Yann LeCun Raises $1 Billion for Common Sense AI and Robots
AI researcher Yann LeCun has raised more than $1 billion for a new startup developing AI systems and robots capable of reasoning about the physical world,...
PlusAI Unveils SuperDrive 6.0 for Commercial Autonomous Trucking
PlusAI has launched SuperDrive 6.0, an upgraded autonomous driving system designed for large-scale freight operations, adding night driving and construction zone handling as the company prepares...
NASA Valkyrie Humanoid Robot Returns to US after Decade of Research
NASA’s Valkyrie humanoid robot is returning to the United States after ten years of research at the University of Edinburgh, marking the next phase in the...
Italian Startup Mirai Robotics Raises $4.2M to Build Autonomous Robot Ships
Italian startup Mirai Robotics has raised $4.2 million in pre-seed funding to develop autonomous maritime systems, aiming to deploy fleets of robot ships for security, monitoring,...
MWC 2026 Marks Shift From AI Apps to AI Native Hardware
Mobile World Congress 2026 highlighted a decisive shift as AI moved beyond apps and into physical devices, from humanoid robots and AI glasses to smartphones with...
TCL Unveils Tbot Concept to Turn Kids’ Smartwatch Into a Home AI Robot
At MWC 2026, TCL introduced Tbot, a concept desktop robot designed to pair with children’s smartwatches, extending AI support from outdoor tracking to home routines.
Noetix Robotics Raises $140 Million to Expand Consumer Humanoid Robots
Beijing-based Noetix Robotics has raised nearly $140 million in a Series B round led by a CATL-backed investment fund as it develops humanoid and biomimetic consumer...
Xiaomi Deploys Humanoid Robot on EV Assembly Line
Xiaomi has deployed a humanoid robot on its EV assembly line, marking a step toward large-scale industrial use of embodied AI in automotive manufacturing.
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.
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.
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...
Google Brings Intrinsic In House to Accelerate Physical AI Development
Google has brought robotics software company Intrinsic fully in house, signaling a major push to integrate its AI models and cloud infrastructure into industrial robotics.