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Topic: Humanoid Robots

Humanoid Robots Deployed in Louisiana Steel Factory

Steel Collars Join Blue Collars as Louisiana launches groundbreaking humanoid robot pilot in active fabrication yard ST. BERNARD PARISH, La. — In a move that blends the future of artificial intelligence with the bedrock of heavy industry, the State of Louisiana has formally partnered with Houston-ba...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots

Japanese Startup Donut Robotics Unveils Cinnamon 1 Humanoid Robot

Donut Robotics, a Japanese robotics startup founded in a home garage in 2014, has officially announced its entry into the humanoid robotics market with Cinnamon 1, a bipedal robot designed for customer service, retail security, and light industrial tasks. The company, which was formally incorporated...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots

Airbus Partners with Chinese Firm UBTech to Test Humanoid Robots in Aircraft Manufacturing

European aviation giant Airbus has entered into an agreement with Chinese robotics company UBTech Robotics. The deal will see Airbus introduce UBTech’s advanced humanoid robots, the Walker S2 model, into its manufacturing processes for testing and development. The Walker S2 is a full-sized humanoid ...

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Topic: Drones

FCC Halts Future of Foreign Drones in USA Citing Espionage Fears

In a definitive move, the Federal Communications Commission has barred all new foreign-made drones and their components from the U.S. market, transforming long-simmering security warnings into concrete policy. The ruling places major manufacturers like China’s DJI and Autel Robotics on the FCC...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots

Your home humanoid robot is a weapon. It should be registered like one.

We’ve all seen the videos of a humanoid robot gently folding laundry or carrying groceries. This is the marketed ideal, a docile, mechanical domestic assistant. But this ignores a fundamental truth. These machines are not merely helpers, they are platforms of superhuman strength, endurance, and coor...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots, Industry News

Trump accelerates US humanoid robotics as China warns of a market bubble

The competition for global dominance in humanoid robotics is playing out as a Tortoise and the Hare scenario. China, the “Hare,” sped out of the gate with massive, subsidized scale, while the U.S., the “Tortoise,” is now ramping up efforts, seeking to leverage its deep techno...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots, Technology and Business

Houston Texas Facility to Build AI “Brains” for Next-Gen Humanoid Robots

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has revealed that Foxconn’s new high-tech facility in Houston, Texas, will produce the advanced computing systems that power the next generation of humanoid robots and AI infrastructure. “This isn’t just another manufacturing plant,” said Huang. “It’s a fully realized digital...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots, Technology and Business

The Humanoid Robot as a Service (HRaaS) Model is Approaching

The recent pre-order launch of 1x’s NEO humanoid demonstrates a new level of dexterity for androids in home environments. This type of tele-operated robotics provide the foundation for a new service model, that we are calling (HRaas) Humanoid Robot as a Service, hiring a human to operate a rob...

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Topic: AI, Drones

Shield AI Unveils XBAT the World’s First AI-Piloted VTOL Fighter Jet

Defense technology company Shield AI has publicly revealed the XBAT, a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fighter jet piloted entirely by artificial intelligence. The announcement was made by Shield AI President and co-founder Brandon Sang, a former Navy SEAL, during a high-energy product event. Sa...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots

Has Tesla Optimus Met Its Match? Brett Adcock’s Figure 03 Blows It Out of the Park.

Figure has unveiled its Figure 03 general-purpose humanoid robot, targeting everyday household tasks. The robot’s design is built for home environments, featuring a knit fabric exterior and articulated toes for stable movement. It includes inductive charging pads in its feet for convenient pow...

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Topic: Technology and Business, AI, Industrial Robot Applications, Robotics Competitions

Win the White House AI Challenge with the affordable AR4 6-axis educational robot arm

Answering the National Call to Lead in AI Innovation The United States is in a race to achieve global dominance in artificial intelligence. In response, the Trump Administration has launched a comprehensive America’s AI Action Plan built on three pillars: Accelerating AI Innovation, Building A...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots

Nvidia, Foxconn Target November to Showcase Humanoid Robots for Texas Plant

Nvidia’s deep collaboration with Foxconn is set to unleash a new generation of humanoid robots, with a flagship facility in Houston, Texas, serving as the living proof-of-concept.

