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Forbesai3 hrs ago
PSYONIC shows Ability Hand data with ABB robot at Automate 2026 trade show
PSYONIC presented manipulation data from its Ability Hand prosthetic at the Chicago trade show. The company announced a three-way project with ABB Robotics and NVIDIA to apply human dexterity signals to robot training. Forbes reported the details of the partnership and device use…
wallethacks.comtechnology21 hrs ago
Hyundai to acquire remaining Boston Dynamics stake from SoftBank for $325 million
Hyundai Motor Group will purchase the final 9.65 percent of Boston Dynamics from SoftBank Group. The transaction gives the South Korean automaker complete ownership of the U.S. robotics firm.
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finance21 hrs ago
Ukrainian Forces Use Attack Drones to Deliver Supplies to Front Lines
Ukraine is converting reconnaissance and attack drones into logistics carriers to reduce soldier exposure in high-risk zones near the front line.
kdnuggets.comworld23 hrs ago
Tutor Intelligence Trains 100 Humanoid Robots but Has Not Yet Shipped Any to Customers
@Forbes reported that Tutor Intelligence operates DF1, the largest robot data-collection facility in the United States, where about 100 humanoid robots named Sonny learn tasks through repeated trials.
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TechCrunchtechnology1 day ago
Shinkei Systems Founder Says Company Supplies Fish to Restaurants Holding 50 Michelin Stars
Shinkei founder Saif Khawaja described the company’s robotic fish-processing system and expanded supply chain at a TechCrunch event in El Segundo this week.
finance2 days ago
Ukrainian Companies Mount Weapons on Ground Robots for Remote Operations Against Russian Forces
Frontline Robotics and DevDroid now equip ground robots with mobile weapon stations. Ukraine reports more than 50,000 robot missions since January.
Japan Timesai3 days ago
Humanoid Robots Perform Narrow Tasks at Trade Shows While General-Purpose Use Remains Distant
At industry events this spring, builders said most humanoids remain teleoperated or limited to single chores despite marketing claims of broader capability.
Euronewstechnology4 days ago
VivaTech Draws 200,000 Visitors to Paris for 10th Edition
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and French President Emmanuel Macron attended the event, where AI and robotics drew the most attention from visitors.
asiaone.comai4 days ago
AI Robot Cleaners Deployed in Beijing Apartments and Offices
AI-powered robot cleaners are entering homes and workplaces in China after moving from laboratory testing into commercial use. Beijing cleaner Lin Meiqiong now works alongside one such device daily.
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The Vergetechnology5 days ago
French Startup Unveils Non-Humanoid Robot Designed for Practical Tasks
Genesis AI introduced Eno, a wheeled robot without a head or legs that folds for storage. The design departs from conventional humanoid forms while retaining functional capabilities for various uses.
flipboard.comai5 days ago
Genesis AI Unveils Eno Humanoid Robot at San Francisco Event
Genesis AI introduced its Eno humanoid robot this week. The company presented the machine as a potential consumer product for household tasks.
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finance5 days ago
Ukraine orders 25,000 uncrewed ground vehicles in first half of 2026 amid calls for standardization
Ukrainian commanders say the market is saturated with platforms and now needs standardized parts, training, and repair services rather than additional models.
app.buzzsumo.comai6 days ago
Physical Intelligence Robot Makes Coffee for Journalist in San Francisco Warehouse Test
A Physical Intelligence robot prepared coffee and performed household tasks using a vision-language-action model. The San Francisco start-up is testing its system in simulated and real homes.
interestingengineering.comscience7 days ago
Soft Magnetic Hair Sensors Enable Underwater Robot Speed Measurement
A study describes soft, magnetic hair flow sensors that let autonomous underwater robots measure their speed and detect objects upstream. The sensors are presented as a potential tool for underwater exploration.
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cnet.comtechnology7 days ago
Boston Dynamics Atlas Adds 360-Degree Torso Rotation and Begins Factory Training
The updated Atlas humanoid performs cartwheels and 360-degree twists. It will begin training at a Hyundai plant in Georgia this summer.
nypost.comfinance4 days ago
Humanoid Robot Fires Mortar in Las Vegas Test Funded by U.S. Military Grants
Foundation Future Industries demonstrated its Phantom MK1 robot operating a mobile light mortar system during a live-fire exercise in Las Vegas, Nevada. The San Francisco company has received more than $73 million in U.S. military grants and contracts for the project.
