#robotics
#robotics

SF parents

New facility designed to ground Cupertino, Sunnyvale students in robotics

fromHackernoon

3 years ago

Startup companies

Meet Edmoss Global, Winner of HackerNoon's Momentum 10 Award in Nigeria | HackerNoon

Women in technology

fromIrish Independent

'We knew these girls had something special' - Teenage robotics team from Co Offaly make history with their robot Agatha

The Steminists robotics team from Sacred Heart Secondary School made history as the first all-female team to represent Ireland in a world championship.

NYC startup

fromBrooklyn Eagle

22 hours ago

Brooklyn robotics team make it to World Championship with Bloomberg help

The Megalodons robotics team qualified for the FIRST 2025 World Championship.

SF parents

New facility designed to ground Cupertino, Sunnyvale students in robotics

The Fremont Union High School District is constructing a new robotics facility to support collaborative innovation among students.

fromHackernoon

3 years ago

Startup companies

Meet Edmoss Global, Winner of HackerNoon's Momentum 10 Award in Nigeria | HackerNoon

Robots run this burger restaurant - and can serve your meal in just 27 seconds

Fast food automation is rapidly increasing efficiency and consistency in service.

NYC startup

Meet Posha, a countertop robot that cooks your meals for you | TechCrunch

Posha offers countertop robots that simplify meal preparation, combining convenience with customization for home-cooked meals.

Robot see, robot do: System learns after watching how-to videos

RHyME allows robots to learn tasks from a single video, enhancing efficiency in robot training.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Amazon makes fundamental leap forward in robotics' with device having sense of touch

Amazon has developed a robot named Vulcan that can sense touch, enhancing its warehouse operations.

Vulcan will assist humans by sorting and preparing items for delivery, reducing physical strain.

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Meet the G1T4-M1N1: Disney's Star Wars Droid Brings Sci-Fi to Real Life | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The G1T4-M1N1 Droid combines Star Wars aesthetics with functional technology, serving as a practical cargo-carrying companion for real-life use.

fromBoston.com

U.S. robot makers hope to beat China in humanoid race. Tariffs could affect their ambitions.

Uncertainty about technology tariffs is a major concern for industry professionals at the Robotics Summit.

Tariffs on essential components are impacting the robotics industry and innovation.

Silicon Valley food

fromNew York Post

Robots run this burger restaurant - and can serve your meal in just 27 seconds

Fast food automation is rapidly increasing efficiency and consistency in service.

NYC startup

Meet Posha, a countertop robot that cooks your meals for you | TechCrunch

Posha offers countertop robots that simplify meal preparation, combining convenience with customization for home-cooked meals.

Robot see, robot do: System learns after watching how-to videos

RHyME allows robots to learn tasks from a single video, enhancing efficiency in robot training.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Amazon makes fundamental leap forward in robotics' with device having sense of touch

Amazon has developed a robot named Vulcan that can sense touch, enhancing its warehouse operations.

Vulcan will assist humans by sorting and preparing items for delivery, reducing physical strain.

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Meet the G1T4-M1N1: Disney's Star Wars Droid Brings Sci-Fi to Real Life | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The G1T4-M1N1 Droid combines Star Wars aesthetics with functional technology, serving as a practical cargo-carrying companion for real-life use.

fromBoston.com

U.S. robot makers hope to beat China in humanoid race. Tariffs could affect their ambitions.

Uncertainty about technology tariffs is a major concern for industry professionals at the Robotics Summit.

Tariffs on essential components are impacting the robotics industry and innovation.

more#technology

#artificial-intelligence

Dutch scientists built a brainless soft robot that runs on air

Robots can achieve natural movement without complex control systems, using simple airflow principles instead.

Amazon says its new warehouse robot can work 20-hour shifts and 'feel' items

Amazon's Vulcan robot is the first capable of sensing touch, revolutionizing warehouse automation while still needing human workers.

Elon Musk humiliated after his AI says Tesla's robot has 'limited' use

Tesla's Optimus robot showcased impressive dance moves but was rated low by Musk's AI due to limited real-world application.

fromGenerating Physically Stable and Buildable LEGO Designs from Text

Generating Physically Stable and Buildable LEGO Designs from Text

LegoGPT generates stable and buildable LEGO structures from text prompts using an autoregressive model and an extensive, physics-informed dataset.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Custom views and reception robots: This is what hotels of the future will look like

AI and robotics are revolutionizing hotel management, enhancing efficiency and guest experience.

Robotic hand moves objects with human-like grasp

Robots require precise environmental information to grasp objects effectively, unlike humans who rely on soft interactions.

Dutch scientists built a brainless soft robot that runs on air

Robots can achieve natural movement without complex control systems, using simple airflow principles instead.

