Sellafield Ltd is moving Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot dogs into routine operations for nuclear decommissioning. The mechanical quadrupeds, equipped with radiation sensors, are mapping hazardous areas and collecting data to minimize human exposure. This marks a major shift from trial to essential, eve
Following Unitree’s launch last December, OpenMind is now launching a second major app store for robots. It partners with companies like UBtech and Deep Robotics, aiming for thousands of apps. The vision is huge, but the starting lineup is… less so.
Google DeepMind is partnering with Boston Dynamics to bring its Gemini AI to Hyundai’s automotive production lines. The trial will use the Atlas humanoid and Spot robots, aiming to improve their perception and task completion. This marks a major step in applying advanced AI models to real-world indu
Lanner Electronics has launched the EAI-I351, a rugged robotic platform built on NVIDIA’s new Jetson Thor module. It claims a five-fold increase in AI performance and efficiency, targeting heavy-duty autonomous vehicles and edge AI. This move signals a major push to bring serious generative AI direc
The flashy robots doing backflips are a distraction. The real, quiet revolution is in software that lets robots learn from data, finally giving them the “common sense” to handle a chaotic world. This shift could unlock physical labor markets the way AI unlocked digital ones.
LG is set to unveil its most advanced home robot yet, CLOiD, at CES 2026 in Las Vegas next month. It features two highly articulated arms with five-fingered hands and a new AI platform designed to learn from user behavior.
Unitree has launched what it calls the world’s first app store for a humanoid robot. The store, currently in beta, offers a few entertainment apps for its $13,500 G1 robot. It’s a clear play to attract developers for a future where robots could do real work.
China’s National Development and Reform Commission has issued a rare warning about potential overinvestment in humanoid robotics. The alert comes despite the country designating embodied intelligence as a national priority earlier this year.
European robotics is experiencing unprecedented growth with €1.12 billion raised across 91 deals this year. From adaptive systems for unstructured environments to autonomous warehouse solutions, these innovators are reshaping multiple industries across the continent’s technology hubs.
European robotics is experiencing unprecedented growth, with reports indicating the sector has attracted €1.12 billion across 91 deals so far in 2024, according to data analysis from industry sources. This represents a significant increase from the €761 million raised across 104 deals throughout 2023, suggesting accelerating investor confidence in the region’s robotics capabilities.
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