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Topic: Humanoid Robots, Industry News

Vietnam’s Vingroup Debuts First Humanoid Robot, Eyes Global Tech Race

Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate, Vingroup, has unveiled its first humanoid robot, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s technological evolution. Developed by Vingroup’s newly established subsidiary, VinMotion, the robot, dubbed VinRobot, represents Vietnam’s ambitious push into the glo...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots, Industry Trends, Virtual Reality

The VR Graveyard: A Warning Sign for Humanoid Robots

The virtual reality industry was once hailed as the future of computing, until the bodies started piling up. As the humanoid robotics market heats up with promises of “the next big thing,” VR’s catastrophic failures offer a sobering preview of what may come. Why Pepper Failed (And ...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots, Industry Trends, Market Analysis

Why Home Humanoids Need to Pass the 3 AM Test (And Why Most Are Failing)

By Peter Kappes, Follow on Linkedin You set your humanoid to start work at 3pm, but not thinking, you accidentally say, 3am. Suddenly, you wake to a dark silhouette in the hallway. Before your rational brain can process “it’s just the robot,” your primal instincts have already reac...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots, Industry Trends, Technology and Business

How Persona AI & HD Hyundai Are Bringing Shipbuilding Home – Just in Time for America’s 250th Birthday

By Peter Kappes As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026, a Texas robotics company, Persona AI, backed by NASA veterans and a global shipbuilding giant – is racing to revive U.S. industrial dominance. Here’s how humanoid welders could help rewrite the next chapter of Amer...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots, Industry News, Technology and Business

Why Persona AI Stands Among the Most Promising Humanoid Robotics Companies

By Peter Kappes For the past eight years, I’ve been driving market penetration for robotic solutions in construction, an industry notorious for resisting technological change. We achieved tremendous success with adoptions by Fortune 500 companies like Builders FirstSource and global leaders li...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots, Industry Trends

Why Humanoid Robots Will Fail in Homes (For Now) – And Where They’ll Succeed First

The race to put humanoid robots in homes is heating up, with companies like 1X, Figure, and Tesla betting big on consumer adoption as early as 2025. But despite the hype, these robots won’t be practical in households anytime soon—for several key reasons. At the same time, humanoids will revolu...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots, AI

NVIDIA to Manufacture American-Made AI Supercomputers in the U.S. for the First Time

NVIDIA has announced plans to manufacture AI supercomputers entirely in the United States for the first time in the company’s history. This initiative marks a major step towards bolstering domestic production of cutting-edge technology in the face of increasing global demand for AI infrastruct...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots, Technology and Business

America must build American—and buy American Humanoids

Why America Purchasing American Humanoids Matters Humanoids are not your average household gadgets, they possess capabilities that blur the line between tool and weapon. These machines can walk, converse, and, if programmed, engage in combat or cause harm. This potential makes their origin critic...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots, Industry News, Technology and Business

American Humanoid Robotics Sector Urges National Policy and Central Office to Challenge China’s Humanoid Advancements

American robotics companies are advocating for a national strategy to enhance the industry, proposing the establishment of a federal office dedicated to its promotion, especially as China prioritizes humanoid robots.

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Topic: Technology and Business

Boosting Tech’s Future: U.S. Executive Order to Revitalize Domestic Mineral Production

In a bold move aimed at reinforcing national security and fostering economic independence, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on March 20, 2025, to significantly enhance the domestic production of critical minerals in the United States. This initiative is set to invigorate America’s...

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Topic: Technology and Business, Local Coffee Spotlights

Bots n’ Beans: The Coffee House of the Future with a Retail Twist

Welcome to Bots n’ Beans, where the inviting atmosphere of coffee culture merges with robotics technology. We’re not just creating a coffee shop; we’re building a retail and community hub that showcases advancements in technology across various fields.

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Topic: Technology and Business

Elon Musk’s X Secures Nearly $1 Billion in Equity Funding

Elon Musk’s social media platform X has successfully raised almost $1 billion in new equity funding, bringing its valuation back in line with the $44 billion enterprise value at which Musk took the company private in 2022. The latest funding round values X at approximately $32 billion and incl...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots

Brett Adcock Unveils BotQ: An In-House Manufacturing Facility for Figure Humanoid Robots

In a major leap for robotic manufacturing, Brett Adcock, founder of Figure, announced the opening of BotQ, the company’s state-of-the-art high-volume manufacturing facility designed specifically for humanoid robots. With its first-generation production line capable of producing up to 12,000 hu...

