Robots are moving from factory cages into warehouses, streets and homes. Track the hardware, funding and deployment news driving the embodied AI wave.
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Agibot (Shanghai) has established a new subsidiary, Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd., with a registered capital of 4.5 million RMB. The company focuses on the R&D and sales of intelligent robots and AI-based software.
36氪 · 81d ago
NASA has awarded $590 million in contracts to Astrobotic, Firefly, and Intuitive Machines. These funds will support the delivery of landers and cargo for the agency's $30 billion Moon Base program.
Digital Trends · 82d ago
Dragonfly Wing, a startup founded by Beihang University experts, has secured tens of millions in Pre-A funding. Their QT2000 eVTOL features a full-tilt-rotor configuration, targeting high-speed, long-range aerial transportation.
36氪 · 82d ago
NASA is evaluating the feasibility of sending a spare Mars rover to the moon to accelerate lunar base development. This initiative is part of broader updates regarding ongoing lunar lander missions.
GeekWire · 82d ago
NASA is evaluating the feasibility of repurposing a backup nuclear-powered Mars rover for lunar exploration. This initiative aims to leverage existing hardware for advanced lunar research capabilities.
Ars Technica · 82d ago
Midea Group is reportedly exploring an initial public offering (IPO) for its German robotics subsidiary, Kuka, within the Chinese market. This move aims to further integrate Kuka's industrial robotics capabilities into the domestic manufacturing ecosystem.
36氪 · 83d ago
Zhenjian and Ruichu are competing for market share in county-level hospitals. The strategy focuses on surgical volume to drive long-term consumable replenishment.
钛媒体 · 83d ago
NASA has contracted Katalyst Space Technologies for $30 million to perform a life-extension mission on the Swift satellite. The mission aims to stabilize the aging telescope, which has been tracking cosmic explosions since 2004.
The Next Web (TNW) · 83d ago
Daxia Robotics has officially deployed its autonomous patrol robot dogs for full-time operations in Shanghai and Tianjin. These robots are designed for security and patrol tasks, functioning as persistent, autonomous monitoring units.
Ifanr (爱范儿) · 84d ago
Starship Technologies has been operating autonomous delivery robots in Milton Keynes since 2018. New UK regulations may soon allow these six-wheeled robots to scale operations to cities across the country.
The Guardian Technology · 84d ago
Moxy released an AI companion robot featuring proprietary ion-based flexible tactile sensors, enabling touch-based interaction without cameras or voice commands. The device uses a modular design and a growth-based personality system to foster long-term emotional connections.
36氪 · 84d ago
At Mobile World Congress Shanghai, Chinese humanoid robots demonstrated complex physical tasks including penalty kicks and piano playing. These demonstrations highlight the rapid progress in embodied AI and motor control systems.
Bloomberg Technology · 84d ago
China National Building Material Group has launched three large-scale, high-performance carbon fiber production lines in Lianyungang. These facilities cover general, high-strength, and high-modulus carbon fiber categories, marking a significant milestone for domestic material supply chains.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 85d ago
NASA has successfully tested a fully automated refueling coupler designed for spacecraft in orbit. This technology aims to enable long-duration deep space missions by allowing vessels to refuel away from Earth.
Digital Trends · 85d ago
Researchers from McGill University suggest that future NASA lunar bases should include high-level containment facilities. These would quarantine and analyze deep-space samples before they reach Earth.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 86d ago
SpaceX has initiated ground preparations for the 13th Starship test flight, with the Ship 40 upper stage successfully completing a single-engine static fire test.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 86d ago
NASA has partnered with 37 companies to develop advanced technologies aimed at supporting future moon bases and Mars exploration missions. These projects focus on critical infrastructure and autonomous systems required for long-term space habitation.
GeekWire · 86d ago
Disney is developing advanced aquatic robots, including a large manta ray prototype, to enhance theme park attractions. These robots are designed to mimic organic movement and transform into characters like Moana’s Gramma Tala.
Bloomberg Technology · 87d ago
Huaqin Technology and Zhengxing Innovation have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate the deployment of robots in factory production lines. The collaboration focuses on building an industrial physical intelligence data foundation and an intelligent brain.
量子位 · 87d ago
Cargo drone startup Elroy Air is in advanced negotiations to go public via a SPAC merger. The deal is expected to value the company at approximately $1 billion, signaling significant investor interest in autonomous logistics.
Bloomberg Technology · 87d ago
The latest GeekWire 200 ranking highlights a significant shift toward physical product startups, including robotics, fusion, and space-based data centers. The list features new unicorns and reflects the growing intersection of hardware and advanced computing in the Pacific Northwest.
GeekWire · 88d ago
A researcher seeks advice on using evolutionary algorithms to optimize guidance graphs for Lifelong Multi-Agent Path Finding (LMAPF). The primary challenge involves high variance in fitness scores due to deterministic simulation seeds and high computational costs.
Reddit r/MachineLearning · 88d ago
The article explores how the increasing autonomy of robotics is fundamentally transforming warehouse logistics and operational efficiency. It highlights the shift toward intelligent, self-navigating systems in supply chain management.
TechRadar AI · 88d ago
Aurora Flight Sciences has delivered the wings for the X-65 experimental aircraft to the integration facility. The project is now transitioning from structural assembly to pre-flight integration, testing active flow control technology to replace traditional flaps.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 88d ago
Tombot has secured $7 million in Series A3 funding to transition its robotic dog, Jennie, from the development phase to mass manufacturing. The company focuses on creating robotic companions for individuals who cannot care for live animals.
The Next Web (TNW) · 88d ago
Faraday Future is expanding its business beyond electric vehicles by introducing a new line of robotics. The lineup includes humanoid robots and quadruped models with customizable features like canine heads.
Engadget · 88d ago
Hyundai workers have voted to strike, marking a significant conflict over the integration of humanoid robots on the factory floor. This highlights growing labor tensions as industrial automation shifts toward embodied AI.
The Next Web (TNW) · 89d ago
US police departments are increasingly utilizing drones as first responders, recently marking a nationwide first by using a drone to disarm an incapacitated individual. This shift highlights the growing integration of autonomous and remote-piloted systems in high-stakes law enforcement operations.
Ars Technica · 89d ago
Faraday Future (FF) debuted its first industrial robotic arm series, FF Faber, at the Automate show in Chicago. This launch expands the company's robotics portfolio to include humanoid, quadruped, and robotic arm form factors.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 90d ago
The China Space Station is initiating a second expansion phase to transition from a 'T' to a 'cross' configuration. This upgrade aims to accommodate increased scientific experiments, more frequent crew rotations, and enhanced operational capabilities.
IT之家 · 91d ago