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1d·Opinion·neutralThe future of physical AI isn’t humanoid; it’s task-specific and cost-efficient
Hailo argues that physical AI demands edge processing and task-specific robots, not humanoids, to operate safely and cost-effectively in real-world environments.
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1d·Demo·neutralRobotics Summit keynote to present open foundation for AI-powered robots
Open Robotics to present its open-source foundation and strategic vision for AI-powered robots at the 2026 Robotics Summit & Expo keynote.
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2d·Demo·positiveVideo Friday: Atlas Versus a Fridge
Boston Dynamics' Atlas demonstrates advanced whole-body control and reinforcement learning by lifting heavy objects with balance and adaptability.
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2d·Partnership·positiveGecko Robotics tests Ouster’s next-generation color lidar to enhance AI-powered infrastructure inspections
Gecko Robotics integrates Ouster's Rev8 color lidar into its Cantilever platform for industrial inspection autonomy.
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2d·M&A·neutralGE Vernova to acquire Robotech Automation to expand robotics integration
GE Vernova acquires Robotech Automation, a systems integrator, to build robotics capabilities for energy asset inspection and automation; ANYbotics is a prior collaboration partner.
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2d·Research·neutralRobot Talk Episode 157 – Generating new robot designs, with Josie Hughes
EPFL researcher Josie Hughes discusses using AI to develop novel designs for robotic manipulators and soft systems.
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2d·Other·positiveDoozy Robotics launches global expansion to scale AI-powered humanoid workforce for factories
Doozy Robotics, a Singapore-based humanoid maker, announces global expansion into the US, GCC, and Asia ahead of a planned Series A.
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2d·Partnership·positiveBrain Corp partners with UC San Diego to help robots operate in complex environments
Brain Corp and UC San Diego collaborate to develop semantic mapping and contextual intelligence for autonomous robots in complex environments.
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2d·Opinion·neutralDROIDS: Daily Robotics, Physical AI & Tech Power Moves
A newsletter roundup covering macro forecasts for embodied AI markets, Google's video-editing model, and tech industry layoffs tied to AI infrastructure investment.
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2d·Partnership·positiveFANUC partners with Google to advance physical AI in its robots
FANUC partners with Google to integrate physical AI across its industrial robotics product lineup.
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3d·Research·positiveOpen-Source Software Is Starting to Help Robots Think
Open-source AI platforms and models from Hugging Face, Nvidia, and Alibaba are accelerating robotics reasoning and decision-making capabilities.
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3d·Partnership·positiveHumanoid partners with Bosch, Schaeffler to scale robot production
Humanoid partners with Bosch and Schaeffler to scale HMND robot production for industrial deployment in Europe.
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3d·Demo·positiveInside Verobotics’ edge AI robotics deployment at NVIDIA’s Israel campus
Verobotics demonstrates edge AI façade-cleaning robot at NVIDIA Israel campus, combining robotic cleaning, vision, and edge computing across 100,000 sq. ft. of building envelope.
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4d·Launch·positiveGeekplus Takes Fifth RBR50 Innovation Award With AI-Powered Picking Station
Geek+ wins its fifth RBR50 Innovation Award for an AI-powered robot arm picking station deployed at Schneider Electric's Shanghai facility.
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4d·Demo·positiveRovex and Sphaira pioneer autonomous patient transport
Rovex launches a pilot of its autonomous hospital bed transportation system in Florida to reduce patient wait times and transporter injuries.
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4d·Research·positiveEmbodied AI Fuels Record Robotics Funding In China As IPO Momentum Builds
China's robotics sector raises $5.6B through mid-May 2024, driven by embodied AI startups leveraging open-source reasoning models.
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4d·Demo·positiveBoston Dynamics trains Atlas humanoid robot to pick up and place washing machine
Boston Dynamics demonstrates Atlas humanoid robot lifting and manipulating heavy objects including a 50-pound appliance for industrial applications.
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4d·Partnership·positiveOLO Robotics completes commercial launch with three international manufacturing and distribution partnerships
OLO Robotics completes commercial launch with manufacturing and distribution partnerships with Deep Robotics, inMotion Robotic, and Fiction Lab.
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4d·Launch·positiveRobots Could Turn E-Waste Into a Source of Legacy Chips
Tuurny unveils Nantul, a robotic system to automatically extract reusable RAM chips from circuit boards at 300 units per hour before recycling.
