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New submitter MicroBitz shares a report: SPROUT, short for Soft Pathfinding Robotic Observation Unit, is a flexible, vine-like robot developed by MIT Lincoln Laboratory in collaboration with the University of Notre Dame. Unlike rigid robots or static c…
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Twenty-one humanoid robots joined thousands of runners at the Yizhuang half-marathon in Beijing on Saturday, the first time these machines have raced alongside humans over a 21-km (13-mile) course. The …
After more than a decade of development, Harvard’s insect-sized flying robot, RoboBee, has successfully learned to land using dragonfly-inspired legs and improved flight controls. The researchers see RoboBee as a potential substitute for endangered bee…
The U.S. and China “are racing to build a truly useful humanoid worker,” the Wall Street Journal wrote Saturday, adding that “Whoever wins could gain a huge edge in countless industries.”
“The time has come for robots,” Nvidia’s chief executive said …
U.S. robotics companies, including Tesla and Boston Dynamics, are urging lawmakers to establish a national robotics strategy to keep pace with China’s aggressive investment in AI-driven robotics. The Associated Press reports: Jeff Cardenas, co-founder …
During the company’s GTC 2025 keynote today, Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang announced Isaac GR00T N1 — the company’s first open-source, pre-trained yet customizable foundation model designed to accelerate the development and capabilities of human…
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: On Wednesday, Google DeepMind announced two new AI models designed to control robots: Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER. The company claims these models will help robots of many shapes and siz…
If the service’s previous RCV plans hold true, the company will begin finalizing designs ahead of additional prototype deliveries next year.
The Indian Army has embarked on a significant modernization journey by identifying 16 technological clusters that will be pivotal in enhancing its operational capabilities and preparing it for future warfare.These clusters encompass a wide range of cutting-edge technologies, including Cybersecurity, Space Operations, Quantum Computing, 5G and 6G telecommunications, Internet of Things (IoT),
Chinese robotics company Zhongqing Robotics (also known as Engine AI) posted a video of what is claimed to be the world’s first humanoid robot front flip. New Atlas reports: Ten years ago, this kind of stuff simply did not exist. And now you can buy yo…