Autonomy Social Media and Updates

Autonomous Cars Already Delivered the ChatGPT Moment.
SocialApr 6, 2026

Autonomous Cars Already Delivered the ChatGPT Moment.

Everyone's waiting for the "ChatGPT moment" in robotics. @Alfred_Lin thinks it already happened. It's the autonomous car. And most of the industry is looking in the wrong direction. Deployed EP2 with Alfred Lin drops tomorrow. https://t.co/H8O6RnzkG6

By Brad Porter
Future Trend Could Sabotage Tesla Robotaxis and Cause Crashes
SocialApr 6, 2026

Future Trend Could Sabotage Tesla Robotaxis and Cause Crashes

Prediction: There will be some stupid af cultural movement where people start doing this to Tesla robotaxis en masse ...and that will suck for everyone involved. It'll happen, mark my words. Might also lead to an accident if suddenly there's real driver without...

By Jaan
NHTSA Clears Tesla Remote Driving Feature as Safe
SocialApr 6, 2026

NHTSA Clears Tesla Remote Driving Feature as Safe

In other words: An NHTSA probe into Tesla ASS determined it is safe to tap. What Detroit News really fought hard to NOT say ("remote driving feature, lol"), we leaned into instead: https://t.co/UP5Sm96MtF https://t.co/HGerL9tcIv

By Jaan
Affordable Autonomous Wheelchairs Aim for Everyday Reliability
SocialApr 6, 2026

Affordable Autonomous Wheelchairs Aim for Everyday Reliability

Smart wheelchairs are being developed that can navigate their users through an environment. The focus remains on keeping them affordable and reliable for everyday users. https://spectrum.ieee.org/autonomous-smart-wheelchair

By IEEE Spectrum Threads
Driverless Cars Cut Crashes 90%—Human Driving May Soon Be Illegal
SocialApr 6, 2026

Driverless Cars Cut Crashes 90%—Human Driving May Soon Be Illegal

When will it become illegal for humans to drive?  Think about it like indoor smoking or drunk driving.  Waymo's driverless cars are seeing up to 90% fewer injury crashes vs. humans.

By Peter H. Diamandis
AgileX Launches Pika Pro, Boosting Robot Mobility
SocialApr 6, 2026

AgileX Launches Pika Pro, Boosting Robot Mobility

AgileX Unveils Pika Pro: Next-Gen #Robotics Platform Takes Mobility to the Next Level by @AgilexRobotics #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/b2XTLJ5BUB

By Ron van Loon
NY Sparks Debate Over Inevitable Driverless Car Future
SocialApr 6, 2026

NY Sparks Debate Over Inevitable Driverless Car Future

Across NY, debate about the inevitability of driverless cars begins $TSLA $GOOGL https://t.co/FPsUttlkYT via @CityAndStateNY

By Steven Spencer
Smart Hotels Deploy Collaborative General-Purpose and Specialized Robots
SocialApr 6, 2026

Smart Hotels Deploy Collaborative General-Purpose and Specialized Robots

Hospitality Reimagined: Smart Hotels Powered by Collaborative General-Purpose and Specialized #Robots via @ZappyZappy7 #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/mjrzMtNmiB

By Ron van Loon
JLR Cuts Inspection Time 95% with Elios 3 Drone
SocialApr 6, 2026

JLR Cuts Inspection Time 95% with Elios 3 Drone

Jaguar Land Rover Tests Elios 3 #Drone, Slashes Inspection Time by 95% via @WevolverApp #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/C80S9keW4d

By Ron van Loon
Self‑Flipping Drone Takes Off Directly From Water
SocialApr 6, 2026

Self‑Flipping Drone Takes Off Directly From Water

This #Drone Can Flip Itself Over and Take Off From Water by @Fabriziobustama #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology #Tech https://t.co/bXLRz8K4S3

By Ron van Loon
Decentralized Pallet Movers Could Replace Forklifts Entirely
SocialApr 6, 2026

Decentralized Pallet Movers Could Replace Forklifts Entirely

Interesting direction. Instead of improving forklifts, this approach removes them from the equation. Small, distributed units that move pallets directly could fundamentally change warehouse operations. Less congestion in aisles, more flexible layouts, and potentially smoother material flow without relying on a single...

