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Key PlayersBoston Dynamics, Figure AI, Tesla

AI AdoptionGrowing

Use CasesWarehouse Automation, Surgery, Humanoid Robots

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Amazon's Zoox expands robotaxi testing to Phoenix and Dallas, reaching 10 U.S. cities

Amazon's self-driving car company Zoox is expanding its robotaxi testing to Phoenix and Dallas, marking its entry into 10 U.S. markets. The move positions Zoox to test sensor and battery performance in extreme heat while refining its AI against diverse weather conditions and sprawling road networks as competition intensifies with Waymo and Tesla.

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Amazon's Zoox expands robotaxi testing to Phoenix and Dallas, reaching 10 U.S. cities

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ABB and Nvidia partner to transform factory robot training with physically accurate simulation

ABB Robotics has partnered with Nvidia to integrate Omniverse libraries into its RobotStudio platform, achieving 99% accuracy between virtual training and real-world robot performance. The collaboration aims to reduce deployment costs by up to 40% and accelerate time to market by 50%, with Foxconn already piloting the technology for consumer electronics assembly ahead of the 2026 launch.

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ABB and Nvidia partner to transform factory robot training with physically accurate simulation

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OpenAI's head of robotics resigns over Pentagon deal, citing rushed AI guardrails

Caitlin Kalinowski, OpenAI's robotics lead, resigned after the company's controversial Pentagon deal. She criticized the rushed agreement for lacking proper guardrails on surveillance without judicial oversight and lethal autonomy without human authorization. The departure highlights growing tensions over responsible AI use in national security, as ChatGPT uninstalls surged 295% following the announcement.

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OpenAI's head of robotics resigns over Pentagon deal, citing rushed AI guardrails

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US Deploys AI-Powered Anti-Drone System to Middle East After Ukraine Success

The Pentagon is sending Merops, an AI-powered anti-drone system proven in Ukraine, to the Middle East to counter Iranian drones. Officials admit current defenses against Iran's Shahed drones have been disappointing, prompting the deployment of this cost-effective drone-on-drone combat solution backed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt.

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US Deploys AI-Powered Anti-Drone System to Middle East After Ukraine Success

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AI-Trained Robotic Mice Deploy to Inspect Large Hadron Collider's 27km Beamline

UKAEA and CERN have developed PipeINEER, a 3.7cm mouse-sized robot that autonomously navigates the Large Hadron Collider's 27km vacuum tubes. Using artificial intelligence to detect abnormalities in radio frequency contacts, the robot can travel up to six kilometers on battery power, transforming how engineers maintain the world's largest particle accelerator.

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AI-Trained Robotic Mice Deploy to Inspect Large Hadron Collider's 27km Beamline

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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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