Robots, drones, autonomous vehicles, wearables, and embodied AI systems that sense, decide, and act in the real world.
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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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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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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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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 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 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.
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Waymo now offers freeway trips in autonomous vehicles across parts of the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. The company plans to extend this to cities like Austin and Atlanta. Waymo riders can now take autonomous rides on longer routes, such as airport travel and regional trips.
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Knightscope introduced the K7, a new security robot built to patrol large outdoor areas. It can operate continuously and handle uneven terrain while keeping watch over places like fence lines, warehouses, and industrial sites.
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Foxglove has announced a $40 million Series B round to scale its data and observability platform tailored to Physical AI. The investment was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from existing investors Eclipse and Amplify Partners.
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KEENON Robotics has launched the KLEENBOT C55, a fully autonomous cleaning robot built for indoor areas over 3,000㎡. It combines sweeping, scrubbing, and suction in one unit and uses a triple-roller system that keeps clean and dirty water separate to reduce contamination.
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iHeartMedia has joined the Series D funding round for Miko, a company that makes AI-powered companion robots for children. iHeartMedia's investment joins support from firms like Chiratae Ventures and IvyCap Ventures as Miko expands in North America.