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5d·Research·neutral‘Humanoid robots show clearer ROI, but commercial success depends on effective output’
IDTechEx forecasts the humanoid robot market to reach $25B by a target date, driven by automotive and logistics adoption, contingent on demonstrated ROI.
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5d·M&A·positiveLocus Robotics acquires Nexera Robotics
Locus Robotics acquires Nexera Robotics to integrate its NeuraGrasp end-effector technology into its physical AI platform.
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5d·Demo·neutralLearn about the latest in logistics automation at the Robotics Summit
The 2026 Robotics Summit & Expo will feature warehouse automation tracks with speakers from Symbotic, Robust AI, and other logistics robotics companies.
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5d·M&A·positiveLocus Array expands picking ability with Nexera Robotics’ NeuraGrasp
Locus Robotics acquires Nexera Robotics to integrate NeuraGrasp gripper technology into its Array mobile manipulator.
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5d·Regulation·neutralHome Robot Safety Is All About Relationships
ISO 13482 personal care robot safety standard moves toward final approval, expanding scope beyond geometry to human-robot collaboration dynamics.
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5d·Other·positiveLightwheel reports $100 million in Q1 orders for physical AI robotics infrastructure
Lightwheel reports $100M in Q1 orders for physical AI robotics infrastructure, signaling shift from experimentation to production deployment.
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5d·Research·positiveNew research enables a robot to chart a better course
MIT and University of Pennsylvania researchers develop MIGHTY, an open-source trajectory planner that enables UAVs to navigate complex environments with real-time obstacle avoidance using onboard computation.
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5d·Other·neutralDROIDS Newsletter daily update for May 18, 2026.
South Korea announces $33.5M national humanoid robot program through 2030; WoAn Robotics deploys humanoids in overseas pilots; Faraday Future launches Physical AI institute.
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5d·Partnership·positiveFANUC strengthens robot integration with NVIDIA Isaac Sim
FANUC deepens integration of ROBOGUIDE simulation software with NVIDIA Isaac Sim for digital twin development and robot training.
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5d·Funding·positiveFaraday Future obtains $25M to ship 1,500 robots by year’s end
Faraday Future raises $25M in convertible notes to ship 1,500 humanoid robots by year-end, bringing six-month financing total to $70M.
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6d·Research·positiveTable tennis robot defeats some of world’s best players – why this has major implications for robotics
Sony AI's Ace robot defeats elite table-tennis players in competitive matches, demonstrating real-time perception and control in fast, uncertain environments.
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6d·Partnership·positiveFanuc strengthens Nvidia partnership for AI robot simulation and digital twins
Fanuc deepens integration with Nvidia's Isaac Sim framework to enhance RoboGuide robot simulation and digital twin capabilities.
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May 17·Research·neutralFraunhofer IPA offers new test benchmark for humanoids
Fraunhofer IPA releases a new benchmark to objectively test humanoid robot capabilities and reliability.
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May 16·Demo·positiveRLDX-1 beats Pi 0.5 and Groot 1.6 on SOTA dexterity benchmarks
RLDX-1, a dexterity-focused foundation model for robot hands, outperforms Groot 1.6 and Pi 0.5 on robotics benchmarks including RoboCasa and DexBench.
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May 16·Demo·positiveDROIDS Daily- Podcast.
Figure demonstrates Figure03 sorting packages live; NASA tests radiation-hardened AI chips for space autonomy; Hyundai and Mind Robotics deploy service and factory robots.
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May 16·Research·neutralHow agentic AI can enable general-purpose robotic navigation
Agentic AI enables general-purpose robotic navigation in unstructured environments by combining perception, SLAM, reasoning, and dynamic planning.
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May 15·Research·neutralDROIDS PODCAST- Robotics News. May 15, 2026.
JAXA develops hierarchical reinforcement learning for autonomous lunar rover planning; Harvard shows randomness-injection prevents swarm deadlocks; tomato harvester and salt-grain microrobots advance autonomous control and sensing.
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May 15·Research·neutralNorth American robot orders remain flat at the start of 2026
North American robot orders flat in Q1 2026 at 9,055 units ($543M), with automotive OEM demand down 35% but growth in non-auto sectors.
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May 15·Launch·positiveShengShu unveils world action model to offer ‘infinite possibilities’ for robotic intelligence
ShengShu Technology unveils Motubrain, a unified world action model designed to serve as a robotic brain for autonomous physical systems.
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May 15·Launch·positiveRLWRLD unveils ‘dexterity-first’ foundation model for humanoid robots
RLWRLD unveils RLDX-1, a dexterity-focused foundation model for humanoid robots to perform contact-rich manipulation tasks like grasping and tool use.
