of androids for everyday life?
