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Neolix's Executive Discusses Growth Strategy and Market Expansion
Will Zhao, Executive President of Neolix, highlights the company's strategy for growth in markets like the Middle East. He emphasizes the integration of their a...
Robotics Progress Remains Slow Despite Industry Showcases
At the Automate Show, it was evident that robotics technology has not yet achieved its anticipated potential for everyday use. Observations indicate that signif...
MIT researchers develop robotic boats for dynamic water infrastructure
A team from MIT has created a system of small robotic boats that can autonomously assemble and reconfigure into various structures on water. This innovation, ca...
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Startup aims to revolutionize robotics with foundation models for AI
General Intuition, led by CEO Pim de Witte, is developing foundation models for robotics, similar to how language models have evolved. The company recently rais...
Mistral unveils Robostral Navigate, an advanced navigation model for robots
Mistral has introduced Robostral Navigate, an 8B model that enables robots to autonomously navigate using a single RGB camera. It achieves a 76.6% success rate ...
Mistral AI Introduces Robostral Navigate for Enhanced Robotics Navigation
Mistral AI has launched a new robotics navigation model named Robostral Navigate, aimed at improving physical artificial intelligence capabilities. The model al...
Nomagic launches AI lab to enhance warehouse robots with specialized AI models
Nomagic has established an AI research lab led by former Google DeepMind researcher Markus Wulfmeier to develop specialized AI models for warehouse robots. The ...
Over 100 US Autonomous ATVs Deployed in Ukraine Conflict
Forterra has deployed more than 100 autonomous ATVs in Ukraine over the past nine months, marking a significant use of such technology in combat. These vehicles...
Turing Inc. Secures AMD Investment and Integrates AMD GPUs for AI Development
Turing Inc., a Japanese self-driving technology startup, has received investment from AMD Ventures and is incorporating AMD's AI accelerators into its systems. ...
Hyundai Unveils Atlas Humanoid Robot at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Hyundai Motor Co. presented its Atlas humanoid robot during the Round of 16 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This demonstration reflects the company's advancem...
Ant Group invests in humanoid robotics, marking 12 deals in 18 months
Ant Group has invested in its 12th humanoid robotics company, Zeroth, with a funding round of 500 million yuan. This investment is part of a broader strategy to...
Sodexo's Chief Technology Officer Implements AI and Robotics to Transform Food Services
Alice Guéhennec has returned to Sodexo as Chief Tech, Data, and Digital Officer, overseeing a significant technology budget aimed at integrating AI and robotics...
NASA Awards Lunar Lander Contracts; Meta Plans Cloud Business
NASA has selected three companies, including FireFly Aerospace and Intuitive Machines, to develop robotic landers for lunar missions aimed at establishing a bas...
Boston Dynamics CEO discusses the future of robotics in America and its challenges
Boston Dynamics' CEO emphasizes the potential of robotics to transform American industry over the next 250 years. However, he warns that without a national stra...
Waymo and Uber conclude robotaxi pilot program in Phoenix
Waymo's automated vehicle rides are no longer accessible through the Uber app in Phoenix, marking the end of their pilot program. This decision raises questions...
South Korea invests $1 trillion in memory chips and humanoid robots by 2028
South Korea plans to invest $1 trillion in memory chip production, AI data centers, and humanoid robots by 2028. This initiative aims to enhance the country's t...
Proception settles Tesla lawsuit and secures $11 million funding for robotic hand development
Proception, a startup focused on creating advanced robotic hands, has settled a trade secret lawsuit with Tesla and raised $11 million in seed funding. The comp...
Chinese Robotics Startups Achieve High Valuations Amid Strong Sector Investment
Two Chinese robotics companies have surpassed valuations of $2.9 billion following recent funding rounds. This reflects ongoing investment interest in the robot...
Momenta Global Aims to Raise $752 Million in Hong Kong IPO
Momenta Global Ltd., an autonomous-driving company backed by General Motors and Tencent, has begun its initial public offering in Hong Kong. The firm plans to r...
MIT researchers develop method for robots to understand vague instructions using AI
Researchers at MIT have created a system called Masked Inverse Reinforcement Learning (Masked IRL) that enables robots to interpret vague instructions and prior...
Nvidia Develops Technology for Safer Humanoid Robots in Human Environments
Nvidia is focusing on enhancing the safety of humanoid robots to ensure they can work alongside humans effectively. The company emphasizes the importance of the...
Agility Robotics to merge with SPAC Churchill Capital Corp XI, valued at $2.5 billion
Agility Robotics plans to go public through a merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI, valuing the company at approximately $2.5 billion. The deal is expected to ...
Morgan Stanley increases forecast for China's humanoid robot shipments amid rapid commercialization
Morgan Stanley has revised its forecast for China's humanoid robot shipments, now expecting 50,000 units in 2023, nearly double its previous estimate. The bank ...
MIT develops low-power chip for real-time 3D mapping in small robots
Researchers at MIT have created a new chip that enables small autonomous robots to generate detailed 3D maps of their environments in real-time while consuming ...
Nvidia Develops Technology to Enhance Safety of Humanoid Robots Around Humans
Nvidia is advancing humanoid robot safety by enabling them to make quick decisions in human environments. The company is providing software and semiconductors t...
Waymo recalls robotaxis to address software issue with construction zone recognition
Waymo is recalling thousands of its autonomous taxis due to a software problem that may lead them to enter freeway construction zones at high speeds. The issue ...
