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Promise Robotics has entered into a multi-year agreement with D.R. Horton to utilize its Factory-as-a-Service platform for the construction of over 1,250 homes. This partnership marks a significant milestone as D.R. Horton becomes the first major U.S. homebuilder to adopt this innovative production...
Promise Robotics has announced a multi-year partnership with D.R. Horton to enhance homebuilding efficiency through its Factory-as-a-Service model. This collaboration aims to produce over 1,250 homes in the U.S., addressing the construction industry's challenges of fragmentation and slow technology...
Promise Robotics has announced a multi-year commercial agreement with D.R. Horton, enabling the homebuilder to utilize its Factory-as-a-Service® capabilities. This partnership will support the production of over 1,250 homes, marking a significant step in integrating physical AI into homebuilding pro...
In August 2026, Devashish Tambade participated in the UK RAS STEPS MicroMaze Robot Hackathon at the University of York. Over three days, he and his team transformed a collection of parts into a functioning autonomous robot capable of navigating complex mazes. This experience not only enhanced their...
A new wall-climbing robot designed for adaptive building facades has been developed and analyzed. This robot operates under negative pressure, allowing it to adhere to various surfaces effectively. Its design aims to enhance maintenance and inspection processes for buildings with dynamic facades. T...
In modern warehouses, hospitals, and hotels, non-human colleagues such as cleaning robots, delivery vehicles, and drones are increasingly present. However, the protocols for vetting these autonomous systems remain undeveloped. Unlike human visitors, who undergo background checks and credentialing, r...
Ant Group's subsidiary, Ant Lingbo, has made a bold decision to abandon existing digital pre-trained models and build a native visual foundation for robots from scratch. Chief Scientist Shen Yujun emphasizes that while traditional visual models focus on image quality and scene recognition, robots re...
Google DeepMind is in the process of establishing a new robotics lab in the Cambridge area, as announced by Aaron Saunders, the former chief technology officer of Boston Dynamics. This new facility aims to support a hardware team that has been developing over the past year, with recruitment for mach...
SafeWorld, an AI lab focused on robot safety simulation technologies, has officially launched after securing $12.2 million in seed funding. The funding was co-led by Shine Capital and a16z Speedrun, with participation from Box Group, Carnegie Mellon University Endowment, Innovation Endeavors, SV Ang...
Feather Robotics, a startup founded in 2025, is creating a modular humanoid robot designed for developers to address real-world tasks. Unlike competitors like Tesla, Feather focuses on providing a hardware and software toolkit that is deployable now, allowing customization for various applications,...
Outdoor robots face unique challenges that require advanced engineering, sensors, and weatherproofing to function effectively. As these robots are increasingly deployed in sectors like agriculture, construction, and defense, they encounter harsh conditions such as weather fluctuations, moisture, and...
A new trend in robotics focuses on data collection for manipulation tasks, exemplified by projects like Sunday Robotics' Skill Capture Glove and X Square Robot's TwinDEX. These innovations aim to gather useful manipulation data without needing a complete robot for each demonstration, highlighting th...
Tianjin Robot Town is taking a unique approach in the robotics industry by focusing on the establishment of a joint laboratory for intelligent robots, led by Hebei University of Technology and several key enterprises. This initiative aims to create China's first innovation service platform for intel...
UBTECH Robotics has officially launched its Industrial Humanoid Robot Super Smart Factory in Liuzhou, China, on September 12-13, 2026. This facility is designed to produce 10,000 industrial humanoid robots annually, marking a significant shift from traditional batch assembly to high-throughput manuf...
Humanoid robots can perform complex movements like backflips, yet struggle with simple tasks such as folding shirts or picking up sponges. This paradox arises because while backflips involve predictable sequences, household tasks are fraught with uncertainty due to the variability of objects and env...
From August 25 to 27, 2026, UK RAS STEPS organized a Micromaze Robot Hackathon at the University of York’s Institute for Safe Autonomy. Participants worked in teams to design, build, and program autonomous robots that could navigate complex mazes using a custom Raspberry Pi Pico W platform. The even...
