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The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has announced that the GJ-21 stealthy UCAV has successfully launched and recovered from the Type 076 amphibious assault ship, Sichuan. This milestone indicates advancements in China's capabilities to operate fixed-wing stealth drones from maritime platforms, contra...
Toyota has announced plans to manufacture autonomous bZ4X vehicles equipped with Waymo's self-driving technology at its Takaoka plant in Japan, with fleet testing scheduled to commence in 2027. This initiative marks a significant expansion of the collaboration between the two companies, which began...
Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Notre Dame have developed a gallium nitride micro-LED that achieves a record optical modulation bandwidth of 2.75 GHz while consuming only 25 milliwatts of power. This advancement presents a potential low-power altern...
Toyota Motor and Waymo have announced plans to begin operating autonomous robotaxis in Japan in 2027. The deployment will utilize the bZ4X electric vehicle, incorporating Waymo's driving technologies alongside taxi specifications tailored for the Japanese market. This initiative marks a significant...
The head of US Army Pacific, Gen. Ronald Clark, confirmed that preparations for a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan remain active, with the 2027 timeline still valid. This planning benchmark, known as the 'Davidson window,' was established by retired Adm. Phil Davidson, indicating that China coul...
Dream, a startup founded by former Palantir executives Andy Elder and Arjun Mathur, has secured $17 million in seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. The company aims to address the decline in building construction in the U.S. by leveraging AI to enhance productivity in the architecture, engineeri...
SkyValor has announced an extension of its RF detection range, allowing counter-UAS operators to receive advance warnings of up to 75 kilometers. This enhancement significantly increases the time available for operators to assess and respond to potential drone threats, thereby improving operational...
Kodiak AI has entered into a binding agreement with DTL Transport to deploy its autonomous-driving system on 75 driverless trucks. DTL, a California-based freight carrier specializing in long-distance team driving, will utilize the Kodiak Driver system and pay a per-mile fee for its use. This marks...
Unitree, a Chinese robotics manufacturer, announced a third-quarter revenue of RMB 665 million, reflecting a 69.93% increase compared to the previous year. This marks the company's first quarterly earnings report following its IPO on Shanghai's STAR Market in August. The net profit attributable to s...
Unitree's revenue increased by 55.71% year-on-year, reaching 1.8 billion yuan (approximately US$273 million) in the first nine months of the year. This significant growth highlights the company's expanding market presence and demand for its products. Unitree's performance is noteworthy as it refle...
On October 28, 1971, the United Kingdom successfully launched its first satellite, Prospero, aboard a Black Arrow rocket from the Woomera Range Complex in Australia. This mission marked a significant milestone as it was the first and only satellite launched by the British space program using a domes...
Unitree announced a third-quarter revenue of 665 million yuan, marking a 70% increase year-on-year, despite a 17.4% decline in net profit to 112.7 million yuan. This earnings report, the first since its August listing, highlights the company's expanding business alongside significant research and de...
The US Air Force's XQ-67A uncrewed aircraft has successfully completed a test flight, showcasing integrated mission systems and beyond-line-of-sight data links. This demonstration aims to enhance the support uncrewed aircraft provide to crewed fighters, improving operational reach and situational aw...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced plans for the company to produce humanoid robots in California by 2027. This initiative marks a significant shift as it introduces a radically new product line for Tesla, which has primarily focused on electric vehicles and energy solutions. The introduction of humanoi...
Unitree Robotics, a prominent Chinese robotics firm, announced a 69.93% increase in quarterly revenue, reaching 665 million yuan (approximately US$99.7 million). This growth comes despite a 17.42% decline in net profits, excluding non-recurring items, which fell to 105 million yuan. The company's f...
South Korea is set to deploy approximately 1,700 AI robots across various public-sector organizations in 2027. This initiative aims to create early demand for domestic robotics technology while collecting operational data from real-world applications. The robots will be utilized in fields such as re...
The EDGE Awards 2027 are now open for entries, recognizing exceptional innovation in product design and functionality within the design and engineering sectors. Winners will be determined through a voting process by the readers of several industry publications, including Machine Design and Automati...
