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Golden State Warriors
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Robo athletes miss the point of sport there is no drama without emotion | Emma John

CUE7, a basketball-playing robot by Toyota, showcases advanced AI and anthropomorphic design, sparking interest in the future of robot athletes.
Philosophy
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
1 day ago

Why discipline, not ideas, determines success in frontier robotics

Developing frontier technology involves navigating uncertainty and maintaining discipline rather than simply solving technical problems.
London startup
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Japan Airlines is using robot baggage handlers to load luggage

Japan Airlines is testing robotic baggage handlers to address staffing issues and improve efficiency at Haneda airport.
#artificial-intelligence
fromFortune
1 week ago
Games

Meet 'Ace,' the paddle-wielding robot who just beat humans at ping pong in AI breakthrough | Fortune

fromWIRED
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

5 AI Models Tried to Scam Me. Some of Them Were Scary Good

fromNextgov.com
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

US needs to flesh out strategy to counter China's robotics advances, lawmakers say

Science
fromWIRED
2 days ago

When Robots Have Their ChatGPT Moment, Remember These Pincers

Eka's robots exhibit lifelike movements and dexterity, showcasing advanced capabilities in handling objects like light bulbs and various knickknacks.
Games
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Ace the Ping-Pong Robot Can Whup Your Ass

Ace, a robot developed by Sony AI, aims to become the world champion of table tennis, showcasing advanced AI and robotics.
Games
fromFortune
1 week ago

Meet 'Ace,' the paddle-wielding robot who just beat humans at ping pong in AI breakthrough | Fortune

A robot named Ace challenges elite table tennis players, showcasing advancements in AI and robotics.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 week ago

5 AI Models Tried to Scam Me. Some of Them Were Scary Good

Artificial intelligence is increasingly capable of executing sophisticated social engineering attacks, as demonstrated by the DeepSeek-V3 model.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

US needs to flesh out strategy to counter China's robotics advances, lawmakers say

The U.S. needs a better strategy to counter China's growing dominance in robotics despite leading in AI development.
#construction
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Want to hire for your robotics startup? The autonomous vehicle industry is ripe for picking.

We definitely look for AV experience. The reason is that AV was the first big application of physical AI, so people who have worked at AV companies have seen what it takes to ship complex physical AI at scale.
Artificial intelligence
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 days ago

Appetronix Acquires Cibotica: Elevating Food Robotics

Cibotica's flagship product, the Remy, is distinguished by its ingredient-agnostic technology, allowing it to dispense any ingredient accurately and efficiently. This system can assemble up to 300 bowls per hour and reduce labor costs by up to 30%, while also minimizing food waste by 50% through precise AI-driven portioning.
Food & drink
#humanoid-robots
Running
fromWIRED
1 week ago

A Humanoid Robot Set a Half-Marathon Record in China

A humanoid robot set a new half-marathon record, finishing in 50 minutes, 26 seconds, surpassing the human record by seven minutes.
Running
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Robot runner handily beats humans in half-marathon, setting new record

Humanoid robots surpassed human world records in a half-marathon, showcasing advancements in speed and autonomy in robotics.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Humanoid robots show rapid advances as they race past humans in Beijing half-marathon

Chinese-made humanoid robots demonstrated significant athletic improvement by outperforming human runners in a half-marathon, showcasing their potential in various applications.
#tesla
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Toronto startup

Tesla just increased its capex to $25B. Here's where the money is going. | TechCrunch

Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Tesla beats earnings expectations as Musk pivots automaker to AI and robots

Tesla reported better than expected earnings but missed revenue expectations, while emphasizing its shift towards AI and robotics.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 week ago

Elon Musk reveals shocking Tesla Optimus patent detail

Tesla's Optimus robot hand design failed to meet reliability standards despite initial promise, leading to a redesign after real-world testing.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
2 weeks ago

Tesla Optimus V3 hand and arm details revealed in new patents

Tesla's new patents enhance the Optimus robot's hand and arm design for improved dexterity and manufacturing efficiency.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Tesla's Down 16% This Year But Analysts See Upside With a $420 Price Target

Tesla shows strong quarterly performance but faces scrutiny over rising spending and future profitability of autonomy and robotics ventures.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Tesla just increased its capex to $25B. Here's where the money is going. | TechCrunch

Tesla's capital expenditures will reach $25 billion in 2026, significantly increasing to support AI and robotics initiatives.
Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Tesla beats earnings expectations as Musk pivots automaker to AI and robots

