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Physical Intelligence is reportedly in discussions for a funding round of at least $1 billion, valuing the robotics AI company at approximately $20 billion. This move comes as the company opens its models to external developers, which has reportedly heightened investor interest according to a Bloomb...
Physical Intelligence, a startup focused on AI software for robotics, is currently in discussions for funding that could elevate its valuation to approximately $20 billion. This potential increase in valuation reflects the growing interest and investment in AI-driven robotics solutions for practical...
Physical Intelligence has introduced a beta version of its Pi API, enabling robotics developers to access its foundation models for fine-tuning and inference. This platform allows developers to upload robot data and fine-tune models on company-managed compute resources, streamlining the adaptation o...
Physical Intelligence has introduced a beta API designed for training and running its robot models, marking a significant advancement in providing intelligence for various machines. Announced on October 13, this service allows teams to upload demonstrations, train policies, and test them on hardware...
Physical AI is revolutionizing the manufacturing landscape by merging machine intelligence with atomistic materials simulation. This integration allows autonomous mobile robots to navigate efficiently while optimizing battery performance through a deeper understanding of ion movement at the atomic l...
Zhengxing Innovation has unveiled the world's first 24/7 retail physical intelligence service solution, catering to the growing need for human-machine collaboration in retail environments. This innovative solution aims to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience by integrating advanced...
Daimon Robotics is showcasing its tactile intelligence infrastructure and advancements in dexterous robotic manipulation at IROS 2026 in Pittsburgh. The company emphasizes its full-stack physical AI capabilities under the theme 'From Touch to Intelligence.' This presentation highlights the growing i...
The concept of embodied intelligence, referred to as the 'GPT moment', is being tested through practical scenarios involving robotic assembly. When a robot encounters resistance while inserting components, it must decide whether to apply more force or to retract and reposition. This decision-making...
At the Global Digital Trade Expo on September 24, Memo introduced the Physical-WAM, the world's first physical-world action model equipped with physical perception capabilities. This innovation aims to address the challenges faced by robots in understanding and interacting with the physical world, w...
In April 2026, a security demonstration showcased a commercial robotic dog being remotely hijacked, activating its camera to gather information and subsequently attacking a dummy model. Zhou Hongyi, founder of 360 Group, emphasized that the essence of embodied intelligence security issues has evolve...
Physical Superintelligence (PSI) has successfully raised $58 million in seed funding, led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures, to develop its AI-based physics platform named Emmy. This funding will enable PSI to recruit top talent and enhance its computational models aimed at optimizing data centers. T...
Boston Dynamics and Analog have formed an exclusive partnership to implement Physical Intelligence across the UAE, starting with the deployment of Spot robots. This initiative aims to enhance urban living through park inspections, environmental monitoring, and preventive maintenance, thereby improvi...
Inspiration Robot has successfully completed an angel round financing, raising tens of millions to focus on physical AI and contact intelligence. This funding will enable the company to enhance its capabilities in developing advanced robotics technologies. The significance of this financing lies in...
UltraSense has introduced ultrasound technology as a solution to enhance tactile sensing in robotics, addressing the wear and tear associated with traditional electronic skin. As robots evolve to interact more effectively with their environments, reliable touch sensing becomes crucial for various ap...
Google DeepMind has introduced Gemini Robotics 2, a significant update that enhances its robotics capabilities. This new version expands beyond previous iterations by incorporating full-body movement control for humanoids, advanced manipulation for multi-fingered hands, and improved collaboration am...
United Imaging Intelligence introduced its Meta Hospital strategy at WAIC 2026, featuring the Yuan Doctor as a central agent. This innovative approach coordinates various AI agents involved in diagnostics, surgery planning, and patient monitoring, extending care beyond traditional hospital settings....
Boston Dynamics has showcased its Atlas humanoid robot's capabilities by demonstrating its ability to handle a kitchen mini-fridge. In newly released videos, Atlas is seen bear-hugging the fridge and utilizing a 180-degree torso rotation to place it down, illustrating advancements in physical streng...
This week, the Humanoids Daily newsletter highlights significant advancements in AI and robotics, featuring Google's Gemini 4 Argon demonstration alongside Apollo and Physical Intelligence's new API beta for robot model training and inference. These developments are crucial as they bridge the gap b...
Ultra has successfully raised $50 million in Series A funding to advance its warehouse robotics operations, bringing its total funding to $62 million. The Brooklyn-based company is strengthening its collaboration with Physical Intelligence, which provides AI models for its robotic systems. Ultra's i...
Suxian Micro has launched the TH1100 GPGPU, boasting 100 teraflops of computing power specifically designed for embodied artificial intelligence applications. This new product incorporates innovative in-chip compute-storage fusion and AI ROM technology, enhancing its efficiency and performance. The...
On July 22, World Labs, founded by AI pioneer Li Feifei, announced its acquisition of the American robotics simulation startup SceniX. This marks World Labs' first public acquisition since its inception, expanding its focus from 3D world generation to physical robot training. Li Feifei emphasized th...
