iRobot, once the leader in home robotics, now faces possible bankruptcy as global competitors out-innovate and underprice Roomba. It built the market—but the market moved on. sixdegreesofrobotics.com/robot-news/i...

Schaeffler is partnering with Neura Robotics to co-develop humanoid components and plans to deploy thousands of robots in its factories by 2035. sixdegreesofrobotics.com/robot-news/s...

Hullbot raised $16M to scale autonomous hull-cleaning robots, reducing biofouling and fuel use. The goal: lower shipping emissions, cut costs, and support cleaner oceans globally. sixdegreesofrobotics.com/robot-news/h...

Saga Robotics’ Thorvald now covers 20% of UK tabletop strawberries and 1,300 acres of California vineyards, delivering precise UV-C disease control and crop data with 97% uptime. sixdegreesofrobotics.com/robot-news/t...

Ma Robot AI builds Embodied AI that lets robots move safely around people without pre-mapped data. Founded by Winnie Liang and Dr. Mo Chen, the company is piloting hospital deployments and preparing a software licensing model. sixdegreesofrobotics.com/robot-news/b...

The real robotics revolution isn’t in flashy humanoids—it’s in the components that give them sight, strength, and smarts. RealSense’s spin-out shows the future belongs to those building the eyes, brains, and joints powering every robot. sixdegreesofrobotics.substack.com/p/robotics-n...

ARX Robotics is delivering 30 AI-powered Gereon RCS drones to Ukraine by February. Funded by the German government, these drones will support the Ukrainian Armed Forces by transporting supplies and evacuating wounded soldiers, reducing combat risks. united24media.com/latest-news/...

UK to 'mainline AI in the veins' under new plans from Sir Keir Starmer

Commentary: Much of the hype around AI today focuses on replacing humans, but what the world actually needs more of is AI that complements humans.

Ukraine’s 13th National Guard Brigade launched a fully robotic assault on Russian positions, using ground robots for surveillance, attacks, and mine-laying. While innovative, the operation highlights Ukraine's manpower challenges and tech limitations in holding ground. www.forbes.com/sites/davida...

Humanoid robots keep on making new breakthroughs. Now, Google DeepMind is partnering up with one of the most important private robotics companies in the world. www.thenew.money/article/goog...

Robots on a gift mission: Christmas greetings from the DFKI Robotics Innovation Center! www.youtube.com/watch?v=rISV...

Thanks to FANUC CRX collaborative robots, Santa and his elves can enjoy the holiday season knowing the work is getting done for the big night. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuKl...

This season, we’re building blocks of memories filled with endless joy, and assembling our good wishes for a happy, healthy, prosperous new year. May the upcoming year be filled with opportunities and successes. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsMw...

Sanctuary AI unveils a breakthrough in hydraulic actuation, enabling precise in-hand manipulation for humanoid robots. With 50x faster, 6x cheaper mini valves, they achieve unmatched power, efficiency, and control for industrial and high-value tasks. www.youtube.com/watch?v=O73v...

NASA's Mars Chopper, a concept building on Ingenuity, could scout and carry instruments to study hard-to-reach terrain. Project lead Teddy Tzanetos shared updates at AGU's Dec. 2024 meeting. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uz4G...

Data shows an average shopping trip takes about 41 minutes, and scientists at MIT are trying to use artificial intelligence and robotics to give back some of that time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjyW...

Marquise Bell, a Rice Ph.D. candidate, advocates for diversity in robotics through intentional inclusion. His Science Robotics article highlights the power of representation, systemic change, and mentorship to foster innovation and belonging in STEM. Read more: news.rice.edu/news/2024/ri...

NASA astronauts of the future could live inside space homes built by giant 3D-printing robots. These robots would be part of Project Olympus, which hopes to construct buildings on the Moon and eventually Mars. Read more: lnkd.in/eAgpubG8

BBC’s Lara Lewington has gone to the world leading MIT computer science and artificial intelligence lab to teach the robots so they can behave as humanly as possible. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWG5...

IEEE Humanoids Study Group - HRI Survey The IEEE Humanoids Study Group (www.ieee-ras.org/industry-gov...) is in the process of putting together a report to help standards groups across the world determine which existing standards can and should be applied to humanoid robots

The Grain Weevil robot, created by Chad and Ben Johnson, tackles dangerous grain bin crusts with augers, preventing entrapment deaths. Inspired by robotics, their innovation aims to keep people, especially teens, safely out of grain bins forever. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XAj...

Amazon's new 3M sq. ft. Shreveport warehouse uses robotics and AI to handle 1M+ orders daily, easing physical strain but keeping humans vital. With 1,400 workers (expanding to 2,500), robots assist tasks like sorting, while humans manage unique items and problem-solving. lnkd.in/eXz2Xa9e

Are Tech Bros, Wall Street Gurus, and Celebrity Influencers setting up Humanoids to fail in such a spectacular way that the coming Valley of Despair becomes a full blown Humanoid Winter? sixdegreesofrobotics.substack.com/p/humanoids-...

Ukrainian robots have been put to the test🔥 Some units are already proving themselves on the battlefield. And there will be more of them soon😉 Let’s make sure of it: u24.gov.ua/robots_fight

Scotland commits £321M to boost robotics, AI, and innovation, supporting the National Robotarium, The Data Lab, and entrepreneurship. Investments include offshore wind, digital infrastructure, and regeneration, aiming to drive growth and global competitiveness. More: futurescot.com/innovation-s...

Rethink Robotics relaunches with Julia Riemenschneider as CEO and Franziska Lorenz as COO. Plans include U.S. HQ, tripling team size by 2025, and new cobots, AMRs, and manipulators for industrial automation. Read more: www.therobotreport.com/rethink-robo...

NATO is developing unmanned vessels to monitor undersea infrastructure in the Baltic & Mediterranean, inspired by CCTV, starting with surface monitoring and progressing to underwater surveillance. Read more: www.defensenews.com/breaking-new...

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Cornell researchers have developed the smallest walking robot, measuring 2-5 microns, capable of interacting with visible light for imaging and force measurement. This advancement in diffractive robotics enables precise, untethered exploration at the microscale.

Robots are transforming industries, with rising demand for engineers. In Singapore, experts like surgeons, EV builders, and home robotics innovators showcase automation's impact and future potential. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_uG...

I'm shocked, I tell you, shocked! The lede: "Elon Musk's "fully autonomous" cars will, like other robotaxi vehicles, rely on remote human pilots." gizmodo.com/tesla-is-loo...

Training VLMs on tactile data allows robots to understand and reason through touch, paper review by Carson Kohlbrenner medium.com/correll-l...

Ukraine is scaling up uncrewed vehicles and drones for combat, aiming to produce 30,000 attack drones in 2024, with advancements in AI, autonomous targeting, and anti-drone systems underway. Read more: www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...

The suits will be utilized for treating individuals with spinal cord injuries and other muscular conditions.

OMRON partners with Western Sydney University, opening its Oceania HQ and PoC Centre to drive STEM education, innovation, and $150M+ economic growth in Western Sydney's advanced manufacturing hub. 🚀 Read more: www.westernsydney.edu.au/newscentre/n...

John Lewis bets on £400m supply chain upgrades to boost Christmas, with automation improving efficiency and a revitalized price-matching promise driving sales. Read more: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/john-le...

Japan invests ¥1.5T in chips & AI, boosting next-gen tech, chip production, and projects like Rapidus to enhance security and global competitiveness. Read more: https://buff.ly/3OvApxx