Unitree Unveils AS2 Robot Dog with 143 Pound Payload and 11 mph Speed
Unitree Robotics has introduced the AS2 quadruped robot, combining high-speed mobility, heavy payload capacity, and LiDAR-enabled autonomy for industrial and field applications.
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Unitree Unveils AS2 Robot Dog with 143 Pound Payload and 11 mph Speed
Unitree Robotics has introduced the AS2 quadruped robot, combining high-speed mobility, heavy payload capacity, and LiDAR-enabled autonomy for industrial and field applications.
German Researchers Develop AI Robot System to Recycle Smart Textiles
Researchers at Osnabrück University are building an AI-powered robotic system to identify and sort smart textiles, aiming to make e-textile recycling scalable and sustainable.
Japan’s Robot Orders Hit Record as Global Labor Shortages Accelerate Automation
Japan’s robotics industry posted its strongest quarterly orders on record in early 2025, driven by global labor shortages and surging demand for industrial automation.
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Hefei Metro Deploys Robot Dogs and Drones to Automate Rail Operations
Hefei’s metro system has deployed robot dogs, drones, and humanoid robots to automate inspections, improve safety, and modernize urban rail operations.
Siemens Partnership Launches UK’s First Customizable AMR Manufacturing Capability
Siemens and two robotics partners have launched the UK’s first fully customizable autonomous mobile robot manufacturing capability, aimed at modernizing factory logistics and industrial automation.
Hyundai’s Atlas Robot Emerges as Major Rival to Tesla’s Optimus
Hyundai’s Atlas humanoid robot is emerging as a major challenger to Tesla’s Optimus as automakers race to dominate what analysts see as a multi-trillion-dollar robotics market.
Nvidia’s Record Results Highlight Rising Demand for Physical AI Powering Tesla Robots
Nvidia’s record revenue and growing physical AI segment highlight the expanding computing demand behind autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots such as Tesla’s Optimus.
German Chancellor Merz Visits Unitree Robotics as Berlin Eyes Deeper Tech Ties with China
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz toured Unitree Robotics in Hangzhou, signaling Berlin’s interest in expanding cooperation with China’s fast-growing robotics and AI sector.
China Closes Robotics Gap with U.S. as Data and Scale Accelerate Physical AI
China’s robotics technology has reached approximately 98% of U.S. capability, according to MIT Professor Sangbae Kim, highlighting the growing importance of data and industrial scale in physical AI.
Kyoto Researchers Unveil Buddharoid AI Robot Monk for Spiritual Guidance
Kyoto University researchers have introduced Buddharoid, a humanoid robot monk trained on Buddhist scriptures, as AI begins to expand into cultural and spiritual roles.
Tepco Unveils 22 Meter Robot Arm for Fukushima Nuclear Debris Removal
Tokyo Electric Power Company has introduced a 22 meter robotic arm designed to remove radioactive debris from the Fukushima nuclear plant, marking a key step in long-term decommissioning efforts.
Xpeng Begins Construction of Humanoid Robot Factory Ahead of 2026 Mass Production
Xpeng has started building a dedicated humanoid robot manufacturing base in Guangzhou, aiming to achieve large-scale production by 2026 using vertically integrated AI and robotics technology.