Last week, Flexion Robotics AG announced it has secured $50 million in Series A funding. The company is developing a reinforcement learning and sim-to-real platform designed to enable humanoid robots to handle a wide range of forms and tasks. Bringing Generative AI to Robotics In recent years, generative AI has transformed how people code, analyze […]
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Soft robots excel at flexing and handling delicate objects, allowing them to navigate tight or fragile environments to grow coral larvae in labs or inspect chemical plant piping. Yet it is still difficult to achieve true embodied intelligence in these robots, where sensing, actuation, and power all function together without external tethering. Magnetic Fields Boost
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Beijing has recently become the site of an experiment merging technology, public engagement, and live AI testing. A humanoid robot is now assisting customers at an automated kiosk, eliciting a range of reactions. While its service remains slow and limited, the engineers are less focused on the customer experience than on the hidden capabilities being
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Moving into a new home often feels like tackling a massive, three-dimensional puzzle when packing the moving truck. Every item must fit perfectly, and any instability or imbalance can make it shift and damage itself during the move. Load Balancing: Humans vs. Robots Humans naturally balance objects—whether a tray of food or a stack of
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Atlas, CU Denver’s robotic dog, navigated the crawlspace of the Anythink Nature Library construction site in Thornton last month, its lights flashing as it worked its way through narrow, dim corridors. At the entrance, Associate Professor Moatassem Abdallah and seven students analyzed Atlas’s 360° footage and sensor data to guide the project’s next phases. The
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Wuji Tech has introduced a breakthrough in robotics: a highly agile robotic hand crafted for humanoid applications. The technology aims to broaden the capabilities of robots across multiple fields, from personal assistance to research and development. The project mimics human hand movements, enabling tasks from simple to highly precise. This development reflects the growing trend
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Jeff Bezos is back in the CEO seat after stepping down from Amazon in 2021. According to Cade Metz of The New York Times, the billionaire founder of Blue Origin is now co-CEO of Project Prometheus, a startup focused on creating “AI for the physical economy.” Project Prometheus Targets AI in Engineering and Manufacturing Anonymous
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XPeng, the Chinese company known worldwide for its electric vehicles and autonomous mobility technologies, has expanded into robotics by releasing a new video of its humanoid robot, Iron. Although the model was publicly demonstrated earlier this month, its lifelike movements made some viewers doubt they were fully mechanical. To clarify, the company released footage with
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For years, it has felt like technology has hit a lull. Most new smartphones feel nearly identical, and the once-hyped promise of virtual and augmented reality has largely fallen flat for consumers. Even Apple’s 2024 Vision headset failed to revive interest, though VR remains valuable in medical fields. Emerging Innovations Signal a Major Shift Lately,
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Amazon’s chief roboticist told AFP that the flashy humanoid robots impressing visitors at this week’s Web Summit in Lisbon are still a long way from transforming manual work in factories and warehouses. Tye Brady commented in a Wednesday interview that “it’s somewhat technology for technology’s sake.” He explained, “When we consider robotics, we first ask,
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