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May 15·Research·neutralAchieving Dataset Parity to Close the Robotics Training Gap
Dataset parity and training techniques enable robots like Unitree GD01 to learn adaptive mobility and autonomous terrain navigation.
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May 15·Regulation·neutralChina Just Made Physical AI the Center of Its Economy. What's Washington's Answer?
China's 15th Five-Year Plan elevates embodied intelligence and humanoid robots to national strategic priority, signaling major procurement and R&D commitment.
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May 15·Funding·positiveAll3 raises $25 million in Seed funding to ‘triple productivity’ in the construction industry through robotics and AI
All3 raises $25M in seed funding led by RTP Global for construction robotics and process automation.
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May 15·Other·neutralMIPI Alliance launches ‘Physical AI Birds of a Feather group’ focused on humanoids
MIPI Alliance launches a Physical AI Birds of a Feather group to develop interface standards for humanoid robots.
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May 15·Partnership·positiveHexagon and Fill Maschinenbau partner to advance manufacturing autonomy using humanoids
Hexagon Robotics and Fill Maschinenbau partner to integrate the AEON humanoid in manufacturing workflows, with a pilot at a Fill client site in Austria.
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May 15·Partnership·positiveSeacon Logistics selects Dexory to strengthen operational continuity across 90,000 sq m of warehouse space
Seacon Logistics deploys Dexory's inventory management platform across 90,000 sq m of warehouse space in the Netherlands.
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May 14·Opinion·neutralOpinion: Why industrial AI must be trained on physics, not prompts
Industrial AI systems should be trained on physics models rather than language prompts to handle manufacturing's real-world variability, argues Xaba.ai's founder.
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May 14·Demo·positiveDROIDS Daily – May 14, 2026: Unitree Mecha, AI Guardrails, TurboQuant, Cosmic Rays and Early Galaxies.
Unitree unveils GD01, a half-ton manned mecha that switches between bipedal and quadruped modes and demonstrates wall-piercing capability.
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May 14·Research·positiveAi2 releases open robotics model designed for real-world AI automation
AI2 releases MolmoAct 2, an open-source robotics foundation model designed for real-world robot task execution.
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May 14·Research·neutralIEEE explores future of ‘networked AI’ where robots learn collectively
Researchers explore networked AI architectures where robots learn collectively across connected systems and adapt in real time.
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May 14·Funding·positiveExclusive: Xpanner Lands $18M To Offer ‘Automation As A Service’ To Construction Sites
Xpanner raises $18M Series B led by Korea Investment Partners to expand its automation-as-a-service platform for construction equipment retrofitting.
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May 14·Funding·positiveSmart Robotics raises €10 million to expand AI-driven warehouse robotics across Europe
Emerging Dutch warehouse robotics startup Smart Robotics secures €10M Series A to scale AI-driven picking automation across Europe.
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May 13·Opinion·neutralExpert opinion: Extending remote work to the factory floor through telepresence
Researcher explores telepresence and remote operation as tools for extending remote work to factory and industrial settings.
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May 13·Funding·positiveAnduril Raises Another $5B As Defense Tech Startups Shatter Funding Records
Anduril Industries raises $5B Series H at $61B valuation, doubling its worth in less than a year amid record defense-tech investment.
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May 13·Research·neutralThe Evolution of Vision Connectivity in Robotics: From USB and Ethernet to GMSL
Technical analysis of vision connectivity evolution in robotics, from USB and Ethernet to GMSL for next-generation autonomous systems.
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May 13·Research·neutralGMSL and the growing ecosystem around robotic vision systems
Vision system integration and sensor fusion emerge as critical challenges for next-generation industrial robots operating in dynamic environments.
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May 13·Research·neutralHow humanoids learn to read the room
Humanoid robots must integrate real-time sensor fusion and safety systems to safely operate alongside human workers and interpret environmental context.
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May 13·Research·neutralThe Convergence in Perception Systems from Cars to Robots
Robotics, drones, and humanoids are adopting automotive-style perception-driven architectures to operate safely in dynamic, unstructured environments.
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May 13·Research·neutralDeveloping active and flexible microrobots
Leiden University researchers develop soft, flexible microrobots that move without sensors or external control, inspired by animal locomotion for biomedical applications.
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May 13·Other·positiveSymbotic surpasses 2 billion cases processed as demand for physical AI accelerates
Symbotic reports 2B cases processed and 200M miles traveled in 2025, signaling strong adoption of physical AI in supply chain automation.
