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Amazon Is Prepping for a Future Where Robots Replace Human Delivery Drivers
The company is reportedly constructing a 'humanoid park' in San Francisco where robots will ride on Rivian EVs and jump out to drop off packages.
You Can Soon Own a Humanoid Robot for Just $3,000
Hugging Face’s new HopeJR, planned for limited release later this year, is over $10,000 cheaper than some comparable models from rival manufacturers.
I Controlled a Wheelchair With My Mind (Well, I Think I Did)
NTT Research is leveraging AI to read brainwaves more accurately. I strapped on its Wearable Sensing DSI-24 headset to see if I could use it to control a wheelchair with my thoughts.
Chinese Robots Can't Outrun Human Marathoners Just Yet
Though many humanoid robots finished a 13-mile race through the Chinese capital, others were beset by technical difficulties—or failed at the starting line.
Samsung's Gemini-Enhanced Ballie Home Robot Launches This Summer
The Gemini integration will allow the home robot to process audio and video inputs, visual data from its camera, and data from its sensors, Samsung says.
Meta Betting on AI-Powered Humanoid Robots
Meta reportedly plans to develop software that can power robots built by other companies—like Android does for smartphones—rather than launching its own Meta-branded robot.
Grubhub Is Bringing Autonomous Delivery Robots to More College Campuses
Grubhub deploys Avride's robots at Ohio State and Starship's robots at Colorado State.
Amazon Astro
Equal parts security camera, smart display, and robot pet, the endearing Amazon Astro is a useful and fun addition to your home—if you can get one.
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Artwork by Humanoid Robot Sells for $1M at Auction, Exceeding Expectations
A robot named Ai-Da used its algorithms, camera vision, and robotic arm to create a portrait of AI pioneer Alan Turing. Sotheby's thought it would go for a max of $180,000.
To Infinity and Beyond, Again: Meet the Toy Story Buzz Lightyear Robot
Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story joins the Robosen lineup of voice-controlled bots including Optimus Prime, Grimlock, and Megatron.
How to Watch and What to Expect From Tesla's Oct. 10 'Cybercab' Robotaxi Reveal
Can Tesla catch up to its robotaxi rivals and convince people to hop into an autonomous Tesla running on FSD? We'll find out more tonight.
Apple's Rumored Robot May Ditch Siri for a More Human-Like AI Personality
Apple 'is working on another human-like interface based on generative AI,' Bloomberg reports.
Apple Ramps Up Smart Home Robot Project
Apple shifts its focus to a tabletop robot with a display, which sounds similar to Amazon's Echo lineup. Apple's version, however, could cost $1,000.
Figure's Humanoid Robot Gets a Sleek Upgrade
BMW recently tested the Figure 02 at its South Carolina factory, where it handled and inserted sheet metal. The robot is also getting a ChatGPT integration.
NASA Scraps VIPER Robotic Lunar Rover Project Over Ballooning Costs
The 1,000-pound VIPER was supposed to study the Moon's environment to better understand the origin and distribution of lunar water, but it got too expensive to continue.
Amazon Pulls the Plug on Its Astro Robot for Business
The consumer version is still on sale if you can snag an invite.
Princeton Students Combat 'Killer Robot' Stereotypes With 'Spot' TikTok Dances
Robot dogs get a bad rap, but a group of undergrads are using their Boston Dynamics robot and a TikTok account to promote peaceful use cases and gauge public opinion on the emerging tech.
Autobots, Roll Out! Auto-Converting Megatron Robot Joins the Fray
The leader of 'The Transformers' bad guys—the Decepticons—joins previously released robot collectibles like Grimlock and Optimus Prime.
Meet Thermonator, a Flame-Throwing Robodog That Can Light Fires, Melt Snow
You, or the US military, can now buy a 'wolfpack' of Thermonators that blast 30-foot flames from packs strapped to their backs. What could go wrong?
Boston Dynamics' New Atlas Robot Is Here: Will It Replace Your Job?
The new Atlas model drops the hydraulics for a fully electric model. Hyundai—a company investor—will pilot Atlas at the automaker’s next-generation factories.Â
