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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is set to take place at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 13-15, attracting over 10,000 participants including founders, investors, and tech leaders. The event will feature breakout sessions designed to facilitate in-depth discussions and audience engagement, allowin...
DeepSeek has announced a significant expansion of its engineering team, adding 150 new engineers to enhance its capabilities in AI and robotics. This move reflects the growing demand for advanced AI solutions in various sectors, particularly in the development of large models that go beyond traditio...
Dyna Robotics has introduced Dyna-2, a world-action model (WAM) pre-trained on one million hours of human video data. This development provides significant evidence for a human-to-robot transfer scaling law, demonstrating that increased exposure to human video enhances a robot's ability to perform t...
The commanding general of Multi-Domain Command Europe, Brig. Gen. Steven Carpenter, outlined plans to deploy hundreds of high-altitude balloons in potential future conflicts. These balloons would serve multiple functions, including communications platforms and weapon launchers, enhancing reconnaissa...
Last month, humanoid robots broke Usain Bolt's 100-meter record at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. However, while their running and jumping feats are impressive, their practical utility remains unclear. Performing tasks like folding clothes or working on factory assembly lines is more cha...
On September 7, Unitree released a 38-second video showcasing its G1 humanoid robot engaging in real-time combat against a human opponent. This marks a significant milestone as it is the first instance of a fully autonomous humanoid robot fighting without human remote control, demonstrating advanced...
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) announced that its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology recorded 4.1 times fewer collisions than manually driven vehicles in five European countries. This data, derived from over 100 million kilometers of driving between April and August, comes as Tesla intensifies lobbying e...
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have unveiled the Berkeley Humanoid Lite, a low-cost humanoid robot designed to enhance accessibility in robotics. This open-source platform utilizes 3D-printed components, allowing enthusiasts and developers to build and customize their own hum...
Researchers at Wits University in South Africa and the University of Bordeaux in France have successfully transmitted optical data through turbulent air without loss. This groundbreaking experiment demonstrates that atmospheric distortion can be ignored by encoding information into the topological p...
At the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing, humanoid robots surpassed Usain Bolt's 9.58-second world record in the 100-meter dash. The Tiangong Ultra, developed by the Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics (X-Humanoid), achieved times between 9.32 and 9.39 seconds, showcasing sig...
A humanoid robot experienced a severe crash during a training sprint in Beijing, colliding with a cushioned wall and nearly splitting in half. This incident occurred as part of the preparations for the World Humanoid Robot Games, also known as the 'Robot Olympics,' set to begin on August 22. The eve...
Unitree Robotics has introduced a humanoid robot named 'Superman' that can achieve a standing vertical jump of 6.5 feet (2 meters) and a top speed of 41.5 feet per second (12.66 meters per second). Developed in just over three months, the robot's performance was showcased in a video, demonstrating i...
Leasing robotic equipment has emerged as a viable strategy for companies looking to adopt the latest technology without significant upfront costs. This approach allows businesses to access advanced robotics while avoiding the risk of being stuck with outdated tools in the future. The importance of...
The ongoing cyclospora outbreaks in the U.S. have led to a notable decrease in consumer appetite for salads, impacting sales and foot traffic at salad chains. Data from NielsenIQ indicates that dollar sales of prepackaged salads dropped 14% in late July compared to the previous year, while traffic t...
Muka Robotics has achieved a remarkable feat with its LJM Latent Joint-conditional Model, securing the second position globally at WorldArena with a motion quality score of 89.17 using only 32 Zhenwu 810E GPUs. This accomplishment highlights the model's innovative dual-expert architecture, which emp...
Walden Robotics, a US-based startup, has unveiled a general-purpose robotics platform that enables Physical AI robots to learn and adapt while performing real work. Unlike traditional robots that follow pre-programmed workflows, Walden's robots continuously improve through real-world operations, mak...
Starmind is a pivotal element in SpaceX's estimated $1.75 trillion IPO valuation, despite currently generating no confirmed revenue. The stock price reflects optimistic projections regarding AI infrastructure growth, which Starmind has yet to substantiate. As of early July 2026, SpaceX's stock has d...
SpaceX has announced its ambitious Starmind project, which aims to deploy 1 million AI satellites in orbits between 500 and 2,000 km. This initiative, confirmed by Elon Musk on June 23, 2026, follows a merger with xAI, valuing the combined entity at $1.25 trillion. The satellites will function as or...
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...
SpaceX has officially named its orbital AI infrastructure project 'Starmind,' which aims to deploy a constellation of up to 1 million satellites. This initiative, confirmed by Elon Musk on June 22, 2026, will enable AI inference directly in space, utilizing solar energy rather than terrestrial power...
A group of three students from the University of British Columbia has leveraged their academic knowledge to develop an innovative solution aimed at addressing environmental challenges. Their project, which focuses on sustainable practices, was unveiled during a recent university showcase event held...
Researchers have developed an innovative room-temperature quantum device that utilizes twisted light to entangle photons and electrons, marking a significant advancement in quantum technology. This breakthrough addresses one of the major challenges in the field, potentially leading to the creation o...
Google has initiated the rollout of its latest multimodal AI model, Gemini Omni Flash, which is designed to enhance user interactions across various platforms. This launch began in October 2023 and aims to integrate advanced AI capabilities into Google's suite of services. The motivation behind this...
A team of researchers from Hong Kong City University and Southern University of Science and Technology has unveiled an innovative tactile sensor named TAP, which allows robots to detect both the direction and magnitude of force. In a recent experiment involving a balance beam challenge, robots equip...
Liu Xiangqiang, an aviation enthusiast from Jiangxi, has made headlines by successfully piloting his homemade jet-powered aircraft, setting a new world record for the smallest manned jet. This achievement comes 25 years after the previous record was established, marking a significant milestone in th...
Russia's Rosatom State Nuclear Energy Corporation has successfully completed the manufacturing of the first batch of nuclear fuel for the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant in Turkey. This significant milestone was announced on October 23, 2023, marking a crucial step in the development of Turkey's first nu...
US robotics firm Figure recently demonstrated its humanoid robots executing various household tasks in a synchronized manner. This event took place during a technology showcase aimed at highlighting advancements in robotics and automation. The demonstration aimed to illustrate the potential of human...
At the Abundance Summit 2026, Agility CEO Peggy Johnson announced a transformative approach to humanoid labor, indicating the end of safety cages for their bipedal robot, Digit. This shift allows for more fluid interactions across factory floors, moving beyond isolated work cells, with a new version...
Peter Diamandis, a close associate of Elon Musk, recently shared insights into his optimistic forecasts regarding a future characterized by abundance. During a discussion, Diamandis outlined the underlying principles that inform his predictions, emphasizing the potential for technological advancemen...
IEEE Spectrum robotics has released its weekly roundup of notable robotics videos and events. Among the highlights is the introduction of "Roadrunner," a new bipedal wheeled robot prototype that can switch between various locomotion modes, designed for enhanced navigation. Weighing approximately 15...
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