Japan Timesai9 days ago
Ping-Pong Competition Added to 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games
The Hitch Open Ping-Pong Embodied AI Challenge has been selected as an official event at the Second World Humanoid Robot Games. The competition will take place in August 2026 at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing.
New York Postbusiness10 days ago
Tuya Smart and Zeroth Announce Partnership to Equip Home Robots with Coordinated Device Control
Tuya Smart and Zeroth announced a partnership on June 12, 2026, to integrate AI cloud services with robotics for home environments. The collaboration targets whole-home device orchestration and adaptive robot behavior.
gamereactor.euai11 days ago
Beijing Cleaner Paired With Tall Wheeled AI Tidying Robot
@AFP reported that Beijing cleaner Lin Meiqiong was paired with a tall, wheeled robot equipped with AI-powered tidying skills.
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forbes.combusiness4 days ago
Standard Bots Raises $200M at $1B Valuation as China Dominates Global Robot Installations
The Glen Cove, New York company said the round will expand production of AI-native robot arms and humanoids. It plans to manufacture all components domestically by 2027.
anglotopia.networld12 days ago
British Magic Society Rejects Robot Magician's Membership Application
The Magic Circle, a London-based organization of magicians, turned down an application from a robot named D4RYL. The group cited its requirement that members serve as human storytellers. The decision follows the robot's appearance at a technology trade show in Hong Kong.
Abc Newstechnology12 days ago
MIT Wristband Uses Ultrasound and AI to Capture Hand Motion for Robot Training
Researchers developed an ultrasound wristband that records muscle and tendon movements beneath the skin. The device transmits images to an AI system that translates the data into commands for a robotic hand.
fortune.comfinance4 days ago
Chinese Humanoid Robot Makers Report Thousands of Orders but Face Bubble Warnings and Limited Real-World Use
Startups in China have received orders from government and private buyers for robots priced between $26,600 and $99,000. Shipments are projected to rise sharply in 2026.
cnbc.combusiness13 days ago
U.S. military tests humanoid robots for support roles
Start-up Foundation Robotics is developing a humanoid robot called Phantom for potential military use. Current models handle basic tasks while future versions may carry weapons. Testing is underway with U.S. and Ukrainian forces.
koreatimes.co.krworld14 days ago
Nvidia and LG Group Partner on Humanoid Robots and Data Centers
Nvidia and LG Group are collaborating on motor technology, mechanical systems, and data center architecture. The partnership focuses on humanoid robotics and future computing infrastructure.
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New York Postsports14 days ago
Performing robot kicks boy during martial arts demonstration in China
A young boy was accidentally kicked in the stomach by a robot during a martial arts demonstration. The incident is the latest reported case of a robot malfunctioning during a public performance.
Fortunefinance15 days ago
Chinese Firms Ship Over 13,000 Humanoid Robots in 2025
Chinese manufacturers accounted for about 85 percent of global humanoid robot shipments last year. Domestic output is projected to exceed 28,000 units in 2026.
nypost.comworld15 days ago
Humanoid robot kicks child during China robotics demonstration
A 70-pound humanoid robot struck a child in the stomach while performing martial arts moves at a tourist site in Xinjiang. The child was not seriously injured. The cause of the kick remains unclear.
nypost.comworld15 days ago
Booster T1 Humanoid Robot Shows Advanced Soccer Skills Ahead of RoboCup, Denting Wall with Powerful Kick
A Beijing robotics firm released video of its four-foot-tall Booster T1 robot performing penalty kicks in a lab. One strike left a visible dent in a wall and another sent a camera flying.
nbcnews.comworld16 days ago
Humanoid Robot Kicks Child During Martial Arts Show in Northwest China
A Unitree G1 robot struck a boy in the abdomen during a performance at a Xinjiang tourist site. The child was not seriously injured. Local media reported the incident occurred last week.
Nprai17 days ago
Ginkgo Bioworks Automates Biology Lab With AI and Robots, Raising Biosecurity Concerns
The Boston company, founded nearly two decades ago by four MIT graduate students, now runs an autonomous lab that completed more than 30,000 experiments in six months with AI assistance.
