Autonomy Social Media and Updates

Waymo Advances, Oil Shock, and Smarter Info Consumption
SocialMar 31, 2026

Waymo Advances, Oil Shock, and Smarter Info Consumption

🆓 Tuesday links: Waymo's progress, the oil price shock, and improving your information diet. https://t.co/Ud4vYuwoaj image: https://t.co/eWONwOBh2l https://t.co/OLb1hsKfBC

By Tadas Viskanta
Rheinmetall‑Boeing Alliance Boosts Ghost Bat European Market
SocialMar 31, 2026

Rheinmetall‑Boeing Alliance Boosts Ghost Bat European Market

MQ-28 Ghost Bat Gains Major European Foothold As Rheinmetall Joins Forces With Boeing The MQ-28 Ghost Bat could be fielded by the Luftwaffe, but the door is also open to a potentially very lucrative European CCA market. https://t.co/TN5Qrahts1

By Tyler Rogoway
SigReg Loss Boosts Stable Pixel‑based World Models
SocialMar 31, 2026

SigReg Loss Boosts Stable Pixel‑based World Models

Paper review: LeWorldModel: Stable End-to-End Joint-Embedding Predictive Architecture from Pixels https://t.co/TpFFnwPWkc Nice clean github: https://t.co/HOuqEf0HaF This is the application of the LeJEPA results to world models, trained offline on experience from three different robotics style tests with one to two million steps in...

By John Carmack
Texas Autonomy Showdown: Tesla, Uber, Waymo Compete
SocialMar 31, 2026

Texas Autonomy Showdown: Tesla, Uber, Waymo Compete

Inside the Texas Autonomy Showdown. Tesla, Uber, Waymo and the Rides That Don't Lie $TSLA $UBER $GOOGL $NBIS $KDK https://t.co/gaqYxvClal

By Walt Piecyk
Tesla FSD Fails to Choose Correct Lane, Gets Confused
SocialMar 31, 2026

Tesla FSD Fails to Choose Correct Lane, Gets Confused

Another recent instance where Tesla's FSD just can't pick a lane. After spending time getting out of the 7th St turn lane, it decides it wants to exit anyway. Then once off the exit, it can't seem to decide which...

By Driven By EVs
Uber’s Platform Could Outpace Car Makers in Robotaxis
SocialMar 31, 2026

Uber’s Platform Could Outpace Car Makers in Robotaxis

The most important company in robotaxis may not be the one building the cars at all, but the one turning the entire autonomous industry into suppliers on a single platform... That's the bet by CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. -- By 2029, Uber...

By Peter H. Diamandis
MIT's Contact Trust Region Enables Efficient, Reliable Manipulation
SocialMar 31, 2026

MIT's Contact Trust Region Enables Efficient, Reliable Manipulation

Where can linearized dynamics be trusted w/contact? MIT's "Contact Trust Region" answers this using manipulation theory, differentiable simulation & control. It enables manipulation w/less compute than RL, powering robots to be more energy-efficient: https://t.co/i0Uza8QveU https://t.co/7kaueisigy

By MIT CSAIL
AI Trains Humanoid Robots to Play Tennis Using Human Motion
SocialMar 31, 2026

AI Trains Humanoid Robots to Play Tennis Using Human Motion

#AI System Teaches Humanoid #Robots to Play Tennis from Human Motion #Data by @TheHumanoidHub #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/y6fB6FaAr4

By Ron van Loon
Robots Streamline Warehouse Pick‑Pack‑Ship Operations
SocialMar 31, 2026

Robots Streamline Warehouse Pick‑Pack‑Ship Operations

Robots are transforming warehouses by automating the retrieval of products. Whether moving items to a conveyor or delivering them directly, this tech streamlines the pick, pack, and ship process. #Robotics #Automation #Warehousing https://t.co/C8rw6DEz9O

By Eric Kimberling
Humanoid Robots Could Trigger Unprecedented Global Economic Boom
SocialMar 31, 2026

Humanoid Robots Could Trigger Unprecedented Global Economic Boom

Humanoid robots at scale will unlock the largest economic boom the world has ever seen

By Brett Adcock
U.S. Lags Behind China in Drone Delivery Development
SocialMar 31, 2026

U.S. Lags Behind China in Drone Delivery Development

The U.S. is falling way behind in uncrewed aerial logistics. I can't count how many of these China has in development now.

