Ant Group Drops a Full AI Stack for Robots—And It's Free
Ant Group has released LingBot, a suite of open-source foundation models for robotic perception, action, and simulation, trained on 20,000 hours of real-world data.
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 …
Robotics' Real Revolution Is a Tsunami of Open-Source Data
Skild AI Teaches Robots to Cook by Making Them Watch YouTube
1X's NEO Robot Learns by Watching Videos, Not Tedious Training
Tesla's Optimus Hand Patent Is a Masterclass in Robotic Design
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Asimov Just Open-Sourced Its Humanoid Legs, No Assembly Required
Robotics firm Asimov Inc. has released the complete CAD files and simulation models for its 6-DOF bipedal robot legs, built with off-the-shelf parts.
Galbot S1 Humanoid Shatters Payload Limits with 50kg Capacity
Galbot has unveiled its S1 industrial humanoid, boasting a 50kg continuous dual-arm payload and 8-hour runtime, with deployments already active at battery giant CATL.
Tesla Sunsets Model S/X to Build a Million Optimus Robots a Year
Tesla is winding down production of its flagship Model S and X vehicles to repurpose its Fremont factory for mass production of the Optimus humanoid robot.
Waabi Scores $1B to Unleash 25,000 Robotaxis on Uber's Network
AI mobility startup Waabi has secured a massive $1 billion funding round to accelerate its autonomous truck deployment and launch a fleet of 25,000 robotaxis with Uber.
Westwood Robotics' THEMIS Can Now Walk and Work Simultaneously
THEMIS Gen2.5, a humanoid from UCLA spin-off Westwood Robotics, boasts 120% more torque, 80% less heat, and the ability to manipulate objects on the move.
Anduril Launches $500k AI Grand Prix to Find Top AI Drone Pilot
Defense tech firm Anduril has launched the AI Grand Prix, an autonomous drone racing league where AI, not humans, will pilot identical drones for a $500,000 prize.
Fauna Robotics Unveils Sprout, a Humanoid Platform Built for People
Fauna Robotics has launched Sprout, a new 3.5-foot-tall humanoid robot platform designed to take development out of the lab and into human spaces.
China's Tiangong Robot Ditches Wi-Fi for Satellite Control
In a world first, the Tiangong humanoid robot performed a task while being controlled via a low-orbit satellite, cutting the cord to terrestrial networks.
NVIDIA Alpamayo AI Wants Your Car to Explain Its Driving Decisions
NVIDIA has announced Alpamayo, an open ecosystem and AI model designed to bring reasoning and explainability to autonomous vehicles, aiming for Level 4 autonomy.
EngineAI Humanoid to Hitch Suborbital Ride to Space in 2028
EngineAI and InterstellOr announce a partnership to send a bipedal robot on a suborbital flight, joining an already crowded race to put humanoids in space.
NavFm AI Aims to Be a Universal GPS for Every Robot's Brain
Researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and SenseTime have unveiled NavFm, a foundation model for navigation designed to work across different robot bodies and tasks.
Elon Musk: You Can Buy a Tesla Optimus Robot by End of 2027
Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Elon Musk announced an ambitious timeline for Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot, targeting public sales by the end of 2027.
EPFL's New Robot Hand Can Melt and Reform to Grip Objects
Inspired by the T-1000, researchers at EPFL developed a detachable robotic hand with a low-melting-point alloy palm that molds itself to any object.
Hyundai's New Atlas Robot Sparks "Deep Concern" From Autoworkers Union
Hyundai's plan to pilot Boston Dynamics' new all-electric Atlas robot in its car factories has sparked fears of job displacement among its powerful union.
Lemonade Slashes Tesla Insurance by 50% for FSD Users
In a major validation for autonomous driving, Lemonade Insurance is offering a 50% rate cut for Tesla owners using FSD, citing data showing a material reduction in accidents.
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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?
