Autonomy Social Media and Updates

Robotic Dispensers Revolutionize Modern Pharmacy Operations
SocialApr 3, 2026

Robotic Dispensers Revolutionize Modern Pharmacy Operations

How #Automatic Dispensing #Robots Are Modernizing Pharmacies by @gigadgets_ #MedTech #HealthTech #Tech #Healthcare #TechForGood https://t.co/T3rg50nAt5

By Ron van Loon
Uber's AI Vision: Robotaxis, Safety, 20M Workforce
SocialApr 3, 2026

Uber's AI Vision: Robotaxis, Safety, 20M Workforce

Dara Khosrowshahi just answered the questions that will define Uber’s future: When do robotaxis actually scale? Do human drivers become obsolete? And what happens to millions of jobs when AI hits the real world? — Why Dara says AVs will eventually...

By Peter H. Diamandis
Robots Revolutionize Home Cooking with Automation
SocialApr 3, 2026

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/cudLbqtuZ5

By Ron van Loon
Autonomous Cars Could Slash Global Driving Deaths
SocialApr 3, 2026

Autonomous Cars Could Slash Global Driving Deaths

When Uber entered Houston, a JAMA study showed a 24% reduction in drunk-driving incidents on weekends.   Imagine what it would be like when we introduce autonomous vehicles at scale globally? Driving deaths could plummet.

By Peter H. Diamandis
MIT Cheetah Redefines High-Performance Legged Locomotion
SocialApr 3, 2026

MIT Cheetah Redefines High-Performance Legged Locomotion

MIT Cheetah: The Agile Quadruped #Robot Redefining High-Performance Legged Locomotion by @IntEngineering #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/NL0h2YbUqj

By Ron van Loon
AgileX Launches Autonomous Robots for Real-World Chaos
SocialApr 3, 2026

AgileX Launches Autonomous Robots for Real-World Chaos

AgileX #Robotics Unveils #Autonomous Machines Built for Real-World Chaos by @AgilexRobotics #AI #Robots #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/v87TRPIool

By Ron van Loon
Wall‑climbing Robot Mimics Spider Locomotion
SocialApr 3, 2026

Wall‑climbing Robot Mimics Spider Locomotion

Meet the #Robot That Runs on Walls Like a Spider via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology https://t.co/ytL4bacZ3t

By Ron van Loon
Zipline Launches Autonomous Charging Stations for Drone Fleet
SocialApr 3, 2026

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/qGhjC53ysu

By Ron van Loon
Robot Walker S2 Battles Human in Live Tennis Rally
SocialApr 3, 2026

Robot Walker S2 Battles Human in Live Tennis Rally

UBTECH’s Walker S2 Takes on a Human in a Live Tennis Rally by @XRoboHub #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/w6YMBb4mTN

By Ron van Loon
Bat-Inspired Denoising Lets Tiny Drone Avoid Invisible Obstacles
SocialApr 3, 2026

Bat-Inspired Denoising Lets Tiny Drone Avoid Invisible Obstacles

A bat-inspired approach denoises ultrasound echolocation signals, enabling a palm-sized drone to navigate challenging environments while avoiding transparent or thin obstacles. Learn more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/utyw7UGfJ9 https://t.co/gfE3Ehcuyy

By Science Robotics
Niantic Turns Pokémon GO Data Into AI Gold
SocialApr 3, 2026

Niantic Turns Pokémon GO Data Into AI Gold

The guys behind Pokémon GO just pulled off the greatest pivot in tech. Shaan and I chatted about this on the pod recently. For years, millions of players walked around cities capturing street-level video data. Now the game's hype is gone. But Niantic is...

By Sam Parr
Japanese Firms Adopt Chinese Hospitality Robots Despite Security Concerns
SocialApr 3, 2026

Japanese Firms Adopt Chinese Hospitality Robots Despite Security Concerns

AI startup trains Chinese humanoid robots in Japanese hospitality Japan companies eye tech from China despite security risks due to lack of options https://t.co/bWAquSZSTu via @NikkeiAsia

By Paul Triolo
Uber Launches Robotics-Powered Delivery Service
SocialApr 3, 2026

Uber Launches Robotics-Powered Delivery Service

#Robotics Meets Ride-Hailing: Uber Technologies Enters the Future of Delivery via @lukas_m_ziegler #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology #TechForGood https://t.co/HR0BytMM8m