By Tyler Rogoway
Modular Quadrotors Dock Mid‑Air to Form Cooperative Robot
SocialMar 31, 2026

Modular Quadrotors Dock Mid‑Air to Form Cooperative Robot

ModQuad: Modular Quadrotors That Dock Mid-Air to Fly as One Cooperative #Robot by @lukas_m_ziegler #Drone #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/bxJL2C5Dko

By Ron van Loon
Dino's Team Accelerates Naval Autonomy with Record-Breaking Shipbuilding
SocialMar 31, 2026

Dino's Team Accelerates Naval Autonomy with Record-Breaking Shipbuilding

Dino and his team scaled @saronic faster than any defense company to date. He’s delivered hundreds of autonomous vessels to the US Navy, redefining naval autonomy, and the fastest-built big ships since WWII. Now, we’re scaling. I’m proud to have helped them...

By Joe Lonsdale
Explore Autonomous Ambulance Futures with a Proven Method
SocialMar 31, 2026

Explore Autonomous Ambulance Futures with a Proven Method

I did a futures wheel exercise with the Hungarian National Ambulance Service about an exciting possible milestone in the future: the ambulance fleet of a national service becoming fully autonomous by 2035. This exercise helps determine the primary and secondary consequences...

By Bertalan Meskó, PhD
Adaptive AI Enables Safe Robot Operation Anywhere
SocialMar 31, 2026

Adaptive AI Enables Safe Robot Operation Anywhere

On-Site #Robot Intelligence: Adaptive #AI for Safe Operation in Unknown Environments via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #Transportation #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/TqJFzH30aN

By Ron van Loon
Waymo Pushes Airport Expansion; SFO yet to Approve Primary Pickup
SocialMar 31, 2026

Waymo Pushes Airport Expansion; SFO yet to Approve Primary Pickup

Waymo’s airport expansion continues. When will SFO permit them at the primary rideshare pickup location?

By Walt Piecyk
China’s Logistics Factory Operates Mostly with Robots
SocialMar 31, 2026

China’s Logistics Factory Operates Mostly with Robots

#Robots Run the Show in China’s Almost Unmanned #Logistics Factory by @Natie2Natie #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/BtfY58zCWx

By Ron van Loon
One Pilot, Many Drones: AI-Driven Swarm Warfare
SocialMar 31, 2026

One Pilot, Many Drones: AI-Driven Swarm Warfare

Drone warfare 🤝 AI Currently each drone requires a single pilot. Now that drone production is increasing rapidly, manufacturers in Ukraine are attempting to move to 1 pilot for many drones. The idea is the drones will pilot themselves towards targets...

By David J. Doherty
Robots Accelerate Solar Panel Installation, Boost Safety
SocialMar 31, 2026

Robots Accelerate Solar Panel Installation, Boost Safety

#Robots Take Over Solar Panel Installation for Faster, Safer Deployment by @lukas_m_ziegler Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #MI #ML #Tech #Innovation https://t.co/frX7ZyVon4

By Ron van Loon
Legged Robot Enables Rapid Moon, Mars Resource Surveys
SocialMar 31, 2026

Legged Robot Enables Rapid Moon, Mars Resource Surveys

A semi-autonomous legged robot equipped with compact scientific instruments can rapidly survey planetary surfaces, accelerating resource prospecting and the search for biosignatures on the Moon and Mars. spaceexploration

By Phys.org Threads
Electronic Skin Enables Humanoid Robots to Truly Feel
SocialMar 31, 2026

Electronic Skin Enables Humanoid Robots to Truly Feel

Electronic Skin Could Give Humanoid #Robots a Real Sense of Touch by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/nPzkdQpSdO

By Ron van Loon
DIY BaBot Teaches Real-World Control Systems
SocialMar 31, 2026

DIY BaBot Teaches Real-World Control Systems

BaBot: The DIY Ball-Balancing #Robot That Teaches Real Control Systems via @WevolverApp #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Technology https://t.co/tGizRJRcmJ

By Ron van Loon
Robotic Arm Enables Smart Cleaner to Pick Up Clutter
SocialMar 31, 2026

Robotic Arm Enables Smart Cleaner to Pick Up Clutter

This Smart Cleaning #Robot Picks Up Clutter and Scrubs Floors with a #Robotic Arm by @XRoboHub #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/kcCM6YUmin

By Ron van Loon
Bipedal Robot Regains Balance After Every Fall
SocialMar 30, 2026

Bipedal Robot Regains Balance After Every Fall

This All-Terrain Bipedal #Robot Keeps Its Balance—and Gets Back Up After Falling via @ZappyZappy7 #AI #MachineLearning #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/6RlBAo7im4

By Ron van Loon
Exploring Tomorrow: Humanoids, Flying Cars, AI Advances
SocialMar 30, 2026

