A single destination for timely, editor-curated robotics news from around the world.
At Midea's Global Innovation Center in Shunde, Foshan, a six-arm humanoid robot is being tested for screw-driving efficiency, reportedly matching that of skilled workers. The robot's components are sourced from the Greater Bay Area's efficient supply chain, which facilitates rapid prototyping and in...
Google DeepMind is in the process of establishing a new robotics lab in the Cambridge area, as announced by Aaron Saunders, the former chief technology officer of Boston Dynamics. This new facility aims to support a hardware team that has been developing over the past year, with recruitment for mach...
On September 15, the Bay Area Science Forum took place in Dongguan, focusing on embodied intelligence projects. The event, organized by the Bay Area Science Forum Secretariat and the Bay Area University, with support from the Dongguan Science and Technology Bureau, featured policy presentations, pro...
Google DeepMind has announced the opening of a new robotics lab in the Boston area, specifically in Cambridge, as part of its initiative to enhance its hardware team. This development aims to integrate advanced artificial intelligence into physical systems, a project led by Aaron Saunders, the vice...
Zing Drone Solutions has partnered with South Korea's NUCODE to explore the development of compact wireless modules for drone identification systems. This collaboration comes in response to increasing demands for Remote ID compliance, which enables authorities to identify drones during flight. Zing...
On September 7, 2026, NEURA Robotics, based in Metzingen, announced a strategic partnership with SECO S.p.A. to industrialize the compute infrastructure for NEURA's cognitive robots. SECO will design and produce industrial-grade electronic compute modules for NEURA’s humanoid platform, the 4NE-1, ut...
AGIBOT presented its WITA-Omni robot during a live demonstration at The Greater Bay Area Film Concert. The event highlighted the robot's capabilities in engaging in real-time conversations, recognizing speakers, and coordinating speech and movement seamlessly. This demonstration is significant as i...
Alphabet Inc.'s Waymo has received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to significantly expand its driverless ride-hailing services across the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles, while also introducing services in Sacramento and San Diego. This expansion is set to be...
Nvidia Corp. has announced an expanded collaboration with four prominent Japanese industrial automation companies to enhance robot development. This partnership aims to support Jensen Huang's initiative to advance AI-enabled hardware in the robotics sector. The collaboration is significant as it un...
SpaceX's Starship V3 is set to revolutionize satellite deployment, aiming to launch 1 million Starmind satellites by 2030. The spacecraft can carry over 100 tonnes to low Earth orbit (LEO), significantly more than the Falcon 9's capacity. As of May 2026, Starship has completed 12 flights, with the n...
SpaceX's Starmind project, aimed at deploying up to 1 million AI satellites, was filed with the FCC on January 30, 2026. The initiative is designed to minimize reliance on external suppliers, with CEO Elon Musk stating that current chip production capabilities only meet 2% of the projected needs. Th...
On January 30, 2026, SpaceX submitted a request to the FCC to launch up to 1 million satellites as part of its Starmind orbital compute constellation. This ambitious plan is unprecedented, as the total number of satellites ever launched globally is in the low tens of thousands. The proposal seeks a...
Shenzhen-based Zivariable Robotics has reached a significant milestone by securing over $20 billion in valuation through four rounds of funding completed within two months. The company attracted investments from prominent industry leaders, including Meituan, Alibaba, and Xiaomi. Zivariable Robotics...
Zhipingfang, a company specializing in embodied artificial intelligence, has successfully raised around 5 billion yuan in new funding. This significant financial boost has propelled the company's total valuation to over 20 billion yuan. The funding is expected to enhance the development of Zhipingfa...
Zivariable, an embodied intelligence company based in the Greater Bay Area, has achieved a significant milestone by completing four rounds of funding, surpassing a valuation of 20 billion yuan. This accomplishment marks Zivariable as the first firm in its sector within the region to reach such a val...
Pierce Aerospace has been selected by NASA to develop a Remote ID network throughout Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. This initiative is part of NASA's ongoing research into drones and air taxi technologies, specifically at the Ames Research Center. The project will involve the deploym...
The BEYOND International Technology Innovation Expo and WOW Summit have announced a strategic partnership to launch the Greater Bay Area Innovation Week, scheduled for May 21 to 29, 2025. This initiative aims to enhance innovation, promote cross-border collaboration, and create new business opportun...
Jensen Huang, the founder of NVIDIA, was honored with an honorary doctorate in engineering during the 2024 Honorary Doctorate Conferment Ceremony at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) on Saturday. In his acceptance speech, Huang emphasized the significant advancements in arti...
RSF defines a common language for robot service capability, lifecycle operations, certification pathways, and service-provider networks.
Daily robotics news, in-depth analysis, conference highlights, and discussions with professionals worldwide.