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Topic: Technology and Business

China unveils Zuchongzhi-3 quantum supercomputer claimed to be one quadrillion times faster than the world’s most powerful supercomputer

China has unveiled the Zuchongzhi-3, a 105-qubit superconducting quantum processor said to be 10¹⁵ times faster than the top classical supercomputer. Developed by the University of Science and Technology of China, this positions China as a major player in the quantum computing race against Google...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots

Figure Integrates Humanoid Robots to Accelerate Real-World Logistics

Figure’s mission centers on integrating humanoid robots into the workforce, focusing on logistics package manipulation as a primary application. They have introduced Helix, their Vision-Language-Action (VLA) model, which enhances low-level visuo-motor control (System 1, S1) with several key im...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots

Brett Adcock Presents Helix: Figure’s New AI for the Next Generation of Humanoid Robotics

In an exciting announcement on LinkedIn today, Brett Adcock, the CEO of Figure, unveiled Helix, a new AI designed to think and act like a human. This AI marks a step forward in humanoid robotics, which is looking to integrate humanoid robots into everyday home environments. Introducing Helix, our ...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots

Robint Robotics Presents Master Yoda Humanoid Robot

Chinese technology innovator Robint Robotics is set to unleash its humanoid robot, Master Yoda, may the code be with you. Master Yoda represents a culmination of Robint Robotics’ pursuit of creating robots that can interact with the world. The company’s dedication to developing humanoid robots...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots, Industry News

Figure AI Humanoid Robot Eyes $39.5B Valuation with $1.5B Funding Round

Humanoid robot developer Figure is reportedly in talks to raise $1.5 billion from investors, potentially valuing the company at $39.5 billion. This follows a $675 million Series B funding round in February 2024, backed by investors including Microsoft, DeepAI Startup Fund, and Nvidia, valuing the co...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots, Industry News

Figure’s New Robot/AI Campus Set to Open

Brett Adcock, CEO of Figure, has announced that the company’s new Robot/AI Campus will be opening in a few weeks. According to Adcock, the new campus will allow Figure to greatly expand its manufacturing capabilities, robot test areas, fleet operations, and engineering/design facilities. Figur...

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Topic: AI

Groq Secures $1.5 Billion Commitment from Saudi Arabia to Expand AI Inference Infrastructure

Groq, a Silicon Valley AI pioneer, has received a $1.5 billion commitment from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to enhance its advanced LPU-based AI inference infrastructure. This agreement, announced at LEAP 2025, positions the KSA as a leader in global AI computing infrastructure and addresses th...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots

EngineAI Unveils New Website and Teases New Humanoid Product Releases

Engine AI, known for its lifelike walking humanoid robots, has launched a new website, hinting at new products set to release in the robotics landscape. Among the anticipated launches is the EngineAI S2 Original IP Service Robot, featuring a unique design never before seen in the industry—with an ey...

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Topic: Robotics

Dstl Partners with Tomahawk to Revolutionize Explosive Ordnance Disposal Using AI

In an initiative to enhance safety in bomb disposal operations, Dstl has collaborated with industry leaders such as L3Harris Technologies, Marlborough Communications Limited, and AeroVironment’s Tomahawk for the UK Ministry of Defence. This partnership has led to the successful trial of advanc...

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Topic: Industry News

Google Drops AI Pledge Not to Use Tech for Weapons or Surveillance

Google has removed its previous commitment not to use artificial intelligence (AI) for weapons or surveillance, revising its AI principles to prioritize serving government and national security clients. The tech giant introduced the original policy in 2018, stating that it would not pursue AI applic...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots

Figure CEO Brett Adcock Announces Split with OpenAI, Promises Major AI Breakthrough

Brett Adcock, CEO of Figure, revealed that the company has chosen to terminate its collaboration agreement with OpenAI. This decision marks a pivot for Figure as they prepare to showcase a key advancement in robotic artificial intelligence. Today, I made the decision to leave our Collaboration Agr...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots

Figure Announces Its Second Client in the Commercial Sector for Humanoids

In a significant advancement for the humanoid robotics industry, Brett Adcock, CEO of Figure, announced today that the company has secured its second commercial customer, marking a pivotal moment in its journey toward large-scale deployment of humanoid robots. This strategic partnership positions Fi...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots

Elon Musk Unveils Tesla Optimus Humanoid Roadmap

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has outlined the company’s ambitious plans for the future of transportation and robotics. In a recent webcast, Musk shared his vision for a world where autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots, like Optimus, will transform industries and revolutionize the way we live and wor...