DJI has released version 1.7.0 of DJI Modify, enhancing its capabilities for refining drone-generated 3D models. This update introduces features such as model component placement from a library, customizable textures using source photographs, and improved 3D visualization of digital elevation models...
Subsea Expo 2027 is set to take place at P&J Live in Aberdeen, UK, on March 10 and 11, 2027. This event will gather professionals from various underwater sectors for two days of networking, showcasing technology, and exploring business opportunities. The exhibition aims to highlight the capabilities...
Edeka NordFrische Center in Lüttow-Valluhn is enhancing its automation solution in collaboration with Knapp. This expansion aims to improve efficiency in order fulfillment processes, allowing for continuous operation around the clock. The partnership signifies a strategic move towards advanced aut...
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity has awarded $1.7 million to 12 advanced air mobility projects, including drone organ delivery and first responder programs. Most projects are based in Detroit and aim to demonstrate scalable real-world applications, such as medical deliveries...
Gartner, Inc. has identified significant AI trends in infrastructure and IT operations for 2027. The company highlights that leaders in I&O are increasingly focused on enhancing IT operations while facilitating AI initiatives throughout their organizations. According to a Gartner survey conducted wi...
Indurex, a Netherlands-based company specializing in AI for cyber-physical systems security, has successfully raised €7 million in funding. This investment, backed by Contrarian Ventures, Curiosity, and Axeleo Capital, follows Indurex's recognition as a Cool Vendor by Gartner. The company aims to en...
XPeng has successfully showcased the long-distance capabilities of its Mona L05 extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) by covering 1,194.2 km (742 miles) without needing to recharge. This achievement represents 94.77% of the vehicle's claimed combined range under China's CLTC testing standard, highl...
France's transport ministry has announced a timeline for the approval of autonomous vehicles, aiming for a homologation doctrine by the first half of 2027. This initiative was presented during the Assises du véhicule autonome, where Stellantis, Wayve, and Nvidia revealed their collaboration for depl...
Yuejiang has achieved a remarkable increase in its European sales, reportedly rising by about 270% over the past three years. This significant growth highlights the company's effective strategies and market positioning within the competitive landscape of robotics and automation. The surge in sales...
In the latest episode of Robot Talk, Jan Petrš from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and Déploya Robotics discusses groundbreaking robotic designs aimed at enhancing construction and architecture. As a roboticist and entrepreneur, Petrš co-founded Déploya Robotics, which focuses on de...
Ride-hailing company inDrive is partnering with Pony.ai and Nvidia to test robotaxis in Kazakhstan, starting in 2027. This initiative reflects a growing interest in autonomous driving technology outside the U.S. and China. Initial tests will occur in Astana with a safety operator present, aiming for...
Global Ordnance has entered into a master supply agreement with Sparkz to produce drone battery packs specifically for the US military. This collaboration aims to enhance the capabilities of military drones by ensuring a reliable supply of advanced battery technology. The partnership is significant...
AuxoAI has successfully secured $20.7 million in Series A funding, led by NTTVC, to expand its forward-deployed AI model. The company, founded in 2023, has collaborated with over 40 Global 2000 clients across various sectors, including manufacturing and healthcare, utilizing its proprietary FDE work...
Tesla has officially commenced production of its Optimus robots on high-volume manufacturing lines in Fremont. The company announced that the first production-quality robots are now being produced, marking a significant milestone in its manufacturing capabilities. During the earnings call on October...
Reliable Robotics has successfully raised an additional $115 million, increasing its Series D funding to $275 million and elevating its valuation to over $1 billion. The company is focused on developing the Reliable Autonomy System for automated flight operations and is pursuing FAA certification fo...
The Dutch government has allocated €375 million for a new round of the National Growth Fund (NGF) aimed at large-scale innovation projects that will strengthen the Dutch industry and future earning capacity. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate (EZK) has provided clarity on the conditions an...
