EON Uploaded a Fruit Fly's Brain, and It Actually Works
EON has successfully emulated a fruit fly's brain using the FlyWire connectome, achieving 91% behavioral accuracy in a simulation. Is this the first step toward true mind uploading?
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 …
Uber's New AV Play: If You Can't Beat 'Em, Become Their Operating System
Kinexus: The Open-Source Brain Bridge to Command Your Robot Army
The Dueling Architectures: Humanoid's KinetIQ Takes on Figure's Helix 02
The Uncanny Valley of the Heart: When Robot Companions Get Too Good
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German Aerospace Center Confirms It: Europe Is Toast Without a Starship Clone
A sobering new analysis from the German Aerospace Center (DLR) finds Europe has no competitive answer to SpaceX's Starship, highlighting a massive strategic gap in space access.
Einride's Cab-less Trucks Are Hauling Goods for PepsiCo and Mars
Swedish tech firm Einride is deploying its autonomous, electric trucks with major brands, promising up to a 95% reduction in CO2 emissions.
SpaceX Vets' New Humanoid Lifts 27kg, Deployed in 18 Months
Noble Machines, a startup from SpaceX, Apple, and NASA alumni, has emerged from stealth with a heavy-duty humanoid robot already deployed in a Fortune 500 factory.
Xiaomi Robot Hits 90% Success Rate, But It's Still Slower Than the Factory
Xiaomi released performance data for its humanoid robots in its Beijing EV factory, showing a 90.2% success rate and a 76-second cycle time. Here's the reality check.
Unitree's New As2 Robot Dog Hauls 15kg and Shrugs Off Rain
Unitree has unveiled the As2, a compact quadruped with industrial-grade specs, including a 15 kg payload, IP54 rainproofing, and over 4 hours of runtime.
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.
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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?
