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13 Interestana reports mention Boston Dynamics, newest first. Each is summarised from the original reporting and links back to its publisher.
The perception of robots has been heavily influenced by popular culture, which frequently depicts them as hostile entities that turn on their creators. Early cinematic portrayals, such as Georges Méliès' 1897 film "Gugusse et l’Automate," established a narrative of machines…
Tesla has significantly accelerated the production of its Optimus humanoid robot, with the company now building several hundred units per week at its Fremont, California facility. This represents a substantial tenfold increase in manufacturing output compared to the second quarter…
Dynamic Creatures, a new startup co-founded by former Boston Dynamics chief strategy officer Marc Theermann and AI researcher Farbod Farshidian, is focusing on creating "cute and cuddly" companion robots. The company aims to make robots that are more approachable…
The "Photos of the Week" feature offers a compelling global visual narrative, encompassing a wide array of human activities, technological advancements, and natural phenomena. A prominent image showcases robot training, providing insight into the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence…
China is experiencing a significant surge in its robotics sector, with a particular focus on humanoid robots, as evidenced by the blockbuster initial public offering (IPO) of Unitree. On its first day of trading, Unitree's shares surged by an impressive…
Samsung Electronics officially launched a dedicated robotics division named RX (Robotics eXperience) to consolidate its various robotics projects and accelerate the commercialization of physical AI. This strategic move signals a pivot from exploratory research to full-scale development of humanoid hardware.
Thousands of unionized Hyundai auto workers commenced walkouts early this week after negotiations with the South Korean automaker failed to resolve concerns over the planned deployment of humanoid robots. This action marks a significant pushback from organized labor…
Boston Dynamics is exploring the use of its quadruped robot, Spot, for package delivery services. The company is testing a new conveyor belt accessory designed to enable Spot to carry packages from a vehicle and autonomously unload them…
The advancement of artificial intelligence is a critical enabler for the development of general-purpose robots that can assist humans with a wide range of tasks in both professional and domestic environments.
The advancement of artificial intelligence is paving the way for autonomous robots to assist humans with a wide range of tasks in both professional and domestic environments. This vision, once confined to basic navigation, now encompasses complex operations, reflecting…
South Korea's government and leading technology firms have pledged a combined $1 trillion towards several major initiatives aimed at strengthening the global memory chip supply, establishing new AI data centers, and accelerating the commercial use of humanoid robots by 2028.
Theker announced an $85 million funding round on October 26, 2023, to develop a versatile factory robot. Unlike specialized robots with fixed forms, Theker's machines are designed for rapid reconfiguration, allowing them to adapt to different tasks without requiring new…
Boston Dynamics unveiled its Atlas robot performing a complex dance routine on June 13, 2024, showcasing unprecedented agility and fluidity in humanoid robotics. The demonstration, shared via a YouTube video, featured Atlas executing a series of intricate movements including backflips…