Infrastructure
EFORT to Acquire Shengpu for 1.07 Billion RMB
EFORT announced a major asset restructuring plan to acquire 100% of Shengpu shares. The deal involves a mix of stock issuance and cash payments totaling 1.074 billion RMB.
36氪 · 124d ago
Latest Robotics News & Updates
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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Infrastructure
Xiaomi Files Trademarks for MIMO ORBIT and MIMO CLAW
Xiaomi has filed trademark applications for 'XIAOMI MIMO ORBIT' and 'XIAOMI MIMO CLAW' covering scientific instruments and web services. These filings suggest potential new hardware or software developments in Xiaomi's ecosystem.
36氪 · 124d ago
Infrastructure
Deep Robotics' unconventional survival strategy in the industry
The article discusses the unique market positioning and survival strategy of Deep Robotics. It highlights how the company differentiates itself from competitors like Unitree.
钛媒体 · 125d ago
Applications
Expert guide to selecting the right robot vacuum-mop
This analysis evaluates various robot vacuum-mop configurations based on real-world home environments, emphasizing that performance depends more on floor layout and maintenance than raw specifications. It highlights the limitations of current AI-powered stain detection and the importance of mop design for different flooring types.
The Verge · 126d ago
Applications
Robo-top: Automated machines for Western garment manufacturing
New robotic systems are being developed to automate clothing production, aiming to reshore manufacturing from Asia to Western countries. This shift leverages advanced automation to overcome high labor costs in the West.
BBC Technology · 127d ago
Applications
HistoSonics secures Taiwan approval for non-invasive tumour treatment
HistoSonics has received regulatory approval from Taiwan's FDA for its Edison Histotripsy System. This device uses focused ultrasound to destroy tumours without the need for surgery, radiation, or thermal damage.
The Next Web (TNW) · 127d ago
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Applications
The Future of AI Is in West Texas
West Texas is becoming a testing ground for autonomous trucking technology. The region's unique infrastructure and regulatory environment make it an ideal hub for deploying driverless logistics solutions.
Bloomberg Technology · 127d ago
Research
EPFL study: Mining asteroids for Mars rocket fuel
A research team from EPFL proposes mining metals from asteroids to produce rocket fuel directly in space. This approach aims to reduce reliance on Earth-based logistics for long-term Mars colonization missions.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 128d ago
Applications
ElliQ: A surprisingly helpful companion robot for older adults
The ElliQ companion robot is being used to support elderly individuals with health conditions like Parkinson's disease. It helps bridge the gap in daily routine management, medication adherence, and social engagement.
The Verge · 128d ago
Applications
iRobot co-founder unveils new plush AI home companion
Colin Angle, co-founder of iRobot, is moving from floor cleaning to social robotics. He has unveiled a prototype for a plush-covered, four-legged AI robot designed to adapt to human habits and provide emotional companionship.
The Next Web (TNW) · 128d ago
Infrastructure
Standardization of smart scientific research stations
China is moving toward the standardization of smart scientific research stations in extreme environments like polar regions and deep seas. This initiative is critical for enhancing national scientific research capabilities and infrastructure.
钛媒体 · 128d ago
Infrastructure
Faraday Future raises $25M for robotics pivot
Faraday Future has secured $25 million in new financing through convertible promissory notes to fund its robotics business plan. This brings the company's total recent funding to $70 million, intended to support Phase 1 of its robotics strategy through 2026.
The Next Web (TNW) · 129d ago
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Business
BD CEO: AI and Robotics to Transform Health Care
BD CEO Tom Polen predicts that AI and robotics will fundamentally reshape the healthcare landscape over the next decade. He emphasizes that current systems will soon appear archaic compared to the upcoming technological integration.
Bloomberg Technology · 130d ago
Infrastructure
FF Reports 62% Revenue Growth, Prepares New Robot Launch
Faraday Future (FF) reported a 62% year-over-year revenue increase in Q1 2026, driven by software packages and its new EAI robotics division. The company plans to unveil a new robot product in early June.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 130d ago
Applications
NHS pilots PARO robot seals for mental health care
An NHS trust in Kent and Medway is using the PARO therapeutic robot to assist patients with learning disabilities. The robot is designed to provide comfort and reduce anxiety during medical appointments.
