NewsEmbodied AI / Robot Hands
China wants to solve the hardest problem in robotics – making hands
Race to develop 'embodied AI' focuses on creating dextrous hands to transform humanoid robots from gimmicks into useful products. theguardian.com
🦾 Robotics & Embodied AI
Physical AI, humanoid robots, robot learning, and embodied intelligence from Figure, Boston Dynamics, Tesla, and research labs.
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NewsHumanoid robots / China vs US robotics
Etzioni on AI: Elon Musk promised humanoid robots, but China delivered
While American tech giants are valued for the anticipation of perfect prototypes, Chinese manufacturers are winning the robotics race by getting paid for... geekwire.com
NewsIndustrial robotics / AI partnerships
Fanuc, Kawasaki, and Stellantis anchor a wave of industrial AI partnerships reshaping factory floors
Fanuc and Google formalized a robotics AI collaboration on May 19, 2026, committing to build smarter, more adaptive robots for factory applications. marketscale.com
NewsFigure AI deployment
BMW deploys next-gen humanoid robots in South Carolina factory
BMW deploys Figure AI's humanoid robots at its Spartanburg plant after an 11-month trial that helped produce over 30000 X3 vehicles and moved 90000. cryptobriefing.com
NewsFigure 03 logistics
BMW Deploys Figure 03 Humanoid in Plant Spartanburg Logistics
BMW Group said on **June 25, 2026** that **Figure 03** humanoid robots will begin a logistics sequencing use case at **Plant Spartanburg**, after a Figure... letsdatascience.com
Newsgesture recognition technology
Humanoid AI Robot Demonstrates World-First Gesture Technology
A humanoid AI robot under development in Japan demonstrated what its developer described as a world-first gesture-recognition technology during a studio... newsonjapan.com
Newscommercial_service_robotics
Pudu Robotics Brings Physical AI into Everyday Life at Davos Tech Summit's Robot City
PRNewswire/ -- Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robotics, is showcasing how autonomous robots create real operational value at Davos... prnewswire.com
Opinionnvidia_robotics
Opinion: Nvidia is betting on a trillion-dollar robotics boom. Here is the hidden way to trade it.
Jensen Huang has taken to calling robotics and physical AI the next trillion-dollar opportunity for Nvidia. NVDA. -0.38%. , and the market takes the... marketwatch.com
NewsBoston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics’ New Atlas Humanoid Robot: ‘Order Of Magnitude’ Simpler
The new Atlas can kick a soccer ball like no other robot. But for the first time, Boston Dynamics has engineered in a secret superpower critical for... forbes.com
NewsPhysical AI Applications
Blattner awards Built Robotics $75M contract for physical AI to help meet energy demand
Blattner has expanded its partnership with Built Robotics to scale autonomous systems for solar construction. therobotreport.com
NewsRobot battery supply
LG Energy wins battery supply deals with top humanoid robot makers
LG Energy Solution Ltd. has secured major supply contracts with the top three US humanoid robotics developers – Tesla Inc., Boston Dynamics Inc. and Figure... kedglobal.com
NewsRobotics IPO
The First Major Robotics IPO Is Here: 5 Robotics Stocks That Could Run in the Second Half of 2026
The first major humanoid robotics company just went public. Agility Robotics completed its public debut through a merger with SPAC Churchill Capital Corp XI... 247wallst.com
NewsFigure AI applications
How BMW is Using Figure AI Humanoid Robots in Production
BMW is using physical AI in its production lines, demonstrating the updated Figure 03 humanoid robot in the US across complex logistics applications. manufacturingdigital.com
NewsFactory automation
AI deals and embodied robotics push factory automation into a new era
Fanuc, Google, Kawasaki, and Stellantis are among the companies forming AI partnerships to reshape industrial robotics and factory automation in 2026. marketscale.com
NewsRobotics SPAC
Agility Robotics’ SPAC Deal Opens a Rare Door Into Humanoid AI
The CCXI-Agility Robotics SPAC merger will create the first U.S.-listed pure-play humanoid equity, valued at $2.5B, with clients including Amazon and a... marketbeat.com
Newshumanoid robot market reality
China’s humanoid robots have captivated the world. A rental market is exposing their limits
When Ai Lin bought his first humanoid robot last year, he wasn't thinking about how it could make his life easier by doing his dishes. cnn.com
Newshumanoid robot launch & physical AI training
Industry Insights: Apptronik Launches New Humanoid, Physical AI Warehouse
The humanoid firm is expanding its partnership with Google DeepMind, with a focus on training physical AI for industrial work. automate.org
LaunchApptronik Apollo 2 & robot training facility
Apptronik launches robot training hub, unveils Apollo 2 humanoid robot
Google-backed Apptronik unveiled a new robot training facility on Tuesday, betting that large-scale real-world data collection will accelerate the... reuters.com
Newshumanoid robots in manufacturing
BMW Group deploys Figure 03 humanoid after tests with previous version
The Figure 02 robot supported the production of more than 30000 BMW X3 vehicles over 11 months in South Carolina. therobotreport.com
NewsChinese embodied AI funding
Chinese robotics outfits AI2 Robotics and X Square Robots each secure funding at around $2.8B valuation
Today, two Chinese general-purpose and embodied artificial intelligence firms, AI2 Robotics and X Square Robots, announced funding rounds that pushed their... siliconangle.com