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China has blocked SoftBank Group's proposed $5.4 billion acquisition of ABB's robotics division, marking a significant setback for the Japanese investor's expansion plans in industrial robotics. This decision, confirmed by ABB on November 5, follows a review by the Chinese government citing national...
Chinese authorities have intervened to block SoftBank Group's planned acquisition of ABB's robotics division, a deal valued at $5.4 billion. This move reflects Beijing's increasing scrutiny over foreign investments in key technology sectors, particularly those related to artificial intelligence and...
ABB Robotics has confirmed that China's Office of the Working Mechanism for Foreign Investment Security Review has blocked SoftBank Group Corp.'s planned acquisition of the company. The regulators raised concerns regarding the potential transfer of data for training artificial intelligence models ov...
ABB Robotics has confirmed that Chinese regulators have blocked SoftBank Group's $5.375 billion acquisition of its robotics division. The Office of the Working Mechanism for Foreign Investment Security Review in China raised concerns about the potential transfer of robotics data overseas for AI trai...
Carolyn Marvin was arrested in Philadelphia for disorderly conduct after obstructing an Uber delivery robot. She expressed her concerns about delivery robots displacing human workers, stating, "I have been protesting them whenever I saw them by standing in front of them." The incident highlights gr...
RoboParty has introduced the RP1, a full-stack open-source humanoid robot aimed at advancing robotics research and embodied AI development. The RP1 is available in standard and Pro versions, featuring 24 and 30 actuated degrees of freedom, respectively, and supports various modular hardware configur...
Chinese robotics company RoboParty has introduced the RP1, a full-stack open-source humanoid robot aimed at advancing robotics research, education, and embodied AI development. The robot was showcased at the 2026 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2026) on Sept...
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...
At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), six robots from General Embodied Intelligence Company, Yuanli Lingji, undertook a challenging task to assemble a Great Wall model using 81,920 micro building blocks over 15 hours. Each robot was required to complete approximately 910 assembly a...
Beijing has blocked a $5.4 billion deal involving SoftBank aimed at acquiring robotics technology. This decision underscores China's efforts to safeguard its domestic AI data and expertise from international exposure. The significance of this action lies in China's strategic initiative to maintain...
China's state planner has informed SoftBank that its US$5.4 billion acquisition of ABB's robotics division will not proceed. This decision highlights China's increasing scrutiny over foreign investments, particularly in technology sectors. The rejection of this deal follows another significant block...
China has blocked SoftBank's proposed acquisition of ABB's robotics division, valued at $5.4 billion. This move is significant as it impacts SoftBank's strategy to expand its industrial automation capabilities through the integration of ABB's advanced robotics technology. The decision highlights o...
China has blocked SoftBank Group's proposed acquisition of ABB's robotics business, creating a significant regulatory hurdle for the $5.4 billion deal. ABB reported that it was informed by SoftBank about the prohibition from China's Office of the Working Mechanism for Foreign Investment Security Rev...
China has halted the acquisition of ABB Ltd.'s robotics unit by SoftBank Group Corp., impacting SoftBank's strategy to grow in the physical AI sector. This decision is significant as it reflects China's regulatory stance on foreign investments in key technology sectors, particularly robotics and AI...
RoboParty has officially launched the RP1, a full-stack open-source humanoid robot aimed at enhancing robotics research and embodied AI development. The RP1 allows researchers to access both hardware and software, facilitating customization of the system and integration of their own algorithms for t...
RoboParty has unveiled an open development stack for its RP1 humanoid robot, providing researchers with access to hardware files, control software, and motion-learning resources. This announcement follows the robot's debut at IROS, where the company initially outlined plans for a broader release lat...
RoboParty, a firm based in Pittsburgh, has introduced RP1 (ROBOTO 01), the world's first high-performance full-stack open-source bipedal humanoid robot, at IROS 2026. This robot aims to serve researchers, educators, and robotics developers by providing a customizable humanoid system that can be modi...
