The Fall of Moxie, the Social AI Robot for Children
Users are reeling after the abrupt shutdown of Moxie, an $800 AI robot designed to help children develop social and emotional skills.
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BYD, World’s Largest EV Maker, Officially Enters Humanoid Robotics Race
Shenzen-based BYD, which recently passed Tesla as the world’s top seller of electric vehicles, is already investing heavily into humanoid robotics.
New Digital Engineering Hub Aims to Rescue the Struggling F-35 Jet Program
Can digital twins rescue the Pentagon’s most expensive program?
China’s Agibot Starts Mass Producing Humanoids as Figure AI Ships First AI Robots
As 2024 closes, Silicon Valley startup Figure AI is delivering its first AI robots, and a Chinese startup coming directly for the Tesla Optimus is already mass producing advanced AI robots.
Back to Hydraulics? Clone and Sanctuary AI Boast Next-Gen Fluid-Powered Robots
Sanctuary AI and Clone Robotics are boasting the humanlike capabilities of their creations powered by hydraulics.
Manufacturers Rapidly Create Digital Twins of Their Factories with Cutting-Edge 3D Scanners
Some of the world’s largest manufacturers are using state-of-the-art 3D scanners to bring their factories into the industrial metaverse.
Lenovo’s Fire Seed Project Powers CASBOT 01 Humanoid Robot
Beijing-based Zhongke Huiling recently introduced its CASBOT01 humanoid robot, developed in partnership with the Chinese tech giant Lenovo.
Anduril Unveils Dive-XL Uncrewed Submarine to Counterbalance China’s Growing Naval Fleets
Anduril’s new underwater robot can stay fully submerged longer than any other vehicle in its class, making it harder to detect.
A Drone with Legs? EPFL’s RAVEN Mimics Real Birds
Swiss researchers at EPFL just introduced RAVEN, an experimental drone designed to walk, hop, jump into flight, and fly like a real bird.
Tesla Bot Walks Blind: New Optimus Demo Showcase New Autonomous Capabilities on Rough Terrain
Tesla is boasting the progress it’s making training its Optimus humanoid robot for the real-world as the EV maker prepares to scale its production.
Robodies Introduced as Solution for Germany’s Growing Eldercare Crisis
Germany, with one of the world’s oldest populations, faces significant challenges in supporting its seniors while maintaining their independence and dignity.