By Ron van Loon
Spiky Caterpillar Robot Navigates Ultra‑Tight Spaces
SocialApr 3, 2026

Spiky Caterpillar Robot Navigates Ultra‑Tight Spaces

Porcaspino: The Spiky Caterpillar #Robot Built to Conquer the Tightest Spaces by @IntEngineering #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/dtyvi3cF80

By Ron van Loon
Simplicity Wins: Minimalist Robots Redefine Warehouse Automation
SocialApr 3, 2026

Simplicity Wins: Minimalist Robots Redefine Warehouse Automation

Less = more? A new “no-maneuvering” class of autonomous robots is redefining pallet transportation. That idea is starting to show up in real operations. What stands out to me is the design philosophy. No complex turning. No wasted space. Just precise, omnidirectional movement. A compact system...

By Pascal Bornet
U.S. Humanoid Robots Depend on Chinese Component Suppliers
SocialApr 3, 2026

U.S. Humanoid Robots Depend on Chinese Component Suppliers

Under the Skin of America’s Humanoid Robots: Chinese Technology—Tesla and others turn to suppliers in China for components in industry seen as strategic in Washington and Beijing @raffaelehuang https://t.co/bV8wAN3UMO https://t.co/bV8wAN3UMO

By Jonathan Cheng
German High‑Payload Multicopter Accelerates Rescue Missions
SocialApr 3, 2026

German High‑Payload Multicopter Accelerates Rescue Missions

Grille: High-Payload German Multicopter Built for Rapid Rescue Operations by @DefenseTrends #Drone #Engineering #EmergingTech #Innovation https://t.co/VWMr6QbOOh

By Ron van Loon
Royal Caribbean Shows Cruise Industry Embracing Robots
SocialApr 3, 2026

Royal Caribbean Shows Cruise Industry Embracing Robots

#WhosNext? Cruise Line workers? Royal Caribbean outlines how they are currently using #Robots with no doubt more to follow. (Royal Caribbean) #Robotics #JVGpost https://t.co/OXpvAJYYVT

By James Gingerich
Waymo Highway Ride Smooth and Safe, Drop‑off Imprecise
SocialApr 2, 2026

Waymo Highway Ride Smooth and Safe, Drop‑off Imprecise

My first Waymo highway ride was smooth & easy. The highway part was perfect. Got dropped off a few buildings away from the actual destination address though, so still some room for improvement. But felt totally safe. https://t.co/tKXJFImzw8

By Karl Pfleger, PhD
Amazon's Drone Initiative Launched Secretly, Surprised Bezos
SocialApr 2, 2026

Amazon's Drone Initiative Launched Secretly, Surprised Bezos

Amazon's drone program started in a garage. Without permission. An engineer pitched Jeff Wilke. He didn't ask Bezos. Didn't ask the CFO. Just funded it. Months later Bezos brought up drones and learned a team was already flying. Full...

By Brad Porter
UK Leads Self-Driving Rollout, Featured on German TV
SocialApr 2, 2026

UK Leads Self-Driving Rollout, Featured on German TV

Day of criss-crossing across London... Amidst all that had a TV interview for German🇩🇪 ZDF television broadcaster talking #selfdriving vehicles & the upcoming deployment in the UK. The world is taking notice of the UK🇬🇧 & privileged to have an opportunity...

By Siddartha Khastgir
Mass Robotaxi Outage Sparks Collisions and Traffic Chaos in China
SocialApr 2, 2026

Mass Robotaxi Outage Sparks Collisions and Traffic Chaos in China

Collisions, delays and traffic chaos have been reported due to a mass robotaxi outage in China. https://t.co/anTZD8yFmL

By TechRadar
Tesla Abandons Model S/X to Prioritize Autonomous Future
SocialApr 2, 2026

Tesla Abandons Model S/X to Prioritize Autonomous Future

Tesla officially kills off the once-pioneering Model S and Model X, as it focusses its future on autonomy. https://t.co/Uoc8oiJmrL

By TechRadar
New Robotic Mowers Use Tech to Simplify Lawn Care
SocialApr 2, 2026

New Robotic Mowers Use Tech to Simplify Lawn Care

The latest robotic lawn mowers tap into new technology to streamline one of the most time-consuming chores. https://t.co/QRK59vDZJ3 https://t.co/1TQDne9c18

