Robotics
50 articles
South Korea Considers Partnership with Hyundai for Military Robotics Amid Troop Shortage
South Korea's military is in talks with Hyundai Motor Co. to explore the use of robotics on the front lines. This initiative aims to address a significant decre...
Waymo and Wayve to Compete in Self-Driving Technology Launch in London
Waymo and Wayve are set to launch their self-driving technologies in London, each with distinct approaches. Waymo relies on advanced sensors and mapping, while ...
Exploring the Competition in Autonomous Driving Technologies
The race for autonomous driving technology is intensifying, with various companies adopting different approaches. Key players include Waymo, which focuses on se...
Wayve CEO Discusses Autonomous Driving and AI Licensing Strategy
Wayve CEO Alex Kendall outlines the company's unique approach to end-to-end autonomous driving, distinguishing it from competitors like Tesla and Waymo. He also...
Wayve CEO Discusses AI's Impact on Self-Driving Car Development
Wayve's CEO, Alex Kendall, highlights the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the development of self-driving cars. The focus is on using onboard ...
Waymo's Approach to Developing Autonomous Vehicles Explained
Waymo's vice president of onboard software, Srikanth Thirumalai, outlines the company's methodology for building self-driving cars. This insight highlights the ...
%22%2F%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22800%22%20height%3D%22450%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23glow)%22%2F%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%22400%22%20y%3D%22275%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20fill%3D%22%2360a5fa%22%20font-family%3D%22system-ui%2C-apple-system%2Csans-serif%22%20font-size%3D%22132%22%20font-weight%3D%22800%22%20letter-spacing%3D%22-6%22%20opacity%3D%220.9%22%3Ecn%3C%2Ftext%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%22400%22%20y%3D%22318%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20fill%3D%22%2360a5fa%22%20font-family%3D%22system-ui%2C-apple-system%2Csans-serif%22%20font-size%3D%2211%22%20font-weight%3D%22600%22%20letter-spacing%3D%223%22%20opacity%3D%220.38%22%3ECONTEXT%20NEWS%3C%2Ftext%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
Aurora's Chris Urmson discusses the readiness of self-driving trucks for scaling operations
Aurora, a self-driving truck company, has begun commercial operations and plans to expand its fleet significantly. CEO Chris Urmson highlights the advancements ...
Genesis AI Launches GENE-26.5 Model with Human-like Robotic Hands
Genesis AI has introduced its first robotic model, GENE-26.5, featuring human-like hands designed for advanced tasks. The startup aims to enhance AI capabilitie...
Hyundai's Atlas Humanoid Robot Demonstrates Advanced Gymnastics Skills in Live Demo
Hyundai's robotics division showcased its production-ready Atlas humanoid robot performing advanced gymnastics maneuvers in a live demonstration. This event hig...
Meta acquires Assured Robot Intelligence to enhance humanoid robotics capabilities
Meta has purchased the robotics startup Assured Robot Intelligence to strengthen its efforts in humanoid AI. The acquisition aims to leverage ARI's expertise in...
Meta acquires robotics startup Assured Robot Intelligence to enhance humanoid AI development
Meta has purchased Assured Robot Intelligence, a startup focused on humanoid robotics, to strengthen its AI capabilities. The acquisition will integrate ARI's t...
Meta Platforms Inc. purchases Assured Robot Intelligence to advance humanoid technology
Meta Platforms Inc. has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, a startup focused on AI models for robotics. This acquisition is part of Meta's broader strategy to...
1X Technologies Launches New Factory in California to Produce Home Robots
1X Technologies AS has inaugurated a 58,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Hayward, California. The company plans to produce 10,000 humanoid robots for c...
SoftBank plans new robotics company Roze AI for data center automation and aims for $100B IPO
SoftBank is establishing Roze AI, a company focused on automating data center construction in the U.S. The company is preparing for a potential IPO by 2026, tar...
Firestorm Labs secures $82 million to develop mobile drone manufacturing solutions
Firestorm Labs has raised $82 million in Series B funding to enhance its mobile drone manufacturing capabilities. The startup's xCell platform allows for rapid ...
Humanoid Robots Emerge as Key Players in AI Development
Humanoid robots are becoming significant in the artificial intelligence landscape due to their human-like appearance and capabilities. They offer flexibility fo...
Scout AI secures $100 million funding to develop military autonomous systems
Scout AI, a startup focused on military applications of artificial intelligence, has raised $100 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI models for defens...
Humanoid Robots with AI Gain Popularity Amid Uncertainty Over Their Effectiveness
Investments in humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence are increasing significantly. However, questions remain about their practical applications and...
Sereact secures $110 million in funding to enhance AI for robotics
German robotics software company Sereact has raised $110 million in a Series B funding round to advance its AI technology for robots. The funding was led by Hea...
Visually Impaired Runners Use AI Smart Glasses for London Marathon Training
Tilly Dowler and Sha Khan are among visually impaired runners utilizing AI-powered smart glasses to enhance their training for the London Marathon. These glasse...
Leaderdrive Reports Increased Profits Amid Rising Demand for Humanoid Robots in China
Leader Harmonious Drive Systems Co. has experienced significant profit growth due to heightened demand for humanoid robots in China. The company's first-quarter...
Sony's Robot 'Ace' Achieves Expert-Level Table Tennis Performance Against Humans
Sony's robotic arm, named Ace, has demonstrated the ability to compete at a high level in table tennis, occasionally defeating professional players. This achiev...
Sony AI Develops Advanced Table Tennis Robot Capable of Defeating Expert Players
Researchers at Sony AI have created a table tennis robot that demonstrates remarkable speed and precision, allowing it to outperform some expert players. This d...
