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Detroit has played a key role in industrial automation, robotics, and manufacturing innovation, influencing global production standards. In recent years, the city has diversified its economy with investments in mobility technology, electric vehicles, and advanced manufacturing.

Anduril’s Luckey Speaks at Reindustrialize 2025 in Robotic Form

January 17, 2026July 19, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Palmer Luckey as Robot

Palmer Luckey, the eccentric founder of defense tech unicorn Anduril Industries, appeared at Reindustrialize 2025 through a robotic humanoid avatar.

China’s Humanoids Emerge in SF Robot Fight Club as Tech Advances Rapidly

January 25, 2026July 8, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Humanoid Robot Fight Club Illustration

After months of training for battle, China’s humanoid robots are popping up everywhere in the West.

AI Overtrust, PNDBotics’ Adam, Knightscope in Atlanta, Fungi Power Robots

May 4, 2026September 7, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Honda's ASIMO hands a woman a drink

The more a robot resembles a human, the more people trust it. This could be really bad.

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