Alibaba's ABot Suite Sets Multiple SOTA Benchmarks, Open‑Source
Alibaba Amap, the mapping arm of Alibaba Group just made a serious move in embodied AI. ABot-World topped AGIbot World Challenge and World Arena simultaneously beating Google and NVIDIA on both. ABot-M0 leads on manipulation benchmarks. ABot-N0 is SOTA on seven navigation benchmarks. Three models. Three SOTA results. And ABot-M0 is fully open-source, which lowers the barrier for the entire field. This is what building ecosystem looks like, not just competing.
Driverless Cars Will Redefine Transportation and Urban Life
What will the world look like when driverless cars start to hit the road? My latest for @IMechE https://t.co/aNC74D2qG4
Cloud Outage Halts Connected Cars, Exposing New Risks
Connected Cars Are Working Until The Servers Go Dark A system outage—not a mechanical failure—left drivers unable to stary their vehicles. Tge Intoxalock incident highlights the growing risks of cloud-dependent transportation. https://spectrum.ieee.org/connected-vehicle-risks?share_id=9358666
Who’s Liable when Banking Bots Act Autonomously?
Agentic Banking: Permissioned Autonomy vs. Regulatory Requirements Meow's model: humans set rules (spending limits, vendor whitelist, transaction thresholds), agents execute within guardrails (transfers, card issuance, invoice processing). Autonomy scope: 24/7 transaction data access, real-time vendor payments, card issuance without per-transaction approval....
Nomadic Drones Boost Grid Resilience with Self‑Charging Autonomy
Nomadic #Drones Revolutionize Grid Resilience with #Autonomous, Self-Recharging Inspection Systems via @WevolverApp #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology #Tech https://t.co/ajeMbxIykP
Building Trust for Robotaxis in British Asian Communities
𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫 My column in the @AsianVoiceNews on building trust through inclusive & accurate conversations, especially amongst the British Asian community as London prepares itself for robotaxi deployment later this year... Thanks @RupanjanaDutta for covering this important topic...🙏🏽
Waymo Impresses with Consistently Striking Visual Design
got to hand it to Waymo - it does have great visuals all across its materials https://t.co/mthVhatwiH
Waymo Launches Operator‑supervised Autonomous Rides, Eyes Public Rollout
NEWS: @Waymo says they are officially beginning autonomous driving with an operator behind the wheel. Usually, the next steps are non-operator rides with employees riding, and then rollout to public. Read more in our next Robotaxi Report newsletter https://t.co/D50SrmWYPO https://t.co/sz1hLnphpl
Uber's $10B Robotaxi Bet: Catch‑up After Market‑Driven Pause
Wild that Uber was one of the leaders in this space for a while, but then took its eye off the ball to appear sensible to the stock market, and is now racing to catch up. Uber commits $10bn to robotaxis...
Robotic Phlebotomy Achieves 94% Success, Low Complications
I've been following Vitestro for years. They have been developing robotic devices to collect patients' blood samples. They have big news now as the results of a multicenter ADOPT clinical trial have been published in Clinical Chemistry. That is the...
Zero Meetings Drive Faster Growth Through Autonomy
At my company we have ZERO meetings. And we're growing fast. Here's how we do it: 1. ANYONE can make a decision Most meetings are a way to avoid making hard decisions. Or a way to have 107 different people "give their input". Instead,...
Robot Self‑assembles Using Parts From Other Machines
Self-Growing #Robot Rebuilds Itself Using Parts from Other Machines by @spaceandtech_ #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/mG6fKAnI4S
Autonomous Construction Firm Secures Real Projects, Massive Revenue
@TerraFirma_Inc is delivering autonomous construction in the field. Real projects and real revenue with major customers and massive revenue streams. Their innovation will change construction forever. @BainCapVC
US Drone Powers Up Power Lines, Boosts Grid Innovation
I was walking around @PlugandPlayTC in Silicon Valley today and saw this drone while meeting with someone else. Turns out he built a drone to hook to power lines to charge up. And then does a variety of things for the...
Zhejiang Unveils NAVIAI‑I3, Next‑gen Robust Humanoid Robot
NAVIAI-I3: Zhejiang’s Next-Gen Robust Humanoid #Robot Launch by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #ML https://t.co/7FDBSeHT5f
Waymo's Mandatory Google Login Kills User Interest
Downloaded @Waymo app as I was curious to try out its autonomous robotaxis Then deleted it after 10 seconds Absurd requirement to log in with a @Google account Hard no.
Tesla FSD Seamlessly Merges Traffic, Navigation, Autonomy
Initially, I wasn't sure why we were exiting the 51 and getting onto McDowell but I've learn to trust some aspects of Tesla's FSD. Real-time traffic, navigation and autonomous driving, all wrapped up into one. It's hard to beat.
