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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Asia’s manufacturing and supply chain strengths could give it an advantage over the US as AI shifts to physical applications like robotics and industrial automation. Granite Asia’s Jixun Foo notes this new phase follows breakthroughs in foundation models.
SCMP Technology · 157d ago
OpenClaw technology is expanding into the milk tea industry. Article explores safe enterprise deployment of Lobster robotics solutions.
量子位 · 157d ago
Ukrainian forces are rapidly deploying ground robots in human-machine hybrid units to minimize soldier exposure to drone threats. President Zelensky claims unverified cases where robots and drones independently captured Russian positions, forcing surrenders.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 157d ago
GeekWire Awards named five finalists for Startup of the Year: mpathic, ElastixAI, Dropzone AI, Dopl Technologies, and Loopr AI. They cover AI safety (mpathic) to robotic ultrasounds (Dopl Technologies).
GeekWire · 159d ago
GeekWire announced finalists for Young Entrepreneur of the Year, presented by Prime Team Partners. They are Emily Choi-Greene (Clearly AI), Caleb John (Pioneer Square Labs), Kavian Mojabe (MediScan AI), Charles Wu (Orchard Robotics), and Zheqing (Bill) Zhu (Pokee AI), focusing on AI and robotics innovations.
GeekWire · 160d ago
GeekWire Awards highlight startups advancing machines in the physical world. Innovations include self-driving bulldozers, rapid-response drones, spatial computing badges for retail, spacecraft robotic arms, and in-orbit satellite servicing.
GeekWire · 161d ago
Opinion piece urges Narwal founder Zhang Junbin to emulate the relentless tinkering of rivals Chang Jing and Yu Hao. Without 'crazy obsession,' success is impossible in competitive robotics.
钛媒体 · 163d ago
Chinese robotics companies are clustering in Singapore to bypass trade restrictions via shell entities. However, actions by the US, China, and Singapore are increasingly blocking this tactic.
钛媒体 · 166d ago
A builder creates an offline companion robot for her quadriplegic husband using Mistral-7B-Instruct on an 8GB ThinkPad. Integrates Jetson Nano for speech recognition and Piper TTS.
Reddit r/LocalLLaMA · 166d ago
Sony's groovots robot prototype performed center stage at Idolmaster Kisaragi Chihaya's Nippon Budokan concert. Developed in months using Blender for motions and gym rehearsals, it overcame troubles to become a true 'performer' embraced by fans.
ITmedia AI+ (日本) · 166d ago
Binghamton University researchers created a robotic guide dog system. It leverages GPT-4 for voice interaction with users.
Digital Trends · 166d ago
Kia plans to invest 49 trillion KRW ($33B) in facilities and R&D through 2030 to bolster future mobility. This is a 7 trillion KRW increase from prior plan, with 43% allocated to EV, autonomous driving, and robots.
36氪 · 166d ago
DoorDash 和 Alphabet 的 Wing 子公司將無人機食物送達合作擴展至大亞特蘭大地區，靠近 Tanger Outlets Locust Grove。符合資格的顧客可從特定餐廳訂購，20 分鐘內送達。
Engadget · 167d ago
Hesai reported Q1 2026 LiDAR sales of about 330,300 units total. This includes 144,800 units for ADAS applications and 185,500 for robots and others.
36氪 · 167d ago
German-Chinese robotics maker Kuka AG states Europe's industrial firms are slow to adopt AI. This lag positions faster global rivals to overtake them.
Bloomberg Technology · 168d ago
Unitree Technology's patent for a mobile robot has been authorized. The design features a vertical semi-ellipsoid body that's narrow at top and wide at bottom.
36氪 · 169d ago
Wired has tested and reviewed the three best robot lawn mowers for 2026. These smart mowers serve as expensive alternatives to manual yard work.
Wired · 170d ago
Li Auto introduces '具身龙虾' (Embodied Lobster), an AI-powered robot. It actively greets customers during vehicle pickup.
量子位 · 171d ago
Japanese researchers developed a Wi-Fi receiver that operates stably in extreme radiation inside nuclear reactors. Created by Tokyo University of Science team, it withstands 1000 times the radiation of standard electronics in tests.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 171d ago
Ukraine's use of unmanned ground vehicles has surged exponentially since spring 2024, reshaping the war with Russia into a tech battle. These battery-powered robots vary in design, from tracked milk-float-like units to wheeled models and anti-tank mine carriers.
The Guardian Technology · 172d ago
Embodied AI faces challenges transitioning from digital tasks like writing poetry to precise physical actions such as screwing bolts in factories. The article explores the 'first cup of coffee' moment for embodied intelligence in real-world manufacturing.
钛媒体 · 172d ago
GeekWire Awards named finalists for Next Tech Titan: Overland AI, Carbon Robotics, Stoke Space, Chainguard, and MotherDuck. These Pacific Northwest startups are scaling to address challenges from farms to space.
GeekWire · 173d ago
Gangzai Robotics announced a strategic partnership with NVTHK on April 2 via HKEX filing. The agreement focuses on developing a robot RWA financing model, including issuance, distribution, and market development.
36氪 · 174d ago
China Securities Industry Association published the 2026 second batch IPO on-site inspection list. Unitree Technology was drawn for the check.
36氪 · 174d ago
Analysts urge caution on headlines claiming a research finding solves AI's energy crisis. Tufts and Vienna researchers show neuro-symbolic methods with PDDL planning use far less power than VLAs for simulated robot manipulation tasks.
Computerworld · 175d ago
Geek+ (2590.HK), a leader in autonomous mobile robots, reported 2025 revenue of RMB 3.17 billion (~$437M), up 31.6% YoY. The company achieved adjusted net profit of RMB 43.8 million (~$6M), marking full-year profitability.
Pandaily · 176d ago
A hackathon features offline real-machine robot battles in PK mode, making it exceptionally fun and engaging. It promotes research through competition leading to production advancements.
量子位 · 176d ago
Maximo's robot fleet completed 100MW photovoltaic installation at AES's Bellefield solar complex in California's Mojave Desert. This represents the largest on-site robot deployment in a utility-scale solar project.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 176d ago
UK-based Humanoid robotics firm completed a proof-of-concept test deploying its rolling humanoid robot—a torso on a trolley—in a production environment for automotive manufacturing. The robot successfully traversed a short factory floor section, advancing warehouse role applications.
The Register - AI/ML · 176d ago
A new open-source project enables enterprise-grade deployment of OpenClaw. The system efficiently manages lobster pools in aquaculture.
量子位 · 176d ago