Exploring Tomorrow: Humanoids, Flying Cars, AI Advances

My interview with Shawn Ryan is now live We sat down for a 3-hour deep dive into the future of humanoid robots, flying cars, weapon detection systems, and next generation AI interfaces Youtube Video: https://t.co/QpX9tBQdmz https://t.co/BccuY3KhVw

By Brett Adcock
Merlin Labs Targets Unlimited Aircraft Sizes with AI Pilot
SocialMar 30, 2026

Merlin Labs Targets Unlimited Aircraft Sizes with AI Pilot

Merlin Labs is eyeing civil applications for its AI-powered Merlin Pilot autonomous flight control system and says there's “no hard ceiling” for the size of aircraft its tech could eventually be installed on. We sit down with CTO Tim Burns...

By Mary Kirby
Service and Charging Key to Scaling Autonomous Fleets
SocialMar 30, 2026

Service and Charging Key to Scaling Autonomous Fleets

Check out this video of the first @Avis depot servicing @Waymo. Service and charging may not be the sexy part of autonomy, but they are critical to scaling it. 🧐🤠 $CAR $GOOGL

By Walt Piecyk
China’s Driverless Bus Operates Non‑Stop, 24/7
SocialMar 30, 2026

China’s Driverless Bus Operates Non‑Stop, 24/7

No Driver, No Breaks: China’s #Autonomous Bus Runs 24/7 by @jacksonhinklle #SelfDrivingCars #AutonomousVehicles #ArtificialIntelligence #Automation #Automotive #Transport https://t.co/bJdmx8VNwr

By Ron van Loon
Humanoid Robot Tested in Hospital May Alleviate Staff Shortages
SocialMar 30, 2026

Humanoid Robot Tested in Hospital May Alleviate Staff Shortages

This is Unitree G1, a Chinese humanoid robot being tested at a hospital setting, opening drawers, restocking supplies, and moving the bed. I still have doubts about widespread use due to the Moravec paradox, but maybe healthcare professional shortages can become so...

By Bertalan Meskó, PhD
Robot Gains True First-Person Vision Capability
SocialMar 30, 2026

Robot Gains True First-Person Vision Capability

Seeing Through Its Own Eyes: Building a #Robot with True First-Person Vision via @WevolverApp #AI #MachineLearning #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/yby6It2Jwd

By Ron van Loon
NASA's Zero-Gravity Arms Master Delicate to Heavy Grips
SocialMar 30, 2026

NASA's Zero-Gravity Arms Master Delicate to Heavy Grips

NASA’s Zero-Gravity #Robotic Arms Master Delicate, Heavy, and Irregular Grips by @tweetciiiim #Tech #TechForGood #EmergingTech https://t.co/0GYmLH3Zxd

By Ron van Loon
Robots Evolve From Code to Self‑Learning Adaptation
SocialMar 30, 2026

Robots Evolve From Code to Self‑Learning Adaptation

𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱. That’s the real shift I’m seeing from NVIDIA’s GTC. Using Isaac Lab, robots are learning through reinforcement learning in simulation: ▪️ Millions of trials ▪️ No step-by-step instructions ▪️ Learning by reward and feedback That’s how a machine learns...

By Pascal Bornet
VinMotion Unveils Motion 2: Next‑gen Logistics Humanoid
SocialMar 30, 2026

VinMotion Unveils Motion 2: Next‑gen Logistics Humanoid

Motion 2 Arrives: VinMotion’s Next-Gen Humanoid for Industrial #Logistics by @CyberRobooo #AI #Robotics #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/1yMagg0Mmx

By Ron van Loon
AI Will Soon Weld Jobs Like It Did Coding
SocialMar 30, 2026

AI Will Soon Weld Jobs Like It Did Coding

"Learn to weld" will go down like "learn to code." Lot of companies building AI "brains" for robots that should, among other things, know how to weld. Idea that AI won't disrupt blue collar work feels like fallacy.

By Dan Primack
3D‑Printed Micro‑Robots Swim Like Real Animals
SocialMar 30, 2026

3D‑Printed Micro‑Robots Swim Like Real Animals

Alive or not? Tiny 3D-printed robots that swim and navigate just like animals https://t.co/Nd2S2RdT5H https://t.co/H3krknX9yy

By Brian Ahier
Wheeled Biped Robot Tackles Complex Terrain
SocialMar 29, 2026

Wheeled Biped Robot Tackles Complex Terrain

XSTO A6: A Wheeled Bipedal #Robot Built to Conquer Complex Terrain via @WevolverApp #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/IZKiOFeQyq

By Ron van Loon
Robots Install 100 MW Solar, Automation Accelerates Renewable Build
SocialMar 29, 2026