Tesla reported better than expected earnings but missed revenue expectations, while emphasizing its shift towards AI and robotics.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 week ago

Elon Musk reveals shocking Tesla Optimus patent detail

Tesla's Optimus robot hand design failed to meet reliability standards despite initial promise, leading to a redesign after real-world testing.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
2 weeks ago

Tesla Optimus V3 hand and arm details revealed in new patents

Tesla's new patents enhance the Optimus robot's hand and arm design for improved dexterity and manufacturing efficiency.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Ukraine's fight shows the West why cheap robots could matter more than armored vehicles in a long war, arms maker says

Ukraine's conflict illustrates the need for cheaper, replaceable military systems over expensive armored vehicles in prolonged warfare.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

Bubble Robotics surfaces from stealth with $5m to build the ocean's autonomous workforce

Bubble Robotics aims to replace offshore vessels with autonomous underwater machines, significantly reducing inspection costs and increasing operational efficiency.
#ai
fromFortune
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk says saving for retirement is irrelevant because AI is going to create a world of abundance: 'It won't matter' | Fortune

Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Venture capitalist Nabeel Hyatt says training robots will reshape the future of work

Robotics requires diverse, real-world data to train models effectively, as environments and tasks vary significantly across different settings.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Watch Sony's elite ping-pong robot beat top-ranked players

Sony's Ace robot can compete with and occasionally defeat top-ranked human table tennis players.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

Elon Musk says saving for retirement is irrelevant because AI is going to create a world of abundance: 'It won't matter' | Fortune

Elon Musk believes saving for retirement is unnecessary due to AI and robotics creating a world of abundance.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
5 days ago

New AI-Powered Robot Can Destroy Human Champions at Ping Pong

AI-powered robot Ace has achieved expert-level performance in table tennis, defeating elite players and marking a significant milestone in robotics.
Games
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Robotic arm powered by AI bats away ping-pong challenge

AI-based robotic system Ace can outperform elite table tennis players, showcasing advanced real-time interactive capabilities.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Venture capitalist Nabeel Hyatt says training robots will reshape the future of work

Robotics requires diverse, real-world data to train models effectively, as environments and tasks vary significantly across different settings.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Watch Sony's elite ping-pong robot beat top-ranked players

Sony's Ace robot can compete with and occasionally defeat top-ranked human table tennis players.
#technology
London startup
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Why Tokyo is the most important tech destination of 2026 | TechCrunch

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 features four defined technology domains with live demonstrations and sessions from industry leaders.
London startup
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Why Tokyo is the most important tech destination of 2026 | TechCrunch

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 features four defined technology domains with live demonstrations and sessions from industry leaders.
#ukraine
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

This Ukrainian company is upgrading its battlefield robots like smartphones. Here's how it's chasing the edge in combat.

Ukraine is rapidly updating battlefield robots remotely to enhance their effectiveness in combat.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

The frontline is like Terminator': fighting robots give Ukraine hope in war with Russia

Ukraine's new battery-powered land robots are transforming modern warfare and logistics in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

How I taught myself to code, quit my consulting job, and started an AI robotics firm by age 25

In 2024, I used 18 of my 25 allotted vacation days from BCG to sit at home and teach myself to code. I wanted to have the skills to one day found my own company.
Venture
#automation
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
European startups

FedEx chooses partnerships over proprietary tech for its automation strategy | TechCrunch

Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

The Humanoid Robot Boom Is Here. These 3 ETFs Capture the Entire Supply Chain

Robotics and automation are integral to modern supply chains, with significant investments and deployments across various industries.
Business intelligence
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Enhancing Industrial Efficiency with High-Speed Robot Palletizers

High-speed robot palletizers enhance efficiency in manufacturing by automating the stacking of products, significantly improving throughput and reducing manual labor.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

FedEx chooses partnerships over proprietary tech for its automation strategy | TechCrunch

FedEx partners with Berkshire Grey to develop robots for bulk package unloading, aiming to enhance warehouse automation.
Roam Research
fromNature
1 week ago

Daily briefing: This AI-powered robot is a table-tennis master

A robotic arm outperforms elite ping-pong players, while new findings reveal astrocyte networks in mice and soil-eating behavior in Barbary macaques.
Science
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

'Self-aware' robots can learn complex tasks by watching humans. Is that a good thing?