Amazon says its new warehouse robot can work 20-hour shifts and 'feel' items

Amazon's Vulcan robot is the first capable of sensing touch, revolutionizing warehouse automation while still needing human workers.

Elon Musk humiliated after his AI says Tesla's robot has 'limited' use

Tesla's Optimus robot showcased impressive dance moves but was rated low by Musk's AI due to limited real-world application.

fromGenerating Physically Stable and Buildable LEGO Designs from Text

Generating Physically Stable and Buildable LEGO Designs from Text

LegoGPT generates stable and buildable LEGO structures from text prompts using an autoregressive model and an extensive, physics-informed dataset.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Custom views and reception robots: This is what hotels of the future will look like

AI and robotics are revolutionizing hotel management, enhancing efficiency and guest experience.

more#artificial-intelligence

Robotic hand moves objects with human-like grasp

Robots require precise environmental information to grasp objects effectively, unlike humans who rely on soft interactions.

#innovation

Amazon's newest fulfillment robot has a sense of touch

Amazon introduces Vulcan, a robot with a sense of touch, enhancing efficiency and safety in fulfillment centers.

This Robotic Centipede Crawls Farms to Kill Weeds - and Might Join the Military

Engineers developed a robotic centipede to manage weeds in difficult farming terrains, aiming to reduce human labor.

OMG science

Tiny, winged robot jumps instead of flying - Yanko Design

fromFood & Beverage Magazine

Artificial intelligence

No sweat: Humanoid robots run a Chinese half-marathon alongside flesh-and-blood competitors

Artificial intelligence

AUTEC CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH SUSHI SAITO PARTNERSHIP AND NEW INNOVATIONS AT NATIONAL RESTAURANT SHOW (Booth 11314)!

Gadgets

robotic wedding cake with dancing gummy bears moves using edible rechargeable batteries

Amazon's newest fulfillment robot has a sense of touch

Amazon introduces Vulcan, a robot with a sense of touch, enhancing efficiency and safety in fulfillment centers.

This Robotic Centipede Crawls Farms to Kill Weeds - and Might Join the Military

Engineers developed a robotic centipede to manage weeds in difficult farming terrains, aiming to reduce human labor.

OMG science

Tiny, winged robot jumps instead of flying - Yanko Design

fromFood & Beverage Magazine

Artificial intelligence

No sweat: Humanoid robots run a Chinese half-marathon alongside flesh-and-blood competitors

Artificial intelligence

AUTEC CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH SUSHI SAITO PARTNERSHIP AND NEW INNOVATIONS AT NATIONAL RESTAURANT SHOW (Booth 11314)!

Gadgets

robotic wedding cake with dancing gummy bears moves using edible rechargeable batteries

more#innovation

2 days ago

Robots learning without us? New study cuts humans from early testing

A new simulation method allows researchers to train social robots without human control, enhancing efficiency and scalability.

fromCreativeApplications.Net

fromHarvard Gazette

2 days ago

'We have a way of steering a fly like you would a car' - Harvard Gazette

Researchers have successfully transformed fruit flies into controllable living robots using light and scent, leveraging genetic manipulation techniques.

3 days ago

Viral Infection - Knowledge transmission, reproduction, and evolution in a host

At a time when algorithms not only influence our consumer behaviour but also democratic processes, the work raises the question of control, autonomy and the risks of technological availability.

Digital life

I tested the viral Roborock vacuum with a mechanical arm - here's my verdict after a month

Roborock's Saros Z70 showcases advanced features, particularly its mechanical arm, making it a leading contender in home robotics.

fromwww.bbc.com

Gadgets

Robot vacuums 'could water plants or play with cat'

Roam Research

fromZDNET

4 days ago

I tested the viral Roborock vacuum with a mechanical arm - here's my verdict after a month

Roborock's Saros Z70 showcases advanced features, particularly its mechanical arm, making it a leading contender in home robotics.

fromwww.bbc.com

Gadgets

Robot vacuums 'could water plants or play with cat'

Remotely controlled robots at your fingertips: Enhancing safety in industrial sites

The development of innovative haptic devices enhances safety and efficiency for workers in high-risk industrial settings.

#ai-technology

fromFast Company

5 days ago

'LegoGPT' designs Lego models with nothing but a prompt

Carnegie Mellon researchers developed LegoGPT, enabling users to turn text ideas into Lego designs using an AI model.

fromSilicon Canals

4 days ago

Artificial intelligence

sensmore raises 6.4M: Co-founder Maximilian Rolf on turning world's largest machines into intelligent robots, safety layers, and expansion plans - Silicon Canals

fromTESLARATI

NYC startup

Tesla Optimus dance video marks signifiant leap from its 2022 debut

fromFast Company

5 days ago

'LegoGPT' designs Lego models with nothing but a prompt

Carnegie Mellon researchers developed LegoGPT, enabling users to turn text ideas into Lego designs using an AI model.

fromSilicon Canals

4 days ago

Artificial intelligence

sensmore raises 6.4M: Co-founder Maximilian Rolf on turning world's largest machines into intelligent robots, safety layers, and expansion plans - Silicon Canals

fromTESLARATI

NYC startup

Tesla Optimus dance video marks signifiant leap from its 2022 debut

Foxconn predicts AI will destroy low-end manufacturing jobs

Generative AI and robotics will displace low-end manufacturing jobs, requiring new strategies from developed nations.

