Theker just raised $85M to build the factory robot that doesn’t specialize in anything
Unlike humanoid robots designed around a fixed form — think Boston Dynamics — Theker's machines are built to be reconfigured.
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Defining Autonomy for Wellness Robots in Senior Care
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The skeptic’s guide to humanoid robots going viral on the Internet
Robot demonstrations can distort public perceptions of robotic capabilities.
Is Silicon Valley ready to put robots in people’s homes? Hello Robot is.
The California startup released the fourth-generation of its home assistance robot, Stretch.
Allegedly trashing Airbnbs to test robots puts startup in legal trouble
Lawsuit seeks $12,000 from startup that allegedly damaged home in robot tests.
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3D-printable humanoid legs let robotics experiments run wild
Hugging Face debuts $2,500 bipedal robot project for builders and researchers.
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The Internet can't stop watching Figure AI's humanoid robots handling packages
Figure AI's 24/7 livestream showcases human soft spot for humanoid robots.
Will Robotics Have a ChatGPT Moment?
Over the next few decades, billions of autonomous, AI-powered robots will work alongside people in factories, perform tedious tasks in warehouses, car…
Google’s Genie world model can now simulate real streets with Street View
Google DeepMind is integrating Street View with Project Genie to create immersive, interactive world simulations for robotics, gaming, and travel, all…
What Makes a Job Dull, Dirty, or Dangerous?
For years, the field of robotics has used the terms “dull, dirty, and dangerous” (DDD) to describe the types of tasks or jobs where robots might be us…
Agentic AI for Robot Teams
This presentation highlights recent efforts at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory to advance agentic AI for collaborative robotic teams. It …
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Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics raises another $400M
Mind Robotics, which was first revealed in late 2025, has now raised more than $1 billion to date.
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Samsung, Hyundai and LG just bet on the startup that wants to be robotics' data backbone.
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