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May 13·Other·positiveManufacturing with robot cells and machine tending solutions
Robot cells and machine tending solutions boost manufacturing efficiency and adaptability across production lines.
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May 12·Other·positiveInfineon launches humanoid robotics-focused startup challenge for 2026
Infineon launches innovation challenge focused on humanoid robotics startups and technological advancement.
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May 12·Other·neutralFactory Automation: Bridging Promise and Real-World Production
Modern factory floors mix cutting-edge collaborative robots with legacy infrastructure, reflecting slow adoption of full automation in real production environments.
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May 12·Other·positive2026 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards
The Robot Report announces 2026 RBR50 Innovation Awards recognizing 50 leading robotics companies across humanoids, autonomy, manufacturing, and logistics.
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May 12·Launch·positiveAutomated Tire decloaks with new autonomous tire-changing SmartBay
Automated Tire emerges from stealth with SmartBay, an AI-powered robotic platform automating tire changes and vehicle inspections in half the time.
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May 12·Other·positiveThe Convergence of AI, IoT, and Robotics in Modern Manufacturing
AI and IoT converge with robotics to modernize manufacturing with real-time data-driven optimization and predictive maintenance.
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May 11·Funding·neutral🦾 Robotics Funding Rounds by Month - April 2026
April 2026 saw 109 robotics funding rounds worth $3.2B globally, with strength in logistics, drones, humanoids, and emerging momentum in India, Ireland, and Canada.
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May 11·Research·positiveRLWRLD releases RLDX-1, a dexterity-first foundation model for robot hands
RLWRLD releases RLDX-1, a dexterity-first foundation model enabling robot hands to handle complex real-world manipulation tasks with vision and force feedback.
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May 11·Research·positiveHow to teach the same skill to different robots
EPFL researchers develop Kinematic Intelligence framework enabling skill transfer across robots with different mechanical designs, reducing deployment time and costs.
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May 10·Other·neutralHow to engineer robot tracks and 7th axis systems for real-world environments
Webinar explores engineering strategies for robot tracks and linear motion systems to withstand harsh, contaminated industrial environments.
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May 9·Launch·positiveRobot familiars, is AI or UI the next frontier?
Colin Angle, ex-iRobot CEO, launches Familiar Machines & Magic to develop embodied AI robot companions for general audiences.
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May 9·Regulation·neutralBanned drones and routers in the US will still get critical updates until 2029
FCC extends critical security update window for banned drones and routers through January 2029.
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May 9·Demo·positiveVideo Friday: AI Gives Robot Hands Human-Like Dexterity
AI advances enable robot hands with human-like dexterity for complex manipulation tasks including cooking, lab work, and wire harnessing.
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May 8·Research·positiveWhy traditional robotics data collection is obsolete and what replaces it
Rhoda AI pioneers direct video action models to train robots on internet video data, addressing the data scarcity bottleneck in physical AI development.
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May 8·Funding·positiveNyobolt raises funding to bring fast charging to more robots
Nyobolt raises $60M to deploy fast-charging batteries in Symbotic robots and broader AMR fleets, addressing downtime and performance bottlenecks in autonomous systems.
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May 8·Demo·neutralQNX to bring hands-on demonstrations and new research to the Robotics Summit
QNX showcases real-time OS and AI software for autonomous robots at Robotics Summit with demos and keynote on safe human-robot collaboration.
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May 8·Research·neutralThe Quiet Robotics Revolution: How SMEs Are Actually Automating in 2026
SMEs are quietly adopting cobots and RaaS for manufacturing automation, driving a $13.3B cobot market by 2034 despite hype around humanoids.
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May 7·Launch·positivePodcast: Colin Angle discusses building companion robots with Familiar Machines & Magic
Colin Angle launches Familiar Machines & Magic to develop emotionally intelligent companion robots, leveraging 30+ years of consumer robotics expertise.
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May 7·Launch·positiveABB Robotics launches PickMaster Lite to ‘simplify and accelerate robotic picking’
ABB Robotics releases PickMaster Lite, a simplified vision-guided picking software for faster deployment in packaging and automation.
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May 7·Research·positivePhotonics advance could enable compact, high-performance lidar sensors
MIT researchers demonstrate compact, solid-state lidar sensor using silicon photonics with wide field of view and low noise for autonomous vehicles.
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May 7·Research·neutralNew understanding of insect flight points way to stable flapping-wing robots
Cornell researchers model insect flight dynamics to inform design of stable flapping-wing robots.
