Meta has launched SAM 3D, a new system for turning everyday images into 3D models. The release includes SAM 3D Objects for reconstructing physical scenes and objects, and SAM 3D Body for estimating human pose and shape.
Figure has published a report detailing the results of an 11-month deployment of its second-generation humanoid robot, Figure 02, at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg.
In this drop, physical AI takes the spotlight as perception systems gain new funding. Plus UBTECH begins Walker S2 production, Distalmotion raises $150M, Agile ONE hits factory floors, A2RL preps its six-car autonomous race, and 8th Wall winds down.
In this drop, we focus on rising investment in perception systems and what it means for physical AI. Plus signals from robots handling tougher tasks, robotaxis moving into new cities, and Coco Robotics expanding autonomous delivery.
8th Wall announced today that it will be winding down its services after more than seven years of making the web a powerful place for augmented reality. As one of the core platforms that shaped WebAR, the announcement marks a significant moment for developers who relied on its browser-based tools.
Archetype AI, a company focused on developing general physical intelligence, announced it has raised $35 million in Series A funding. The round was led by IAG Capital Partners and Hitachi Ventures
Cisco has announced a strategic investment in spatial intelligence startup, World Labs, for an undisclosed amount The investment was made through Cisco Investments
Coco Robotics has partnered with Shake Shack and Uber Eats to offer autonomous food deliveries in Chicago. The new service uses Coco’s sidewalk-traveling robots to deliver Shake Shack meals from two initial locations, with plans to expand across the city.
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Distalmotion, a MedTech company based in Lausanne, announced the closing of a $150 million Series G funding round led by Revival Healthcare Capital. The funding will accelerate U.S. commercialization of its robotic surgery system and support clinical and product developmen
Meta has opened its latest retail space in New York. Like its other locations, the Meta Lab NYC is a retail space where visitors can experience its latest AI glasses and VR headsets, access demos, get in-person product fittings and shop for exclusive hardware.
Agile Robots has debuted Agile ONE, its full-size humanoid robot built for industrial use. The robot operates independently on manufacturing and logistics floors, navigating between stations and adapting to changing workflows as it learns from each task.
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Snke OS GmbH has launched SnkeXR, a new augmented reality headset built for the medical technology industry. It is a medical-grade, open platform designed to integrate AR into clinical workflows and procedures.
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Waymo has started fully autonomous driving in five new U.S. cities, beginning today in Miami. The company says it will activate rider-only operations in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando in the coming weeks, ahead of opening the service to the public next year.
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Zoox has opened its doors to public riders in San Francisco through its newly launched Explorers program. Participants will be drawn from a waitlist and can ride at no cost while sharing input to help refine the experience as the company expands locally.
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Exwayz, a Paris-based company developing 3D positioning software for autonomous systems, has raised €1 million in funding led by CentraleSupélec Venture.
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1HMX has launched Nexus NX1, a full-body platform that brings together several immersive technologies into a single integrated system. It uses HaptX Gloves G1, Virtuix Omni One, and Freeaim Shoes.
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Loft Dynamics has partnered with Trifork to launch LoftHOME, an at-home pilot training kit built for Apple Vision Pro. The system brings regulator-approved flight instruction out of the simulator bay and into pilots' everyday environments.
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Galbot has launched two new AI models designed to expand what robots can do in the real world. DexNDM improves how robots handle physical objects with precise, flexible control. NavFoM allows robots to navigate unfamiliar environments and follow instructions without additional training.
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Point One Navigation and SenSen have partnered to bring real-time, centimeter-level location accuracy to SenSen’s smart city systems. By integrating Point One’s Polaris RTK corrections network, SenSen will enhance positioning capabilities across its applications
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It seems that even for robots, falling is inevitable. Even with better walking skills, bipedal robots still tend to take a tumble in the real world. Rather than trying to prevent every fall, researchers at Disney Research Zurich developed a method that embraces falling.
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UBTECH has begun large-scale production of its full-size Walker S2 humanoid robots. The company aims to deliver 500 units by the end of 2025. They plan to ramp up capacity to 5,000 robots in 2026 and 10,000 in 2027.
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Sensetics, a haptics and touch data company, has raised $1.75 million in pre-seed funding to accelerate development of its touch-sensing platform. The round was co-led by MetaVC Partners and Fitz Gate Ventures, with support from Blue Sky Capital and AIC Ventures.
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Coco Robotics and DoorDash have expanded their autonomous delivery partnership to Miami, adding to existing operations in Los Angeles and Chicago. The move brings robotic fulfillment to a third major city.