Sony AI Develops Table Tennis Robot Capable of Defeating Expert Players
Researchers at Sony AI have created a table tennis robot that can outperform some expert human players. This development highlights advancements in artificial i...
Humanoid Robot Completes Half Marathon in 50 Minutes, Outpacing World Record
A humanoid robot finished a half marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds during an event in Beijing, surpassing the men's world record by seven minutes. This even...
Delivery Robots to Provide Real-Time Hazard Alerts for Visually Impaired Pedestrians
Coco Robotics is partnering with BlindSquare to deliver real-time sidewalk hazard data to visually impaired users. This collaboration aims to enhance navigation...
Tesla launches robotaxi service in Dallas and Houston
Tesla has introduced its robotaxi service in Dallas and Houston, expanding its operations in Texas. The service allows vehicles to operate without human drivers...
Manycore Tech Inc. Raises $156 Million in Hong Kong Debut Focused on AI and Robotics
Manycore Tech Inc., previously valued in China's real estate market, has shifted its focus to robotics and AI. The company raised $156 million in an oversubscri...
New Automation Tool for Hardware Hacking Developed Using Common Materials
A new project called AutoProber has been created to automate hardware probing tasks using a combination of common materials and technology. It allows users to c...
Physical Intelligence develops robot brain capable of learning new tasks without prior training
Physical Intelligence, a San Francisco robotics startup, has introduced a new model, π0.7, which can perform tasks it was not explicitly trained for. This advan...
Startup Antioch Secures Funding to Enhance Simulation Tools for Robotics Development
Antioch, a startup focused on creating simulation tools for robotics, has raised $8.5 million in seed funding to improve the realism of virtual environments use...
LimX CFO Highlights Talent Shortage in China's Humanoid Robotics Sector
Jesse Liu, CFO of LimX Dynamics, emphasizes that China's humanoid robotics industry lacks competition and resources. He points to a need for better talent alloc...
Skild AI acquires Zebra Technologies' robotics automation division to enhance capabilities
Skild AI has acquired the robotics automation division of Zebra Technologies to expand its software offerings for robotic task management. The acquisition will ...
Wayve secures $60 million from AMD, Qualcomm, and Arm to advance autonomous driving technology
Wayve, a British startup focused on autonomous driving, has raised $60 million from major semiconductor companies AMD, Qualcomm, and Arm. This funding follows a...
Unitree Robotics Launches Affordable Humanoid Robot Ahead of IPO
Unitree Robotics has introduced its R1 humanoid robot on AliExpress, marking a significant step in its global expansion. Priced at approximately $8,150, the rob...
Science Corporation plans human trials for biohybrid brain-computer interface
Science Corporation, founded by Max Hodak, is preparing to conduct its first human trials for a biohybrid brain-computer interface. Led by Dr. Murat Günel from ...
Glydways Inc. Secures $170 Million in Series C Funding for Self-Driving Car Development
Glydways Inc., a startup focused on robocar technology and backed by Sam Altman, has completed a Series C funding round of approximately $170 million. The compa...
MIT Project Develops Human-Robot Collaboration for Underwater Missions
A project at MIT Lincoln Laboratory aims to enhance underwater missions by integrating autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) with human divers. This collaborati...
Galaxy Corp. Plans IPO to Transform K-Pop with AI and Robotics
Galaxy Corp., a startup based in Seoul, is preparing for an initial public offering as it seeks to innovate the K-pop industry using AI and humanoid robots. The...
Kuka AG Highlights Slow AI Adoption in European Factories Compared to Global Rivals
Kuka AG, a robotics manufacturer, notes that many European industrial companies are lagging in adopting artificial intelligence, which could allow faster compet...
Eclipse secures $1.3 billion to invest in manufacturing and robotics sectors
Eclipse, a venture firm, has successfully raised $1.3 billion through two funds aimed at supporting companies in manufacturing, robotics, and energy.
Japan's labor shortage drives push for automation and robotics in various sectors
Japan faces a significant labor shortage as its working-age population declines, prompting companies to adopt automation and robotics. The government aims to de...
Japan Advances Physical AI to Address Labor Shortages and Boost Industrial Productivity
Japan is focusing on developing a domestic physical AI sector to combat labor shortages and enhance productivity in various industries. The government aims to c...
UBTech Robotics Offers $18 Million for Chief Scientist to Advance AI Research
UBTech Robotics Corp. is looking to hire a chief scientist with an annual salary of up to $18 million. This position aims to shape the company's humanoid robots...
China's AI Recycling Robot Sorts 220 Pounds of Textiles in Minutes
An AI-powered recycling machine in Zhangjiagang, China, can sort 220 pounds of used clothes in just 2 to 3 minutes. Developed by DataBeyond, this technology aim...
NTSB Raises Concerns About Safety of Hands-Free Driving Systems in Self-Driving Cars
The National Transportation Safety Board has stated that hands-free driving systems, such as Ford's Blue Cruise, do not enhance safety and may lead to increased...
NomadicML secures $8.4 million to enhance data management for autonomous vehicles
NomadicML has raised $8.4 million in a seed funding round to improve the organization of video data collected from autonomous vehicles. The startup aims to prov...
Amazon acquires Fauna Robotics, creator of the Sprout humanoid robot
Amazon has purchased Fauna Robotics, known for its humanoid robot Sprout, which is designed for social interaction. The acquisition aims to enhance Amazon's rob...
Robotics Startup Physical Intelligence Seeks $1 Billion Funding at $11 Billion Valuation
Physical Intelligence, a robotics startup founded by AI experts, is in negotiations to secure approximately $1 billion in funding. This investment would elevate...
Melania Trump Hosts Humanoid Robot from Figure AI at the White House
The White House welcomed its first humanoid robot, presented by the startup Figure AI. First Lady Melania Trump participated in the event, highlighting advancem...