Spot Gains Autonomy, Yet Surprising Design Choice Remains
Spot can now read gauges, spot hazards, and reason about tasks on its own, but one design choice may surprise you. https://spectrum.ieee.org/boston-dynamics-spot-google-deepmind?share_id=9376931
Robots Revolutionize Home Cooking with Automation
#Robots Take Over the Kitchen: #Automation Meets Cooking by @lukas_m_ziegler #Robotics #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #TechForGood https://t.co/BbBTx2uun4
Lucid Secures $1.05B, Swaps CEO, Expands Uber Robotaxi Deal
Lucid Group released a trifecta of major updates, announcing a $1.05 billion capital raise, a leadership change, and an expanded robotaxi partnership with Uber and an affiliate of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. https://t.co/F4hrNUg0UO
Tesla's Spring Update Introduces Self-Driving App, Raises Questions
Tesla's big Spring software update has landed — and its new Self-Driving app leaves a lot of questions unanswered. https://t.co/bwZ2x5yTlc
Humanoid Robot Sketball Star Set to Wow Japan
Bot-sketball star may take the court by storm in Japan https://t.co/x3mm6VATod via @YouTube #bot #sketbot #humanoidtech #humanoid #robot #Robotics #AI #TechRevolution #TechInnovation #ArtificialInteligence #PhysicalAI @PawlowskiMario @chidambara09 @Ym78200 @CurieuxExplorer @efipm @bigfundu @sayedflah @Ronald_vanLoon @cyngn @belindabeibi @odisseiaalfa @DigitalColmer @MyCompanionsAI @KirkDBorne @patricegorissen @jeffkagan @EdwardKens50830 @enilev...
Ukrainian Drones Outpace Russian Replacement, Eroding Manpower Edge
russia taking increased casualties over recent months because of ukrainian drones…now greater than russia’s troop replacement rate. plus ukraine recently captured a russian position using exclusively drones and unmanned ground vehicles—no soldiers. russia’s manpower advantage is now weaker than it has...
Driverless Trucks Already Operating, Few Winners Ahead
Autonomous trucking is here — not coming. In Talking Transports, @KodiakRobotics CEO/founder @don_burnette breaks down: • Driverless trucks in operation today • AI vs HD mapping • Cost + utilization advantages • Regulatory reality • Why only a few winners emerge 🎧 Listen to episode 134...
GO-2 Unifies Reasoning and Action for Embodied AI
#AGIBOTAIWeek Day 3: Introducing GO-2: the next-generation foundation model for embodied AI, built to unify reasoning and action. To truly bridge “thinking” and “doing,” embodied AI must solve two challenges at once: • It generate executable action plans through deep spatial reasoning • It...
Boston Dynamics Clinches AI Robot Race with Single Move
Boston Dynamics Won The AI Robot Race With This One Move https://t.co/kkadG4QMgJ via @YouTube #humanoidtech #humanoid #robot #Robotics #AI #TechRevolution #TechInnovation #ArtificialInteligence #PhysicalAI @AlbertoEMachado @Eli_Krumova @postoff25 @Khulood_Almani @anand_narang @NutritiousMind @baski_LA @TanyaSinha_ @devaang @AlAmadi1 @jeancayeux @enilev @efipm @mvollmer1 @Nicochan33 @RagusoSergio @FrRonconi @Shi4Tech @sallyeaves...
Ukraine Takes Enemy Position Using Only Autonomous Robots
SCI-FI x SCIFACT Zelensky reveals for the first time in this war’s history and enemy’s position was won entirely by autonomous robots. «The future is here, on the battlefield, and Ukraine is creating it. These are our ground robotic systems. For...
AI‑piloted Merlin Helicopter Now Voice‑controlled in BAE Simulator
Interesting new capability being demoed here for BAE Systems maritime module for its OdySSEy battlespace sim - AI controlled ASW Merlin helo that can commanded using voice recognition. #ITEC https://t.co/o6t7BKJpq4
GE‑Sim 2.0 Unifies Video
GE-Sim 2.0 shows how simulation is evolving toward embodied intelligence, combining video generation, state estimation and policy evaluation in one framework A relevant step for scalable robot learning #AGIBOT Partner #AGIBOTAIWeek #GenieEnvisioner #Robotics #visualsimulation
Humanoid Robots Become Tireless, Instantly Adaptable Factory Workers
What if the most flexible worker in your factory never gets tired, never calls in sick, and can switch jobs instantly? That’s the promise behind a new wave of humanoid robots now entering real factories. Not labs. Not demos. Actual production floors. One example...