By Bob Vila
NAUT Delivers Scalable Plug‑Play Ocean Autonomy
SocialApr 2, 2026

NAUT Delivers Scalable Plug‑Play Ocean Autonomy

NAUT Brings Scalable, Plug-and-Play Autonomy to the Oceans via @WevolverApp #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/qABhfBXmYT

By Ron van Loon
Black Panther II Robot Dog Near‑Human Running Speed
SocialApr 2, 2026

Black Panther II Robot Dog Near‑Human Running Speed

MirrorMe’s Black Panther II: The #Robot Dog That’s Almost Faster Than Humans via @XRoboHub #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation https://t.co/562s1NVnf3

By Ron van Loon
Claude Mythos Heralds AI's Leap to Autonomous Action
SocialApr 2, 2026

Claude Mythos Heralds AI's Leap to Autonomous Action

Anthropic may have an even more advanced model waiting in the wings. According to the leaked draft, Claude Mythos sits above Opus in a new “Capybara” tier and is designed not just to answer prompts, but to plan, decide and execute...

By Spiros Margaris
China Leads Humanoid Robot Race; Standard Model at Stake
SocialApr 2, 2026

China Leads Humanoid Robot Race; Standard Model at Stake

Humanoid robotics has shifted to China. Over 150 companies now compete, and Agibot alone shipped 5,100 units in 2025 for 39% global share. Startups like Galbot have raised $1B+ from backers tied to Stanford, Tsinghua, Meituan, and CATL. Manufacturing speed, AI talent, and...

By Ask Dr. Brown
Columbia Engineers Create Self‑Repairing, Self‑Upgrading Robots
SocialApr 1, 2026

Columbia Engineers Create Self‑Repairing, Self‑Upgrading Robots

Self-Repairing, Self-Upgrading #Robots Developed at Columbia #Engineering by @tweetciiiim #AI #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/3ovnUfe9IR

By Ron van Loon
Indoor SLAM Camera Patrols with Built‑In Privacy Protection
SocialApr 1, 2026

Indoor SLAM Camera Patrols with Built‑In Privacy Protection

Smart SLAM Security Camera That Patrols Indoors with Built-In #Privacy Protection by @CaliCrypto714 #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/b9oNmbqBjv

By Ron van Loon
Australia Tests AI Robots for Solar Farm Maintenance
SocialApr 1, 2026

Australia Tests AI Robots for Solar Farm Maintenance

Australian science agency trials AI robots for solar farms #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/1cum7O4u2V

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Semi‑humanoid Robot Streamlines Solar Farm Installation and Inspection
SocialApr 1, 2026

Semi‑humanoid Robot Streamlines Solar Farm Installation and Inspection

Tracked Semi-Humanoid #Robot Enters Solar Farms for Smarter Installation and Inspection by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/AaZYpNM75C

By Ron van Loon
Tesla FSD Deftly Weaves Through Downtown Traffic Obstacles
SocialApr 1, 2026

Tesla FSD Deftly Weaves Through Downtown Traffic Obstacles

Living downtown you see a lot of this, people just in the way. I have to admit, Tesla's FSD did a pretty good job of navigating around these obstacles. The parked truck and the parked car, with a third vehicle moving around...

By Driven By EVs
FCC Backs US Drone Industry Amid Anduril Showcase
SocialApr 1, 2026

FCC Backs US Drone Industry Amid Anduril Showcase

AMERICAN DRONE DOMINANCE I just visited with Anduril for demonstrations of their drone & counter-drone technologies. Today, the FCC is launching a proceeding to support our domestic drone industry. President Trump has been clear that America’s innovators will lead the way. 🇺🇸 https://t.co/IETZQ5S08H

By Brendan Carr
Robot Executes Perfect Webster Backflip
SocialApr 1, 2026

Robot Executes Perfect Webster Backflip

This #Robot Just Nailed a Seamless Webster Backflip by @XRoboHub #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation https://t.co/nDQuMTjWJP

By Ron van Loon
Smart Robot Transforms Precision Pesticide Application
SocialApr 1, 2026

Smart Robot Transforms Precision Pesticide Application

Smart Fumigation #Robot Revolutionizes Precision Pesticide Application by @MarchUnofficial #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/aWGCm4jYFX

By Ron van Loon
Gig Workers Teach Humanoid Robots From Their Homes
SocialApr 1, 2026

