Will the US Government Ban China’s AI-Powered Robots?
Chinese robots appear headed for a federal ban in the United States.
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Xiaomi’s New Humanoid Robot Sweats Under Pressure
Xiaomi just revealed the latest iteration of its CyberOne AI robot that’s equipped with ultra-dexterous hands that can feel, adapt, and even sweat to stay cool under real-world workloads.
LimX’s New Feminine Humanoid Robot Luna Strikes a Pose
The rising Chinese robotics startup LimX Dynamics just unveiled Luna, a humanoid robot built for the runway.
The Race to Build Superhuman Robot Hands is Getting Crazy
In the race to automate everything, an eclectic array of end effectors is hitting the market. They’re coming close to matching the capabilities of human hands and, at times, even exceeding them.
Figure 03 Makes Historic Appearance at White House Summit
Silicon Valley’s $39 billion humanoid robot just made an historic visit to the White House.
Amazon Buys NY Startup Fauna Robotics, Maker of Sprout Humanoid
Amazon has acquired the New York startup Fauna Robotics, two months after it two months after it emerged from stealth with its cute compact humanoid.
Meet the Robotic Hand That Can Do Your Bloodwork
The New York startup Kyber Labs has trained its highly dexterous robotic hand to do the job of a trained lab technician.
Amazon Acquires RIVR to Tackle the Final Step in Delivery
Amazon just acquired a Swiss startup called RIVR to automate the last few meters of deliveries.
China’s Midea Puts Its Six-Armed Humanoid Robot to Work
Midea Group, one of the world’s largest home appliance manufacturers, has put its six-armed humanoid robot to work.
Boston Dynamics Testifies Against Unitree Robotics in Congress
Chinese robotics leader Unitree finds itself in the crosshairs of the US government, which increasingly views its rapid ascent as a national security risk.
Embryo Editing Meets Reality: Manhattan Genomics Shuts Down
The controversial embryo-editing startup Manhattan Genomics appears to have collapsed less than six months after its launch due to co-founder conflict.