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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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 · 167d 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
Explores how leaders like DJI suppress rivals like Insta360 via supply chain 'pick one', overbroad non-competes, capital blockades, and price wars. Draws parallels to past Alibaba e-commerce tactics now ruled illegal.
虎嗅 · 177d ago
Tsinghua alumni couple launched China's first full-stack logistics robot company via IPO. SF Express pocketed 14 billion RMB from the deal.
钛媒体 · 177d ago
Fulim Jinggong fully owns new Sichuan Banqiao Intelligent Robot Co., Ltd. with 50M RMB capital.
36氪 · 180d ago
它石智航 unveils a functional embodied brain AI, certified by Guinness World Record. CEO Ding Wenchao states there was never a Plan B.
量子位 · 181d ago
Ruilman's 'Tea Art Robot' debuted at the 2026 Zhongguancun Forum. It showcases practical robots capable of real-world tasks like tea ceremonies.
量子位 · 181d ago
TE Connectivity hosted a robot tech conference in Suzhou, showcasing interconnect solutions for embodied AI and humanoid robots. They introduced compact, vibration-resistant connectors like MINI I/O and lockable Type-C for high-density, dynamic environments.
36氪 · 182d ago
Brinc unveiled Guardian, the world’s first Starlink-connected drone positioned to replace police helicopters. It integrates with a robotic charging nest for automatic battery swaps and rapid redeployment.
GeekWire · 182d ago
Wing is expanding its drone delivery service to the Bay Area, returning to its Silicon Valley origins from Google's X lab. Drones now deliver small packages up to five pounds in 30 minutes or less to residents.
Engadget · 183d ago
A robot that performs housework while walking has debuted, with a one-shot video of cleaning an entire living room going viral overseas. It employs a single universal AI architecture boosted by more data to handle diverse chores.
Ifanr (爱范儿) · 184d ago
Unitree's IPO signals the start of real challenges. The robotics firm's bold ambitions are yet to be realized.
钛媒体 · 185d ago
Wired reviews the Aiper Scuba V3 pool robot, now equipped with AI computer vision. This upgrade enables the cleaner to actively search and target debris.
Wired · 185d ago