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101 articles

Theker just raised $85M to build the factory robot that doesn’t specialize in anything

Learn how reconfigurable robots work and why they could revolutionize manufacturing by replacing specialized machines with versatile, adaptable systems.

Jun 1113

Your robot can’t be smart, fast, and free. Evolution solved that already.

AI researchers face a fundamental trade-off in robotics: a robot cannot be smart, fast, and free at the same time. Evolution offers a solution to this problem.

Jun 1111

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NEURA Robotics raises up to $1.4B in record robotics round backed by Nvidia, Amazon, and Tether

Learn to build a basic physical AI robot system using Python and Pygame, understanding core concepts behind advanced robotics platforms like NEURA Robotics.

Jun 1014

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Ambani-backed Addverb wants $100 million to build India’s answer to Unitree and Tesla Optimus

Addverb Technologies, backed by Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries, is raising over $100 million to develop humanoid and quadruped robots and AI systems.

Jun 910

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Standard Bots raises $200 million to build robotic arms in the US and claims it will handle 10% of industrial deployments by year-end

Learn to build and simulate a robotic arm control system using Python and PyBullet, implementing inverse kinematics and physics-based movement that mirrors technology used by companies like Standard Bots.

Jun 95

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MIT’s ultrasound wristband tracks every finger movement and lets you control a robot hand in real time

MIT engineers have created an ultrasound wristband that tracks every finger movement and enables real-time control of a robotic hand. The device offers high precision and could transform prosthetics, VR, and telepresence technologies.

Jun 92

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Robot-arm maker Standard Bots hits a $1bn valuation to scale US manufacturing

Standard Bots has raised $200 million in funding, valuing the company at $1 billion as it scales U.S. robotics manufacturing.

Jun 919

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Kyle Vogt’s Bot Company is being sued for turning an Airbnb into a robot lab

Learn to build a robot control system using ROS 2 that demonstrates safe and legal robot testing practices, avoiding unauthorized use of residential properties.

Jun 713

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The Humanoid Robot of the Future Is a 6-Foot-Tall Beefcake With a Chinese Body and an American Brain

Learn to build a humanoid robot control system that integrates AI decision-making with physical actuation using ROS2 and Python.

Jun 416

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Is Silicon Valley ready to put robots in people’s homes? Hello Robot is.

Hello Robot has released the fourth-generation of its home assistance robot, Stretch, marking a significant step toward mainstream robotics adoption in California.

Jun 414

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Amazon’s new Proteus robot takes plain-language orders, headed to Europe in 2027

Amazon's new Proteus robot can understand plain-language instructions, marking a major step in warehouse automation. The robot is set to roll out across Europe by 2027.

Jun 418

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Taiwan shows off robot patrol dogs that could guard its South China Sea islands

Taiwan has unveiled robot patrol dogs designed to guard its South China Sea islands, showcasing a new approach to addressing staffing shortages at remote outposts. The four-legged robots, including one armed model, could revolutionize coastal surveillance and defense operations.

Jun 25