Dexforce Uses Virtual Data to Cut Humanoid Robot Training Costs
Dexforce is using synthetic scenes to train humanoid robots, betting that simulation can reduce reliance on costly human demonstrations.
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Boston Dynamics Targets One-Hour Atlas Builds in Factory Video
Boston Dynamics shows how machining, assembly and repair support Atlas development, with a goal of cutting robot build time from a day to an hour.
Amazon Launches Physical AI Toolchain With NVIDIA Robotics Tools
Amazon’s Physical AI Toolchain combines AWS infrastructure and NVIDIA robotics tools to support training, simulation and real-world deployment.
Humanoid Robot DRAM Demand Could Grow 20x by 2030
Counterpoint forecasts humanoid robot DRAM demand will grow more than 20x by 2030, as average memory per robot rises from 19GB to 39GB.
UBTECH and C&D Target 10,000 Humanoid Robot Sales by 2030
UBTECH and Xiamen C&D plan a joint venture targeting at least 10,000 humanoid robot sales by 2030 across logistics, property and public services.
Tesla Targets Optimus Sales in 2027 as Production Scales Up
Tesla is scaling Optimus production ahead of a late-2027 public-sales target, but reliability and useful autonomy will determine the rollout.
XPENG YOYO Robotaxi Brand Debuts Ahead of 2027 Overseas Trials
XPENG introduces its YOYO robotaxi brand and opens registration in China, with overseas trials and external IRON robot sales planned for 2027.
Stuttgart Wins €8M to Develop Construction Robot Teams
Stuttgart’s SCALAR and COBRAS projects will develop coordinated construction robots for timber assembly and reusable structures, backed by about €8 million.
Tiny Frog-Like Robot Hops and Swims Using Snapping Elastic Limbs
A palm-sized robot from UCLA and Michigan uses snapping elastic limbs to hop across six surfaces, climb small steps and swim with added fins.
Philadelphia’s Awebot Turns a Remote-Controlled Robot Into Public Art
Ministry of Awe’s Awebot brings a remote-controlled artwork to Philadelphia’s streets, using character design and movement to spark public interaction.