Everything crossing the wire, newest first.
General-purpose machines built to work in spaces designed for people.
XPENG's CEO He Xiaopeng offers a candid look at the company's struggles and strategies in humanoid robotics. He emphasizes the importance of EV intelligence in developing physical AI.
The LTX-2.5 pretrained checkpoint is being used by a robotics team to generate videos of tasks. This model allows for the execution of tasks as demonstrated in the videos.
XPENG has launched an assembly line for its IRON humanoid robot, reaching a milestone with autonomous walking. This development highlights advancements in humanoid robotics.
Unitree Robotics has unveiled its G1 humanoid robot's ability to spar autonomously against a human. This innovation marks a significant step in robotic combat technology, leveraging advanced predictive modeling.
Cobots, AMRs, and the systems running production lines.
MotionTech is expanding its operations into North America. Kristian Hulgard has been appointed to lead this new venture.
FieldAI is teaming up with Caterpillar to enhance job site operations through robotics and AI. The collaboration aims to leverage digital twins for improved efficiency.
Foundation models, VLAs, and control policies moving into hardware.
A study reveals that robot companions designed with animal or anime features can increase their emotional appeal. This research may shape future developments in social robotics.
A team from North Carolina State University has designed soft robots that can jump in response to infrared light. These robots maintain their jumping motion as long as the light is present, showcasing advancements in robotic mobility.
Notable results out of academic and corporate research groups.
Robots, drones, kits, and components examined in detail.
Husqvarna has received an exemption from the FCC ban affecting robot vacuums and other devices. The Defense Department has ruled that specific models do not pose a national security risk.
IFA 2023 showcased a range of household robots, sparking discussions about their future in homes. While some predict widespread adoption, many robots were still controlled by humans.
The manufacturers, startups, and capital moving the field.
Trade shows, conferences, and competitions worth the trip.
Demonstrations, teardowns, and conference talks.