Gig Workers Teach Humanoid Robots From Their Homes

The gig workers who are training humanoid robots at home | MIT Technology Review https://t.co/BYXaUmZJJ2

By Chuck Brooks
Jeff Passan on Robot Umpires, MLB Momentum, WBC Future
SocialApr 1, 2026

Jeff Passan on Robot Umpires, MLB Momentum, WBC Future

New pod: @JeffPassan on the wonders of the robot umps, MLB's momentum and the future of the World Baseball Classic. https://t.co/rOfROjqUgt

By John Ourand
Prioritizing Safety in Mobile Robot Crowd Navigation
SocialApr 1, 2026

Prioritizing Safety in Mobile Robot Crowd Navigation

Safety First: Tackling Crowd Navigation in Mobile #Robotics by @lukas_m_ziegler #AI #Robot #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence https://t.co/EGG6U14m8p

By Ron van Loon
Robotic Hand Gets Skin‑Like Cover, Warmcore Tech
SocialApr 1, 2026

Robotic Hand Gets Skin‑Like Cover, Warmcore Tech

wrapping a robotic hand in skin, where have I seen this before Co: Warmcore Tech

By Philip Fung
Tesla's FSD 14.3 Enters Employee Beta, Wide Release Soon
SocialApr 1, 2026

Tesla's FSD 14.3 Enters Employee Beta, Wide Release Soon

FSD 14.3 is in Tesla employee beta now and will probably go to wide release end of week

By Elon Musk
Tesla Model 3 Remains My Best Purchase Ever
SocialApr 1, 2026

Tesla Model 3 Remains My Best Purchase Ever

I was on @wholemars space this afternoon while my Model 3 drove me for a couple of hours to drop off my taxes. And found myself quite emotional listening to others' stories about theirs. I'll never sell it. It is the best...

By Robert Scoble
Shenzhen's Street‑Cleaning Robots Show Future Arrived
SocialApr 1, 2026

Shenzhen's Street‑Cleaning Robots Show Future Arrived

The Future Is Already Here: Street Cleaning #Robots in Shenzhen by @Robo_Tuo #Robotics #Technology #RPA #Innovation https://t.co/y2TSQxBl73

By Ron van Loon
AI Picks Cautionary Robot Book for Engineers
SocialApr 1, 2026

AI Picks Cautionary Robot Book for Engineers

I think I need to have my AI look for great book and movie reviews. I have a stack waiting for me to read including "Decoding Robots: How to Build and Launch Robots in the Real World" by Prathamesh Khedekar. Founder...

By Robert Scoble
Tesla's Robotaxi Delay Risks Years of Regulatory Setbacks
SocialApr 1, 2026

Tesla's Robotaxi Delay Risks Years of Regulatory Setbacks

Why Tesla is going slow on turning on its Robotaxi network. Such a thing can set back regulation and public opinion by years.

By Robert Scoble
Robotic Plastering Machine Automates Construction Wall Finishes
SocialApr 1, 2026

Robotic Plastering Machine Automates Construction Wall Finishes

#Robotic Wall Plastering Machine Brings Automation to Construction by @gigadgets_ #EmergingTech #Innovation #TechForGood #Technology https://t.co/EFTR19x6GH

By Ron van Loon
Spider‑Inspired Robot 3D‑Prints Buildings From Local Materials
SocialMar 31, 2026

Spider‑Inspired Robot 3D‑Prints Buildings From Local Materials

Spider-Inspired #Robot #3D Prints Buildings Using On-Site Materials via @ZappyZappy7 #3Dprinted #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/6F1NxzmQpx

By Ron van Loon
Modular Robot Snails Combine to Form Arms and Scale Obstacles
SocialMar 31, 2026

Modular Robot Snails Combine to Form Arms and Scale Obstacles

#Robot Snails That Team Up: Bio-Inspired Modular Bots Form Arms, Climb Obstacles, and Tackle Big Tasks by @lukas_m_ziegler #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/dupybZWGpd

By Ron van Loon
Voltair Deploys Global Drone Network for Earth Monitoring
SocialMar 31, 2026

Voltair Deploys Global Drone Network for Earth Monitoring

Voltair Launches a Global #Drone Network for Infrastructure and Earth Monitoring by @ycombinator #Innovation #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/ueS5Ot5HSW

By Ron van Loon