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When Real-World Tech Catches Up to Westworld

February 24, 2026February 15, 2026 by Mike Kalil
Illustration: Clone Robotics Protoclone and DroidUp Moya humanoid robots

The Westworld aesthetic is all over today’s global humanoid frenzy, as are the parallels to emerging technology.

Allonic Secures $7.2M to Build Robots the Way Westworld Imagined

February 24, 2026February 10, 2026 by Mike Kalil
Allonic robotic hands

A Hungarian startup is generating buzz with its automated manufacturing system for building robots that’s straight out of Westworld.

Next-Gen EU Humanoids Rise But Face a Steep Climb Ahead

February 24, 2026December 11, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Illustration: European Humanoid Robotics

A wave of new European startups is racing into the humanoid boom, facing an uphill battle going against US and Chinese firms with deeper funding, stronger supply chains, and far fewer regulatory hurdles.

Mercedes-Benz Expands Humanoid Robotics Use, Invests in Apptronik

February 24, 2026March 18, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Apptronik Apollo humanoid robot hand performing industrial tasks for Mercedez-Benz

Mercedez-Benz is taking a stake in Apptronik as it plans to expand the use of the Texas firm’s humanoid robots on its production lines.

EU Aims for Digital Twin of Power Grid

May 3, 2026April 8, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Illustration: EU Power Grid Digital Twin

Why is the European Union in a rush to digitally transform its electricity grid?

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