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Figure Is Doubling Humanoid Robot Deliveries Every Month
Figure is doubling shipments of its humanoid robot Figure 03 every month for the last three months. Something big is happening at Figure. The humanoid robot company shipped only about 150 units last year, but has doubled shipments each month for…
Humanoid Mania Turns Chinese Brothers Behind Robotic Joint Maker Into Billionaires
Leaderdrive supplies actuators and modules for UBTech's Walker S2 humanoid robots, according to J.P. Morgan. Asthe humanoid market reaches a fever pitch, soaring demand for their components has sparked a gold rush for the sector's suppliers. Shares…
This autonomous welding robot may be the future of advanced manufacturing
The United States' advanced manufacturing future may have an unexpected limiting factor: a dire shortage of welders. While venture capital has placed big bets on a cutting-edge future of data centers, defense tech, and robotics, actually making the…
AI table tennis robot can beat 'elite' players, Sony says
Robots can run a half-marathon, box, and now beat elite human table tennis players, Sony's artificial intelligence unit said in research published Thursday. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT A team from the Japanese company built an AI-powered…
Toyota's CUE7 robot shoots hoops using AI
Most people think of Toyota and picture a Camry, a Tacoma, maybe a Prius. A 7-foot-2 robot shooting free throws at halftime of a professional basketball game? That's a harder image to conjure. But recently, that's exactly what happened at Toyota…
A Humanoid Robot From China Beat The World's Half-Marathon Record
A robotics competition on the outskirts of Beijing may spark a new wave of Asimovian nightmares, as humanoid robots outraced the human competition on their way to record-setting results. The race, in its second iteration, showcased a Chinese…
Tesla lifts 2026 spending plans by a quarter as Musk funds AI and robotic dreams
Tesla sharply raised its spending plan to more than US$25 billion for the year as CEO Elon Musk pours money into artificial intelligence, robotics and chips - moves he said were 'well justified' to build big future revenue streams. SCROLL TO…
This pool-cleaning robot can climb out of pools, and you can get it for $1,000 off
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Mammotion is offering a discount program as part of the Kickstarter program for its SPINO S1 Pro pool-cleaning robot. You can pay a refundable $50 deposit to get the robot for $1,499, which is $1,000 less than…
Eric Trump-backed robot startup lands $24M Pentagon deal to compete with China
The future of American defense is undergoing a high-tech revolution as the Pentagon has awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to test heavy-duty humanoid robots. Foundation Future Industries recently secured the $24 million contract for its…
The Latest Sign Killer Robots Are Destined To Rule The Waves
NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland — U.S. defense contractors are unveiling new technologies that will bring America up to speed on a naval battlefield that has become dominated by drones and autonomous ships. Multiple companies displayed their…
Deepvein Mining Tech Wins NY Product Design Gold for Exploration Robotics
SHANGHAI, April 23, 2026 /CNW/ -- Deepvein Mining Tech, a developer of robotic systems for mining operations, has received Gold at the 2026 NY Product Design Awards for its Intelligent Geological Mapping and Geochemical Sampling Quadrupedal Robots…
Smart warehouse systems are emerging as AI and robotics take over
Automation is redefining warehouse operations through continuous AI coordination systems Robots increasingly handle core logistics tasks inside modern warehouse environments Human labor shifts toward exception handling rather than routine execution…
$150m for Chinese robotics, Salmon catches $60m and TruBridge inks sale
⚡️ Pudu Robotics, a Chinese commercial service robotics company, raised nearly $150m at a valuation of more than $1.5b. Investors were not disclosed. Go deeper • Salmon, a Filipino consumer finance app, raised $60m in equity…
Tiny, knotted robots jump, fly and plant seeds
When a knot lets go, it doesn't just fall apart. It snaps. That simple observation led Penn Engineers to rethink what a knot can do. Instead of treating it as something that holds tension, they asked a different question: what happens when you…
Andhra Pradesh offers vast scope in AI, robotics, automation, and electric mobility, says Industries Minister T.G. Bharat
Andhra Pradesh is emerging as a key destination for global investments, Minister for Industries, Commerce and Food Processing T.G. Bharat says during his official visit to Germany. Mr. Bharat said the State government, under the leadership of Chief…
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