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Key PlayersBoston Dynamics, Figure AI, Tesla

AI AdoptionGrowing

Use CasesWarehouse Automation, Surgery, Humanoid Robots

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Tesla invests $2 billion in Elon Musk's xAI despite ongoing shareholder lawsuit over AI conflicts

Tesla disclosed a $2 billion investment in Elon Musk's xAI, joining a $20 billion financing round that values the AI startup at $230 billion. The investment proceeds despite an active shareholder lawsuit accusing Musk of breach of fiduciary duty for diverting Tesla's AI resources to his private company. Tesla justifies the move through Master Plan Part IV, claiming AI collaborations will enhance its autonomous driving and robotics ambitions.

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Tesla invests $2 billion in Elon Musk's xAI despite ongoing shareholder lawsuit over AI conflicts

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Palladyne AI stock surges 25% after securing Air Force contract for multi-domain swarming tech

Palladyne AI shares jumped 25% following news of an Air Force Research Laboratory contract to develop advanced swarming capabilities. The HANGTIME project will use the company's SwarmOS platform to connect autonomous systems across space, air, maritime, and land domains, marking the first time its technology will integrate satellites.

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Palladyne AI stock surges 25% after securing Air Force contract for multi-domain swarming tech

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Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs as companies cite AI for layoffs, sparking 'AI-washing' debate

Amazon announced 16,000 corporate job cuts as part of its AI push, bringing total layoffs to 30,000 since October. But economists and analysts question whether artificial intelligence is truly driving these workforce reductions or if companies are using AI-washing to mask pandemic-era over-hiring and financial struggles. More than 50,000 layoffs cited AI in 2025.

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Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs as companies cite AI for layoffs, sparking 'AI-washing' debate

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Figure AI's Helix 02 humanoid robot completes 4-minute dishwasher task with full-body autonomy

Figure AI unveiled Helix 02, its most advanced humanoid robot control system to date. The AI brain uses a single neural network to manage walking, manipulation, and balance simultaneously. In a demonstration, the robot autonomously unloaded and reloaded a dishwasher across an entire kitchen in four minutes without human intervention—marking what the company calls the longest and most complex autonomous task by a humanoid robot.

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Figure AI's Helix 02 humanoid robot completes 4-minute dishwasher task with full-body autonomy

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Fauna Robotics unveils Sprout, a child-sized humanoid robot designed for homes, not factories

Fauna Robotics has launched Sprout, a 3.5-foot humanoid robot priced at $50,000, designed as an approachable alternative to industrial robots. Unlike Tesla's Optimus or Boston Dynamics' Atlas, Sprout targets hospitality, research, and entertainment with foam padding, expressive features, and AI-powered autonomous navigation. Early customers include Disney and Boston Dynamics, signaling a shift toward consumer-friendly humanoids for social spaces.

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Fauna Robotics unveils Sprout, a child-sized humanoid robot designed for homes, not factories

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NHS launches AI and robotic tools trial to detect lung cancer at Guy's and St Thomas' trust

NHS England is trialing AI software and robotic tools to speed up lung cancer detection and diagnosis at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS trust in London. The pilot aims to identify cancerous nodules as small as 6mm and deliver precise biopsies in a single half-hour procedure, potentially replacing weeks of invasive testing for patients.

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NHS launches AI and robotic tools trial to detect lung cancer at Guy's and St Thomas' trust

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Humanoid Robots Achieve Only Half of Human Productivity in Factory Deployments

Humanoid robots are operating at just 30-50% of human productivity in early factory deployments, according to UBTech, the world's third-largest maker. Despite shipping 16,000 units globally in 2025, these machines struggle with battery life, adaptation, and physical execution. Companies continue investing to avoid competitive disadvantage, but experts warn most deployments remain experimental.

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Humanoid Robots Achieve Only Half of Human Productivity in Factory Deployments

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Honor Robot Phone with moving AI camera debuts March 1 at Mobile World Congress 2026

Honor has officially confirmed the global unveiling of its Robot Phone at MWC Barcelona 2026 on March 1. The device features a pop-up AI camera assistant mounted on a gimbal that physically rises and moves independently, marking a rare hardware innovation in smartphone imaging. The launch event will also showcase the Honor Magic V6 foldable with a rumored 200MP camera and 7,000mAh battery.

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Honor Robot Phone with moving AI camera debuts March 1 at Mobile World Congress 2026

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Tesla Plans $20 Billion AI Push as Elon Musk Abandons Traditional Car Business

Tesla announced capital spending of over $20 billion in 2026, more than double last year's budget, to fund autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots. The strategic shift comes as the company reported a 61% profit plunge and its first-ever annual revenue decline, with vehicle deliveries falling 16% year-over-year in the fourth quarter.

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Tesla Plans $20 Billion AI Push as Elon Musk Abandons Traditional Car Business

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Karnataka launches ₹20 crore AI Centre of Excellence to accelerate deeptech innovation

Karnataka government approved the establishment of CATS, an AI Centre of Excellence with ₹20 crore funding over four years. Located at HSR Layout in Bengaluru, the facility will support startups, MSMEs, and research institutions in AI adoption, robotics, automation, and digital transformation through advanced laboratories and industry collaborations.

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Karnataka launches ₹20 crore AI Centre of Excellence to accelerate deeptech innovation

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Hyundai labor union blocks humanoid robots over warnings of mass job losses in factories

Hyundai Motor's labor union has issued a stark warning against the company's plans to deploy Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robots across its factories, saying the move will trigger a massive employment shock. The union vows that not a single robot can enter production sites without a labor-management agreement, setting up a confrontation that could define how AI-powered automation reshapes manufacturing in Korea and beyond.

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Hyundai labor union blocks humanoid robots over warnings of mass job losses in factories

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Apple home hub with robotic swiveling base could arrive this spring with AI features

Apple is preparing to launch its long-awaited smart display, potentially called HomePad, as soon as this spring. The device will feature a robotic swiveling base, speakers, and a small display with heavy emphasis on AI features. The launch timing aligns with the expected release of upgraded Siri powered by Google Gemini in iOS 26.4.

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Apple home hub with robotic swiveling base could arrive this spring with AI features

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Serve Robotics acquires Diligent Robotics for $29M, expanding AI platform into hospitals

Serve Robotics announced a $29 million acquisition of Diligent Robotics, marking its first expansion beyond sidewalk delivery robots into indoor healthcare environments. The deal brings Moxi hospital delivery robots, deployed in over 25 U.S. facilities with 1.25 million autonomous deliveries completed, into Serve's growing Physical AI platform.

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Serve Robotics acquires Diligent Robotics for $29M, expanding AI platform into hospitals

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Ethernovia raises $90M as investors rush to fund physical AI infrastructure

San Jose-based Ethernovia secured $90 million in Series B funding to advance its Ethernet-based processors for autonomous vehicles and robotics. The round was led by Maverick Silicon, an AI-focused fund launched by hedge fund Maverick Capital in 2024. The investment signals growing investor interest in physical AI infrastructure as billions flow toward companies enabling real-world AI applications beyond software.

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Ethernovia raises $90M as investors rush to fund physical AI infrastructure

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China dominates humanoid robots race as robot coworkers move from labs to factory floors

China leads the global race to deploy humanoid robots in workplaces, with over 200 companies developing robot coworkers compared to just 16 in the US. Unitree's robots perform backflips and cost a tenth of American counterparts, while labor shortages and AI advancements push these machines from experimental labs into real manufacturing environments. Morgan Stanley predicts 302.3 million humanoid robots in China by 2050.

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China dominates humanoid robots race as robot coworkers move from labs to factory floors

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