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After AI push, Trump administration is now looking to robots
Dec 3, 202508:00 AM

After AI push, Trump administration is now looking to robots

Five months after releasing a plan to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence, the Trump administration is turning to robots.

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POLITICO
SoftBank and Yaskawa to collaborate on physical AI for the office
Dec 2, 202508:51 PM

SoftBank and Yaskawa to collaborate on physical AI for the office

Yaskawa Electric and Softbank plan to enable human-robot collaboration and more tasks by integrating AI and communications.

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The Robot Report
Humanoid Unveils Bipedal HMND 01 Alpha, Claims "Walking Within 48 Hours" of Assembly
Dec 2, 202501:23 PM

Humanoid Unveils Bipedal HMND 01 Alpha, Claims "Walking Within 48 Hours" of Assembly

The UK startup expands its lineup with a bipedal robot developed in five months, showcasing push recovery, modular hands, and a continued focus on rapid iteration.

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Humanoids Daily
AILOS Robotics gets €3.5M to scale gearbox manufacturing for Europe’s next-gen robots
Dec 2, 202505:00 AM

AILOS Robotics gets €3.5M to scale gearbox manufacturing for Europe’s next-gen robots

AILOS Robotics develops next-generation robotic actuators using its patented R2poweR gearbox, which combines the agility of quasi-direct drives with industry-leading torque density.

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Tech.eu

Dec 1, 2025

The European Robotics ''Supergroup'' Arrives in Paris
Dec 1, 202510:02 AM

The European Robotics ''Supergroup'' Arrives in Paris

Led by former Tesla and Hugging Face researcher Rémi Cadene, UMA reveals a heavyweight founding team and ambitious plans for general-purpose robots by 2026.

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Humanoids Daily

Nov 27, 2025

Beyond the Hype
Nov 27, 202504:08 PM

Beyond the Hype

Nov 24, 2025

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Agilityrobotics
Panasonic Energy enters robotaxi market with battery deal for Zoox
Nov 27, 202510:34 AM

Panasonic Energy enters robotaxi market with battery deal for Zoox

Panasonic Energy has signed a multi-year agreement to supply its 2170 lithium-ion batteries for Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxi fleet, marking a major step in Panasonic’s entry into the fast-growing autonomous ride-hailing market.

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Robotics & Automation News
Chinese Humanoid Robotics Company Robotera Secures USD $140M in Series A+ Funding
Nov 27, 202507:45 AM

Chinese Humanoid Robotics Company Robotera Secures USD $140M in Series A+ Funding

Chinese humanoid robot maker Robotera closed a Series A+ round totaling nearly RMB 1 billion, or about USD 140 million.

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AI Insider
Schaeffler-NTU Corporate Lab to advance AI-enabled humanoid robotics
Nov 27, 202512:00 AM

Schaeffler-NTU Corporate Lab to advance AI-enabled humanoid robotics

NTU and the leading global Motion Technology company Schaeffler have officially launched the next phase of their corporate laboratory partnership to drive research and innovation in AI-enabled humanoid robotics.

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Corporate NTU

Nov 24, 2025

Walt Disney Imagineering Brings ‘Frozen’ Olaf Robotic Character to Life
Nov 24, 202505:03 PM

Walt Disney Imagineering Brings ‘Frozen’ Olaf Robotic Character to Life

On Monday, Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) released the latest episode of its hit series, “We Call It Imagineering,” taking audiences inside the global Research …Read More

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The Walt Disney Company

Nov 21, 2025

Waymo is starting robotaxi testing in three more cities
Nov 21, 202507:01 PM

Waymo is starting robotaxi testing in three more cities

Waymo plans to more than double the number of cities it will operate a commercial robotaxi service in next year.

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The Robot Report

Nov 17, 2025

Unveils XPENG VLA 2.0, Robotaxi, Next-Gen IRON, and Flying Car
Nov 17, 202509:47 AM

Unveils XPENG VLA 2.0, Robotaxi, Next-Gen IRON, and Flying Car

XPENG unveiled four important applications centered around "Physical AI", including XPENG VLA 2.0, XPENG Robotaxi, XPENG Next-Gen IRON, and two sets of flying systems from ARIDGE, outlining a clear picture of future mobility with Physical AI.

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Xpeng

Nov 12, 2025

Self-driving trucks startup Einride plans to go public via a SPAC
Nov 12, 202511:30 AM

Self-driving trucks startup Einride plans to go public via a SPAC

The Swedish startup just raised $100 million from investors last month.

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TechCrunch
Nov 12, 202509:44 AM

AI-Powered Robotics Brings Automation to Cell and Tissue Research at UCLA

Insider Brief UCLA has launched CellXpress.AI, a fully automated robotic system developed by Molecular Devices to grow, monitor, and analyze cells and

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AI Insider

Nov 11, 2025

HistoSonics raises $250M for commercial expansion of Edison system
Nov 11, 202508:12 PM

HistoSonics raises $250M for commercial expansion of Edison system

HistoSonics is developing a non-invasive therapy that uses histotripsy, a therapeutic focused ultrasound energy, to destroy tumors.

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The Robot Report