Cortical Labs Plugs Human Brain Cells Into an LLM After They Mastered DOOM
After teaching 200,000 lab-grown human neurons to play Pong and DOOM, Cortical Labs has now wired them into an LLM, using biological impulses to generate text.
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 Dueling Architectures: Humanoid's KinetIQ Takes on Figure's Helix 02
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
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Unitree's New AI Policy Teaches Humanoid Robots to Breakdance
Researchers have unveiled OmniXtreme, a general control policy that enables Unitree's G1 humanoid robot to perform consecutive flips and breakdancing.
TetherIA's 3D-Printed Robotic Hand Costs Just $314
TetherIA, a startup founded by Tesla and Waymo veterans, has released the Aero Hand Open, a fully open-source, 3D-printable robotic hand for just $314.
Asimov Humanoid Gets a Body, Teases Transparent Head
Robotics startup Asimov Inc. reveals its nearly-assembled humanoid robot, teasing a transparent head to display AI emotions and reaffirming its plan to open-source the entire platform.
Plot Twist: BMW Taps Hexagon's AEON, Not Figure, for German Humanoid Pilot
BMW is launching a pilot with Hexagon's AEON robots at its Leipzig plant, a surprising move given its high-profile partnership with Figure for its US factory.
XPeng to Build Humanoid Robot Factory, Eyes Absurdly Fast 2026 Launch
Chinese EV maker XPeng is jumping into the humanoid robot race, announcing plans to break ground on a dedicated factory with an ambitious goal of mass production by the end of 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 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.
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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?
