REK's October 9 Deathmatch Features Blade-Equipped Robots
The October 9 Deathmatch by REK will feature humanoid robots in combat, including blade-equipped versions. The main event pits Rektile against T-REK.
Humanoid Robotics
General-purpose machines built to work in spaces designed for people.
Boston Dynamics Appoints New Leader to Drive AI and Commercialization
Boston Dynamics is set to enhance its AI and commercialization strategies with a new leader. The appointment is effective October 7.
Mecka Secures Funding to Enhance Human-Demonstration Data Collection
Mecka has raised funds from Sequoia, Nvidia, and Microsoft’s M12 to enhance its robot deployment and data collection. This funding aims to improve their human-demonstration capabilities.
DR02 Humanoid Robot Tests Traffic Reminders in Hangzhou
The DR02 humanoid robot is being tested in Hangzhou, focusing on traffic reminders and pedestrian interactions. The robot boasts all-weather protection capabilities.
Agility Robotics Announces Launch Details for Digit 5
Agility Robotics has announced the launch of its new humanoid robot, Digit 5, with a projected cost of $150,000. The company plans to produce 1,000 units annually, with general availability expected by late 2027 or early 2028.
Startup Develops Roger for Hazardous Energy and Public Safety
Minerva-Humanoids is creating a humanoid robot called Roger for hazardous energy and public safety tasks. The CEO highlights the role of human operators in its functionality.
MITRE's Future-Warfare Study to Focus on Humanoid Logistics
Johnson will contribute to MITRE's study on future warfare, focusing on humanoid robots for logistics. Project Meridian is led by Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey.
Charm Care to Invest ¥300 Million in Donut Robotics for Nursing Home Trials
Charm Care is set to invest ¥300 million in Donut Robotics to enhance nursing home care. The partnership will trial cinnamon and develop nurse-call support systems.
Meta's Humanoid Robotics Program Expands with New Engineering Role
Meta is expanding its humanoid robotics program with a new engineering role focused on hardware support and improvements. This development sheds light on the company's ongoing efforts in the robotics field.
Kaleido to Adopt Noetra's Physical AI for Patrol and Transport
Kaleido will be the first to implement Noetra's physical AI in humanoid robots. Kawasaki plans to use this technology for patrol and transport tasks, moving towards increased autonomy.
Galbot Launches ET1 Humanoid Robot Starting at 79,000 Yuan
Galbot has unveiled the ET1 humanoid robot, starting at 79,000 yuan. Enhanced versions offer more advanced features.
RoboParty Unveils RP1 Humanoid Robot with Balance-Recovery Features
RoboParty has launched the RP1 humanoid robot, demonstrating its balance-recovery abilities at IROS. This new model builds on the ROBOTO ORIGIN platform and aims for expanded releases in the near future.
Panasonic Develops Humanoid Robots for Factories and Warehouses
Panasonic is initiating the development of humanoid robots for industrial use, focusing on factories and warehouses. A new R&D division will lead this effort, highlighting battery safety as a significant benefit.
Clone's Teleoperated Hand Demonstration Highlights Legacy Design
Clone has showcased its teleoperated hand, highlighting its legacy design. The company plans to release a redesigned Torso 4 in November for enterprise tasks.
UBTECH Launches Factory Tour Series Showcasing Production Robots
UBTECH Robotics has unveiled a factory-tour series featuring robots in production. The CEO highlighted a monthly capacity of 1,500 units, emphasizing the efficiency brought by humanoid robots.
CEO Melvin Schwarz Discusses New Humanoid Robot Demo
The new humanoid robot demo by CEO Melvin Schwarz highlights a blend of autonomous and teleoperated functions. It is set for factory shifts of four to six hours, indicating its practical use in industry.
Atlas Robot's New Hands Enhance Dexterity and Learning Capabilities
Atlas has upgraded its hands to enhance dexterity, now featuring 13 degrees of freedom. This improvement supports better tactile sensing and learning capabilities.
Agility Robotics and FORT-Robotics Enhance Safety Features for Digit 5
Agility Robotics and FORT-Robotics are enhancing safety features for the humanoid robot Digit 5. Their partnership includes new safety systems and communication improvements.
AstriBot Launches T1 Platform with Lumo AI for $18,000
AstriBot has launched its T1 humanoid robot platform, featuring Lumo AI models. The platform is available to US researchers and developers at a starting price of $18,000.
Former NVIDIA Researcher Joins Microagi to Enhance Robot Deployments
Microagi has appointed a former NVIDIA researcher as chief scientist to advance their Usable Robots team. The focus will be on integrating robot training with industrial applications and data collection.
Flourish Robots Begins Orders for 50 Home Robots with Owner-Taught Tasks
Flourish Robots is now accepting orders for 50 home robots that learn tasks from their owners. Deliveries are scheduled for December, with a focus on reliability and cost.
Fly Ventures and Toyota Ventures Invest in Innovative Robot Hands
Fly Ventures and Toyota Ventures have invested in a Columbia spinout developing robotic hands. These hands utilize touch sensing and learned control for intricate factory tasks.
HTX Launches H2RC Facility for Humanoid Robot Training
HTX has introduced a new facility focused on training humanoid robots for challenging tasks. The H2RC will prepare robots for operations in hazardous environments, including emergency and security scenarios.
XPENG CEO Discusses Humanoid Robotics Journey in New Documentary
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.