Icarus Robotics Targets Space Labor with ISS Robot Test Mission
Startup Icarus Robotics is preparing to test autonomous free-flying robots aboard the ISS, aiming to automate routine tasks in space operations.
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Comtech Positions Itself as ‘Super Connector’ in China’s Robotics Supply Chain Race
Comtech is building a global ecosystem linking chips, software and robotics companies, aiming to accelerate commercialization of embodied AI systems.
New System Lets Robots Outpace Human Teachers in Learning Tasks
Researchers have developed a system that allows robots to perform learned tasks faster than human demonstrations, addressing a key limitation in imitation learning.
SAIC GM Deploys Humanoid Robots on Buick Battery Production Line
SAIC-GM has introduced humanoid robots into a Buick battery assembly line, marking an early step toward integrating embodied AI into automotive manufacturing.
MIT Wristband Lets Users Control Robotic Hands with Natural Movements
MIT researchers have developed an ultrasound wristband that translates muscle activity into real-time control signals for robotic hands, potentially advancing dexterity in humanoid robotics.
Humanoid Robot Debuts at White House AI Education Summit
A humanoid robot appeared at the White House during an international AI education summit hosted by First Lady Melania Trump, highlighting growing interest in humanoid systems…
Westlake Robotics Unveils Titan o1 Humanoid Powered by General Action AI Model
Chinese robotics company Westlake Robotics has introduced Titan o1, a humanoid robot powered by its General Action Expert foundation model designed to replicate human movement in…
China’s Robot Trainers Are Teaching Humanoids How to Work
A new profession is emerging in China as human trainers teach humanoid robots real-world tasks, helping bridge the gap between laboratory demonstrations and practical deployment.
Oxford Spinout Stateful Robotics Raises $4.8 Million to Build Long Horizon AI for Robots
Oxford spinout Stateful Robotics has raised $4.8 million to develop an AI platform designed to give robots memory and long-horizon planning capabilities for real-world industrial deployments.
Radiation Resistant Wi-Fi Chip Could Expand Robots in Nuclear Cleanup
Researchers in Japan have developed a radiation-tolerant Wi-Fi receiver capable of operating in extreme nuclear environments, potentially enabling wireless robots for decommissioning tasks.
Draganfly and Palladyne AI Advance Autonomous Drone Swarm Systems
Draganfly and Palladyne AI have completed a key integration milestone combining SwarmOS autonomy software with mission-ready drone hardware, advancing distributed drone swarm capabilities for defense applications.
Strawberry-Picking Robot Wins UK National Award as AI Agriculture Moves Toward Real-World Deployment
A strawberry-harvesting robot developed by researchers at the University of Essex has won a national AI and robotics award, highlighting growing momentum for agricultural automation amid…