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Figure 02 Becomes First Humanoid to Autonomously Fold Laundry
Figure’s humanoid robot, Figure 02, has shifted from logistics to folding laundry, one of the most demanding dexterous manipulation tasks and a first for a humanoid robot.
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Ai2 Launches Open-Source Model That Turns Images Into 3D Robot Plans
The Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) has introduced MolmoAct 7B, a new “Action Reasoning Model” designed for controlling robots in real-world environments.
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LX1 Smart Glasses From Vuzix Target Full-Shift Warehouse Operations
Vuzix Corporation has introduced the LX1 smart glasses, a ruggedized, purpose-built solution designed for warehouse environments.
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MetAI Integrates NVIDIA USD Search to Accelerate Warehouse Digital Twin Creation
MetAI, a Taiwan-based member of NVIDIA’s Inception program, is integrating NVIDIA Omniverse technologies into its MetGen digital twin engine. This includes USD Search microservices, which help transform standardized 2D CAD files and structured data into high-fidelity, SimReady environments
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Serve Robotics, Little Caesars Begin Robot Pizza Delivery via Uber Eats
Serve Robotics and Little Caesars have launched an autonomous delivery service in Los Angeles through the Uber Eats platform. The collaboration brings Little Caesars pizzas and other menu items to customers via Serve’s self-driving sidewalk robots.
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NVIDIA Boosts Robotics With New Simulation, AI Models, and Cloud Infrastructure
At SIGGRAPH, NVIDIA expanded its robotics development platforms with new simulation libraries, AI world foundation models, and integrations between existing tools. These updates include physically accurate simulation, data interoperability between platforms, and new models for AI reasoning.
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EngineAI Debuts Full Robotics Lineup with Heavy-Duty, Agile, and Accessible Designs
EngineAI revealed a four-robot lineup combining precision humanoid movement, industrial-grade strength, and terrain-ready mobility.
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McDonaldland VR Arrives on Meta Horizon Worlds and WebXR
McDonald’s is unveiling McDonaldland VR, an immersive experience set to open August 12 on Meta Horizon Worlds for Meta Quest users and as a browser-based WebXR option.
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Unitree Debuts A2 Quadruped Robot With Extended Endurance and Industrial-Grade Design
Unitree has introduced the A2 Stellar Explorer, a medium-sized, industrial-grade quadruped robot designed for demanding terrain and extended missions. Weighing approximately 37kg with batteries, the A2 can walk for over 5 hours and 20km unloaded, or 3 hours and 12.5km carrying a 25kg load.
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Disney Brings Fantastic Four Robot to Life with Rolling, Guest-Ready Moves
Disney has brought the Fantastic Four’s robot sidekick H.E.R.B.I.E. out of the movies and into real life at Disneyland. For a limited time in Tomorrowland, guests can meet the superhero team and interact with the rolling, talking companion, built by Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development
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Adobe to End Support for AR Tool Aero by December 2025
Adobe announced it will discontinue its Aero application on iOS, Android, and Creative Cloud Desktop starting November 6, 2025. On that date, the app will be removed from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and Creative Cloud, though existing installations will remain operational temporarily.
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Meta to Unveil Ultra-Realistic and Ultrawide VR Headsets at SIGGRAPH 2025
Next week at SIGGRAPH 2025, Meta will present two research headsets, Tiramisu and Boba 3, each pushing VR realism in different directions.