CES® 2026 officially starts today. The big story is AI-infused everything, but what really caught my attention were the boxing robots duking it out at EngineAI and Unitree exhibits. Continue Reading →
Robotics
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Amazon is training humanoid robots to deliver packages. The Information reports that the company has set up a “humanoid park” at its robotics facility near Seattle to simulate real-world delivery scenarios. The test environment includes obstacle courses and a Rivian delivery van. Continue Reading →
The race to build humanoid robots is accelerating, and while most consumers aren't paying attention yet, they soon will be. AI-powered robotics will reshape labor markets, home assistance, and personal productivity in ways that seem like science fiction today. The combination of increasingly powerful AI models, advanced dexterity, and multi-modal learning is bringing robots out of the factory and into everyday life. Some of the world’s most talented engineers are working on this problem, and the breakthroughs are coming fast. Continue Reading →
CES 2025: The world's most influential tech event just wrapped up, and Shelly Palmer, Professor of Advanced Media at Syracuse University, shares his favorite innovations! From AI-powered gadgets to revolutionary health tech, discover the coolest breakthroughs showcased in Las Vegas. Continue Reading →
Can an army of C-3PO-inspired humanoid robots reduce global labor shortages? Tesla, Amazon, Microsoft, and Nvidia all think that's how the future will unfold. Continue Reading →
Boston Dynamics has introduced a new fully-electric version aimed at real-world applications. This new generation of Atlas builds on decades of research, continuing Boston Dynamics' mission to deliver highly capable and useful mobile robots for industry challenges. The new initiative includes a collaboration with Hyundai, which will provide a testing ground for Atlas applications in automotive manufacturing. Continue Reading →
Boston Dynamics announced the retirement of its iconic Atlas humanoid robot. The decision by the Hyundai-owned company comes at a time when interest in humanoid robots is intensifying, with significant investment flowing into the sector. Continue Reading →
Announced at NVIDIA's GTC conference, Project GR00T – named with a nod to the Marvel character – is focused on creating a foundational model for general-purpose humanoid robots. Continue Reading →
Premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, "Eternal You" is a documentary that explores the emerging (and slightly unsettling) business of "thanabots" (thanatology meets robotics), where AI models are trained to resurrect those who've shuffled off this mortal coil. Continue Reading →
Foreshadowing CES shows yet to come, Google's DeepMind has introduced three new robotic training tools: AutoRT, SARA-RT, and RT-Trajectory. Continue Reading →