Tesla Roadster Takes Flight With SpaceX Thrusters and Optimus Hardware
Tesla’s new Roadster pairs SpaceX-derived thrusters with reported Optimus hardware, targets 2028 production and demonstrates flight in a restricted configuration.
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China’s Robot Trainers Repeat Chores 200 Times a Day for Up to $900 a Month
Worker accounts reveal the repetitive labor behind China’s robot-training data, with reported monthly pay of 4,000–6,000 yuan and demanding sample quotas.
One AI Model, Many Robot Bodies: The Physical AI Architecture Taking Shape
Cubic³ argues that shared AI models could coordinate many robot types, while research shows specialized controllers and hardware limits remain essential.
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.
ABB Launches IRB 1700 Robots With Up to 20% Shorter Cycles
ABB’s new IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID families combine 6–12 kg payloads with shorter-cycle claims, integrated cable routing and OmniCore control.
Tether Releases On-Device Speech AI for Humanoid Robots and Smart Glasses
Tether’s TranscribePsy brings compact local speech recognition to developers building robot and wearable applications, with distinct phone and laptop builds.
Denmark’s Biggest Retailer Trains Humanoid Robots for Night Shifts
Salling Group and HIVE are training humanoid robots to restock Føtex shelves at night, targeting selected autonomous tasks in early 2027.
120ft Raises €576,000 for Humanoid-Run Microfactories
Swedish startup 120ft raises €576,000 to develop container-based robotic factories where brands pay per finished product instead of buying robots.
China Tests Dune-Like Robot That Collects Iron From Desert Sand
A Tarim University crawler separates iron-bearing particles from Taklamakan sand, offering an early test of mobile mineral collection rather than commercial mining.
Dynamic Creatures Unveils Hugo, a Furry Robot for Theme Parks
Dynamic Creatures introduces Hugo, a 43-actuator character robot for theme parks, with expressive AI and close-interaction safety systems in development.
China’s Robotic Hands Become a Key Link in the Humanoid Race
China’s robotic-hand suppliers are gaining importance in the humanoid race, as shipment growth meets the harder test of reliable manipulation.
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.