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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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Northrop Grumman launches private robot mission to strap jetpacks on aging satellites
A two-armed space robot blasted off on a private salvage operation Tuesday to slap life-extending jetpacks on old satellites running low on fuel thousands of miles up. It's the second satellite-saving mission to launch this month, all part of a…
J&J gets a big win on its new robotic surgical system - plus, a flood of earnings
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Stocks were mixed on Wednesday. The S & P 500 was basically flat in…
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