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Robotic Servicing Mission Launches with NASA Support
Following its liftoff from Cape Canaveral on July 21 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, the Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) hosting the NASA-supported Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) payload is now en route to geosynchronous Earth…
Travis Kalanick's robotics company raises $1.7B, led by a16z
Travis Kalanick's robotics company, Atoms, has raised $1.7 billion in a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz. Ben Horowitz will join the company's board following the investment. Bain Capital, Fifth Wall, and others participated in the round.
Tesla's profits slide despite growing revenue as it pivots to robotics and AI
Tesla reported its second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, disclosing far lower profits than expected. The company's already beleaguered stock, which had fallen around 14% this year to date, dipped further following the earnings report. Elon Musk's…
Hyundai claims humanoid robot plan is not part of talks with striking workers
Hyundai Motor Company's plan to put humanoid robots to work by 2028 is not part of current negotiations with striking South Korean autoworkers, according to the company. The automaker is disputing news reports that partial labor strikes by the…
Robot bird swims underwater then flies away
Watching a diving bird vanish beneath the water can feel almost unreal. One moment it cruises through the sky. Seconds later, it swims after prey before returning to the air. Around 100 bird species can move between those two environments.
Ukrainian drones deliver robots directly into battle by sea and air
In the latest twist on battlefield innovations, Ukraine has used both flying drone carriers and drone boats to send ground robots armed with weapons or explosives into battle. The drone-assisted deployments have enabled slower wheeled robots to…
Chinese robot maker AgiBot targets a listing in Hong Kong's booming market
Fast-growing Chinese robot maker AgiBot is pursuing an initial public offering in Hong Kong and has hired Citic Securities as a sponsor, according to two people familiar with the matter. Additionally, China International Capital Corporation (CICC)…
Narwal Flow 2 review: The robot vacuum that finally perfected obstacle avoidance
Pros It's the best-performer at obstacle avoidance. Features effective mopping, thanks to the track mop and washing system. Takes photos of obstacles to give you insight into what it avoided. Cons The Narwal app isn't the most intuitive. Suction on…
Robot heads to space to fix satellites and tackle space junk
SpaceX has launched a robotic spacecraft into orbit designed to fix aging satellites and prevent the build up of space junk. The robot mechanic, developed by aerospace giant Northrop Grumman, launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral…
The robot warplanes that could soon fight America's next war
The battle to build America's next generation of AI-powered fighter drones is heating up, with defense giants racing to dominate what analysts say could become a multibillion-dollar military market. At this week's Farnborough Airshow in the UK…
J&J Receives FDA Approval for Soft Tissue Surgical Robot
After more than a decade of research and years of delays, Johnson & Johnson now has a robot on the market for soft tissue surgery. The company received its first US regulatory authorization for the robotic Ottava device, according to a release on…
This 16-year-old built an autonomous AI-powered robot turtle that finds microplastics in water
In the summer of 2024, Evan Budz stood at the edge of his grandparents' pool in Canada, trying to solve a unique problem: How to make his autonomous sea turtle robot swim. 'I remember some of my first tests. I would put my robot in the water, and…
Deutsche Bank: Humanoid Robot Market Accelerates Globally As China Ramps Production
The latest ' Humanoid Robot Pulse ' report from Deutsche Bank states that the global humanoid robot market is accelerating, with China, unsurprisingly, leading the race. 'The humanoid robot market is accelerating globally. China is leading in…
Tesla's push into AI and robotics is proving costly
Tesla's massive investments in humanoid robots, self-driving cars and AI chips are hurting profits, but the company says it'll all pay off down the line. Why it matters: CEO Elon Musk indicated he's 'never been more optimistic about the future,'…
These ingenious new robots are helping fishing crews catch salmon more humanely and sustainably
Right now, sockeye salmon season is peaking in Alaska. Some fishing vessels in the Cook Inlet have welcomed a new crew member, one who doesn't complain about swells, eat, or even sleep—yet is able to harvest salmon more rapidly and humanely…
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