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NVIDIA and Hugging Face have announced the integration of their cutting-edge technologies aimed at enhancing humanoid robots. The collaboration will see the incorporation of NVIDIA's visual language action (VLA) model, known as NVIDIA Isaac GR00T 1.7, along with the remote operation framework, NVIDI...
Anthropic's Claude Mythos 5 has introduced a groundbreaking quantum circuit design that utilizes 17 times fewer gates than previous methods. This advancement is significant as it enables engineers to execute complex quantum algorithms with reduced computational resources, addressing a critical chall...
Modal has successfully secured $750 million in a Series D funding round, achieving a post-money valuation of $15.75 billion. This funding was led by Accel, with participation from Kleiner Perkins and existing investors such as Menlo Ventures and Bain Capital Ventures. The company has recently surpas...
Inspire Robots has launched the RH37D1 series at CIIF 2026, featuring a fully direct-drive three-finger hand. This innovative hand boasts seven active degrees of freedom and can exert a fingertip force of 40N, with a maximum pulling load capacity of 43kg. The introduction of the RH37D1 is significa...
SLM Partners has successfully secured €150 million ($167 million) from Dutch pension investor APG for its SLM Silva Fund II, aimed at investing in continuous cover forestry (CCF) projects across Europe. This funding marks the first and final close of the fund, building on the success of SLM Silva Fu...
DexForce has introduced UNITAS, a novel approach that unifies robot perception, action, and environmental changes within a 3D physical representation space. This model utilizes point positions and time-varying trajectories to enhance understanding and interaction with the physical world. The signif...
BeingBeyond's Being-M0.7 has demonstrated its capability to predict future visual latents and whole-body motion prior to executing actions. This advanced humanoid robot achieved a notable performance in the SIMPLE simulation, scoring 71.1%, and matched the strongest baseline using a Unitree G1 robot...
FieldAI, a company not engaged in robot manufacturing, is reportedly planning to raise $700 million, which has contributed to its staggering $10 billion valuation. This valuation raises questions about the company's business model and the technologies it employs to achieve such a high market value....
FieldAI, a company not involved in robot manufacturing, is planning to raise $700 million, which has led to its valuation soaring to $10 billion. This significant funding round highlights the growing interest in AI-driven technologies and their applications beyond traditional robotics. The valuatio...
The total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, will be a significant event, with Luxor, Egypt, experiencing over six minutes of totality. However, the path of totality spans 9,462 miles across various countries, including southern Spain, Morocco, and parts of the Middle East. Locations like Costa de la...
Striding AI has unveiled its latest innovations, the humanoid H1 and the narrow wheeled-arm C1 robots, designed specifically for 24/7 convenience store operations. These robots are engineered to operate without requiring any modifications to existing shelf layouts or store designs. The introduction...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to revise its Part 107 remote pilot knowledge test on October 26, 2026, introducing image-based questions that utilize aviation charts not found in current testing supplements. This update will impact the Unmanned Aircraft General-Small (UAG) knowledg...
Changying Precision has reported a remarkable growth rate of 537% in its robot supply chain, alongside the production of 1.1 million parts. This significant achievement highlights the company's strategic advancements and its commitment to enhancing efficiency in robotics manufacturing. The growth o...
Da Sheng 1 has introduced a four-fingered dexterous hand, achieving this milestone 27 days ahead of Boston Dynamics. This innovation marks a significant advancement in robotic manipulation capabilities, showcasing China's growing expertise in robotics technology. The development of the Da Sheng 1's...
BoRuiKang has sold only 13 units of its brain-computer interface, priced at 475,000 yuan each, over the past six months. This disappointing sales figure highlights the challenges the company faces in the market for advanced neurotechnology products. The company's financial situation is concerning,...
Agility Robotics has been valued at $2.5 billion, despite reporting an annual income of only $1.78 million and a significant loss of $140 million. This valuation raises questions about investor confidence and the potential of the robotics market, particularly in humanoid robotics. The substantial v...
Air Liquide has entered into a long-term agreement to supply ultra-pure gases to a major Japanese semiconductor manufacturer, investing over €170 million to support the expansion of an existing logic chip factory. This investment highlights the company's commitment to providing essential materials t...
