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Key PlayersBoston Dynamics, Figure AI, Tesla

AI AdoptionGrowing

Use CasesWarehouse Automation, Surgery, Humanoid Robots

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China declares itself world leader in AI R&D, pledges to accelerate tech self-reliance

China announced at the National People's Congress that it now leads the world in AI research and development, along with quantum technology and robotics. The declaration signals Beijing's intensified push for technological independence as it competes with the United States for supremacy in emerging technologies, with plans to expand embodied AI, humanoid robots, and open-source AI communities.

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China declares itself world leader in AI R&D, pledges to accelerate tech self-reliance

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Neura Robotics Raises €1 Billion to Build AI-Powered Humanoid Robots Backed by Tether

German robotics startup Neura Robotics is raising €1 billion ($1.2 billion) in a funding round backed by stablecoin issuer Tether Holdings to develop artificial intelligence-powered humanoid robots. The round values the Metzingen-based company at €4 billion, down from earlier estimates of €8-10 billion, as investors bet on humanoids as the next wave of AI innovation.

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Neura Robotics Raises €1 Billion to Build AI-Powered Humanoid Robots Backed by Tether

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Amazon cuts 100+ robotics jobs as warehouse automation team faces restructuring

Amazon confirmed layoffs across its robotics unit this week, cutting at least 100 white-collar positions from teams building warehouse automation solutions. The cuts arrive just weeks after the company shelved its Blue Jay warehouse robot and follow 30,000 corporate job cuts since October, with AI adoption cited as a key driver of workforce reduction.

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Amazon cuts 100+ robotics jobs as warehouse automation team faces restructuring

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Elon Musk claims Tesla will develop AGI first as sales drop 9% and skepticism mounts

Elon Musk declared Tesla will be among the first to create Artificial General Intelligence in humanoid form through its Optimus robot program. The bold prediction comes as Tesla faces its second consecutive year of declining deliveries and mounting scrutiny over Musk's history of missed AI timelines, from self-driving promises to AGI forecasts that repeatedly shift forward.

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Elon Musk claims Tesla will develop AGI first as sales drop 9% and skepticism mounts

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SAP urges Europe to leverage industrial expertise in global AI race against US and China

SAP board member Thomas Saueressig argues Europe can dominate industrial AI by focusing on specialized AI applications rather than large language models. The software giant points to Europe's industrial knowledge and data expertise as key competitive advantages, even as the continent faces challenges including lower data center computing power and limited funding for start-ups.

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SAP urges Europe to leverage industrial expertise in global AI race against US and China

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Qualcomm CEO sees robotics as major growth engine within two years, launches Dragonwing chips

Qualcomm is positioning robotics as its next billion-dollar opportunity, with CEO Cristiano Amon predicting the sector will scale significantly within two years. The company launched its Dragonwing robotics processor in January, applying its smartphone chipset strategy to the emerging physical AI market as analysts forecast the robotics market could reach $370 billion by 2040.

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Qualcomm CEO sees robotics as major growth engine within two years, launches Dragonwing chips

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Honor's Robot Phone brings AI-powered gimbal camera to smartphones, launching later this year

Honor unveiled a working Robot Phone at Mobile World Congress, featuring a motorized camera arm that emerges from the device's back. The smartphone includes a 200-megapixel sensor on a compact gimbal with AI Object Tracking and voice-controlled movements. Set to launch in China during the second half of 2026, the device represents Honor's push into embodied AI and targets content creators seeking professional-grade stabilization.

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Honor's Robot Phone brings AI-powered gimbal camera to smartphones, launching later this year

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Lenovo debuts AI Workmate desk robot and Work Companion concepts to humanize AI at MWC

Lenovo showcased two desktop AI companions at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona—the AI Workmate, a desk robot with animated eyes and a built-in projector, and the AI Work Companion, a smart desk clock that syncs tasks across devices. Both proof-of-concept devices explore how physical AI experiences could reshape professional environments.

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Lenovo debuts AI Workmate desk robot and Work Companion concepts to humanize AI at MWC

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China's humanoid robot industry dominates supply chain as U.S. scrambles for alternatives

China shipped over 12,000 humanoid robots in 2025, led by Unitree and Agibot, while controlling critical supply chains for actuators and motors. The U.S. faces a stark reality: no American humanoid robot can function without Chinese parts. OpenAI is now hunting for domestic suppliers as the humanoid arms race between U.S. and China intensifies.

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China's humanoid robot industry dominates supply chain as U.S. scrambles for alternatives

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Samsung Electronics commits to AI-Driven Factories across global operations by 2030

Samsung Electronics announced plans to transform its entire global manufacturing network into AI-driven factories by 2030. The company will deploy agentic AI across the manufacturing value chain, from inbound logistics to final shipment. Digital twin simulations and specialized AI agents will optimize quality control, production workflows, and logistics while humanoid robots handle precision tasks.

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Samsung Electronics commits to AI-Driven Factories across global operations by 2030

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Ambarella posts 37% revenue growth as Edge AI adoption drives automotive and robotics expansion

Ambarella reported record annual revenue of $390.7 million in fiscal 2026, marking a 37% year-over-year increase driven by Edge AI products. The chip designer projects 10%-15% revenue growth for fiscal 2027, fueled by new 5-nanometer and 4-nanometer AI SoCs across automotive, IoT, and robotics markets. CEO Fermi Wang emphasized the company's strategic shift toward Edge AI applications and indirect sales channels.

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Ambarella posts 37% revenue growth as Edge AI adoption drives automotive and robotics expansion

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HCLTech and IIT Kanpur partner to drive deep tech innovation for Global Capability Centers

HCLTech and IIT Kanpur signed an MoU to transform research into practical solutions for Global Capability Centers. The partnership focuses on advanced engineering and deep tech innovation, including AI and robotics. It will help GCCs accelerate innovation, access specialized skills, and reduce time-to-market through bridging academic research and enterprise needs.

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HCLTech and IIT Kanpur partner to drive deep tech innovation for Global Capability Centers

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Japan unveils Buddharoid, an AI monk trained in Buddhist scriptures to offer spiritual guidance

Kyoto University researchers have introduced Buddharoid, an AI-powered robot monk trained on vast Buddhist scriptures. The humanoid robot can hold dynamic conversations, perform human-like gestures, and adopt traditional prayer postures in temple environments. As Japan faces an aging population and shrinking workforce, this innovation addresses the shortage of Buddhist monks while showcasing the intersection of AI and spiritual practice.

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Japan unveils Buddharoid, an AI monk trained in Buddhist scriptures to offer spiritual guidance

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Google absorbs Alphabet's Intrinsic robotics venture to accelerate physical AI ambitions

Alphabet is folding its robotics software company Intrinsic into Google after five years of independent operation. The AI robotics company will work closely with Google DeepMind and leverage Gemini AI models to make industrial robots more accessible. The strategic shift signals Google's commitment to physical AI as the next frontier in AI commercialization.

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Google absorbs Alphabet's Intrinsic robotics venture to accelerate physical AI ambitions

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Perseverance rover achieves 90% autonomous navigation on Mars with new self-driving systems

NASA's Perseverance rover has shattered self-driving records on Mars, completing 90% of its travels autonomously compared to Curiosity's 6.2%. Using Enhanced Autonomous Navigation and the new Mars Global Localization system, the rover can now determine its own position and navigate independently, covering unprecedented distances while exploring Jezero Crater for signs of ancient life.

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Perseverance rover achieves 90% autonomous navigation on Mars with new self-driving systems

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