California has introduced a new law requiring autonomous vehicle companies, including Waymo and Tesla, to provide immediate support to first responders when their robotaxis cause disruptions. Under Senate Bill 1246, these companies could face fines if their vehicles block emergency services for over...
During the Imperial Robotics Summer School held from July 20-24, 2026, participants explored the complexities of enabling robots to engage in conversations with multiple people simultaneously. This initiative aimed to enhance social robots, which typically focus on one-on-one interactions, by develo...
The Trump administration's recent decision to block the sale of advanced industrial robots from foreign countries has sparked mixed reactions among experts. The Federal Communications Commission updated its covered list to include mobile robots and connected power inverters, citing national security...
In the past two years, the humanoid robot industry has seen numerous impressive demonstrations, but a shift is emerging in the second half of 2026. Companies are now focusing on developing training frameworks, development platforms, data tools, open-source models, and various R&D infrastructures. Th...
Tesla's Optimus robots will not be used to repair Starmind satellites in orbit, as confirmed by recent statements from Elon Musk. Instead, these robots are intended to assist in the construction and operation of the Terafab chip manufacturing facility in Texas. The AI1 satellites, designed to disint...
Beijing's recent intervention in SoftBank's deal highlights the escalating competition in artificial intelligence. This move underscores China's strategic positioning in the global AI landscape, as it seeks to assert its influence and control over technological advancements. The implications of this...
China has intervened to block SoftBank's proposed $5.4 billion acquisition of ABB's robotics division. This decision reflects the increasing scrutiny of foreign investments in critical technology sectors by the Chinese government. The move is significant as it highlights the ongoing tensions in glob...
On September 28, 2026, RoboParty introduced the humanoid robot RP1 (ROBOTO 01) at IROS 2026. The company positions RP1 as a high-performance, full-stack open-source bipedal humanoid robot aimed at researchers, educators, and developers, allowing them to use, modify, and expand the system in real-wor...
Feather Robotics has successfully raised $7.6 million in pre-seed funding to enhance its modular humanoid platform aimed at developers creating physical AI applications. Gradient led this funding round, which also saw participation from Builder Capital, Geometry, Seed Innovations, and Virgo VC. The...
Unitree Robotics has successfully launched its initial public offering (IPO) on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Market, raising approximately 6.1 billion yuan ($904 million) by offering 40.45 million shares at 150.8 yuan ($22.35) each. This IPO has propelled the company's valuation to around 61 b...
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has decided to block new foreign-produced advanced robotic devices, including humanoid robots, from receiving equipment authorization. This decision follows assessments by US national security agencies regarding unacceptable cybersecurity and supply cha...
SpaceX's Starmind project, aimed at deploying up to 1 million AI satellites, was filed with the FCC on January 30, 2026. The initiative is designed to minimize reliance on external suppliers, with CEO Elon Musk stating that current chip production capabilities only meet 2% of the projected needs. Th...
RoboParty, a startup specializing in humanoid robotics, has successfully secured $20 million in its latest angel funding round, representing its third financing achievement in just six months. This influx of capital will support the company's mission to innovate within the humanoid robotics sector t...
Recent research indicates that the construction of buildings using interlocking subunits is not only mechanically viable but also significantly reduces carbon emissions. This innovative approach to building design aims to address environmental concerns associated with traditional construction method...
Researchers at MIT have unveiled a study suggesting that robotically assembled building blocks may offer a more sustainable alternative to traditional construction methods for large-scale structures. Published in the journal Automation in Construction, the study highlights the potential environmenta...
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have unveiled an innovative construction system that utilizes modular, interlocking building blocks. This groundbreaking approach aims to revolutionize the way structures are built, enhancing efficiency and sustainability in the construc...
Recent research indicates that the construction of simple buildings using interlocking subunits is not only mechanically viable but also significantly reduces carbon emissions. This innovative approach to building design could transform the construction industry by offering a sustainable alternative...
RoboParty has unveiled the complete designs and software for its inaugural bipedal humanoid robot, marking a significant advancement in open-source robotics. This initiative aims to create a new era of "reproducible" robotics, addressing the financial challenges that have historically hindered simil...
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