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Topic: AI

China’s DeepSeek AI Model Shakes Tech World

In a stunning move that has sent shockwaves through the tech world, China has unveiled a new AI model, DeepSeek R1, which has emerged as a direct rival to the United States’ Open AI. With a budget of just $6 million, China’s research lab has built a competitive model that outperforms its...

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Topic: AI

Trump’s $500 Billion AI Initiative Faces New Threat from China’s DeepSeek

President Trump recently announced a substantial $500 billion AI infrastructure project called Stargate, coinciding with China’s unveiling of its DeepSeek R1 model. This new Chinese AI system reportedly outperforms its rivals, including those from OpenAI, in key areas such as advanced coding a...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots

UBTECH Unveils Groundbreaking Humanoid Robot Tien Kung at BETT

UBTECH made a splash at BETT with the international debut of its advanced humanoid robot, Tien Kung, a full-size pure electric drive robot capable of walking and running like a human. With its open-source design, Tien Kung is already being used in universities for AI and robotics research. In additi...

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Topic: Technology and Business

Trump Announces $500 Billion AI Venture ‘Stargate’ with OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle

President Trump unveiled a joint venture, Stargate, aimed at enhancing the United States’ artificial intelligence infrastructure. This collaboration involves tech giants OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle, with an initial investment of at least $100 billion, potentially rising to $500 billion over t...

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Topic: Security Robotics

Meet Ascento: Your New Autonomous Security Partner

Introducing Ascento: The Future of Security with Robotics and AI Ascento is transforming asset protection with its all-terrain robot, designed to enhance security and reduce costs. Key features include: Real-Time Detection: Identify individuals on premises and verify perimeter integrity. Autonomous...

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Topic: Robotics

Chinese robotics company unveils a robotic dog capable of sprinting 100 meters in under 10 seconds

Chinese robotics company Miror Me has unveiled the Black Panther 2.0, a robotic dog capable of sprinting 100 meters in under 10 seconds. Key Features: Dynamic Energy Transfer: Inspired by natural principles, they’ve optimized the robotic structure for energy transfer between legs. This approac...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots

Foxconn Partners with UBTech Robotics to Integrate Humanoid Robots in iPhone Manufacturing

UBTech and Foxconn have signed a ‘comprehensive long-term partnership’ to deploy more robots in the iPhone maker’s factories. Shenzhen-based UBTech Robotics, China’s largest humanoid robot manufacturer, will partner with Apple supplier Foxconn to deploy robots in factories to assist with compl...

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Topic: Drones

DJI Updates GEO System in U.S. Consumer & Enterprise Drones

DJI, the leading manufacturer of civil drones and creative camera technology, has announced a major update to its geofencing system, set to take effect in the United States on January 13, 2024. This update will impact most consumer and enterprise drone products, coinciding with recent regulatory cha...

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Topic: Humanoid Robots

Meet Iron: XPENG’s 5’8″ Humanoid Robot Advancing Factory Work

Chinese electric vehicle maker XPENG has unveiled its first humanoid robot, Iron, at its AI Technology Day event. The 5’8″ tall, 154-pound robot is powered by XPENG’s proprietary Turing AI chip and features an end-to-end large AI model integrated with its Eagle Vision system. This ...

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Topic: CES 2025, Technology and Business

RadioShack’s Revival: From Bankruptcy to Brand Rebirth

In the 20th century, RadioShack was as ubiquitous as Blockbuster Video, with seemingly every town having its own location. However, the 21st century hasn’t been as kind to the iconic brick-and-mortar electronics retailer. In 2015, RadioShack filed for bankruptcy, leading to the sale of its assets an...

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Topic: CES 2025

NVIDIA Unveils Omniverse Upgrades, Cosmos Foundation Model, and AI digital twins

At CES 2025, Keon, in collaboration with Accenture and Nvidia, introduced a solution designed for the warehouse and distribution market. By leveraging Nvidia’s Omniverse framework, Keon is creating advanced digital twins of physical warehouses to optimize operational efficiency. Managing logistics i...

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Topic: CES 2025

China’s Unitree Robotics shows off affordable humanoid robot dog at CES 2025

Unitree Robotics is showcasing its affordable robots, the G1 humanoid and the Go2 robot dog, at CES 2025. The G1 features full open-source dance movement data, reminiscent of Boston Dynamics’ viral videos. The Go2, which resembles Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot, is designed for inspection and res...

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