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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...
Simate, a newly established company, has introduced Simate-beta, a rapid-response physical AI model. This model has achieved a remarkable average score of 33.95 on the RoboDojo benchmark, indicating its superior performance in the field. The significance of this development lies in Simate's innovat...
Beta Infinite has launched its first robot aimed at assisting with everyday tasks, enhancing productivity and companionship for users. This robot incorporates advanced technology to aid individuals in various activities, positioning it as a significant asset for contemporary households. As the dem...
Apple has released the second beta of iOS 27.2, which includes a new feature called 'Restrict Motion Data.' This control, found under Settings > Privacy & Security > Motion & Fitness, allows users to block specific apps from accessing motion sensors like the accelerometer and gyroscope. This featur...
Huawei has initiated beta testing for its AI work assistant, XiaoYi Work, designed for office tasks, coding, and creative projects across HarmonyOS devices including phones, tablets, and PCs. The introduction of XiaoYi Work is significant as it aims to enhance productivity by breaking down goals in...
ByteDance's Doubao Phone Assistant has officially launched its consumer version, introducing features such as screen-based Q&A, local search capabilities for photos, messages, and notes, along with voice activation and a dedicated AI key. Additionally, the product is rolling out its 'operate phone'...
Zhuang Yuzheng, the former head of embodied intelligence at JD.com, has officially joined Beta Infinity as Chief Scientist. This move comes approximately seven months after he left Huawei to work at JD.com, marking a significant transition to the consumer-focused embodied AI startup founded less tha...
Beta Infinite has introduced its BetaWAM 0.1 world action model, showcasing a robot capable of autonomously completing complex, long-range tasks in dynamic environments. This model addresses the limitations of existing technologies that primarily focus on single-point actions or fixed operations. T...
NoTip has commenced public beta testing of its robotic food delivery platform in Mason, Ohio, allowing residents to access an innovative autonomous delivery service. This service integrates electric vehicles with delivery robots, utilizing a patent-pending dual-stage delivery system to enhance food...
BETA Technologies has introduced a militarized, unmanned version of its A250 aircraft, now designated as the MV250, featuring a hybrid-electric powertrain. This new variant, developed in collaboration with GE Aerospace and Sikorsky, aims to fulfill the rigorous demands of defense missions. BETA anti...
BETA Technologies is advocating for a broader approach to advanced air mobility, emphasizing practical transportation solutions over futuristic passenger services. At the Korea Drone and UAM Expo, Patrick Buckles, Regional Head of Aircraft Sales, highlighted the company's strategy that integrates el...
BETA Technologies and Metro Aviation successfully conducted an electric aircraft demonstration with Washington County Emergency Medical Services in Brenham, Texas. This flight aimed to explore the potential of electric aviation in enhancing emergency response capabilities in rural areas, specificall...
Kinetic Blocks, a startup based in Oslo, has launched a beta version of a marketplace dedicated to the buying and selling of training data for humanoid robots. This platform became available on September 1, following months of development in collaboration with a select group of data suppliers and ea...
BETA Technologies has introduced the MV250, a hybrid-electric heavy-lift cargo drone, at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in England. Although the drone has not yet flown, it is designed using all-flyable components and is based on the Alia 250 eVTOL aircraft, capable of carrying five pass...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reported a significant achievement in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) with BETA Technologies and United Therapeutics Corporation completing an interstate flight test. This test involved the transportation of a donor organ using an electric aircraft as part o...
BETA Technologies has successfully conducted a series of electric aircraft flights spanning Virginia and Maryland, as part of the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. The flights covered approximately 275 nautical miles, connecting airports in Blacksburg and Charlottesville, Virginia, to Frederick...
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