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Use CasesWarehouse Automation, Surgery, Humanoid Robots

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China's GigaAI deploys SeeLight S1 humanoid robot for household chores in 2027 pilot

Chinese tech firm GigaAI has announced the SeeLight S1, China's first household humanoid robot butler designed to handle everyday chores. The company plans to deploy 100 pilot units this month in employee homes, followed by free home trials in Wuhan starting in early 2027. While the two-armed wheeled robot can chop vegetables and fold laundry, experts warn that AI capabilities still lag behind hardware advances.

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China's GigaAI deploys SeeLight S1 humanoid robot for household chores in 2027 pilot

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Kawasaki Heavy ties up with Nvidia on physical AI, and the rideable robot horse gets a foundation model

Kawasaki Heavy Industries partnered with Nvidia, Microsoft, and others to advance physical AI for robots through a new San Jose development center. Shares jumped 12% as the collaboration targets healthcare applications and brings foundation model capabilities to CORLEO, Kawasaki's four-legged rideable robot concept aimed at off-road mobility.

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Kawasaki Heavy ties up with Nvidia on physical AI, and the rideable robot horse gets a foundation model

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University of Lincoln AI and robotics win Silver Gilt medal at Chelsea Flower Show

The University of Lincoln earned a Silver Gilt medal at the Chelsea Flower Show for its RoboCrops exhibit, which uses AI and robotics to scan plant health. The system detects stress and disease invisible to the human eye, offering new solutions for global food security challenges.

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University of Lincoln AI and robotics win Silver Gilt medal at Chelsea Flower Show

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Quantum Cyber files patent for AI-powered drone defense system tackling GPS jamming threats

Quantum Cyber filed a provisional patent application for its Quantum Drone Autonomous System, featuring quantum-sensor-based navigation designed for GPS-denied environments. The company raised over $15 million from warrant exercises and eliminated all debt, positioning itself to expand research and development capabilities as the Pentagon seeks $55 billion for drone and autonomous warfare initiatives in its fiscal 2027 budget.

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Quantum Cyber files patent for AI-powered drone defense system tackling GPS jamming threats

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Draganfly Inc secures Army contract to develop AI-powered counter-drone system with F4 Defense

Draganfly Inc has been selected by DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory to develop a modular counter-drone system platform. The contract, awarded alongside F4 Defense International, focuses on creating technology to detect, identify, track, and defeat hostile drones. With the Counter-UAS market projected to exceed $20 billion by 2030, this win strengthens Draganfly's position in defense technology.

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Draganfly Inc secures Army contract to develop AI-powered counter-drone system with F4 Defense

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Hypershell exoskeleton brings AI-driven motion control to hiking and outdoor training

Hypershell's latest AI-powered exoskeletons are moving wearable robotics from military and industrial use into consumer hands. The X Ultra S and other new models use motorized hip supports and AI motion detection to assist hikers and runners, promising extended range and reduced fatigue. But questions remain about who benefits most from this Terminator-style tech gear.

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Hypershell exoskeleton brings AI-driven motion control to hiking and outdoor training

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CircuitHub raises $28M from Plural to scale automated PCB manufacturing across US and Europe

CircuitHub has raised $28 million led by Plural to expand its automated electronics manufacturing facilities that produce circuit boards in days instead of months. The Cambridge-rooted company has delivered over 2 million boards to 20,000 engineers and now plans to build Grid facilities across Europe and the US, targeting the underserved small-batch PCB market worth nearly $1 trillion.

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CircuitHub raises $28M from Plural to scale automated PCB manufacturing across US and Europe

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Google DeepMind connects Project Genie to Street View, creating AI simulations of real places

Google DeepMind announced at I/O that Project Genie now integrates with Street View's 280 billion images across 110 countries. Users can generate interactive virtual environments based on real locations, adjusting weather or styles like underwater or desert themes. The AI world model serves dual purposes: training robots and self-driving cars on rare scenarios, and letting consumers explore reimagined versions of actual streets.

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Google DeepMind connects Project Genie to Street View, creating AI simulations of real places

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Ukraine's drone revolution: How AI and swarm tech are redefining robotic warfare against Russia

Ukraine has transformed from 'geniuses in garages' into a global leader in robotic warfare, deploying AI-controlled interceptor drones that cost $1,000 to destroy $50,000 Russian Shahed drones. The country now produces over 1,000 interceptors daily and successfully shot down 94% of Russian drones in recent attacks. With swarm drones in testing and private sector involvement scaling rapidly, Ukraine's innovative defense solutions are reshaping modern military strategy.

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Ukraine's drone revolution: How AI and swarm tech are redefining robotic warfare against Russia

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Honor Robot Phone sets Q3 launch with AI camera gimbal targeting creators and filmmakers

Honor confirms its Robot Phone will launch between July and September 2025, featuring a robotic gimbal camera that extends from the device. Showcased at Cannes Film Festival, the phone integrates ARRI Image Science and AI-powered stabilization to deliver professional-grade mobile filmmaking tools for content creators and influencers.

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Honor Robot Phone sets Q3 launch with AI camera gimbal targeting creators and filmmakers

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Unitree unveils $650K giant rideable mecha robot as company files for $7 billion IPO

Unitree Robotics unveiled the GD01, a 2.8-meter transformable mecha that a human pilot operates from an open cockpit. Priced at approximately $650,000, the robot switches between bipedal and quadrupedal modes in seconds. The launch comes as Unitree files for a $7 billion IPO, having shipped more humanoid robots than Tesla in 2025 and capturing 70% of the global quadruped robot market.

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Unitree unveils $650K giant rideable mecha robot as company files for $7 billion IPO

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Indian AI warfare firm to manufacture Kaal Bhairava drone in Europe under Operation 777

Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace announces its first international manufacturing facility in Portugal for the Kaal Bhairava autonomous combat aircraft. The Bengaluru-based AI warfare company partners with SKETCHPIXEL LDA to produce India's first AI combat aircraft in a NATO member state, marking a shift in India's defence technology exports under the ambitious Operation 777 initiative.

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Indian AI warfare firm to manufacture Kaal Bhairava drone in Europe under Operation 777

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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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