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Figure’s Humanoid Robot Supports Production of 30,000 BMW Vehicles
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.
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Coco Robots Begin Shake Shack Deliveries in Chicago via Uber Eats
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 Secures $150M to Expand Robotic Surgery Platform in U.S. Outpatient Market
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
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Agile ONE Brings Full-Body Humanoid Robotics to the Factory Floor
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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Waymo Launches Fully Autonomous Driving in Five New U.S. Cities
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 Begins Public Robotaxi Service in San Francisco
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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Galbot Unveils AI Models for Dexterity and Navigation in Real-World Robotics
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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Disney Research Trains Robots to Fall Softly and Land with Style
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 Kicks Off Walker S2 Robot Production, Targeting 500 Units in 2025
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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Coco Robotics and DoorDash Launch Autonomous Deliveries in Miami
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.
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A2RL to Host World’s First Six-Car Autonomous Race in Abu Dhabi
A2RL is hosting its Season 2 Grand Final in Yas Marina Circuit, where six autonomous cars will compete side by side for the first time. The event also includes a head-to-head race between
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Simbe’s Tally Robot Improves Shelf Accuracy and Delivers Time Savings for Retailers
Simbe Robotics is marking ten years since launching Tally, its autonomous shelf-scanning robot used in grocery, club, mass merchandise, and specialty stores. The company says Tally has improved shelf availability, pricing accuracy, and labor efficiency.