Robots Install 100 MW Solar, Automation Accelerates Renewable Build

Robotic solar installation is quickly becoming real. Planted, Maximo and others all deploying automated construction platforms. This Maximo machine just installed 100 MW of solar power https://t.co/M1NSKOSVMT

By Jesse D. Jenkins
Foundation Unveils Phantom MK-1 for Factory Hazards
SocialMar 29, 2026

Foundation Unveils Phantom MK-1 for Factory Hazards

Phantom MK-1: Foundation’s New Humanoid #Robot Aimed at Factories and High-Risk Environments by @IntEngineering #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/vJaXNzhtwN

By Ron van Loon
Two Analysts Deliver Unbiased Autonomy Podcast
SocialMar 29, 2026

Two Analysts Deliver Unbiased Autonomy Podcast

Highly recommend this podcast on autonomy, FSD, etc They actually do fair and rigorous journalism — unlike @nytimes and @wired Just two analysts going direct

By Jason Calacanis
Universal Physical AI Powers Robots Across Tasks Instantly
SocialMar 29, 2026

Universal Physical AI Powers Robots Across Tasks Instantly

Nearly every major industry is bottlenecked by one thing: scarce human capital. Skild Brain is changing that. Their AI just assembled GPU racks live at NvidiaGTC, one of the most precise tasks in hardware manufacturing. Here's what makes it wild: Most robot AI is...

By Hasan Toor
Jetson Thor Humanoid Robot Gains Full Autonomous Mobility
SocialMar 29, 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/DQDf7xWFor

By Ron van Loon
AI-Powered Micro‑drones Navigate Using Bat‑like Echolocation
SocialMar 29, 2026

AI-Powered Micro‑drones Navigate Using Bat‑like Echolocation

Tiny drones are learning to navigate like bats. By combining ultralight sonar with AI, they can move through dark or low-visibility environments using echolocation-style sensing instead of relying only on cameras. It’s another example of how AI is not just improving software,...

By Spiros Margaris
Robot Drivers Are Nine Times Safer than Humans
SocialMar 29, 2026

Robot Drivers Are Nine Times Safer than Humans

Tesla's FSD autopilot: 5.3 million miles between accidents. US human driving average: 660,000 miles between accidents. The robot drivers are 9x safer than humans. And it's only getting better. How long before it will be too expensive to insure human drivers because they are...

By Robert Lufkin, MD
HexRunner Reaches Stable 30 MPH Through Speed‑Focused Design
SocialMar 29, 2026

HexRunner Reaches Stable 30 MPH Through Speed‑Focused Design

Designing for Speed: How HexRunner Achieved Stable 30 MPH Locomotion by @lukas_m_ziegler #EmergingTech #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/W2jAL0BpmW

By Ron van Loon
Next-Gen Home Robot Redefines Everyday Living
SocialMar 29, 2026

Next-Gen Home Robot Redefines Everyday Living

Meet the Next-Generation Personal Home #Robot via @ZappyZappy7 #AI #Robotics #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology #TechForGood https://t.co/T0AEvGBnfe

By Ron van Loon
Ideal Robot Mower for Steep, Expansive Lawns
SocialMar 29, 2026

Ideal Robot Mower for Steep, Expansive Lawns

If you have a large, complex swathe of sward with steep sections, this is the robot mower for you https://t.co/psRZ5fUaJj

By TechRadar
MIT's Tiny Robot Mimics Bumblebee Flight
SocialMar 29, 2026

MIT's Tiny Robot Mimics Bumblebee Flight

MIT’s Insect-Size #Robot Flies Like a Bumblebee by @IntEngineering #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/xGQ1Fkrbd7

By Ron van Loon
AI Excels at Precision, Not Personal Style Judgment
SocialMar 29, 2026

AI Excels at Precision, Not Personal Style Judgment

Would you let an AI robot cut your hair? On paper, it sounds ideal. Perfect precision. No small talk. Consistent results every time. But here’s the uncomfortable part: A haircut isn’t just execution. It’s interpretation. Face shape. Style preferences. Subtle cues. The moment you say, “Just a little shorter”...

By Dr. Marcell Vollmer
Scaling State Coverage Enables Demo-Free Zero-Shot Robotics
SocialMar 29, 2026

Scaling State Coverage Enables Demo-Free Zero-Shot Robotics

Train dexterous robot skills without demos. And deploy them zero-shot in the real world. 📍Interactive demo + paper: Most robotics RL breaks on one thing: exploration. Too many states, too many edge cases, too much manual shaping. OmniReset tried a...

By Ilir Aliu