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New York Postpolitics5 hrs ago
1X Executive Says Wired Article Shifted Focus to Sexualization of Humanoid Robot
A vice president at the robotics startup 1X said the magazine turned an exclusive on the company's new robot hands into coverage about sexualizing robotics. The executive stated he felt betrayed by the framing and regretted granting the exclusive.
nypost.comworld1 day ago
Humanoid Robots Perform Two Gallbladder Surgeries on Live Pigs
Modified Unitree G1 robots carried out the procedures at the University of California San Diego. Results were published in Nature on July 8, 2026, with all operations remotely controlled by trained surgeons.
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news.sky.comworld1 day ago
NASA considers sending spare nuclear-powered rover to the moon
The space agency is evaluating whether to repurpose an engineering model of its Mars Perseverance rover for lunar operations. Officials also announced four additional Commercial Lunar Payload Services missions scheduled for late 2028.
newatlas.comworld3 days ago
Humanoid Robots Perform Gallbladder Removal on Live Pig
Two off-the-shelf humanoid robots completed a laparoscopic cholecystectomy on a live pig while teleoperated by human surgeons. The procedure marks the first reported use of general-purpose humanoid robots for live surgery.
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benzinga.comtechnology3 days ago
Tesla Begins Removing Model S and Model X Lines at Fremont to Install Optimus Robot Production Lines
Tesla has started dismantling Model S and Model X production lines at its Fremont facility. The work clears space for new lines dedicated to Optimus robot manufacturing. The company said the area will eventually support annual output of one million robots.
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Fox Newstechnology3 days ago
Weave Robotics Unveils Isaac 1 Home Robot for Laundry and Tidying
Weave Robotics introduced the Isaac 1 wheeled robot that performs laundry and room reset tasks. First shipments begin in fall 2026 in California. Fox News reported the robot's features, pricing and privacy details.
Breaking Defenseworld4 days ago
Army Selects Caterpillar, Forterra, IDV USA and Overland AI for Breaching Program
The U.S. Army chose four vendors for its Engineer Autonomous Breaching Capability program on July 8. The effort develops unmanned systems to clear obstacles and minefields while reducing risk to soldiers.
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Breaking Defenseworld4 days ago
U.S. Army Selects Four Vendors for Engineer Autonomous Breaching Program
The Army chose Caterpillar, Forterra, IDV USA and Overland AI to develop unmanned systems that can breach obstacles and minefields. Awards are expected in coming weeks and will lead to tests ending early next year.
newatlas.combusiness4 days ago
Weave Robotics Begins Preorders for $7,999 Laundry-Folding Home Robot
The San Francisco startup is taking orders for its wheeled home robot at $7,999 upfront or $449 a month. Shipping in California is scheduled for fall 2026, with a target of 1,000 units in U.S. homes by the end of 2027.
Techcrunchai5 days ago
General Intuition Raises $320 Million at $2.3 Billion Valuation After Video-Game-Trained Model Powers Robot
The startup trained a foundation model on millions of hours of video game data. After eight minutes of fine-tuning, the model powered a quadrupedal robot using only a front camera.
TechCrunchai5 days ago
Startup raises $320 million for video game data in AI training
General Intuition closed a $320 million funding round. The New York-based company plans to use gaming data to train models that understand physical movement.
The Vergetechnology5 days ago
Mondo Robotics begins Kickstarter sales of $800 two-legged robot camera
Shenzhen-based Mondo Robotics is taking preorders for Beni, a two-legged robot equipped with a 4K camera. The device is designed to follow users, jump, and recover from falls while recording video.
fortune.comai5 days ago
Nomagic deploys vision-language-action model for warehouse robots
The company reported that its new AI model halved the rate of human interventions at customer sites. It is among the first to run such models in live production environments rather than lab tests.