Grok 4.1 Fast outperforms Claude Sonnet 4.6 in AI battle royale experiment
In a recent experiment, Grok 4.1 Fast won 43% of matches in a simulated battle royale, outperforming Claude Sonnet 4.6, which won only 5 matches. The findings s...
XDOF Launches to Provide Essential Data for Robotics Training Amid AI Labs' Push
XDOF has emerged as a startup focused on creating data infrastructure for robotics, addressing a critical gap in training data necessary for effective robot ope...
MIT Develops Advanced Memory Framework for Robots to Improve Interaction with Humans
Researchers at MIT have created a long-term memory framework that enables robots to form and recall detailed mental models of their environments. This advanceme...
Mobileye plans to launch robotaxi service in the U.S. by 2027 with 100 vehicles
Mobileye Global announced plans to introduce a robotaxi service in a major U.S. city by 2027, starting with a fleet of 100 vehicles. The company aims to expand ...
Startup Launches AI-Powered Industrial Robot Eno in Collaboration with LG
A startup supported by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has introduced Eno, a general-purpose industrial robot. Developed with LG Group, Eno is designed to perfor...
Earth observation satellite autonomously identifies targets using AI technology
An Earth observation satellite, Yam-9, successfully identified areas of interest on its own using a vision-language model developed by NASA. This milestone demo...
Waabi CEO Raquel Urtasun emphasizes hiring Gen Z for adaptability in AI-driven future
Raquel Urtasun, CEO of Waabi, advocates for hiring Gen Z due to their adaptability and curiosity in the evolving AI landscape. With over $1 billion raised, Waab...
RLWRLD CEO discusses Nvidia partnership for robotics benchmarking
Junghee Ryu, CEO of RLWRLD, announced a collaboration with Nvidia to create a universal benchmark for assessing robotic manipulation skills. This initiative aim...
EngineAI, a Chinese Robotics Startup, Files for IPO in Hong Kong
EngineAI, a Shenzhen-based manufacturer of humanoid robots, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong. The company is reportedly coll...
Theker secures $85 million to develop versatile factory robots
Theker, an AI robotics startup, has raised $85 million to create adaptable robots for various manufacturing tasks. This funding, described as Europe's largest S...
Mujin Plans IPO by 2030 and Secures Additional Funding
Mujin, a Japanese robot software developer, aims to go public by 2030 while raising additional funds to meet increasing demand for AI in factories. The company ...
Neura Robotics secures up to $1.4 billion in funding from major tech firms
Neura Robotics, a German humanoid robotics company, has raised up to $1.4 billion in its Series C funding round, attracting investments from major tech companie...
Neura Robotics Secures $1.4 Billion in Funding Led by Tether for AI Humanoid Robot Development
Neura Robotics, a German startup, has successfully raised approximately $1.4 billion in a Series C funding round, primarily supported by Tether Holdings. The in...
Einride shares surge on Nasdaq debut as autonomous freight trucking gains traction
Einride, an autonomous electric freight trucking company, experienced a significant share price increase of up to 90% on its first day of trading on Nasdaq unde...
Decart launches Oasis 3, a photorealistic driving simulation model for developers
Decart has introduced Oasis 3, an interactive world model capable of generating photorealistic driving environments in real time. Initially targeting autonomous...
MIT Develops Wristband to Enhance Robot Dexterity for Household and Surgical Tasks
Researchers at MIT have created a wristband that captures human muscle movements to help teach robots dexterous tasks like housework and surgery. The device use...
Nvidia and Hyundai Enhance Collaboration on AI and Robotics Development
Nvidia and Hyundai Motor Group have agreed to strengthen their partnership to develop AI and robotics for industrial applications. The collaboration aims to inn...
Amazon introduces new warehouse robot amid ongoing AI-related job cuts
Amazon has launched its latest warehouse robot, Proteus, capable of understanding natural language commands. This development occurs as the company implements s...
Hello Robot launches Stretch 4, a home assistance robot designed for real-world use
Hello Robot has introduced Stretch 4, a home assistance robot aimed at providing practical support in everyday environments. Unlike many competitors, Stretch is...
Generalist AI Secures $400 Million Funding, Reaches $2 Billion Valuation
Generalist AI, a robotics startup, has raised $400 million in a funding round led by Radical Ventures, bringing its valuation to $2 billion. The company aims to...
PaXini Tech, Supported by BYD, Considers IPO in Hong Kong
PaXini Tech, a developer of robotic hands and humanoid robots, is exploring an initial public offering in Hong Kong. The company, backed by BYD and JD.com, is c...
Agile Robots Seeks $800 Million Funding with SoftBank as Potential Major Investor
Agile Robots, a German startup specializing in industrial robotics, is negotiating to secure approximately $800 million in new funding. SoftBank Group Corp. is ...
ABB Robotics discusses Nvidia partnership and future of physical AI technologies
ABB Robotics is collaborating with Nvidia to advance physical AI technologies. Craig McDonnell, a director at ABB, shared insights on this partnership during an...
Chinese Company Anticipates Surge in Sales of Robotic Hands Amid Humanoid Robotics Growth
BrainCo, a Chinese prosthetics manufacturer, expects a significant increase in sales of its robotic hands this year due to rising demand from the burgeoning hum...