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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Amazon has successfully delivered its first parcels using drones in the UK. The tech giant plans to gradually expand the service to meet growing demand for ultra-fast deliveries.
BBC Technology · 138d ago
Boston Dynamics sees mass executive departure right before IPO. Their 'mass production' robots total only 4 units.
量子位 · 138d ago
Chinese armed police conducted a human-unmanned collaborative capture exercise in a complex environment simulating terrorists in an abandoned factory. Drones provided high-altitude recon, robot dogs aided perimeter control, and FPV drones executed precise indoor strikes.
IT之家 · 139d ago
Ukraine's President Zelensky claimed territory was captured using only robots and drones. This operation signals a shift toward unmanned warfare.
BBC Technology · 139d ago
Anhui Zhongjin Robot Industry Fund (LP) registered with 500M RMB capital. Managed by CICC Private Equity, backed by local investors including Wuhu Robot Development Group.
36氪 · 140d ago
The world's second-largest robot dog company shares a pragmatic B-end tale of focusing on real-world scenarios. Success in enterprise applications signals potential for broader expansion.
钛媒体 · 140d ago
Nuro has obtained an unmanned driving test permit ahead of Uber's planned robotaxi service launch. This market news highlights growing competition in autonomous vehicles.
36氪 · 140d ago
China's robotics sector faces a reality check as hype outpaces commercialization. Agibot runs a Shanghai data foundry where human-operated robots perform tasks like folding shirts to collect data for embodied intelligence.
SCMP Technology · 141d ago
China is rapidly integrating embodied AI robots into real-world applications, from home cleaning and traffic direction to factory repairs in hazardous environments. A robot-assisted cleaning service launched in March on 58.com pairs humans with machines.
SCMP Technology · 141d ago
One of iRobot's co-founders is developing weird little robot companions. These robots act like pets but without emotional love attachments.
Engadget · 141d ago
Jingdun Technology's robot business remains in R&D and market exploration phases. Mass production equipment is slated for 2026 installation and debugging, but scaling depends on customer validation and orders.
36氪 · 141d ago
DJI, pioneer of consumer drones, faces sales bans in Washington and Beijing. On May 1, its Beijing flagship store cleared models like Neo, Mavic, and Mini from shelves.
The Next Web (TNW) · 142d ago
Dreame hosted its DREAME NEXT event in Silicon Valley, unveiling a vast product lineup from AI pendants and robot vacuums to the Nebula NEXT 01 rocket car concept and AURORA smartphone. The company reported 400B RMB revenue in 2025 with 80% from overseas markets.
36氪 · 145d ago
Eka’s robots perform eerily lifelike tasks like sorting chicken nuggets and screwing in light bulbs. The article compares this to ChatGPT's breakthrough but questions their genuine physical intelligence.
Wired AI · 146d ago
Dreame Technology is hosting its largest overseas launch event this week at San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts over four days to expand globally. The event boasts guests like Turing Award winner David Patterson, former NASA scientist Sylvia Acevedo, and Stanford's Sebastian Thrun.
SCMP Technology · 146d ago
Japan Airlines starts humanoid robot trials for baggage handling from May to address labor shortages. Initial tests focus on moving cargo containers from carts to aircraft.
36氪 · 148d ago
未岚大陆 celebrated its 1 millionth smart lawn mower robot rolling off the line in Changzhou, with the Malaysia production line now fully operational. The company leverages advanced EFLS fusion positioning and VisionFence for reliable outdoor performance.
36氪 · 148d ago
Explores timeline for embodied intelligence's 'GPT moment' in industrial apps from warehouses to factories. 'GPT moment' addresses technical feasibility, while 'iPhone moment' tackles commercial viability.
钛媒体 · 149d ago
XPeng Auto has established Guangzhou Pengyan Technology Co., Ltd. with 600 million RMB capital.
36氪 · 149d ago
Ace is a ping-pong robot designed to play against real human players. It reads the ball's trajectory in real-time, adjusts the racket angle precisely, and responds with strokes that sustain ongoing rallies.
Wired AI · 150d ago
Sony unveiled a table tennis robot as a laboratory demonstration of its robotics skills. The robot wields a paddle effectively, but the article focuses on broader implications of AI gaining physical bodies to interact with the real world beyond text prompts.
Digital Trends · 151d ago
Global lawn mowing robot market grows 63.8%, nearing inflection point. Hanyang Tech's modular Yarbo targets $300B courtyard market.
钛媒体 · 151d ago
Rising gas prices are boosting interest in Tesla's electric vehicles despite lower-than-expected early-year sales. The company is pivoting focus to AI and robotics.
Bloomberg Technology · 152d ago
Wired names Shark and Eufy as the best robot vacuums of 2026. The devices promise to take over the tedious task of vacuuming.
Wired · 152d ago
Honor exec Lin Lin leaked tonight's launch lineup: WIN H9/H7 gaming laptops, MagicBook Pro 14/16, MagicPad 3 Pro 12.3 OLED, and WIN accessories like 360W charger and mouse. Two surprise flagships teased.
IT之家 · 153d ago
Eight mainland China companies, including five biotech firms, passed Hong Kong listing hearings in April to access deep liquidity. Highlights include an AI-driven drug discovery firm, driverless tech developer, and industrial robot maker.
SCMP Technology · 153d ago
Dreame Technology achieved 100% compound annual revenue growth for eight straight years. It secured top market share in robot vacuums across over 30 countries globally.
Pandaily · 154d ago
Apple announces a new CEO and creates chief hardware officer position. Huawei launches large foldable phone 'Da Kuo Zhedie' with potential price hikes warned by Yu Chengdong.
Ifanr (爱范儿) · 155d ago
A new AI robotics subcategory explodes with 300% growth, enabling merchants to earn millions yearly. It addresses 'human-pet separation anxiety' as the first breakout in robot tracks.
钛媒体 · 155d ago
The entire internet celebrates Honor's victory in a half-marathon, but robotics developers remain unmoved. The article argues that embodied intelligence does not require superhuman speed like Usain Bolt's, prioritizing other capabilities instead.
钛媒体 · 156d ago