Defense Newsworld17 days ago
Dutch Plant Begins Assembly of Combat Robots for Ukraine
Estonia's Milrem Robotics opened an assembly line in the Netherlands to produce THeMIS unmanned ground vehicles. The first unit has been completed for the Dutch government as part of a pledge to supply more than 100 robots to Ukraine.
foxbusiness.comai18 days ago
Amazon Expands Language-Controlled Proteus Warehouse Robots to Broader Operations
The new system lets warehouse staff assign tasks by voice rather than specialized software. Amazon plans European deployment in the first half of 2027.
iiot-world.comai18 days ago
Shift Robotics Uses Free NYC Apartment Cleanings to Gather Household Robot Training Data
Shift, the consumer brand of German AI lab microagi, sold out 250 free cleaning sessions in New York after a launch video drew more than 8 million views. Cleaners wear head-mounted cameras that record household tasks for sale to robotics companies.
focustaiwan.twworld19 days ago
Taiwan Weapons Institute Displays Three Robot Patrol Dogs
Taiwan's top weapons development institute demonstrated three robot patrol dogs intended for future use in reconnaissance, surveillance, and patrols on islands in the South China Sea.
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medium.comai20 days ago
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son Predicts Humanoid Robotics Will Be Next Trillion-Dollar Industry
Masayoshi Son said physical AI underpins both humanoid and industrial robotics. He described the current AI wave as 50 times larger than the dot-com boom.
Semaforai20 days ago
Luma AI Opens Robotics Lab to Outside Engineers and Labs
Luma AI announced on June 1, 2026, that it is opening a robotics lab where external teams can train robots using the company’s software and video data. The Palo Alto startup raised $900 million last year at a $4 billion valuation.
Forbesfinance20 days ago
Humanoid Robots and Human Models Walk Runway Together at Seoul Fashion Event
Galaxy Corporation staged the MACH33: Physical AI Fashion Show on May 28 at its new 180,000-square-foot Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul, pairing humanoid robots and human models in coordinated outfits.
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Fortuneai20 days ago
Mecka AI Raises $60 Million for Human Motion Data Used to Train Robots
The New York City startup closed a $25 million Series A in November and a $35 million follow-on round led by Framework Ventures. It now projects a $100 million annual run rate from signed contracts.
interestingengineering.comai21 days ago
Nvidia and Unitree Release Joint Humanoid Robot Platform for Research Labs
Nvidia selected Chinese startup Unitree to supply the first humanoid robot the chipmaker will sell to research institutions. Sales of the integrated system are scheduled to begin later in 2026.
csmonitor.comworld21 days ago
Ukraine Increasingly Deploys Unmanned Ground Vehicles for Logistics and Combat Tasks
Ukrainian manufacturers are producing hundreds of ground robots for logistics, reconnaissance, and other battlefield tasks as the war enters its fifth year.
New Scientistscience21 days ago
Nanobot Researchers Explore Medical Uses for Swarms of Tiny Robots
Columnist Annalee Newitz spoke with nanobot researchers about potential medical applications. The discussion addressed longstanding public concerns about robotic systems.
cnet.comscience22 days ago
Spiral-patterned tactile sensor detects slippage direction and displacement
A research team developed an electronic fingerprint device that measures normal force, slippage direction, and displacement. The sensor uses a 12-by-12 pixel array arranged in a Fermat spiral pattern. Accuracy reached 0.85 degrees for direction and 0.091 millimeters for displacem…
Cnbctechnology22 days ago
Foundation Future Industries plans humanoid robots for military use
The San Francisco robotics firm aims to begin U.S. military testing within 18 months and scale production to thousands of units this year. Early Phantom MK-1 units have undergone logistics trials in Ukraine.