Galbot has officially priced its ET1 bipedal humanoid robot, with three versions beginning at 79,000 yuan. This pricing, reported by QbitAI and covered by Pandaily, clarifies the cost for the entertainment-focused robot and highlights the additional features available in higher tiers. Previously, du...
Galbot has introduced its ET1 bipedal humanoid robot, available in three pricing tiers: 79,000, 139,000, and 179,000 yuan. These versions are designed for diverse applications including performances, theme parks, and storefront interactions. The introduction of the ET1 is significant as it offers a...
Cyngn, a maker of autonomous warehouse robots, has successfully obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, which is a globally recognized standard for information security management systems. This certification confirms that Cyngn has established an Information Security Management System (ISMS) that...
Horizon Robotics has unveiled its HSD V2.1, which introduces end-to-end reversing capabilities across all scenarios. This new version boasts a significant improvement, offering 43% more miles per intervention and achieving 255% better performance in interactive lane changes. The enhancements in HSD...
On September 30, 2016, the European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft intentionally crashed into Comet 67P, concluding its groundbreaking mission. Launched in 2004, Rosetta spent a decade pursuing the comet, which orbits between Earth and Jupiter, and spent two years studying it after arriving in Au...
AGIRobots has commenced sales of the HA1, a 7-axis robot arm designed for humanoid robotics and physical AI research. The arm features a metal structure, internal wiring for hand devices, and a 24V power supply, facilitating easy integration with robotic hands, cameras, and sensors. The HA1 is sign...
In the first half of 2026, China shipped over 19,000 humanoid robots, representing 77.9% of the global total of nearly 25,000 units. This marks a significant increase of 432.1% year over year in global shipments, highlighting China's leading role in the humanoid robotics market. The surge in shipme...
Raytheon has secured a multiyear U.S. defense contract valued at up to $20.7 billion, aimed at ramping up AMRAAM missile production to a record 1,900 units per year. This five-year agreement, awarded on September 25, is part of the U.S. Department of War's Arsenal of Freedom initiative, which seeks...
In the first half of 2026, 218 humanoid and embodied robot projects were awarded in China, totaling 1.723 billion yuan. Meanwhile, financing in the embodied intelligence sector exceeded 90 billion yuan, highlighting a staggering 52-fold discrepancy. This situation reflects a broader issue within the...
A collaborative team from Johannes Kepler University Linz, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, University of Trento, and University of Sussex has developed a method for robot dogs to mimic insect movements to enhance their visual perception. By performing rhythmic lateral movements, akin to the 'peeri...
Leidos has received a contract extension from the US Army to maintain operations of the Airborne Reconnaissance and Targeting Exploitation Multi-Mission Intelligence System (ARTEMIS) throughout Europe. This contract extension is significant as it underscores the ongoing commitment of the US Army to...
An international team of researchers has reported a staggering loss of 12.5 trillion tons of polar ice from Greenland and Antarctica since the 1970s. This finding is based on the longest satellite record in history, which spans from 1972 to 2023 and incorporates data from 42 satellite surveys and 27...
On June 16, Renault and Thales announced a partnership aimed at industrializing the teleoperated munition Toutatis, with production set to begin in 2027. This collaboration is significant as it marks a strategic move towards enhancing military capabilities through advanced drone technology. The goa...
At the ODC 2026 event, OPPO launched ColorOS 17, which includes an innovative on-device Linear Attention model designed to enhance performance with a 128K context. This model is optimized for lower memory usage and reduced energy consumption, making it a significant advancement in mobile operating s...
The 30th Reconnaissance Squadron of the U.S. Air Force has been awarded the General Atomics Remotely Piloted Aircraft Squadron of the Year for 2025. This recognition highlights the squadron's significant contributions to intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, particularly inv...
DeepCybo has announced the open-source release of PhysBrain 1.5, achieving an impressive average score of 72.5 across 28 public embodied benchmarks. This model, which features both 2B and 8B parameters, is designed to enhance unified understanding, action, and future-state token capabilities, alongs...
On October 20, Yushu introduced its fourth humanoid robot, the H2, which stands 180 cm tall and weighs 70 kg. Compared to its predecessor, the H1, the H2 features significant upgrades in movement fluidity and bionic characteristics, with a body mass index of 21.6 that closely resembles that of a nor...
