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Key PlayersBoston Dynamics, Figure AI, Tesla

AI AdoptionGrowing

Use CasesWarehouse Automation, Surgery, Humanoid Robots

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NVIDIA launches Physical AI Data Factory Blueprint to accelerate robotics and autonomous vehicles

NVIDIA introduced its Physical AI Data Factory Blueprint, an open reference architecture designed to automate training data generation for robotics, vision AI agents and autonomous vehicles. Cloud providers Microsoft Azure and Nebius are integrating the blueprint, while companies like Uber, Skild AI and Teradyne Robotics use it to scale development. NVIDIA also partnered with T-Mobile and Nokia to deploy AI-RAN infrastructure for distributed edge AI computing.

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NVIDIA launches Physical AI Data Factory Blueprint to accelerate robotics and autonomous vehicles

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Disney and Nvidia Unveil Olaf Robot Using AI to Bring Frozen's Snowman to Theme Parks

Disney and Nvidia have partnered to create an advanced Olaf robot that will interact with guests at theme parks. Using reinforcement learning and the Newton Physics Engine, 100,000 virtual Olafs trained in just two days on Nvidia GPUs to perfect the character's signature waddle. The 35-inch robot debuts at Disneyland Paris on March 29 and represents a shift in how Disney builds characters—from years to months.

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Disney and Nvidia Unveil Olaf Robot Using AI to Bring Frozen's Snowman to Theme Parks

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Pokémon Go's 30 billion images now power centimeter-accurate navigation for delivery robots

Niantic Spatial has transformed a decade of Pokémon Go player data into a precise navigation system for autonomous delivery robots. The company trained AI models on 30 billion augmented reality images captured by players, creating a Visual Positioning System that guides Coco Robotics' fleet of roughly 1,000 delivery robots through dense cities where GPS signals are unreliable.

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Pokémon Go's 30 billion images now power centimeter-accurate navigation for delivery robots

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US Army awards Anduril $20 billion contract to deploy AI-driven counter-drone systems

The US Army has awarded Anduril Industries a contract worth up to $20 billion to integrate advanced commercial technologies into a unified AI-powered operational system. The enterprise contract consolidates more than 120 separate procurement actions and focuses on counter-drone operations using the company's Lattice platform, marking one of the largest technology-focused deals in recent Army history.

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US Army awards Anduril $20 billion contract to deploy AI-driven counter-drone systems

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Travis Kalanick emerges from 8-year stealth mode with Atoms, a robotics company betting against humanoids

Uber founder Travis Kalanick has launched Atoms, a specialized industrial robotics company that's been operating in stealth since 2017. The venture absorbs his ghost kitchen company CloudKitchens and targets food, mining, and transport sectors with task-specific wheeled robots rather than humanoids, challenging the industry's current focus on general-purpose machines.

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Travis Kalanick emerges from 8-year stealth mode with Atoms, a robotics company betting against humanoids

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Sunday reaches $1.15 billion valuation to deploy Memo household robot across real homes

Robotics company Sunday has achieved unicorn status with a $165 million Series B funding round at a $1.15 billion valuation. The startup, founded by Tony Zhao and Cheng Chi, is preparing to deploy Memo, a household humanoid robot designed to handle everyday tasks like laundry and dishwashing. With beta deliveries starting in months, Sunday aims to solve robotics' biggest challenge: turning real-world home complexity into autonomous intelligence.

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Sunday reaches $1.15 billion valuation to deploy Memo household robot across real homes

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Dyson Spot+Scrub AI robot vacuum with laser stain detection now available for $1,199

Dyson launched its Spot+Scrub AI robot vacuum after debuting at IFA 2025, featuring green lasers that identify and clean stains until fully removed. The $1,199 device includes a self-cleaning roller mop, multifunction dock, and AI-powered obstacle avoidance—matching the debut price of its predecessor despite significant upgrades.

