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RoboParty has introduced the RP1, a 135 cm humanoid robot featuring either 24 or 30 degrees of freedom. This release is notable for being a full-stack open platform, which includes hardware, joint modules, firmware, robot models, and training tools. The significance of the RP1 lies in its open-sour...
RoboParty has officially launched the RP1, a full-stack open-source humanoid robot aimed at enhancing robotics research and embodied AI development. The RP1 allows researchers to access both hardware and software, facilitating customization of the system and integration of their own algorithms for t...
RoboParty has introduced the RP1, a full-stack open-source humanoid robot aimed at advancing robotics research and embodied AI development. The RP1 is available in standard and Pro versions, featuring 24 and 30 actuated degrees of freedom, respectively, and supports various modular hardware configur...
RoboParty has unveiled an open development stack for its RP1 humanoid robot, providing researchers with access to hardware files, control software, and motion-learning resources. This announcement follows the robot's debut at IROS, where the company initially outlined plans for a broader release lat...
Chinese robotics company RoboParty has introduced the RP1, a full-stack open-source humanoid robot aimed at advancing robotics research, education, and embodied AI development. The robot was showcased at the 2026 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2026) on Sept...
RoboParty has introduced the RP1 (ROBOTO 01), a bipedal humanoid robot designed for robotics researchers and developers, during its debut at IROS in Pittsburgh on September 28. The company announced on October 3 that the RP1 showcased its balance capabilities through an interactive demonstration whe...
ORSO has launched a new feature called 'PC Connection Mode' for its programming drone, DRONE STAR PARTY, allowing users to develop control programs through interaction with generative AI. This feature is now available for free distribution, along with a collection of sample applications showcasing i...
On September 1, Tencent launched a new feature for its AI assistant Marvis, allowing users to connect various third-party models such as Kimi and Zhipu GLM. This custom-model capability enables users to run local open-source models and sync them across devices, enhancing the functionality of Marvis....
RoboParty has successfully raised nearly 500 million yuan through angel and Pre-A funding rounds, with CATL exclusively participating in the Pre-A round. The startup, founded by 22-year-old Huang Yi from Harbin Institute of Technology, focuses on developing an open-source embodied platform featuring...
The UK Conservative Party has announced a significant proposal for a £10 billion air defense initiative called 'Britannia Shield'. This plan aims to address the growing air threat and military deficiencies in the UK, particularly in light of recent conflicts that have highlighted the need for enhanc...
On September 28, 2026, RoboParty introduced the humanoid robot RP1 (ROBOTO 01) at IROS 2026. The company positions RP1 as a high-performance, full-stack open-source bipedal humanoid robot aimed at researchers, educators, and developers, allowing them to use, modify, and expand the system in real-wor...
RoboParty, a firm based in Pittsburgh, has introduced RP1 (ROBOTO 01), the world's first high-performance full-stack open-source bipedal humanoid robot, at IROS 2026. This robot aims to serve researchers, educators, and robotics developers by providing a customizable humanoid system that can be modi...
Feather Robotics has successfully raised $7.6 million in pre-seed funding to enhance its modular humanoid platform aimed at developers creating physical AI applications. Gradient led this funding round, which also saw participation from Builder Capital, Geometry, Seed Innovations, and Virgo VC. The...
As businesses grow, they may encounter limitations with their third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Paul Lockwood, Managing Director at SEKO Logistics, outlines four key indicators that suggest a company has outgrown its current 3PL model. These include visibility gaps in inventory management, netwo...
During the Imperial Robotics Summer School held from July 20-24, 2026, participants explored the complexities of enabling robots to engage in conversations with multiple people simultaneously. This initiative aimed to enhance social robots, which typically focus on one-on-one interactions, by develo...
NVIDIA has announced strategic partnerships with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs, and KKR to create independent compute financing platforms. These platforms aim to mobilize over $500 billion in third-party capital to support the development of AI infrastructure, addressing t...
In the past two years, the humanoid robot industry has seen numerous impressive demonstrations, but a shift is emerging in the second half of 2026. Companies are now focusing on developing training frameworks, development platforms, data tools, open-source models, and various R&D infrastructures. Th...
Tencent has officially released Just Dance: Party, a mobile rhythm game inspired by Ubisoft’s popular Just Dance franchise. The game is now available for download on iOS, Android, and HarmonyOS devices. Utilizing a proprietary AI-powered skeletal tracking algorithm, Just Dance: Party allows players...
Alex Huang, the founder of RoboParty, has been honored in Forbes' 2026 Asia 30 Under 30 list for his significant contributions to the field of robotics innovation. Recognized for his pioneering work with open-source bipedal humanoid robots, Huang emphasizes the importance of embodied intelligence in...
NetEase Games has officially launched its party game, Eggy Party, on Windows, expanding access to PC players. This new version allows for cross-platform account and data synchronization, enabling players to switch seamlessly between mobile and PC while maintaining their progress. Available today, th...
RoboParty, a startup specializing in humanoid robotics, has successfully secured $20 million in its latest angel funding round, representing its third financing achievement in just six months. This influx of capital will support the company's mission to innovate within the humanoid robotics sector t...
Teledyne FLIR Defense has announced the certification of Emesent’s Hovermap LiDAR payload for integration with its uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), ground robots, and radiation detection platforms. This development, which took place in October 2023, enhances the capabilities of Teledyne FLIR's technol...
Verge has launched a new newsletter titled "Regulator," aimed at its subscribers and focusing on the intersection of technology and politics. The newsletter seeks to explore how technology influences political dynamics and vice versa. While it invites readers to subscribe for ongoing insights, it hu...
A newly certified payload is set to enhance the capabilities of drones, robots, and radiation detection systems, facilitating faster deployment of mapping in environments where GPS signals are unavailable. This innovative technology aims to improve the efficiency of fused Chemical, Biological, Radio...
RoboParty has unveiled the complete designs and software for its inaugural bipedal humanoid robot, marking a significant advancement in open-source robotics. This initiative aims to create a new era of "reproducible" robotics, addressing the financial challenges that have historically hindered simil...
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