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Key PlayersBoston Dynamics, Figure AI, Tesla

AI AdoptionGrowing

Use CasesWarehouse Automation, Surgery, Humanoid Robots

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Figure AI's humanoid robots sort packages for 48 hours straight, then face off against human intern

Figure AI turned heads with a viral livestream showing humanoid robots autonomously sorting thousands of packages for days without human intervention. The demonstration culminated in a 10-hour Man vs. Machine challenge where intern Aimé Gérard narrowly defeated Bob the Bot by just 192 packages, highlighting both the impressive progress and remaining limitations of robotic autonomy in real-world factory work.

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Figure AI's humanoid robots sort packages for 48 hours straight, then face off against human intern

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Bee-inspired navigation robot uses neural network to find home from 600 meters away

Researchers developed Bee-Nav, a system that lets tiny robot drones navigate like honeybees using lightweight neural networks. The breakthrough allows drones to return within half a meter of their starting position after flights up to 600 meters, using just 3.4 to 42.3 kilobytes of memory—thousands of times less than conventional systems.

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Bee-inspired navigation robot uses neural network to find home from 600 meters away

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Anduril raises $5 billion, doubles valuation to $61 billion as defense tech spending surges

Anduril Industries closed a $5 billion Series H funding round, doubling its valuation to $61 billion from $30.5 billion just ten months ago. The defense tech company, founded by Palmer Luckey, develops AI-backed weapons and autonomous systems for the U.S. military. Revenue doubled to $2.2 billion in 2025 as the firm expands manufacturing operations in Ohio and Seattle.

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Anduril raises $5 billion, doubles valuation to $61 billion as defense tech spending surges

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South Korea captures worker skills to develop AI brains for robots targeting factories by 2028

South Korea is building an extensive library of human expertise to develop AI brains for robots. Startup RLWRLD captures techniques from hotel workers, logistics staff, and retail employees to create physical AI systems. The country aims to leverage its manufacturing strengths to become an AI powerhouse, with major deployments expected by 2028, though labor groups express concerns about job displacement.

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South Korea captures worker skills to develop AI brains for robots targeting factories by 2028

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Sony and TSMC form joint venture to build next-generation image sensors for AI and robotics

Sony Semiconductor Solutions and TSMC signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture in Kumamoto, Japan, focused on developing next-generation image sensors. With Sony as the majority shareholder, the partnership targets automotive and robotics markets where AI perception systems are becoming critical infrastructure.

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Sony and TSMC form joint venture to build next-generation image sensors for AI and robotics

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Scale AI wins $500 million Pentagon contract, five times larger than its previous military deal

Scale AI has secured a $500 million contract from the Pentagon's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office, marking a five-fold expansion from its $100 million deal signed in September 2025. The agreement supports AI integration into military decision-making and positions Scale alongside major tech firms in the Defense Department's accelerated push for AI adoption across operational workflows.

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Scale AI wins $500 million Pentagon contract, five times larger than its previous military deal

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UFORCE reaches $1 billion valuation as robotic warfare transforms the Russia-Ukraine war

Ukrainian-British defence technology company UFORCE has achieved unicorn status with a valuation exceeding $1 billion following claims that unmanned systems seized enemy territory for the first time in warfare. The company has conducted over 150,000 combat missions since 2022, marking a significant shift in how wars are fought and raising questions about the future of autonomous weapons systems.

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UFORCE reaches $1 billion valuation as robotic warfare transforms the Russia-Ukraine war

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South Korea ordains Gabi, a robot monk, as Buddhist sect tackles declining faith

A 130cm humanoid robot named Gabi became South Korea's first robot monk after taking Buddhist vows at Jogye Temple in Seoul. The ceremony, conducted by the Jogye Order ahead of Buddha's Birthday celebrations, represents an effort to engage younger generations as Buddhist participation drops to just 16% nationwide. Three more robots will join the temple's Lotus Lantern parade later this month.

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South Korea ordains Gabi, a robot monk, as Buddhist sect tackles declining faith

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Hugging Face launches robot app store with 200+ apps for open-source Reachy Mini device

Hugging Face introduced a consumer robot app store for its Reachy Mini, featuring over 200 community-built applications that non-technical users can download or modify. The $299 open-source robot has already sold 10,000 units, with 3,000 shipped in the past two weeks alone. Using the ML Intern agent, anyone can now build functional robotics software in under an hour without coding expertise.

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Hugging Face launches robot app store with 200+ apps for open-source Reachy Mini device

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Wonder's AI lets anyone launch a restaurant brand in under a minute across 120 locations

Marc Lore's Wonder is rolling out an AI tool that enables anyone to design and launch their own restaurant brand in under a minute. The platform automatically generates names, branding, recipes, and pricing, then deploys virtual restaurants across Wonder's network of 120 tech-enabled kitchens. The company aims to expand to 400 locations next year.

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Wonder's AI lets anyone launch a restaurant brand in under a minute across 120 locations

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Humanoid robot tackles waste sorting as recycling industry faces 40% staff turnover crisis

A family-run London recycling firm is training a Chinese-built humanoid robot to sort waste on conveyor belts where workers face hazardous conditions. With 40% annual staff turnover and a fatality rate eight times the national average, the recycling sector's severe labor crisis is pushing waste management companies toward AI-driven automation as the only viable solution.

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Humanoid robot tackles waste sorting as recycling industry faces 40% staff turnover crisis

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Roomba Creator Colin Angle Unveils AI Robot Companion That Learns Your Daily Habits

Colin Angle, who stepped down as iRobot CEO in 2024, has unveiled his new venture's first product: a quadruped AI robot designed for companionship. The Familiar uses on-device AI to learn routines, encourage healthy habits, and provide emotional support without relying on cloud processing. Available next year, it targets families, elderly users, and anyone seeking an emotionally intelligent presence at home.

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Roomba Creator Colin Angle Unveils AI Robot Companion That Learns Your Daily Habits

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Intel hires Qualcomm veteran Alex Katouzian to lead client computing and physical AI expansion

Intel has appointed Alex Katouzian, a 25-year Qualcomm executive, to lead its newly merged Client Computing and Physical AI Group. The leadership appointments signal Intel's strategy to align its traditional PC business with emerging AI-driven systems spanning robotics, autonomous machines, and edge devices under CEO Lip-Bu Tan's restructuring efforts.

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Intel hires Qualcomm veteran Alex Katouzian to lead client computing and physical AI expansion

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Meta acquires Assured Robot Intelligence to build the Android of humanoid robots

Meta has acquired robotics AI startup Assured Robot Intelligence, bringing co-founders Lerrel Pinto and Xiaolong Wang into its Superintelligence Labs. The acquisition positions Meta to create a platform for humanoid robots similar to what Android did for smartphones, as the company pursues its vision of building AI models and hardware for physical labor tasks.

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Meta acquires Assured Robot Intelligence to build the Android of humanoid robots

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1X Technologies Opens US Factory, Plans 10,000 Neo Humanoid Robots for Homes This Year

OpenAI backed robotics startup 1X Technologies has opened a 58,000-square-foot US factory in Hayward, California, aiming to produce 10,000 Neo humanoid robots in its first year. The facility marks a significant push to bring humanoid robots for home use to consumers at scale, with shipments expected by year-end and production targets of 100,000 units by 2027.

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1X Technologies Opens US Factory, Plans 10,000 Neo Humanoid Robots for Homes This Year

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