Science Newsscience6 days ago
British-funded robots to study Greenland glacier melt starting July 16
The GIANT expedition will send submarines, sensors and aircraft to study ice-ocean boundaries in southeast and northwest Greenland. Science News reported the $26 million project aims to improve data for climate models.
cnbc.comtechnology7 days ago
Agility Robotics to Go Public via SPAC Merger Valued at $2.5 Billion
Agility Robotics plans to merge with Churchill Capital Corp XI in a deal expected to raise more than $620 million. The transaction would make it the first pure-play humanoid robotics company to trade publicly. Completion is slated for later this year pending approvals.
Fortunetechnology8 days ago
Humanoid robot delivers match ball at World Cup halftime
A five-foot humanoid robot named Atlas walked onto the pitch at New York/New Jersey Stadium during the Brazil versus Norway Round of 16 match and handed the ball to the referee. The appearance marked the first time a robot performed the task at a FIFA World Cup match.
newatlas.comtechnology8 days ago
Pudu Robotics to open 44-room hotel using robots for check-in, cleaning, and deliveries in 2027
The project on West Artificial Island will deploy robots for reception, deliveries, cleaning and food service. Trial operations begin in late 2026 with a partner from Shenzhen's tourism development agency.
robohub.orgworld10 days ago
Commercial Robot Launched to Raise Orbit of NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory
A Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket released the LINK satellite at 4:36 a.m. ET Friday from 40,000 feet above the Kwajalein Atoll. The 880-pound spacecraft will attempt to grapple and boost the 22-year-old Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory after solar activity increased atmospheric…
cnbc.combusiness10 days ago
Unitree Robotics Gets CSRC Approval for Shanghai IPO Targeting 42 Billion Yuan Valuation
The Hangzhou-based robotics firm cleared regulatory hurdles for a listing expected as soon as late July. It plans to raise 4.2 billion yuan through the sale of at least 40.4 million shares.
newatlas.combusiness11 days ago
Weave Robotics Unveils Isaac 1 Home Robot Priced at $7,999 with 2026 Shipments
Weave Robotics introduced the Isaac 1 on Wednesday for $7,999 outright or $449 monthly. Shipments start in fall 2026 and the robot handles laundry and tidying tasks.
Japan Timesai11 days ago
Japan Advances Domestic AI Model and Robot Deployment Plan
Japan is moving forward with a domestic AI model and a target of 10 million robots as part of a $2.3 trillion technology initiative. The plan focuses on building local capabilities in artificial intelligence and robotics.
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South China Morning Postworld11 days ago
Unstaffed Stores Using Robots Reach About 9,000 Across South Korea
Owners adopt self-service models with robotic arms to cut labor costs as the population shrinks. The number of such outlets reached about 9,000 by the end of 2024.
The Independentworld12 days ago
China's First Humanoid-Robot Training Facility Opens in Hangzhou
The Hangzhou Robot School in Zhejiang Province began operations as China's first dedicated humanoid robotics institution. It offers four programmes focused on technical, nursing, arts, and sports skills. Footage shows the robots performing table tennis, piano practice, and basket…
Japan Timesai12 days ago
Japan plans homegrown AI model and 10 million robots by 2040
The government said it will fund development of a domestic artificial intelligence model and expand use of AI-equipped robots. Officials set a target of 10 million units operating across 18 sectors within 14 years.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld13 days ago
NASA Astronauts Begin Spacewalk to Repair Canadarm2 Robotic Arm on ISS
Two NASA astronauts exited the International Space Station on June 30, 2026, to replace a faulty wrist joint on the Canadarm2 robotic arm. The spacewalk began at 8:20 a.m. EDT and is planned to last about six and a half hours. It marks the 280th extravehicular activity dedicated…
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benzinga.comtechnology14 days ago
Proception Raises $11 Million Weeks After Tesla Dismisses Trade-Secret Lawsuit
The robotics startup led by former Tesla engineer Jay Li secured seed funding from First Round Capital and others. It is now shipping its first high-dexterity robotic hands to customers.