Robotics scientists in Switzerland are advancing robots' ability to perform complex tasks through new adaptive learning methods.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This autonomous welding robot may be the future of advanced manufacturing

The U.S. faces a significant shortage of welders, necessitating over 320,000 new professionals by 2030, while robotics may help address this gap.
Venture
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Greatest Economy in the World!' Eric Trump Hits Fox to Take a Victory Lap for One of His Companies Scoring a $24M Pentagon Contract

Foundation Industries secures a $24 million Pentagon contract for its humanoid robot technology, emphasizing U.S. leadership in robotics and defense.
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

China Deploys Robot Dogs, Drones, and Humanoids to Run a 'Full-Space' Metro System

The full-space robot intelligent dispatching platform mainly operates in three areas: intelligent service within stations, vehicle inspection, and tunnel inspection.
Artificial intelligence
Venture
fromwww.alleywatch.com
1 week ago

The 16 Largest Global Startup Funding Rounds of March 2026

March 2026 saw significant startup funding, particularly in AI infrastructure, defense autonomy, and robotics, with top rounds exceeding $3.8B.
Running
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Robot named Lightning blows past human runners to set half-marathon record in Beijing

A humanoid robot named Lightning set a new half-marathon record of 50 minutes, 26 seconds, surpassing the previous human record by over six minutes.
Running
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Humanoid 'Lightning' robot smashes the half-marathon record

Lightning, an autonomous robot, won a 13-mile race in Beijing, finishing in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, outperforming all human runners and previous records.
#marathon
Running
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Watch the moment a robot WINS the Beijing half marathon

A new generation of robots outperformed humans in a marathon, with the winning robot setting a world record.
Running
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Robot runners beat humans in Beijing half-marathon

A humanoid robot named Shandian won a half-marathon in Beijing, setting a new record and outperforming human participants.
Running
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Robot Runner Crashes And Burns Before Even Starting Race

A robot at a marathon practice in China fell and shattered, leading to humorous reactions and immediate assistance from humans.
Running
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Watch the moment a robot WINS the Beijing half marathon

A new generation of robots outperformed humans in a marathon, with the winning robot setting a world record.
Running
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Robot runners beat humans in Beijing half-marathon

A humanoid robot named Shandian won a half-marathon in Beijing, setting a new record and outperforming human participants.
Running
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Robot Runner Crashes And Burns Before Even Starting Race

A robot at a marathon practice in China fell and shattered, leading to humorous reactions and immediate assistance from humans.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 week ago

Chef Robotics: Transforming Food Production with AI

Chef Robotics has recently reached a remarkable milestone by completing 100 million servings in production, underscoring the company's commitment to innovation and the importance of automation in food manufacturing.
Agriculture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Chef Robotics escaped the robot cooking graveyard and says it's thriving -- here's why | TechCrunch

Chef Robotics has passed an important milestone: 100 million servings, defined as a portion of food that our robots deposit into a meal tray.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI | TechCrunch

Antioch aims to close the sim-to-real gap, addressing the challenge of making virtual environments realistic enough for robots to operate reliably in the physical world.
Startup companies
#gig-economy
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Voracious demand for robotics training data is transforming gig work

Instawork is transforming gig work into a data generation platform for robotics, addressing the need for real-world training data in AI development.
fromSilicon Canals
4 weeks ago
Remote teams

Gig workers in 50+ countries are filming themselves doing chores to train humanoid robots for $15 an hour - Silicon Canals

A new gig economy is emerging where workers film household tasks to train humanoid robots, highlighting economic disparities in compensation versus value extracted.
Remote teams
fromSilicon Canals
4 weeks ago

Gig workers in 50+ countries are filming themselves doing chores to train humanoid robots for $15 an hour - Silicon Canals

A new gig economy is emerging where workers film household tasks to train humanoid robots, highlighting economic disparities in compensation versus value extracted.
Social media marketing
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Man Engineers Giant Robot Hand to Smash His Enemies

Fan Shisan created a 5.5-ton remote-controlled robot arm to deliver dramatic slaps, showcasing ambitious DIY engineering in a humorous context.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

STEM can be a hostile place for queer kids. Rainbow Robotics is changing the game. - LGBTQ Nation

Queer students often face exclusion in STEM, but initiatives like Rainbow Robotics are fostering inclusion and acceptance in these spaces.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
2 weeks ago

Nvidia's Stephen Jones on the toolkit powering GPUs: 'A wild ride'

Nvidia's CUDA toolkit is foundational for AI advancements and is driving innovations in quantum computing, robotics, and autonomous vehicles.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

