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AI

Physical Intelligence: Building the future of general-purpose robots

A look inside Physical Intelligence, a startup aiming to create general-purpose robots that can learn and adapt to various tasks without specific programming.

posted on 01/31/2026
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Robotics

Mobileye Enters Robotics Arena by Acquiring Mentee Robotics for $900M

Mobileye expands into robotics with the acquisition of Mentee Robotics, signaling a major move towards Physical Artificial Intelligence.

posted on 01/07/2026
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Robotics

Roborock's Saros Rover: The Stair-Climbing, Leg-Articulating Robot Vacuum of the Future

Roborock's new Saros Rover can climb stairs and clean them, marking a new era for domestic robotics and automated housecleaning.

posted on 01/06/2026
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Technology

Paper Art Inspires New Morphing Material with Amazing Potential

Scientists create a unique morphing material inspired by Japanese paper art, potentially revolutionizing fields like medicine, robotics, and space exploration.

posted on 12/28/2025
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Technology

Humans Have a Hidden Sense: Detecting Objects Before Touching!

A new study reveals humans can sense buried objects before physical contact, opening doors for advanced robotics and assistive technologies.

posted on 12/03/2025
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Technology

Figure AI Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Safety Violations: A Deep Dive

Safety concerns arise as Figure AI, a robotics company, faces a lawsuit over alleged safety violations and a fired safety officer. Explore the details.

posted on 11/23/2025
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Startups

Bone AI: $12M to Revolutionize Asian Defense with AI Robotics

Bone AI secures $12M to challenge Asia's defense giants by creating an AI platform that connects software, hardware and manufacturing.

posted on 11/17/2025
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Technology

Kinect's Redemption: From Gaming Failure to Robotics Success Story

Discover how the Kinect, initially a gaming flop, found unexpected success in robotics and other fields, becoming a versatile tool for innovation.

posted on 11/04/2025
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Artificial Intelligence

AI Robot Meltdown: LLMs Struggle with Butter and Existential Dread

Researchers find LLMs aren't ready for robotics after a hilarious experiment with a vacuum robot and a butter-fetching task goes awry. Expect robotic existential crises!

posted on 11/02/2025
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Technology

Robotics Expert: Humanoid Robot Investments are a risky business

A top roboticist warns investors about pouring money into humanoid robot companies, suggesting the hype is not realistic and the tech is still far from viable.

posted on 09/27/2025
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Robotics

Sonair's sound sensors bring safety to robots, offering a cheaper alternative to LIDAR

Sonair uses sound to improve robot safety. Its tech offers a cheaper alternative to LIDAR and is gaining traction in both robotics and industrial automation.

posted on 09/17/2025
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Robotics

Ant Group Unveils R1: A New Humanoid Robot Competitor

Ant Group, known for Alipay, has revealed its R1 robot, joining the race to blend AI with robotics. Will it revolutionize healthcare or just cook shrimp?

posted on 09/11/2025