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Agile ONE SN Humanoid Robot Bundles Nvidia’s Robotics Stack

23 octobre 2026 à 05:36

Nvidia and Agile Robots unveiled Agile ONE SN, a compact humanoid with Jetson Thor computing and Isaac GR00T training tools. Here's what it can do, its specifications, and when it launches.

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Nvidia Teaches a $399 Duck Robot to Walk Using AI

23 octobre 2026 à 05:08

Nvidia and Hugging Face show how a $399 duck-shaped robot learns to walk using AI simulation. Here's how Microduck works, what it costs, and when buyers may get one.

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China’s Unitree Shows Off H2-X Robot With Kung Fu Moves and Rescue Skills

22 octobre 2026 à 10:23

China's Unitree unveils the H2-X humanoid robot with kung fu moves and rescue demonstrations, but questions remain about its autonomy, safety and endurance.

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German Police Seize Robot After Alleged Groping of 16-Year-Old Girl

15 octobre 2026 à 10:37

German police seized a humanoid robot after it allegedly groped a teenage girl in Cologne, raising questions about human control and criminal responsibility.

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Volkswagen’s China Partner Taps UBTECH to Test Humanoid Factory Robots

12 octobre 2026 à 11:07

UBTECH and FAW-Volkswagen plan new humanoid robot trials for factory logistics in China, building on earlier tests as manufacturers explore automation.

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Elon Musk’s Tesla Optimus Timeline: Robots Targeted for 2027 Launch

12 octobre 2026 à 04:15

Tesla's Optimus robot production reportedly increased in 2026. Here's what to know about Elon Musk's 2027 sales target, manufacturing challenges, and rollout.

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US Army Evaluates Armored Humanoid Robot Alex for Dangerous Tasks

2 octobre 2026 à 04:40

The US Army evaluated armored humanoid Alex for dangerous tasks. Explore its capabilities, supporting technologies and limits before field deployment.

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Waymo Picks Singapore for First Southeast Asia Robotaxi Market

18 septembre 2026 à 18:07

Waymo plans to launch robotaxis in Singapore in 2028, testing its self-driving system against local roads, monsoon weather, and regional rivals.

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MIT Robot Builds a Working Laser in 30 Minutes With Minimal Human Help

18 septembre 2026 à 17:55

MIT researchers built a robotic optics lab that assembled a working laser in 30 minutes, pointing toward more autonomous scientific research.

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China Is Turning Its Humanoid Robot Boom Toward the Battlefield

8 septembre 2026 à 15:04

China’s military is exploring humanoid robots for urban combat as the country’s commercial robotics industry dominates global shipments and manufacturing.

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Xiaomi Says CyberOne Hit 98% in Factory Trial Before IFA Demo

4 septembre 2026 à 14:34

Xiaomi showcased CyberOne at IFA after reporting a 98% success rate in an EV factory trial, highlighting the promise and limits of humanoid robots.

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Alphabet’s Waymo Unveils Custom Silicon to Power Its Next-Gen Robotaxis

21 août 2026 à 12:41

Waymo reveals custom 5nm AI chips built to process sensor data inside its robotaxis as the company scales its autonomous driving fleet.

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G7 Critical Minerals Push Targets AI and Chip Supply Chain Risk

18 juin 2026 à 09:38

The G7’s critical minerals push is putting AI hardware, chip supply chains, data centers, and APAC manufacturing under sharper scrutiny as governments look for ways to finance alternatives to China-linked supply chains.

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