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nasa.gov - Rob Garner - NASA's Fly Foundational Robots Demo to Bolster In-Space Infrastructure
NASA's Fly Foundational Robots Demo to Bolster In-Space Infrastructure
NASA

NASA and industry partners will fly and operate a commercial robotic arm in low Earth orbit through the Fly Foundational Robots mission set to launch in late 2027. This mission aims to revolutionize in-space operations, a critical capability for…

scmp.com - Danielle Popov - Shenzhen robotics start-up Daimon secures China Mobile backing for AI push
Shenzhen robotics start-up Daimon secures China Mobile backing for AI push
South China Morning Post

A Shenzhen-based humanoid robotics start-up, known for the dexterity of its robots, has received fresh funding from a fund under China Mobile, demonstrating how Chinese state and private sector money is pouring into robotics. Daimon Robotics…

forbes.com - Sandy Carter - 14 Predictions That Will Redefine AI, Robots, & Blockchain In 2026
14 Predictions That Will Redefine AI, Robots, & Blockchain In 2026
Forbes

13 Predictions That Will Redefine AI, Robots, and Blockchain in 2026 These AI, Blockchain, Robotics, and overall business predictions for 2026 reveal how fast everything is changing and converging and how leaders must now build trust, work, and…

theverge.com - Andrew Liszewski - Mirumi the furry companion robot is now available on Kickstarter
Mirumi the furry companion robot is now available on Kickstarter
The Verge

The little robot that imitates an infant's curiosity can be preordered now, but still won't ship until April 2026. The little robot that imitates an infant's curiosity can be preordered now, but still won't ship until April 2026. Image:…

scmp.com - Ann Cao - Tsinghua University sets up research institute in push for robotics talent
Tsinghua University sets up research institute in push for robotics talent
South China Morning Post

China's Tsinghua University has set up a new cross-disciplinary institute to undertake robotics research, the latest sign of increased academic support from its top universities as the country doubles down on the embodied intelligence competition…

koreatimes.co.kr - Yonhap - Hyundai Motor Group unveils mobility robot platform in Japan
Hyundai Motor Group unveils mobility robot platform in Japan
The Korea Times

Korea's Hyundai Motor Group said Wednesday it has unveiled its first mass-produced mobility robot platform, designed for various industrial and everyday applications, at a major robotics exhibition in Japan. The group, whose major affiliates…

businessinsider.com - Lee Chong Ming - China's top universities plan to roll out 'embodied intelligence' majors to fuel Beijing's robotics push
China's top universities plan to roll out 'embodied intelligence' majors to fuel Beijing's robotics push
Business Insider

China wants more robotics talent. The country's elite universities are preparing to launch a new undergraduate major in 'embodied intelligence,' an emerging field that combines AI with robotics. Seven universities — including Shanghai Jiao…

yomiuri.co.jp - 石崎 - Corleo, Kawasaki Heavy Industries' Four-legged Robot, to Go on Sale as Early as 2035
Corleo, Kawasaki Heavy Industries' Four-legged Robot, to Go on Sale as Early as 2035
読売新聞オンライン

A quadrupedal robot by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. will hit the market as early as 2035, the firm announced Wednesday. The firm exhibited the robot, Corleo, at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo as a future mobility solution. Intended for use in…

digitaltrends.com - Trevor Mogg - This extraordinary humanoid robot plays basketball like a pro, really
This extraordinary humanoid robot plays basketball like a pro, really
Digital Trends

While so many humanoid robots are continuing to walk as if they're suffering back pain or knee problems, Unitree's G1 robot arrived last year sporting astonishing fluidity. Digital Trends has already reported on the G1's ability to move in a way…

kqed.org - Rise In Robot Workers Leads To Debate Over Future Of Workforce | KQED
Rise In Robot Workers Leads To Debate Over Future Of Workforce | KQED
KQED Inc

Failed to save article Please try again Here are the morning's top stories on Tuesday, December 2, 2025… Robots have come a long way in the last ten years. They can move parts around a warehouse, clean hotel floors, and deliver food. But…

the-gadgeteer.com - Vincent Nguyen - A Skincare Wand With the Same Sensor Tech as Your Robot Vacuum
A Skincare Wand With the Same Sensor Tech as Your Robot Vacuum
The Gadgeteer

Skincare on the go has always meant compromise. The NanoHydra Pro, now on Kickstarter, is built for people who refuse to accept that trade-off. ARTICLE – You know the feeling. Four hours into a flight, your skin feels like paper. The office…

techxplore.com - Ingrid Fadelli - New robotic eyeball could enhance visual perception of embodied AI
New robotic eyeball could enhance visual perception of embodied AI
Tech Xplore

Embodied artificial intelligence (AI) systems are robotic agents that rely on machine learning algorithms to sense their surroundings, plan their actions and execute them. A key aspect of these systems are visual perception modules, which allow…

cnx-software.com - Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - Silicognition ManT1S ESP32 board supports T1S single-pair Ethernet for robotics and automation (Crowdfunding) - CNX Software
Silicognition ManT1S ESP32 board supports T1S single-pair Ethernet for robotics and automation (Crowdfunding) - CNX Software
CNX Software - Embedded Systems News

Silicognition ManT1S is an ESP32 board with a 4-pole terminal block for T1S single-pair Ethernet (SPE) communication and daisy-chaining, as well as unpopulated headers for GPIOs and programming, and a Qwicc connector for I2C expansion. The IEEE…

digitaltrends.com - Omair Khaliq Sultan - This Roomba robot vacuum is 50% off and actually makes 'set it and forget it' cleaning realistic
This Roomba robot vacuum is 50% off and actually makes 'set it and forget it' cleaning realistic
Digital Trends

If you've ever thought about getting a robot vacuum but didn't want to spend “flagship money,” this is the kind of deal that makes it a lot easier to say yes. The iRobot Roomba 105 Vac Robot Vacuum is currently $149.00 as a…

mit.edu - New control system teaches soft robots the art of staying safe
New control system teaches soft robots the art of staying safe
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Imagine having a continuum soft robotic arm bend around a bunch of grapes or broccoli, adjusting its grip in real time as it lifts the object. Unlike traditional rigid robots that generally aim to avoid contact with the environment as much as…

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