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May 7·Partnership·positiveGeekplus partners with Mindugar to accelerate warehouse automation adoption across Latin America
Geek+ partners with Mindugar to expand warehouse automation across Latin America.
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May 6·Opinion·neutralWhy most automation programmes plateau between cell and line
Automotive suppliers struggle to scale automation beyond individual cells to full production lines despite successful local deployments.
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May 6·Demo·positiveKhosla-backed robotics startup Genesis AI has gone full stack, demo shows
Genesis AI, backed by Khosla Ventures, demonstrates GENE-26.5 foundational model and dexterous robotic hands performing complex manipulation tasks.
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May 6·Launch·positive1X begins production of NEO humanoids in California facility
1X Technologies launches full-scale production of NEO humanoid robots at its vertically integrated California facility.
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May 6·Funding·positiveFrontier Labs And Robotics Companies Again Top List Of New Unicorns In April
Six humanoid robotics startups, mostly from China, achieved unicorn status in April through billion-dollar valuations on large funding rounds.
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May 5·Launch·positiveWaiV Robotics emerges from stealth to help drones take off and land at sea
WaiV Robotics emerges from stealth with $7.5M seed funding to launch autonomous VTOL landing platform for maritime drone operations.
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May 5·Research·positiveTutor Intelligence builds Data Factory to train robot AI in the real world
Tutor Intelligence raises $34M Series A and launches DF1 Data Factory of 100 bimanual robots to train vision-language-action models via human teleoperation.
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May 5·Funding·positiveBillion-Dollar AI Rounds Push April To Third-Highest Startup Funding Month In A Year
Global venture funding surged to $56B in April, with Physical AI in robotics capturing $5.3B of the $37B AI funding boom.
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May 5·Research·positiveRobotically assembled building blocks could make construction more efficient and sustainable
MIT researchers develop modular voxel-based robotic assembly system for construction that cuts embodied carbon by up to 82% versus traditional methods.
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May 4·Research·neutralFrom Cloud to Robot: Why Network Infrastructure is the Critical Failure Point in Modern Automation
Network infrastructure emerges as the critical bottleneck limiting modern automation systems in warehouses, autonomous delivery, and industrial settings.
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May 4·Launch·positiveiRobot Founder Wants to Put a Robotic Familiar Into Your Home
iRobot founder Colin Angle's new startup Familiar Machines & Magic debuts a quadruped home robot with AI-driven human interaction designed for adult users.
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May 4·Launch·positiveABB Robotics launches OmniVance autonomous surface finishing cell
ABB Robotics launches OmniVance, a self-contained collaborative cell for autonomous surface finishing aimed at small-to-mid manufacturers.
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May 4·Launch·positiveInside Colin Angle’s bid to build companion robots with Familiar Machines & Magic
iRobot founder Colin Angle launches Familiar Machines & Magic with a companion robot designed to perform emotional work and reduce loneliness.
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May 4·Research·neutralHow Can AI Make Predictive Maintenance Work for Automotive Robots?
AI-driven predictive maintenance emerges as critical tool as global automotive robot installations hit record 575,000 units in 2025.
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May 4·Other·neutralHow Robotics Technology Has Improved Pallet Trucks
Robotics and AI are enabling autonomous guided vehicles and mobile robots to replace manual pallet trucks in warehouse operations.
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May 4·Launch·positiveOuster releases REV8 OS sensor family with native-color lidar
Ouster launches Rev8 native-color lidar sensors with doubled range and resolution, targeting autonomous systems and robotics applications at scale.
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May 4·Opinion·neutralStar Wars Droids vs. Earth Robots
Humanoid robots like Figure and Unitree G1/H2 prioritize utility over charm—a stark contrast to Star Wars droids but aligned with real-world robotics value creation.
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May 3·Other·positiveGeekplus reports 50 percent growth in Americas as it pushes embodied intelligence into US warehouse market
Geek+ reports 50% YoY growth in US warehouse orders as embodied AI drives Americas expansion amid labor shortages and cost pressures.
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May 3·Launch·positiveLocus Robotics rolls out Locus Array for end-to-end warehouse fulfillment
Locus Robotics launches Locus Array, a fully autonomous warehouse fulfillment system combining mobile robotics, picking arms, and AI perception for end-to-end operations.
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May 3·Research·positiveWhy physical AI is the real manufacturing revolution
Physical AI synthesis of neural networks and mechanical systems enables manufacturing robots to learn and adapt without scripted environments, accelerating real-world deployment.
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