Japan Timesworld24 days ago
Humanoids Summit in Tokyo discusses robots as labor gap solution
The two-day Humanoids Summit in Tokyo concluded on Friday with discussions on using humanoid robots to address workforce shortages. Speakers cited declining birth rates in Japan, the United States, and globally as a driver of investment in robotics.
bbc.co.uktechnology24 days ago
BMW to Deploy Humanoid Robots at European Car Plant
BMW plans to introduce two humanoid robots at its Leipzig factory this summer. The robots will perform parts-feeding and battery-assembly tasks. The company has previously tested similar robots at a U.S. plant.
deccanchronicle.combusiness24 days ago
Chinese Startup LinkerBot Seeks $6 Billion Valuation for Robotic Hands
LinkerBot, founded in 2023, shipped 10,000 dexterous robotic hands last year. The company is raising funds at a $6 billion valuation and exploring a Hong Kong listing.
Fortunefinance24 days ago
Duke University Researchers Develop Omnidirectional Robot Named Argus
Duke University engineers built a 20-legged robot that moves and senses equally in any direction. The design uses dynamic isotropy to achieve uniform acceleration without a defined front or back.
The Japan Timesai25 days ago
Humanoids Summit Opens in Tokyo to Discuss AI Robots and Labor Shortage
A two-day robotics conference began Thursday in Tokyo, focusing on how AI-powered humanoids could address Japan's worker shortfall. Organizers expect 2,000 attendees from 30 countries and 300 companies.
foxnews.comai26 days ago
Tokyo Lab Tests Ten Robots for Automated Biology Experiments
A robotics center in Tokyo opened an automated laboratory in April that uses ten two-armed robots equipped with artificial-intelligence software. The facility aims to scale to thousands of robots available to researchers worldwide by 2040 or 2050.
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Defense Newsworld4 days ago
DARPA Seeks Robot Medic Prototypes for Battlefield Casualties
The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued a solicitation for small businesses to develop autonomous robotic systems that can reach, move, and treat wounded personnel. The deadline for proposals is June 3.
nationalpost.comfinance26 days ago
YY Group Signs Non-Binding Deal With Velobotics for Autonomous Cleaning Fleets
YY Group Holding Limited announced a 24-month non-binding memorandum of understanding with Beijing Velobotics Tech Co., Ltd. The agreement covers deployment of VIGGO L4 autonomous floor-scrubbing robots in Singapore and Malaysia.
9to5google.comtechnology27 days ago
Dreame A3 AWD Pro Robot Mower Uses LiDAR and AI for Wire-Free Mapping
The Dreame A3 AWD Pro robot lawn mower maps yards with 3D LiDAR and AI vision sensors. It operates without boundary wires or external signal systems and handles slopes up to 80 percent.
Fortuneai30 days ago
Grab to Begin Robot Deliveries in Singapore District
Grab will start deliveries with its Carri robot in Singapore’s Punggol district on May 20. The company also uses robots from other firms at its headquarters under a 1+n strategy.
pandaily.comworld30 days ago
Neuralink Develops Robot for Brain-Computer Interface Electrode Placement
Neuralink introduced a new surgical robot designed to implant its brain-computer interface electrodes. The system addresses limitations of manual surgery for the company's thin electrode threads.
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aircargoweek.comai31 days ago
China Expands Training Programs for Humanoid Robots
Chinese centers are teaching humanoid robots factory and service tasks through repeated human-guided motions. The effort forms part of a national plan to lead in robotics manufacturing and deployment through 2030.
finance.yahoo.comworld31 days ago
DHL Supply Chain Deploys Over 8,000 Robotics Systems
DHL Supply Chain has installed more than 8,000 robotics systems at its global sites. The systems handle tasks such as picking and packaging goods.
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nippon.comai32 days ago
One in Three Japanese Companies Consider AI-Powered Robots
A Reuters report indicates that roughly one-third of Japanese firms are either using or planning to deploy AI-powered robots. Automakers are at the forefront of this trend as companies seek to offset a shrinking workforce.
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Fortunefinance32 days ago
DHL Supply Chain Deploys Over 8,000 Robots Across Global Sites
DHL Supply Chain has installed more than 8,000 robotics systems at its warehouses. The systems handle tasks such as picking and unloading goods. The company reports lower turnover and faster onboarding at equipped sites.
bbc.co.ukworld32 days ago
Massachusetts House passes bill banning weaponized robots and drones
The Massachusetts House is scheduled to vote on legislation that would prohibit the manufacture, sale, and use of robots equipped with weapons. The measure would make the state the first to enact such restrictions and would also apply new requirements to law enforcement.