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Discover how DARPA powers breakthrough tech—from AI and autonomy to space drones.

Atlas Is More Human Than Ever, But Is That Enough?

November 2, 2025August 3, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Boston Dynamics Atlas Evolution

Atlas is becoming uncannily human like in how it learns and perceives the world, and increasingly superhuman in physical capabilities.

China’s Cyborg Bees Developed for Military Surveillance

November 2, 2025July 17, 2025 by Mike Kalil
China's Cyborg Bees

Beijing’s cyborg bees, controlled remotely through brain signals, can fly on command, turn in midair, and carry tiny payloads.

Dobot Debuts 6-Legged Beast as MagicLab Short King Rivals G1 Robot

November 2, 2025July 11, 2025 by Mike Kalil
6 Legged Robot and Short Humanoid

China’s robotics industry is entering beast mode.

Boston Dynamics Atlas Shows Off as Competition Heats Up

November 2, 2025March 20, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Atlas by Boston Dynamics in March 2025

Atlas by Boston Dynamics is learning at an accelerated rate and it’s showing off. It has a new look, a more powerful brain, and it’s doing stunts again.

AI-Driven Robotics x Prosthetics: Apollo Humanoid’s Bionic Hand

November 9, 2025March 3, 2025 by Mike Kalil
PSYONIC Ability Hand on Human and Apptronik Apollo Humanoid Robot

The fusion of AI-driven prosthetics and humanoid robotics could shape the future of work and even space exploration.

‘Literal War Machine’ Phantom MK1 Robot Debuts at San Francisco Nightclub

October 6, 2026February 8, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Phantom MK1 Humanoid Robot by Foundation Robotics Labs

A humanoid robot built for war recently made its public debut at a San Francisco nightclub of all places.

Samsung Enters Humanoid Robotics Race with Rainbow Robotics Investment

May 14, 2026January 3, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Rainbow Robotics

Samsung wants in on the rapidly expanding humanoid robotics market. The tech giant just upped its stake in leading South Korean robotics firm Rainbow Robotics.

2024’s Most Viral Moments in Robotics That Shocked the World

November 2, 2025December 23, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Top Viral Moments in Robotics in 2024

The year 2024 was, by all accounts, a blockbuster year for robotics.

Google DeepMind Links up with Apptronik to Advance Apollo Humanoid Robot

November 9, 2025December 20, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Google DeepMind and Apptronik Apollo Collaboration

Apptronik, whose humanoid robot Apollo is known for working at Mercedes-Benz factories, is teaming up with Google DeepMind to accelerate the development of autonomous humanoid robots.

New Digital Engineering Hub Aims to Rescue the Struggling F-35 Jet Program

November 2, 2025December 18, 2024 by Mike Kalil
F-35 Digital Twin Concept

Can digital twins rescue the Pentagon’s most expensive program?

The Evolution of South Korea’s Humanoid Robots

May 4, 2026November 13, 2024 by Mike Kalil
South Korea's Humanoid Robots

Let’s take a look back as South Korea goes full steam integrating robotics into everyday life.

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