SwitchBot's button-pressing robot is now available with a rechargeable battery

SwitchBot introduces a rechargeable version of its button-pressing robot, maintaining functionality but offering a more sustainable battery option.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Congratulations to the Artemis II crew but the case for sending astronauts into space is rapidly shrinking | Martin Rees and Donald Goldsmith

The US and China are racing to send humans to the moon and possibly Mars, with significant investments in lunar exploration.
Graphic design
fromDesign Milk
3 weeks ago

Hikarigami Lighting Forges New Finishing Techniques

Hikarigami merges handcraft and robotics to create unique light fixtures from aluminum sheets through innovative design processes.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Physical AI device shipments to reach 145 million units by 2035 | Computer Weekly

Physical AI is rapidly evolving, enabling machines to autonomously interact with the real world, with significant growth predicted in device shipments.
fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation
3 weeks ago

Kia cuts EV target, confirms electric pickup, and plans to put Atlas robots in its Georgia factories

Kia's 2030 EV sales target now stands at 1 million units annually, a reduction of roughly 20% from the previous target of approximately 1.26 million units. This adjustment reflects the impact of eliminated US EV subsidies and a slowdown in battery-electric sales.
European startups
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

Do people see robots as having race? New studies clash as humanoids enter the real world

Biases in robot color assignment reflect human workplace hierarchies, often unrecognized by participants making choices.
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
3 weeks ago

Eclipse raises $1.3B across two funds to back the next era of physical industries

Eclipse Fund VI has raised $720 million for early-stage investments, while Early Growth Fund III has raised $591 million to support companies approaching commercial scale, reflecting a strategic focus on physical industries.
Venture
#intel
Roam Research
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Inside Niantic Spatial's audacious plan to scan the world

Robots require accurate, up-to-date maps for effective navigation and task performance in urban environments.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

Ambi Robotics builds robots to do the heavy lifting

Robots excel at precise, repetitive, high-speed movements, but they struggle to pick up simple items and manipulate them. Even doing our laundry is extremely difficult.
Artificial intelligence
European startups
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

A Chinese robotics startup with a Tesla Optimus rival is seeking a new chief scientist with an $18 million salary

China's robotics industry is aggressively pursuing top talent, exemplified by UBTech's high salary offer for a Chief Scientist position.
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Japan is deploying robots not to replace workers but because there are no workers left to replace - Silicon Canals

Japan's deployment of AI-powered robots is driven by demographic challenges rather than efficiency, aiming to sustain essential services amid labor shortages.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

Meet Abi: Humancompanionship robot for senior communities debuts from Australia to Bay Area

Abi is a social humanoid robot designed to provide companionship to residents in assisted senior living facilities.
#disney
Paris food
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

How Disney Imagineers are using AI and robotics to reshape the company's theme parks

Disney Adventure World in Paris showcases advanced technology with its new attractions, including a robotic Olaf and a spectacular nighttime show.
Snowboarding
fromVulture
1 month ago

Olaf Has Fallen

Disney's life-size Olaf robot debuted in November but malfunctioned and 'died' just days after its launch at Disneyland Paris.
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Science

Remember That Robot Olaf Disney Was So Proud of? It Just Wiped Out So Hard That His Carrot Nose Went Clattering Across the Pavement

Paris food
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

How Disney Imagineers are using AI and robotics to reshape the company's theme parks

Disney Adventure World in Paris showcases advanced technology with its new attractions, including a robotic Olaf and a spectacular nighttime show.
Snowboarding
fromVulture
1 month ago

Olaf Has Fallen

Disney's life-size Olaf robot debuted in November but malfunctioned and 'died' just days after its launch at Disneyland Paris.
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Science

Remember That Robot Olaf Disney Was So Proud of? It Just Wiped Out So Hard That His Carrot Nose Went Clattering Across the Pavement

#openai
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Humanoid tests humanoid robot for automotive logistics

This proof of concept in the manufacturing industry allows us to demonstrate how humanoid robots can act as extensions of an organization's operations by providing business context awareness and integration with existing workflows.
London startup
European startups
fromFortune
1 month ago

Amazon buys Fauna Robotics, maker of the Sprout humanoid robot that can dance and pick up toys | Fortune

Amazon has acquired Fauna Robotics, enhancing its robotics portfolio with the humanoid robot Sprout designed for social interactions.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

Driverless cars, meet your eye doctor

Kinetic's CEO Nikhil Naikal states, 'We have eyes, and when we need to correct vision, we go to an optometrist... In the same way, this is a digital prescription to correct the errors of the car's understanding of the world around it.'
Cars
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