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Dyson Spot+Scrub AI robot vacuum with laser stain detection now available for $1,199

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Ukraine opens battlefield data to allies for training AI models and autonomous drone systems

Ukraine is granting allies access to its battlefield data to train AI models for drone software, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced. The country has created a secure data sharing platform providing millions of annotated images from tens of thousands of combat flights. This move aims to leverage Ukraine's combat experience while accelerating the development of autonomous systems for modern warfare.

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Ukraine opens battlefield data to allies for training AI models and autonomous drone systems

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Uber teams with Wayve and Nissan to launch robotaxi service in Tokyo by late 2026

Uber has announced its first autonomous vehicle partnership in Japan, joining forces with British AI startup Wayve and Nissan to pilot a robotaxi service in Tokyo by late 2026. The deployment will use Nissan LEAF electric vehicles equipped with Wayve's AI Driver technology, connected to Uber's platform with trained safety operators initially behind the wheel. This marks a significant expansion of Uber's global robotaxi ambitions into one of the world's most challenging urban driving environments.

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Uber teams with Wayve and Nissan to launch robotaxi service in Tokyo by late 2026

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Rivian spin-out Mind Robotics raises $500M to build AI-powered industrial robots, not cartwheelers

Mind Robotics, spun out of electric vehicle maker Rivian, has raised $500 million in Series A funding co-led by Accel and Andreessen Horowitz, reaching a $2 billion valuation. Founded by Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, the startup is building AI-powered industrial robots with human-like dexterity for complex manufacturing tasks, deliberately avoiding the humanoid robot hype.

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Rivian spin-out Mind Robotics raises $500M to build AI-powered industrial robots, not cartwheelers

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Uber accelerates robotaxi expansion with Zoox and Nvidia partnerships across 28 cities

Uber announced two major autonomous vehicle partnerships in March 2026, teaming with Amazon-owned Zoox and chipmaker Nvidia to deploy robotaxis across its ride-hailing platform. The Zoox deal launches in Las Vegas this summer, while Nvidia's fleet targets 28 cities globally by 2028, starting with Los Angeles and San Francisco in 2027.

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Uber accelerates robotaxi expansion with Zoox and Nvidia partnerships across 28 cities

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Rhoda AI raises $450 million to train robots using internet videos at $1.7 billion valuation

Rhoda AI emerged from stealth with $450 million in Series A funding at a $1.7 billion valuation, unveiling a robot intelligence platform that learns from hundreds of millions of internet videos. The startup aims to solve robotics' longstanding challenge: enabling machines to handle unpredictable real-world conditions in manufacturing and logistics, not just controlled lab environments.

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Rhoda AI raises $450 million to train robots using internet videos at $1.7 billion valuation

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BMW deploys humanoid robots at Leipzig factory after successful US pilot with 30,000 vehicles

BMW has launched a pilot program at its Leipzig plant in Germany using Hexagon Robotics' AEON humanoid robot for high-voltage battery assembly. The deployment follows an 11-month trial at the Spartanburg facility where Figure AI robots helped produce over 30,000 BMW X3s. The move signals BMW's commitment to physical AI as incoming CEO Milan Nedeljković prepares to take the helm.

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BMW deploys humanoid robots at Leipzig factory after successful US pilot with 30,000 vehicles

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Neura Robotics Qualcomm partnership targets next generation of robots with Physical AI

German robotics startup Neura Robotics has partnered with semiconductor giant Qualcomm to advance AI-powered robotics using Qualcomm's Dragonwing IQ10 processors. The collaboration aims to accelerate deployment of humanoid and general-purpose robots across domestic and industrial settings, marking a growing trend where robotics companies partner with tech giants rather than just being customers.

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Neura Robotics Qualcomm partnership targets next generation of robots with Physical AI

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Qualcomm unveils Arduino Ventuno Q, a powerful AI board designed to bring robotics offline

Qualcomm and Arduino launched the Ventuno Q, a single-board computer that combines AI processing with robotics control. The device features the Dragonwing IQ8 processor delivering 40 TOPs of compute power and runs entirely offline. Expected in Q2 2026 for under $300, it targets developers building autonomous systems, smart kiosks, and industrial applications without cloud dependency.

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Qualcomm unveils Arduino Ventuno Q, a powerful AI board designed to bring robotics offline

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