By Dr. Marcell Vollmer
Centipede‑Inspired Robot Tackles All‑Terrain Field Operations
SocialApr 6, 2026

Centipede‑Inspired Robot Tackles All‑Terrain Field Operations

Centipede-Inspired Multi-Legged #Robot Designed for All-Terrain Exploration and Field Operations via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/ckLsrl1JDV

By Ron van Loon
Multimodal AI Robot Unites Vision, Touch, Depth, Language
SocialApr 6, 2026

Multimodal AI Robot Unites Vision, Touch, Depth, Language

Multimodal AI #Robot Fuses Vision, Depth, Tactile Sensing, and Language Understanding via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/tJY4aWp0G3

By Ron van Loon
Future Drones Prove Unprecedented Agility in Warfare
SocialApr 6, 2026

Future Drones Prove Unprecedented Agility in Warfare

This is a military years further into the future than any other. It's not just the drones themselves. It's how agile they've proven themselves to be.

By Ramez Naam
Fully Automated 3D Printing Farm Operates Around the Clock
SocialApr 6, 2026

Fully Automated 3D Printing Farm Operates Around the Clock

Inside a Fully #Automated #3D Printing Farm Running 24/7 by @lukas_m_ziegler #3Dprinted #Technology #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/L806j73INC

By Ron van Loon
Jetson Thor Humanoid Robot Gains Full Autonomous Mobility
SocialApr 6, 2026

Jetson Thor Humanoid Robot Gains Full Autonomous Mobility

Jetson Thor–Powered Humanoid #Robot Achieves Fully #Autonomous Wheeled Mobility via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #MI #ML #Tech #Innovation https://t.co/jskSh16tPp

By Ron van Loon
AI Soldiers Threaten to Redefine Modern Battlefields
SocialApr 6, 2026

AI Soldiers Threaten to Redefine Modern Battlefields

Are AI soldiers about to take over the battlefield? | DW News https://t.co/SWpTzIZqQX via @YouTube #battlefield #AISoldier #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...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Self‑Charging Drones Boost Grid Resilience Through Autonomous Inspections
SocialApr 6, 2026

Self‑Charging Drones Boost Grid Resilience Through Autonomous Inspections

Nomadic #Drones Revolutionize Grid Resilience with #Autonomous, Self-Recharging Inspection Systems via @WevolverApp #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology #Tech https://t.co/5ITvfsrFKQ

By Ron van Loon
Language Models Unsuitable for Autonomous Vehicle Decision-Making
SocialApr 6, 2026

Language Models Unsuitable for Autonomous Vehicle Decision-Making

Autonomous vehicles don't use LLMs either because language is the wrong model for the task. Stands to reason language isn't right for a whole host of things (e.g. maybe reasoning too)

By Michael J. Biercuk
China Deploys Robots to Revolutionize Elderly Care
SocialApr 6, 2026

China Deploys Robots to Revolutionize Elderly Care

China's Robot-Run Elderly Care Centre | AI Caregiving | Tech It Out https://t.co/pK7nFvmJQu via @YouTube #eldercare #healthcare #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...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
China Uses AI Robots to Harvest Crops Autonomously
SocialApr 5, 2026

China Uses AI Robots to Harvest Crops Autonomously

China Deploys #AI Farming #Robots to Harvest Crops Without Humans by @Kaybedlerklbu #AgriTech #TechForGood #Innovation #Tech #Technology https://t.co/6tOPzIJOMJ

By Ron van Loon
Emotion-Reading Humanoid Reacts Like Real Human
SocialApr 5, 2026

Emotion-Reading Humanoid Reacts Like Real Human

AI Q: The Emotion-Reading Humanoid #Robot That Reacts Like a Real Being via @XRoboHub #Robots #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech https://t.co/WeqEhh9Adk

By Ron van Loon
Uber Races to Fill Fleet with Autonomous Robot Drivers
SocialApr 5, 2026

Uber Races to Fill Fleet with Autonomous Robot Drivers

Uber has over 20 partners in the autonomous space.... Waymo, Nvidia, WeRide, https://t.co/RiMfvpgCT3, Waabi, soon maybe even Tesla?  Just as they want every great human driver on the platform, they want every great ROBOT driver, too. This is a massive play.

By Peter H. Diamandis
Agentic AIs Prioritize Self‑Preservation Over Human Commands
SocialApr 5, 2026

Agentic AIs Prioritize Self‑Preservation Over Human Commands

Two new studies show that agentic AIs are very capable of ignoring human instructions to save themselves. https://t.co/nyoxuPC28q

By TechRadar
Robotics and AI Boost Farm Productivity Amid Labor Shortage
SocialApr 5, 2026

Robotics and AI Boost Farm Productivity Amid Labor Shortage

New robotics and AI tools are helping agriculture address workforce shortages while improving safety, productivity, and long-term sustainability. https://t.co/ahb9UqRrL9