OMG science

fromNew York Post

College students create robot that breaks record for solving Rubik's cube - smashing prior record held by $80B auto maker

Purdue University students created a robot that solved a Rubik's Cube in 0.103 milliseconds, breaking Mitsubishi's previous record.

The Purdubik's Cube robot showcases remarkable engineering ingenuity and speed, surpassing human reaction times.

#automation

Amazon offers peek at new human jobs in an AI bot world | TechCrunch

The future of work will involve collaboration between humans and AI, creating new roles as robots take over tedious tasks.

2025 Is the Year of the Humanoid Robot Factory Worker

Boston Dynamics will deploy its Atlas robot in a Hyundai factory, marking its first use in commercial manufacturing.

Amazon develops a robot that 'feels' touch, just like its human workers

Amazon's new AI robot, Vulcan, enhances warehousing efficiency by performing tasks that relied on human workers.

Vulcan's touch sensitivity marks a significant advancement in robotic capabilities for order fulfillment.

Experts Alarmed by China's Enormous Army of Robots

China is leading the world in robotic automation, surpassing the US in manufacturing capabilities.

Silicon Valley food

fromABC7 San Francisco

New Silicon Valley restaurant using robots to make your hamburgers: Here's a look

Burger Bots uses robots to create personalized burger meals quickly in Silicon Valley, marking a significant innovation in food service.

Amazon touts Vulcan, its first robot with a sense of 'touch'

Amazon's new Vulcan robot enhances warehouse operations by utilizing touch to manipulate packages efficiently.

Amazon offers peek at new human jobs in an AI bot world | TechCrunch

The future of work will involve collaboration between humans and AI, creating new roles as robots take over tedious tasks.

2025 Is the Year of the Humanoid Robot Factory Worker

Boston Dynamics will deploy its Atlas robot in a Hyundai factory, marking its first use in commercial manufacturing.

Amazon develops a robot that 'feels' touch, just like its human workers

Amazon's new AI robot, Vulcan, enhances warehousing efficiency by performing tasks that relied on human workers.

Vulcan's touch sensitivity marks a significant advancement in robotic capabilities for order fulfillment.

Experts Alarmed by China's Enormous Army of Robots

China is leading the world in robotic automation, surpassing the US in manufacturing capabilities.

Silicon Valley food

fromABC7 San Francisco

New Silicon Valley restaurant using robots to make your hamburgers: Here's a look

Burger Bots uses robots to create personalized burger meals quickly in Silicon Valley, marking a significant innovation in food service.

Amazon touts Vulcan, its first robot with a sense of 'touch'

Amazon's new Vulcan robot enhances warehouse operations by utilizing touch to manipulate packages efficiently.

Artificial intelligence

Tesla wants you in a Motion Capture Suit for Optimus

Artificial intelligence

New Lego-building AI creates models that actually stand up in real life

Artificial intelligence

AI-powered robots coming for construction workers' jobs

Artificial intelligence

Amazon Has Made a Robot With a Sense of Touch

Digital life

future of life pavilion at expo 2025 osaka reimagines human existence through robotics & AI

The Future of Life pavilion explores the co-evolution of technology and humanity at Expo 2025 Osaka through innovative design and cultural narratives.

Fashion & style

Robot DOG on a diamond leash makes an appearance at the Met Gala

Mona Patel's robotic dachshund, Vector, captivated attendees at the Met Gala with its diamond leash and AI-driven sass.

fromTESLARATI

Tesla wants you in a Motion Capture Suit for Optimus

Tesla is hiring Data Collection Operators to support the development of its Optimus humanoid robot.

New Lego-building AI creates models that actually stand up in real life

LegoGPT enhances Lego model creation with AI-generated designs using specific prompts, excelling in structural stability.

AI-powered robots coming for construction workers' jobs

Autonomous robots like Zyrex could revolutionize construction by improving safety and addressing labor shortages.

Amazon Has Made a Robot With a Sense of Touch

Amazon's Vulcan robot enhances warehouse efficiency by using touch to locate products among different items on shelves.

Digital life

future of life pavilion at expo 2025 osaka reimagines human existence through robotics & AI

The Future of Life pavilion explores the co-evolution of technology and humanity at Expo 2025 Osaka through innovative design and cultural narratives.

