Faraday Future Pivots Toward Humanoid Robots and Embodied AI
Electric vehicle startup Faraday Future is shifting its strategy toward humanoid robots and embodied AI, joining a growing list of automakers betting on robotics to redefine…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to computational systems designed to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as perception, reasoning, learning, and decision-making. In the robotics and automation ecosystem, AI acts as the cognitive layer that enables machines to interpret data, adapt to environments, and operate with increasing autonomy. This topic covers core AI disciplines including machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and reinforcement learning, as well as their integration into physical systems. It also examines how advances in AI models, data infrastructure, and edge computing are reshaping industries such as manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and mobility. Alongside technical developments, the topic addresses governance, safety, and ethical considerations as AI systems become more embedded in real-world operations. AI remains a foundational force driving the evolution of intelligent machines and automated decision-making across the global economy.
Electric vehicle startup Faraday Future is shifting its strategy toward humanoid robots and embodied AI, joining a growing list of automakers betting on robotics to redefine…
A Shanghai-based robotics team has unveiled Moya, a humanoid robot designed with warm synthetic skin, expressive facial reactions, and a walking gait that closely mirrors human…
Engineers from Zhejiang University and local startups have revealed Bolt, a full-size humanoid robot capable of running at up to 10 meters per second, pushing humanoid…
Starbucks is investing heavily in artificial intelligence and automation to speed service, support baristas, and restore growth - betting that technology can strengthen, not replace, human…
Overland AI has secured $100 million in new funding as militaries accelerate the shift from testing autonomous ground vehicles to deploying them directly with operational units.
Engineers at Duke University have created modular building blocks whose stiffness, damping, and motion can be reprogrammed on demand - without changing their shape.
Waymo has secured $16 billion in new funding to expand its autonomous ride-hailing service, accelerate fleet deployment, and support international launches in Europe and Asia.
New York Robotics has formally launched as the Tri-State region surpasses 160 robotics startups, signaling New York’s rise as a major global center for robotics and…
Tesla is signaling a strategic pivot away from its Model S and Model X vehicles as it prioritizes investment in autonomous driving systems and its Optimus…
Elon Musk told World Economic Forum attendees that humanoid robots could outnumber humans and enter mass markets as early as 2027, reshaping labor, economics, and daily…
OpenAI has quietly built a growing robotics lab with around 100 employees, focusing on data collection using robotic arms rather than developing a full humanoid robot.
Airbus has placed a six-figure order for humanoid robots from UBTech, marking one of the largest industrial deployments of humanoid robotics in aerospace manufacturing to date.