As of 2026, funding in the embodied intelligence sector has approached 15 billion yuan, with seven domestic companies now valued over 10 billion yuan, a significant increase from none a year prior. However, over 77% of robotics firms remain in early funding stages, indicating a highly competitive en...
The global robotaxi market is anticipated to reach $400 billion by 2035, with over 6 million commercial vehicles expected to operate as driverless fleets. This growth signifies physical AI's first commercial breakthrough, as these fleets navigate some of the world's busiest streets. Scaling a robot...
Zeroth, a Chinese robotics company, has unveiled Bridge, touted as the world's first AI-native embodied robot, along with the OpenBridge open-source ecosystem. This platform aims to facilitate real-world robot development through its compact humanoid design and developer-friendly interfaces, with th...
Reframe Systems has successfully raised $40 million to enhance its network of robotic microfactories aimed at addressing the U.S. housing shortage. With a current deficit of 4.5 million homes, the company plans to utilize this funding to scale operations across North America, adapting to various loc...
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have unveiled the Berkeley Humanoid Lite, a low-cost humanoid robot designed to enhance accessibility in robotics. This open-source platform utilizes 3D-printed components, allowing enthusiasts and developers to build and customize their own hum...
In July and August, the U.S. government implemented stricter regulations on foreign-made advanced robotic systems and imposed significant tariffs on imported drones and their components, citing national security concerns. These tariffs, effective from September, are part of a broader initiative to l...
Autonomous robots are increasingly being deployed on construction sites, where GPS signals are unreliable due to environmental factors. Instead of relying on external positioning, these robots utilize Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) technology to create real-time maps using cameras and...
In western Shenzhen, an artificial intelligence and robotics industry cluster valued at nearly 60 billion yuan is rapidly emerging. Bao'an, leveraging the Qianhai-Bao'an Embodied Intelligence Port, is establishing a complete ecosystem for embodied intelligence, from 'brain' to 'body'. The region's c...
In Episode 256 of The Robot Report Podcast, Josh Cloer, the general manager for North America at Nomagic, discusses the company's efforts to enhance warehouse operations. Cloer is focused on deploying physical AI systems that improve intelligence and adaptability in order-fulfillment processes, mark...
Icarus Robotics, founded in 2024, is developing a robotic labor force for space, integrating embodied artificial intelligence with human-in-the-loop control. The aim is to automate routine tasks in orbit, enhancing astronauts' efficiency by allowing them to focus on scientific research rather than r...
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has announced long-term performance-based production agreements with Path Robotics and GrayMatter Robotics, potentially worth up to $900 million over seven years. These agreements aim to enhance shipbuilding capabilities through advanced robotic technologies, incl...
The article discusses the critical role of chip requirements in the development of humanoid robots. A nuanced understanding of these requirements across different robot form factors is essential for strategic positioning in the robotics industry. As the market evolves, the migration of value from ex...
Burro AI has focused on creating robots capable of operating in unpredictable outdoor agricultural settings without fixed infrastructure. Unlike many robotics companies that optimize for controlled environments, Burro faced the challenge of real-world deployment from the outset, learning to adapt to...
Impossible Metals has unveiled plans to establish an Advanced Marine Robotics Hub in Pittsburgh, aimed at developing dual-use autonomy for ocean science and naval systems. This initiative is part of a broader effort to create a China-free critical-mineral supply chain, leveraging the region's expert...
X Square Robot, a Chinese company focused on embodied AI, is pioneering an integrated stack for general-purpose robots. This stack combines data learning, a world model for predicting physical changes, and an action model that integrates perception, planning, reasoning, and decision-making. The comp...
Lingbo, a robotics subsidiary of Ant Group, has announced the development of a novel robot intelligence platform that utilizes data from Ant's extensive payment ecosystem. This initiative aims to enhance embodied AI capabilities and was unveiled recently, marking a significant step in the integratio...
South Korean robotics company WIRobotics has unveiled a simulation model of its humanoid robot, ALLEX, on June 29, 2026. This announcement coincides with the company's broader initiative to establish a technological roadmap aimed at developing a physical AI ecosystem. By sharing this simulation mode...