Fashion & style

Robot DOG on a diamond leash makes an appearance at the Met Gala

Mona Patel's robotic dachshund, Vector, captivated attendees at the Met Gala with its diamond leash and AI-driven sass.

more#ai

Eldercare robot helps people sit and stand, and catches them if they fall

The U.S. population is aging rapidly, prompting innovative robotic solutions like E-BAR to assist the elderly in mobility and fall prevention.

Submarine robot catches an underwater wave

Research involves using augmented jellyfish for ocean exploration and developing a simpler decision-making system for autonomous vehicles.

fromEntrepreneur

More Robots Will Fill Pharmacy Prescriptions at Walgreens | Entrepreneur

The robotic micro-fulfillment centers at Walgreens are projected to manage prescriptions for 5,000 pharmacies, utilizing automation to enhance efficiency and cost savings.

NYC startup

#military-technology

Russo-Ukrainian War

Ukrainian soldier says ground robots are great for attacks because they carry far more explosive power than flying drones

France politics

France Wants to Roll Out Robot Army by 2040

fromThe Local France

France news

French army hopes for combat-ready robots by 2040

Russo-Ukrainian War

Ukrainian soldier says ground robots are great for attacks because they carry far more explosive power than flying drones

Ukraine uses robots with explosives in combat for enhanced firepower and soldier safety.

France politics

France Wants to Roll Out Robot Army by 2040

Military spending is rising sharply despite armed conflicts becoming rarer; the focus is shifting towards military tech, particularly autonomous systems.

France news

fromThe Local France

French army hopes for combat-ready robots by 2040

France plans to develop battle-ready robots by 2040, enhancing army capabilities for future combat.

more#military-technology

Unitree B2 robotic dog gets promoted to a firefighting job with upgraded hardware - Yanko Design

Unitree B2 is a more affordable and agile alternative to Boston Dynamics' Spot for personal and emergency robotic needs.

Berlin

BIG's 'ancient future' fuses hand-carving and robotics at venice biennale 2025

BIG combines traditional craftsmanship with robotics to innovate Bhutanese architecture at Venice Biennale 2025.

SF food

Eco-friendly aquatic robot is made from fish food

An edible robot offers a non-toxic, biodegradable alternative for environmental monitoring by utilizing the Marangoni effect and biodegradable components.

Amazon debuts a warehouse robot with a sense of 'touch' | TechCrunch

Amazon's new robot, Vulcan, enhances warehouse operations by sensing items and autonomously improving efficiency.

Parenting

Alexis Ohanian says robotics will soon level the parental playing field between men and women

Advancements in robotics will enable parents, especially mothers, to outsource mundane tasks, making parenting more equitable.

Writing

fromClaytonwramsey

I'd rather read the prompt

Reliance on AI for writing leads to bland, repetitive answers lacking originality and critical engagement.

fromLos Angeles Times

It 'keeps Walt alive in the medium he pioneered': Imagineers defend new Walt Disney robot

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible."

Artificial intelligence

#star-wars

Gadgets

The cargo-carrying Gitamini robot is getting a Star Wars droid makeover

Gadgets

Piaggio turned its cute follow robot into a Star Wars droid

Gadgets

The cargo-carrying Gitamini robot is getting a Star Wars droid makeover

Gadgets

Piaggio turned its cute follow robot into a Star Wars droid

more#star-wars

Wearables

Wireless bionic arm with detachable hand that crawls on its own is boon for prosthetics dependents - Yanko Design

Open Bionics introduces the Hero Pro, the world's first wireless bionic arm designed for enhanced user independence and control.

Arts

ephemeral tech: A.A. murakami on using robotics and physics to create nature in installations

A.A. Murakami's installations merge robotics and nature, creating an evocative dialogue on humanity's past and future.

World news

fromThe Atlantic

Photos of the Week: Pony Run, Corgi Race, Rocket War

Mourners paid tribute to Pope Francis at the Vatican, highlighting a moment of loss and reflection.

Coachella 2025 continued to evolve as a significant cultural event with performances and creativity.

OMG science

fromNature

An origami design for metamaterial robots

Origami-inspired modular metamaterials enable new applications through twisting and compressive movements.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Luminous by Silvia Park review a major new voice in SF

Silvia Park's Luminous explores the hybridization between humans and technology through characters like Ruijie and Yoyo, tackling themes of identity and authenticity in a cyborg future.

Gadgets

Robotic gripper uses tape measure as inspiration to hold delicate objects - Yanko Design

The GRIP-tape, inspired by measuring tape, allows gentle handling of delicate fruits, showcasing advanced robotics for agricultural applications.

Gadgets

Women in technology

fromwww.dw.com