ABB Robotics made a significant appearance at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, showcasing its advancements in physical AI. During the event, ABB and NVIDIA jointly released a white paper detailing the transformative potential of industrial-grade physical AI in pr...
Foxglove has announced the speaker lineup for Actuate 26, its annual robotics developer conference, featuring leaders from Wayve, Aurora, Physical Intelligence, and more. The event will take place on August 18-19, 2026, at Fort Mason in San Francisco, showcasing technical talks, keynotes, and hands-...
The integration of artificial intelligence with physical robotics is ushering in a transformative era for factory automation. This advancement is set to revolutionize manufacturing processes, enhancing efficiency and productivity across various industries. As companies increasingly adopt these techn...
Huaqin Technology and Zhengxing Innovation have announced a strategic cooperation aimed at developing a comprehensive industrial physical intelligence framework, which they refer to as a "Data Foundation and Smart Brain." This partnership, revealed on October 10, 2023, is set to take place in China,...
Boden Intelligence, a prominent player in the Physical AI infrastructure sector, has secured hundreds of millions in funding through a series of successful investment rounds. This financial boost will support the company's mission to create a comprehensive ecosystem for the training and validation o...
At the NVIDIA GTC Taipei 2026 event, a significant milestone was announced for China's embodied intelligence sector. This achievement highlights the advancements made in the field, showcasing the country's commitment to innovation and technology development. The announcement is expected to bolster C...
GigaAI unveiled the world's first Physical AGI "Dual Pyramid" architecture during a launch event on May 20 in Wuhan's Optical Valley. This innovative dual-track framework is designed to address the data and algorithmic bottlenecks that have hindered the advancement of embodied AI, aiming to facilita...
On April 16, 2026, Maniformer unveiled a groundbreaking one-stop physical AI data service platform in Shanghai, marking a significant advancement in the field of embodied intelligence. This innovative platform aims to tackle the pressing issue of data scarcity that has hindered the development of in...
Moore Threads and Guangyun Intelligence have announced a strategic partnership aimed at developing a high-confidence synthetic data solution tailored for embodied artificial intelligence. This collaboration will leverage Moore Threads' advanced domestic GPU computing capabilities alongside Guangyun'...
Kinetix AI, a company based in Shenzhen, has launched KAI, a groundbreaking humanoid robot that boasts an unprecedented 115 degrees of freedom. This advanced robot is equipped with a proprietary world model tailored for use in both domestic and office settings. The introduction of KAI marks a signif...
In a recent interview, robotics expert Sergey Levine addressed the pressing challenges and future prospects of general robotics. He highlighted the necessity for robots capable of adapting to diverse environments and performing a wide range of tasks, rather than being limited to specialized function...
Physical Intelligence has unveiled its latest foundation model, π0.7, which showcases remarkable "emergent" capabilities. This innovative model can seamlessly integrate various skills and adapt to different robotic hardware without the need for task-specific training. The announcement was made recen...
An AI robotics startup is reportedly in the process of seeking new funding just four months after its last significant capital raise. The company aims to double its valuation as it intensifies efforts to develop its innovative "universal brain" technology for robots. This move reflects the growing d...
Physical Intelligence has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation, the RL Tokens (RLT), designed to enhance robotic capabilities in performing intricate tasks such as screwdriving and zip-tying. This advanced method enables robots to learn these skills in as little as 15 minutes, with the potential to...
Physical Intelligence (Pi) has introduced a groundbreaking technology known as Multi-Scale Embodied Memory (MEM), designed to enhance robotic capabilities in executing complex, long-term tasks. This innovative hybrid architecture integrates short-term video encoding with long-term textual summarizat...
Physical Intelligence (Pi) has announced the launch of its foundation models, which are designed to serve as a universal 'intelligence layer' for various industries. This initiative comes alongside the release of new data demonstrating substantial improvements in the reliability of robots used for l...
Physical Intelligence has successfully enhanced its π0.6 foundation model, showcasing its ability to perform a variety of "common sense" physical tasks, including making sandwiches and cleaning windows. This development highlights the potential for general-purpose robotics, emphasizing the importanc...
A $5.6 billion startup has announced a breakthrough in artificial intelligence, revealing that sufficiently large robot models can autonomously learn to comprehend human video. This development has the potential to address a significant data bottleneck that has long plagued the industry. The startup...
A San Francisco startup, supported by CapitalG and Jeff Bezos, is focusing on reinforcement learning to advance general-purpose robotics. This approach distinguishes the company from hardware-centric competitors in the industry. By leveraging advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques, the...
Physical Intelligence has introduced its latest VLA model, π*0.6, which employs an innovative training technique known as "Recap." This method integrates human demonstrations with autonomous reinforcement learning, significantly enhancing the model's capabilities. The company reports that this advan...
Chinese robotics firm AgiBot has announced a partnership with US-based embodied AI specialist Physical Intelligence (Pi), co-founded by renowned researchers Sergey Levine and Chelsea Finn. This collaboration aims to advance the capabilities of robotics, particularly in executing complex tasks. As pa...
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