Robotics
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World’s Smallest Autonomous Programmable Robots Created by Penn & Michigan Engineers
Read more: World’s Smallest Autonomous Programmable Robots Created by Penn & Michigan EngineersEngineers have built the smallest fully autonomous robots yet, capable of sensing, computing, and acting on their own at microscopic scales, with potential applications in medicine and manufacturing.
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The Text-to-Object Robot: MIT’s Physical Generative AI
Read more: The Text-to-Object Robot: MIT’s Physical Generative AIThe researchers say their robot can also anticipate the intended use of the final object during construction, improving accuracy and reducing manufacturing errors.
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The Loneliness Solution: Companion Robots Enter the Home in 2026
Read more: The Loneliness Solution: Companion Robots Enter the Home in 2026In the coming year, companion robots will help address the loneliness epidemic, marking a transition into a new era of AI in the human loop.
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Figure Begins Alpha Home Testing of Next-Generation Humanoid Robot
Read more: Figure Begins Alpha Home Testing of Next-Generation Humanoid RobotFigure’s humanoid robot starts real-home alpha testing in 2025 breakthrough.
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AI Enables Astrobee Robot Autonomous Navigation on ISS
Read more: AI Enables Astrobee Robot Autonomous Navigation on ISSAI advances Astrobee robot navigation on ISS.
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NASA and partners to fly commercial robotic arm in low Earth orbit to boost in-space infrastructure
Read more: NASA and partners to fly commercial robotic arm in low Earth orbit to boost in-space infrastructureNASA will fly a commercial robotic arm in low Earth orbit to demonstrate servicing and assembly technologies that will underpin future in-space infrastructure.
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Tesla Optimus Humanoid Robot Demonstrates Natural Jogging Capability as Development Accelerates Toward Mass Production
Read more: Tesla Optimus Humanoid Robot Demonstrates Natural Jogging Capability as Development Accelerates Toward Mass ProductionTesla Optimus jogs naturally, accelerating toward mass production and human-like dexterity.
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Trump Administration Turns to Robots After AI Push
Read more: Trump Administration Turns to Robots After AI PushThe Trump administration is now focusing on robotics after an AI push.
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MIT’s New ‘Contact-Aware’ Safety System Teaches Soft Robots to Interact Safely
Read more: MIT’s New ‘Contact-Aware’ Safety System Teaches Soft Robots to Interact SafelyA new MIT algorithm enables soft robots to physically interact with humans safely by sensing contact limits.
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AI and Robotics Revolutionize Materials Science, Cutting Discovery Time from Decades to Days
Read more: AI and Robotics Revolutionize Materials Science, Cutting Discovery Time from Decades to DaysAI and robotics are being combined to develop new materials for energy and defense at unprecedented speed.