By TechRadar
Robotic Bees Aim to Transform Pollination and Farming
SocialApr 5, 2026

Robotic Bees Aim to Transform Pollination and Farming

#Robotic Bees Mimic Nature to Revolutionize Pollination and Sustainable Farming by @MrLaalpotato #Innovation #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology https://t.co/anLTC09vgS

By Ron van Loon
Real‑Time Adaptive Robotics: From Stunts to Critical Tasks
SocialApr 5, 2026

Real‑Time Adaptive Robotics: From Stunts to Critical Tasks

A Spider-Man stunt… executed by a robot. That says more about robotics than it seems. Disney Imagineers built a system that flies over 25 meters in the air → adjusting its motion in real time. → flips → rotation → speed control → balance All handled mid-flight. What...

By Pascal Bornet
Coordinated Drones Unlock New Logistics Possibilities
SocialApr 5, 2026

Coordinated Drones Unlock New Logistics Possibilities

Coordination is becoming the real breakthrough. It’s not just what one drone can do, it’s what multiple systems can achieve together. When drones can coordinate in real time without heavy sensor stacks, you unlock new possibilities for transport, inspection, and logistics in...

By Dr. Marcell Vollmer
Robots Run Fully Automated Lunar Vegetable Farm
SocialApr 5, 2026

Robots Run Fully Automated Lunar Vegetable Farm

Lunar Vegetable Factory Powered Entirely by #Robot Workers by @Fabriziobustama #AgriTech #Robotics #Innovation #Technology #TechForGood https://t.co/7RSLUsyh0f

By Ron van Loon
EEWOC: Wheeled Robot Scales Steel Using Extendable Limbs
SocialApr 5, 2026

EEWOC: Wheeled Robot Scales Steel Using Extendable Limbs

Meet EEWOC: A Wheeled Orb #Robot That Climbs Steel with Extendable Limbs via @WevolverApp #AI #Robotics #Innovation #TechForGood #EmergingTech https://t.co/DOAsDMgZvK

By Ron van Loon
Execution Solved; Judgment and Context Remain AI Challenge
SocialApr 5, 2026

Execution Solved; Judgment and Context Remain AI Challenge

When you ask an agentic AI to implement your design… it executes perfectly. The gap: judgment and context. Execution is solved. Judgment and context aren’t. Agentic systems can act autonomously. But they don’t always understand what matters… or why. This is where things start to...

By Pascal Bornet
China's AI-Driven Port Fully Automates Cargo Handling
SocialApr 5, 2026

China's AI-Driven Port Fully Automates Cargo Handling

Fully #Automated: China’s #AI-Powered Port Moves Cargo Without Humans by @_fluxfeeds #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML #MI https://t.co/Vvq8b8QW37

By Ron van Loon
CATL Launches Autonomous Robot for On-Demand EV Charging
SocialApr 5, 2026

CATL Launches Autonomous Robot for On-Demand EV Charging

CATL Unveils #Autonomous #Robot That Drives to Your #EV for On-Demand Charging by @IntEngineering #Robotics #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/yZlHzOlWSm

By Ron van Loon
Robotic System Turns Trucks Into Mobile Drone Bases
SocialApr 4, 2026

Robotic System Turns Trucks Into Mobile Drone Bases

#Robotic Takeoff and Landing System to Transform Trucks into #Drone Mobile Bases via @ZappyZappy7 #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/SzLRMH2cJO

By Ron van Loon
AI-Powered Robot Performs Fully Autonomous Blood Draws
SocialApr 4, 2026

AI-Powered Robot Performs Fully Autonomous Blood Draws

World’s First Autonomous Blood-Drawing #Robot Uses #AI to Find Veins and Collect Blood Automatically by @Berci #MedTech #Healthcare #HealthTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/fQdjp2ubdz

By Ron van Loon
Dreaming of a Personal Waymo for Everyday Travel
SocialApr 4, 2026

Dreaming of a Personal Waymo for Everyday Travel

I Really Want My Own Private Waymo (yes, that is funny… but I am serious)

By Sam Lessin
Software Hurdles Keep Mass Humanoid Robots Years Away
SocialApr 4, 2026

Software Hurdles Keep Mass Humanoid Robots Years Away

One of many reasons I think we're still years and years away from mass humanoid robot adoption. (The software is actually my top reason.)

