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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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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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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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AI Wayfinding Companion Project Shows the Power of Spatial Intelligence
The wearable pendant, called AI Wayfinding Companion, was created by a team of three, including Ian Curtis, Emma McMillin, and Jim O'Donnell, as part of a 7-day hackathon held at Niantic Spatial. It's meant to be worn as a specialized companion for navigation and environmental understanding.
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When Your Robot Does the Laundry, What Will You Do?
Surveys show demand for robots to handle cleaning, laundry, and cooking, but caution over cost, trust, and caregiving remains, even as experts predict 40% of household work could be automated within a decade.
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Prophesee Sensor Powers 7invensun’s New High-Speed Eye Tracker
7invensun has built its new aSee Glasses-EVS wearable around Prophesee’s GenX320, an event-based vision sensor. The device captures eye movement with millisecond-level precision, enabling detection of microsaccades and rapid gaze shifts in real time.
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FORT Robotics Raises $18.9M Series B to Scale Safety Platform for Autonomous Systems
FORT Robotics has secured $18.9 million in new Series B funding, bringing its total capital raised to $60.5 million. Led by Tiger Global with support from both new and returning investors, the round aims to accelerate FORT’s expansion in robotics safety and control technologies.
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Fourier Introduces GR-3, a Humanoid Robot Focused on Emotional Interaction and Care
Fourier has introduced GR-3, a new full-size humanoid robot built for both physical help and emotional connection. It’s the first model the company is calling a “Care-bot”, a robot made not just to do tasks, but to be present with people.
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ABB Robots and Cosmic Microfactories Rebuild Wildfire-Hit Homes in L.A.
ABB Robotics and Cosmic Buildings are using AI-powered robots to rebuild homes destroyed in the 2025 Southern California wildfires. Their mobile robotic microfactory, now operating in Pacific Palisades, is designed to deliver fast, resilient, and cost-effective housing where it’s needed most.
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SiMa.ai Gains $85M to Grow Edge-Focused Physical AI Solutions
SiMa.ai has raised $85 million in new funding to grow its physical AI platform. The round was led by Maverick Capital and included participation from StepStone Group, bringing the company’s total capital raised to $355 million.