Anyverse Dynamics has launched and open-sourced MWA-Phoenix, a 7 billion parameter latent world action model designed for robotic applications. This model utilizes only RGB input and has achieved top scores on six different robot benchmarks, including performance in real-robot testing. The introduc...
Daily rental prices for humanoid robots in China have decreased by over 70% within a year, signaling the end of an early market bubble. According to Sina Finance, some humanoid robots are now available for less than 1,000 yuan per day, with robot dogs renting for as low as 100 yuan. This price drop...
Tesla has commenced the manufacturing of its Optimus humanoid robots at its Fremont, California facility, a significant milestone towards commercial deployment. CEO Elon Musk has set an ambitious goal to scale production to 20,000 units per week by the end of 2027, although he cautioned that ramping...
Swedish robotics startup 120ft has recently emerged from stealth mode after securing €576,000 in angel funding to create autonomous microfactories that utilize humanoid robots for local manufacturing. Based in Stockholm, the company aims to enable consumer brands to assemble products in smaller batc...
Two severe vulnerabilities in PHP, which powers approximately 70% of websites, have been rated 9.2 out of 10 in severity. This prompted an emergency response from PHP, which released patches on October 21, following extensive collaboration among researchers and software maintainers. OpenAI's GPT-5.6...
SenseTime has announced the open-source release of the SenseNova-RoboRSI evaluation harness along with a 27 billion parameter embodied AI model. This development follows a comprehensive study of the GPT-6-Astra, which was tested across 12 simulated benchmarks and 8 real robots. The significance of...
In 2026, delivery costs for the median US operator increased by 12%, with 88% of operators reporting that these costs are rising at the same rate or faster than their revenue. This trend is compounded by the implementation of peak surcharges by major carriers like UPS and FedEx, which adds further p...
The Robot Report is now accepting nominations for the 2027 TRR50 Robotics Innovation Awards, with a submission deadline of January 5, 2027. This year marks a rebranding from RBR50 to TRR50, continuing its tradition of recognizing groundbreaking robotics innovations since 2012. The awards celebrate...
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2027 ACM SIGAI Autonomous Agents Research Award, which honors significant contributions in the field of autonomous agents. This prestigious award, funded by an endowment from previous Autonomous Agents conferences, aims to recognize researchers whose...
Zhi Yuan has reached a valuation of $50 billion, marking a significant milestone for the company. This valuation positions Zhi Yuan as a leading player in its sector, reflecting strong investor confidence and market potential. The importance of this valuation lies in its implications for future gro...
Realbotix Corp. will exhibit its latest lineup of AI-powered humanoid robots at the 2027 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, scheduled for January 2027. The company, known for its advancements in humanoid robotics and AI systems, aims to highlight its innovative technologies during this prominen...
The Mijia Sweeping and Mopping Robot 7 Max has officially launched, featuring a unique hot water spraying capability that reaches temperatures of 50℃ for effective mopping. The initial sale price is set at 4999 yuan, making it an attractive option for consumers looking for advanced cleaning solution...
OpenAI has made significant advancements in its models for writing software in older programming languages, achieving a remarkable 97.9% accuracy in migrating legacy programs. This improvement is crucial for businesses that rely on outdated software, particularly in sectors like banking where legacy...
Kodama, a California-based startup focused on physical AI for forestry, has successfully raised $7 million in a seed funding round to support its growth. This funding, co-led by Konvoy Ventures and Breakwater Ventures, brings the company's total funding to $14 million, enabling it to expand its oper...
Kodama Systems has announced the successful raising of $7 million to enhance its robotics technology in the forestry sector. The funding will be allocated towards commercial deployments, strengthening OEM partnerships, and advancing supervised autonomy capabilities for challenging off-road environme...
Unitree Robotics announced a revenue of 1.2 billion yuan (approximately US$172 million) for the first half of 2026. This financial performance has contributed to a significant increase in the company's market value, which has now reached $30 billion. The impressive revenue figures highlight Unitree...
By 2027, humanoid robots are expected to transition from mere performance to practical work capabilities. This shift is crucial as companies explore the potential of humanoid robots beyond entertainment and into functional roles in various industries. The importance of this development lies in the...
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