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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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.
Tesla's First Cybercab Robotaxi Rolls Off the Production Line
Tesla has produced its first Cybercab at Giga Texas, a purpose-built robotaxi with no steering wheel, signaling a major step toward its autonomous ride-hailing network.
This $8,000 Robot Folds Your Laundry... With a Little Human Help
San Francisco's Weave Robotics has launched the Isaac 0, a $7,999 laundry-folding robot. The catch? It's not fully autonomous and relies on remote humans.
Allonic Scores Record $7.2M to Weave the Future of Robot Bodies
Hungarian startup Allonic has secured a record-breaking $7.2M pre-seed round to scale its novel 3D Tissue Braiding manufacturing platform for complex robots.
The Robot Learning Company Open-Sources a DIY Kit for an AI-Native Robot Arm
A Y Combinator-backed startup, The Robot Learning Company, has released the TRLC-DK1, a complete open-source dev kit for an AI-native robotic arm.
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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?