Digital Trends · 131d ago
Infrastructure
Fangchengbao Leopard 5 and 8 launch with YunNian-P Ultra
BYD's sub-brand Fangchengbao has launched the new Leopard 5 and Leopard 8 models. These vehicles feature the advanced YunNian-P Ultra hydraulic chassis system, enabling unique capabilities like driving on three wheels.
Ifanr (爱范儿) · 131d ago
Applications
Robotics Short on Utility, Not Imagination
Robotics industry faces a shortage not of imagination but of practical utility. Robots must focus on helping humans with real work rather than mimicking human form.
钛媒体 · 132d ago
Infrastructure
Embodied AI Enters Infrastructure
Robotics with embodied AI is moving from labs to infrastructure after proving capabilities in manufacturing and healthcare. The next phase involves socioeconomic normalization.
Digital Trends · 133d ago
Applications
Dreame's 200 BU Spin-Off Frenzy
Dreame's founder spins off 200+ units across robotics, autos, phones to secure gov funding, with main robot vacuum biz at 200-500B sales. Funds mostly from local govs (80%) via no-due-diligence deals, using main ops as bait.
虎嗅 · 133d ago
Business
Dreame Exec Slams Funding Smear Rumors
Self-media blogger '兽楼处' claimed on May 12 that Dreame founder Yu Hao uses high traffic to lure local government industrial funds for angel investments in thousands of affiliated companies. Dreame executive dismissed the article as fabricated for clicks and reputation smearing.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 133d ago
Open Source
OpenClaw v2026.5.12-beta.1 Beta Out
OpenClaw released beta version v2026.5.12-beta.1 on GitHub. This update represents the latest iteration in the project's beta series.
OpenClaw (GitHub Releases) · 133d ago
Applications
Yarbo to Remove Backdoor from Lawn Mowers
Yarbo plans to fully remove the remote backdoor access in its robot lawn mowers that allowed potential reprogramming by bad actors. Customers can now choose whether to install the feature.
The Verge · 134d ago
Applications
Papa Johns Launches Wing Drone Sandwiches Delivery
Papa Johns partners with Alphabet's Wing for drone delivery of sandwiches, excluding pizza. The collaboration underscores the challenges of implementing drone delivery in the skies.
Wired · 134d ago
Infrastructure
Hang Seng Dips as Semicon, Robotics Soar
Hang Seng Index opened down 0.31%, with Hang Seng Tech down 0.48%. Semiconductors and hardware led gains, Ledo Robotics up over 102% and Montage Tech over 4%.
36氪 · 135d ago
Applications
Ningki Ittai Ports Humanoid Tech to Commercial Cobots
Startup 人機一体 is adapting its humanoid heavy machinery technology—viral for resembling yokai 'one-piece cloth' and used by JR for rail maintenance—to commercial industrial robots. The tech enables high-altitude and maintenance tasks on cobots.
ITmedia AI+ (日本) · 135d ago
Applications
Yingshi Sacrifices Profits to Challenge DJI
Yingshi is aggressively competing against DJI at the cost of halved profits. The company has no alternative but to scale to overtake the drone giant.
钛媒体 · 135d ago
Applications
Hackable Robot Lawn Mower Nightmare
A robot lawn mower is easily hackable, creating terrifying security risks for users. The article also covers Meta ending encrypted Instagram DMs, Trump administration targeting left-wing extremists, and leaked docs on Russia's elite hacker school.
Wired · 136d ago
Business
Nanoleaf Pivots to Robots, Red Light Therapy, AI
Nanoleaf is evolving beyond smart lighting, teasing three new embodied AI products in robotics, red light therapy, and AI. CEO Gimmy Chu calls the smart home market 'boring' amid a brand shift to wellness and robotics.
The Verge · 137d ago
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Robotic Monk Gabi Debuts in Korean Monastery
South Korea’s largest Buddhist order introduced Gabi, a humanoid robot monk, at a real monastery. The deployment raises questions about AI and robotics integrating into spiritual life.
Digital Trends · 137d ago
Business
Intuitive Surgical's Second Curve
Intuitive Surgical pursues its second growth curve amid rising competition. Chinese domestic firms are entering the robotic surgery market.
钛媒体 · 138d ago