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Serve Robotics CEO Ali Kashani recently spoke on Bloomberg Open Interest about the company's strategic shift towards partnerships with DoorDash and Grubhub. He highlighted how delivery robots can significantly reduce last-mile delivery costs, making them a valuable asset in the logistics sector. Th...
Robot.com has launched R-dog, a quadruped robot designed for last-mile delivery and interactive advertising. This innovative robot addresses the challenges faced by wheeled robots in navigating obstacles such as stairs and curbs, effectively completing the final 100 meters of delivery. R-dog operate...
Direct-to-consumer brands in the US and Canada face significant challenges in managing shipping costs, particularly in the final mile, which accounts for about half of all shipping expenses according to ABI Research. This has led to a growing reliance on automation within outsourced logistics, with...
DoorDash's Dot delivery robot has successfully navigated several kilometers to deliver food, but it struggles with the last few meters from the restaurant to the curb. To address this, DoorDash has opted to pay human delivery workers $5 to assist in this final leg. In early July, a DoorDash driver i...
The U.S. Army has awarded prototype contracts to six companies as part of its Last Tactical Mile program. The companies selected include Maren-Go, Overland AI, Forterra, Hendrick’s Motorsports, American Rheinmetall, and HDT, as reported in a service release. This initiative is significant as it aim...
The eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980, devastated 230 square miles of forest and buried the North Fork Toutle valley under volcanic debris. Over the past 46 years, ecologists have monitored the area and noted the natural recovery of the ecosystem, with pocket gophers, prairie lupines, and...
At the 2026 World Robot Conference (WRC), Sainade showcased its upgraded iLoabot series solutions, including the iLoabot-M 2.0 autonomous unloading robot and the newly released iLoabot-X autonomous operation robot's de-stacking solution. These innovations address the complex challenges of logistics'...
Boston Dynamics is exploring the use of its Spot robot for package deliveries, equipped with a new conveyor belt accessory. This innovation aims to autonomously transport packages from vehicles to customers' doorsteps, potentially easing the workload of delivery drivers. The initiative is significa...
Chinese self-driving technology company Momenta is assembling a team to create Level 4 autonomous delivery robots, aiming to enhance its valuation ahead of a potential public listing. This initiative comes as the company seeks to capitalize on its existing partnerships with major automakers such as...
AgiBot has successfully delivered its 20,000th robot, an Expedition A3 Ultra, to Chimelong Spaceship Park on September 24. This milestone comes just six months after the company reached its 10,000th robot delivery. The deployment of over 300 AgiBot robots at the Zhuhai park signifies a growing tren...
The robotics industry faces significant challenges in transitioning from simulation to real-world applications. While new models and capabilities are frequently demonstrated, many teams struggle with engineering tasks such as kinematics adaptation, sensor calibration, and data synchronization. This...
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...
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...
During the fifth day of AI Week, AGIBOT unveiled a new zero-code platform aimed at enhancing operational infrastructure for humanoid rollouts. This strategic shift from model intelligence to practical implementation seeks to address and eliminate engineering bottlenecks that have hindered the deploy...
In May 2026, the Journal of Field Robotics published a significant study highlighting advancements in robotic technology. Researchers from various institutions collaborated to explore innovative applications of field robotics, focusing on enhancing efficiency and safety in agricultural practices. Th...
RSF defines a common language for robot service capability, lifecycle operations, certification pathways, and service-provider networks.
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