Lashi has successfully delivered its 10,000th humanoid force-controlled robotic arm, marking a significant milestone in the development of robotics for physics AI applications. This achievement highlights the company's commitment to advancing technology in the field of humanoid robotics. The delive...
Today, Figure has unveiled Index, a groundbreaking robot training dataset designed to address the data scarcity for general-purpose robots. Over the past four months, the company has developed a unique pipeline to collect real-world physical data, achieving over 264,000 app downloads across 108 coun...
Assistive Technology Development Inc. (ATDev) is advancing its efforts to create autonomous wheelchairs integrated with robotic arms, enhancing independence for users. Founder Owen Kent highlighted the lack of technological progress in wheelchair design compared to other devices, emphasizing the nee...
During SpaceX's quarterly earnings call on August 4, Elon Musk announced plans to establish factories on the moon, utilizing robots for heavy lifting. This initiative aims to support the production of Starmind AI satellites, with a goal of deploying a million-satellite constellation in Earth's orbit...
Combining robotics and real-time data will positively impact supply chain management. As logistics becomes more complex, demanding, and international, these technological advances have come at the right time.
ALLEX Technologies has announced plans to sequentially release additional core technologies aimed at enhancing the development of Physical AI. This initiative is set to expand the Physical AI development ecosystem, facilitating high-fidelity Sim-to-Real validation processes. The company aims to crea...
Chip Bridge Semiconductor is making significant strides in the development of advanced computing technology aimed at enhancing robotic intelligence. The company is focused on creating a new generation of chips designed to serve as the foundational brain for robots, enabling them to process informati...
A Chinese robotics company, X Square Robot, is focusing on a challenging objective: developing robots capable of functioning in the unpredictable and complex environments typical of human settings. Unlike many firms that highlight humanoid robots performing impressive feats like backflips and obstac...
In recent years, discussions surrounding open-source robotics have predominantly centered on software, particularly the Robot Operating System (ROS), which has established itself as a leading framework for robot development. However, the narrative is evolving as a diverse ecosystem of open-source ha...
In a significant advancement for construction technology, a 12-apartment residential building has been completed in France utilizing 3D concrete printing. This innovative project, which showcases the potential of additive manufacturing in the housing sector, was finalized in a remarkably short timef...
Pudu Robotics has announced that it now operates 130,000 Pudu robots across more than 80 countries and regions as of October 2023. This significant milestone highlights the company's growth and the increasing global demand for robotic solutions in various sectors, particularly in hospitality and hea...
The 3rd China Embodied Intelligence and Humanoid Robot Industry Conference will be held in Beijing on April 28-29, 2026. This significant event will feature over 20 prominent companies and industry experts who will discuss technological advancements and strategies for cost management. The conference...
Yushu Technology is tackling the pressing issue of inadequate high-quality data in the humanoid robot industry by creating extensive real data sets and automated labeling systems. This initiative, aimed at enhancing data collection processes, is set to transform the landscape of humanoid robot intel...
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory are advancing the field of laboratory automation by creating AI-powered robotic assistants capable of learning and performing various laboratory procedures. This innovative project aims to enhance efficiency and accuracy in scientific research, addressing t...
Yingkong Zhivi, a pioneering company established by four PhD students from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, has successfully secured tens of millions of RMB in a Pre-A funding round. The investment was led by Yuanhe Origin, marking a significant milestone for the startup, which is recognized as the wo...
Schaeffler has set a target to secure an order book worth hundreds of millions of euros in its humanoid robotics division by 2030, as revealed by CEO Klaus Rosenfeld. This ambitious goal comes as the company shifts its capital allocation and strategic priorities, currently engaging with around 45 hu...
HD Hyundai Robotics, a subsidiary of HD Hyundai specializing in robot manufacturing and solutions, has officially entered the U.S. shipyard automation market. This strategic move is part of the company's commitment to advancing productivity within the shipbuilding industry, as outlined by the MASGA...
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