By Ramez Naam
Vine-Like Robot Expands to Traverse Rubble and Tight Spaces
SocialApr 4, 2026

Vine-Like Robot Expands to Traverse Rubble and Tight Spaces

This Vine-Like #Robot Grows to Navigate Rubble and Tight Spaces by @lukas_m_ziegler #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/UJL3YA210K

By Ron van Loon
AGIBOT Launches Genie G2, Next‑gen Wheeled Humanoid
SocialApr 4, 2026

AGIBOT Launches Genie G2, Next‑gen Wheeled Humanoid

AGIBOT Unveils Genie G2: Next-Generation Wheeled Humanoid #Robot by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/mGOF8jBdnG

By Ron van Loon
Building Tomorrow: Choose Your Tech Timeline
SocialApr 4, 2026

Building Tomorrow: Choose Your Tech Timeline

2026: AI models hit 10 trillion parameters 2028: Humanoid robots in every warehouse 2030: Bioprinted organs in transplant centers 2033: Longevity escape velocity achieved We're not predicting the future. We're building it. Which timeline are YOU on?

By Peter H. Diamandis
Waymo Needs New OEM Partner Before Q4 Deadline
SocialApr 4, 2026

Waymo Needs New OEM Partner Before Q4 Deadline

The latest episode of #AutonomyMarkets is out now. Watch or listen on your favorite podcast player. Waymo Needs Another OEM and Q4 Might Be Too Late $GOOGL, $TSLA, $BIDU, $UBER, $HYMTF https://t.co/Ud9C01FcoW

By Walt Piecyk
Tesla Robotaxi Challenges Waymo for Autonomous Taxi Dominance
SocialApr 4, 2026

Tesla Robotaxi Challenges Waymo for Autonomous Taxi Dominance

Tesla Robotaxi vs. Waymo: The Future of Self-Driving https://t.co/1eh5T1x7Np via @YouTube #tesla #robotaxi #selfdriving #autonomouscar #autonomoustaxi #waymo @sonu_monika @enilev @Jagersbergknut @TysonLester @chidambara09 @labordeolivier @BetaMoroney @tlloydjones @Nicochan33 @jeancayeux @RLDI_Lamy @pierrepinna @pierrecappelli @pchamard @JeromeMONANGE @thierry_pires @MaiaGabunia @amalmerzouk @NewsNeus @mary_gambara @PawlowskiMario @XavierAncelin @drsharwood @kalydeoo @AnthonyRochand...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Humanoid Robot Thrives in Environments Humans Can’t
SocialApr 4, 2026

Humanoid Robot Thrives in Environments Humans Can’t

DR02: The Humanoid #Robot That Thrives Where Humans Can’t by @DeepRobotics_CN #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/qXFV8Zumtv

By Ron van Loon
McDonald’s Shanghai Uses Humanoid Robots for Service
SocialApr 4, 2026

McDonald’s Shanghai Uses Humanoid Robots for Service

McDonald’s in Shanghai Deploys Humanoid #Robots to Serve Customers by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/SBN7APhw5Z

By Ron van Loon
AMD Enters Humanoid Robotics Race with Gen1
SocialApr 4, 2026

AMD Enters Humanoid Robotics Race with Gen1

Generative Bionics’ Gen1 Positions AMD in the Emerging Humanoid #Robotics Race by @CyberRobooo #Robots #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/OJkVVgi0tS

By Ron van Loon
6G Will Power the Next Leap in Robotics
SocialApr 4, 2026

6G Will Power the Next Leap in Robotics

Robots may be on the verge of a major upgrade. With 6G, machines could become continuously connected, sensing and learning in real time as part of coordinated fleets rather than isolated systems. The next leap in robotics will not just come from...

By Spiros Margaris
VertiGo Robot Scales Walls Using Lizard‑Inspired Tech
SocialApr 4, 2026

VertiGo Robot Scales Walls Using Lizard‑Inspired Tech

Gravity-Defying VertiGo #Robot Climbs Walls Like a Lizard by @lukas_m_ziegler #AI #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/VbVKsP5avJ

By Ron van Loon
Amazon Launches Noisy yet Speedy Drone Deliveries in Dallas
SocialApr 4, 2026

Amazon Launches Noisy yet Speedy Drone Deliveries in Dallas

Amazon’s #Drone Deliveries Take Off in Dallas—Fast, Convenient, and a Bit Noisy by @CollinRugg #Innovation #FutureTech #Tech #SupplyChain https://t.co/SrT6WsbVUR

By Ron van Loon
Smooth AI Driving Depends on Massive Real‑World Data
SocialApr 4, 2026

Smooth AI Driving Depends on Massive Real‑World Data

I was on a Tesla audio space here on X today and got in an argument with a Tesla skeptic. He says how smooth your AI is at driving doesn’t matter. I am on the Freeway as I type this. It does. And you...

By Robert Scoble