EXRAY Underwater Drone Streams Live Video in Real Time
This Underwater #Drone Streams Live Video Through Water—Meet EXRAY™ by @hydromeanews #Innovation #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/VkSygjfzZc
Even Budget Teslas Outdrive Luxury Car Autopilot
No matter how much money you spend on a car — Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls Royce, whatever — you can’t get the kind of self-driving that comes on even the most basic entry level Tesla
NASA Unveils ERNEST, Rover for Extreme Planetary Missions
Meet ERNEST: NASA’s Smart Rover Designed for Extreme Planetary Exploration by @spaceandtech_ #SpaceTech #Tech #Technology #EmergingTech #Space https://t.co/BmO3uxBCmv
AI Robot Boosts Safety in Hazardous Grain Warehouses
Chinese #AI-Powered #Robot Revolutionizing Safety in Hazardous Grain #Warehouses by @tweetciiiim #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/trQkCBKkY1
Opposing Self‑driving Cars Increases Deaths, Widows, and Disabilities
Interesting framing, but it's actually worse than this. With cancer the median victim is 73 whereas the median car accident victim is 35. If you're anti-self-driving you're arguing for more widows and more orphans. And far more people...
Open‑Source $5K Robotic Chemistry System Enables Autonomous Synthesis
A modular, low-cost robotic chemistry system can now be assembled for around $5,000, enabling autonomous synthesis optimization and customizable workflows in any laboratory setting. All build instructions are openly available. automation
Zipline Launches Autonomous Charging Stations for Drone Fleet
Zipline Unveils #Autonomous Charging Stations for Its #Drone Delivery Fleet by @tweetciiiim #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/oDTgz8BhB7
UK‑Korea Partnership Drives Autonomous Vehicle Future
Fantastic event at the @RAEngNews today on UK-Korea🇬🇧🇰🇷 collaboration on Autonomous Vehicles. Pleased to represent part of the UK views on the topic. Lots to learn & adapt from each other as the tech gets real in 2026. And super...
Tesla Leads Dutch EV Market; FSD Subscription €99/Month
“Tesla is the most popular maker of electric cars in the Netherlands, w/ around 100,000 Model 3 & Model Ys combined on its roads that would be eligible for FSD.. Kees, a Tesla enthusiast, said he had purchased a subscription to...
China’s Driverless Bus Operates Nonstop, 24/7
No Driver, No Breaks: China’s #Autonomous Bus Runs 24/7 by @jacksonhinklle #SelfDrivingCars #AutonomousVehicles #ArtificialIntelligence #Automation #Automotive #Transport https://t.co/uJ2EybIVnF
AI‑Powered T‑Rex 2.0 Redefines Robotic Mobility
Meet T-Rex 2.0: Agilex’s #AI-Powered Jumping #Robot Takes Mobility to the Next Level by @spaceandtech_ #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/pnF4Q2LH46
Europe Approves Tesla FSD, Critics Deem It Troubling
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system has just been approved in Europe for the first time, but critics have called the decision "deeply troubling" —here's why. https://t.co/lZXSvZRDMn
Autonomous UV‑C Robot Boosts Hospital Safety
#Autonomous UV-C Disinfection #Robot for Safer, Cleaner Hospitals via @ZappyZappy7 #HealthTech #Tech #Technology #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/7ZETdfCoyj
Tesla FSD Demands Driver Vigilance at Tricky Intersections
Crossing a busy intersection with limited options for safe passage, Tesla's FSD sometimes requires quite a bit of courage. Looking left, it's relatively clear and predictable. But with cars backed up from the light on the right, it's less clear. Make...
Drones Protect Humans and Keep Grizzlies Out of Trouble
Montanan Wesley Sarmento has deployed drones to keep humans safe and grizzlies out of trouble.
Quadruped Robot Uses Vision and Proprioception for Real‑Time Terrain Navigation
A new quadrupedal robot integrates visual and proprioceptive sensing to autonomously assess terrain, select efficient routes, and adapt its locomotion in real time, demonstrating agility and decision-making across challenging environments. robotics
Self‑driving Updates Lag: Safety Trumps Speed
I think they will make it happen, but I always assume everything will be a little late when it comes to self-driving software updates. Unlike other kinds of software, if it’s not ready you can’t really release it.
From Basic Autopilot to Full F
For Tesla owners in the Netherlands who got FSD, how did it feel to go from 6 year old basic Autopilot to the latest version of FSD with one software update?
V14 Lite Enables International FSD for HW3 Cars
International support was added in 13 and 14. This means version 12, the latest hardware 3 version cant run internationally although it can run in some countries like the US and Mexico Once V14 lite is released this summer, HW3...
Europe's Cheapest Autonomous SUV Hits €40K
The Cheapest "Autonomous" SUV in Europe: Paul's Standard RWD Y was registered on Feb 2 2026 for a price of €40K road tax ~€1K/year #alwaysberiding ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Congrats Elon&team, while the €25K Model 3 might not exist, we're quite close to a 🇪🇺 miracle https://t.co/GX5ddZIMpO