NVIDIA has unveiled the Vera Rubin NVL72, showcasing its impressive performance in the MLPerf Inference v6.1 benchmarks. The NVL72 demonstrates up to 3.7 times higher throughput than the GB300 NVL72 on the Qwen3-VL benchmark and up to 2.5 times higher on DeepSeek-R1, highlighting its efficiency in A...
Swarm Aero has launched its Gamera drone, a long-range uncrewed aircraft aimed at replacing the MQ-9A Reaper for the U.S. Air Force. The Gamera features a 72-foot wingspan and an impressive unrefueled range of up to 10,357 miles, designed for the Pentagon's Massed Modular Aircraft program, which see...
Oshen's four-foot autonomous sailboat, the C-Star PC13, has successfully completed a 3,555-mile Atlantic crossing, marking a historic achievement in the Microtransat Challenge after over 30 attempts. Departing Gran Canaria on May 7, the vessel reached Barbados in 127 days, navigating through busy sh...
In 2016, Michael Mazur and Adam Wiśniewski predicted the drone-powered solutions market would reach $127.3 billion. A decade later, they assess the accuracy of their forecast, noting that infrastructure applications have indeed become the largest segment, valued at $45.2 billion. They emphasize that...
In December 2011, a collared wolf named OR-7 made history by crossing from northeastern Oregon into California, marking the first confirmed sighting of a wild gray wolf in the state since 1924. This significant event has led to the establishment of breeding packs in five northern counties, showcasin...
The Pentagon has requested Congress to approve a reprogramming of approximately $1.5 billion from fiscal years 2025 and 2026. This funding aims to support a high-priority AI initiative, sustain the MV-75 Cheyenne tiltrotor program, and address financial impacts from operations related to Iran. The r...
Geek+, a warehouse robotics manufacturer based in Hong Kong, has released its interim results for the six months ending June 30, 2026. The company reported a significant year-on-year increase in new signed orders, which rose by 35.5%, indicating strong demand for its solutions. The growth in orders...
In Qingdao, 217 robots are undergoing training at China's first rehabilitation robot training verification center to enhance elderly care. With over 320 million people aged 60 and above in China, and more than 50 million elderly individuals with disabilities, the demand for professional caregivers i...
On September 5, 1977, NASA launched Voyager 1 from Cape Canaveral, Florida, marking the beginning of its journey through deep space. Initially tasked with exploring the outer planets, Voyager 1 flew by Jupiter and Saturn in 1979 and 1980 before heading out of the solar system, ultimately becoming th...
Wandercraft, a Paris-based robotics company, is seeking approximately €100 million (around $116 million) in new equity funding to enhance the commercialization of its hardware platforms. The firm is collaborating with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to facilitate this funding round, which is expected to ac...
In Lavelanet, Ariège, MECAPREC has entrusted part of its internal logistics to the mobile robot ROC-E. After one year of operation, the robot has completed 4,127 automated missions, saving operators 690.84 kilometers of travel. ROC-E, developed by ROB’OCC, has been in service since August 2024, assi...
On September 1, 1979, NASA's Pioneer 11 made history as the first spacecraft to fly by Saturn. Launched in 1973, it initially aimed to explore the asteroid belt and Jupiter before using Jupiter's gravity to reach Saturn. During its closest approach, Pioneer 11 was approximately 13,000 miles above Sa...
Chinese AI company MiniMax announced a remarkable 703.1% increase in revenue from its open platform and enterprise AI services for the first half of 2026, reaching US$73.9 million. This segment now represents 63.4% of the company's total revenue, a significant rise from 30.3% in the same period last...
Sigma Advanced Systems, an Indian defense and aerospace firm, has secured a long-term contract valued at approximately $170 million with Rolls-Royce. This contract marks a significant milestone for Sigma as it continues to expand its footprint in the aerospace sector. The partnership with Rolls-Roy...
Bengaluru-based aerospace startup Airbound successfully closed a $37 million Series A funding round on August 25, 2026, led by Greenoaks with participation from DoorDash and others. The company aims to revolutionize drone delivery with a payload-to-aircraft ratio three times better than industry sta...
Prediction markets indicate that Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has only a 17% chance of achieving a retail sale of its Cybercab this year. This figure has dropped from 33% in late April, despite an exclusive launch event scheduled for September 3 in Austin, Texas. The prediction market stipulates that onl...
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