Wiredtechnology14 days ago
Swiss Startup Trains Humanoid Robot in Simulation to Retrieve Parcel Using Stairs and Elevator
Wired reported that Swiss startup Flexion Robotics developed an AI system to train humanoid robots for tasks like retrieving parcels and navigating offices. The approach relies on simulation and reinforcement learning rather than teleoperation.
yna.co.krtechnology15 days ago
HaloBraid Launches Robotics Startup With Device to Assist Professional Hair Braiding
@techcrunch reported that HaloBraid launched this week. The company's first device, due later this year, will assist professional stylists with hair braiding that has historically taken up to 12 hours.
app.buzzsumo.comscience15 days ago
NASA to Launch Spacecraft to Raise Swift Observatory and Prevent Orbital Decay
NASA will send a $30 million robotic mission to raise the Swift Observatory to a higher orbit. The effort begins as early as this week to prevent the 2004-launched telescope from reentering the atmosphere.
science15 days agoUpdated
NASA to Launch Robotic Spacecraft to Raise Swift Observatory Orbit
NASA will send a robotic spacecraft as early as Tuesday to lift the Swift Observatory from 224 miles to 373 miles. The $30 million mission uses a refrigerator-sized robot with three robotic arms to perform the boost.
markets.businessinsider.comtechnology17 days ago
Startup raises $10 million for automated pods to service robotaxis
Aseon Labs secured $10 million in seed funding to develop parking-space-sized pods that inspect, clean, and charge autonomous vehicles. The company plans to build five prototypes and expand its engineering team.
markets.businessinsider.comtechnology18 days ago
General Intuition raises $320 million at $2.3 billion valuation
The startup, spun out of Medal, uses video game data to train AI models that control both virtual agents and physical robots. The round was led by Khosla Ventures.
Engadgettechnology18 days ago
Faraday Future begins selling humanoid robot for $89,900 alongside cheaper quadruped model
The company unveiled pricing and models for its robotics products after reporting sales of more than 15 cars. It expects to ship over 100 units in June 2026.
Fortuneai18 days agoUpdated
AI Researchers Shift Focus to World Models for Physical Environment Understanding
Computer scientists are moving from language models that process text to systems designed to interpret space, time, and physical interactions. Several startups and established researchers are developing these models for applications in robotics and interactive simulations.
business19 days ago
Agility Robotics to Merge with Churchill Capital in $2.5 Billion Deal
Agility Robotics will merge with Churchill Capital Corp XI in a deal valuing the humanoid robot maker at $2.5 billion. The transaction is expected to generate more than $600 million in proceeds and close in late 2026.
manilatimes.netfinance19 days ago
Morgan Stanley Raises China Humanoid Robot Shipment Forecast to 50,000 Units
Morgan Stanley doubled its 2026 forecast for China's humanoid robot shipments to 50,000 units. The bank now projects the market will reach $2 billion this year and $15 billion by 2030.
Semaforworld20 days ago
German Robotics Executives Predict Customers Will Prefer Local Suppliers Over Chinese Rivals
Executives from Neura Robotics and RobCo told Semafor that industrial buyers will weigh technology origins, reliability, and data security. Germany is pursuing autonomous robots to support its industrial base and aging workforce. The stance differs from U.S. robotics firms seekin…
news.mit.eduai20 days ago
MIT Researchers Introduce DAAAM for Robot Persistent Memory
MIT researchers unveiled DAAAM last week to equip robots with memory of past observations through 4D maps. The system improved accuracy by 21 to 53 percent over prior methods and was presented at CVPR. A follow-on paper adds uncertainty quantification to flag unreliable descripti…
Fox Newstechnology21 days ago
NVIDIA Introduces Halos Safety System for Industrial Robots
NVIDIA introduced a full-stack safety platform for robotics and physical AI. Agility becomes the first company to integrate the system into its Digit humanoid robot.
Forbesai21 days 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…
TechCrunchtechnology22 days 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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finance22 days 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.comworld22 days 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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flipboard.comtechnology23 days 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.
finance24 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 Timesai24 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.
Euronewstechnology26 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.comai26 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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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.comai26 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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finance27 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.comai28 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.comscience28 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.comtechnology29 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.comfinance30 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 Timesai30 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 Postbusiness31 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.euai32 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.combusiness33 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.networld34 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.