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Unitree's UNISTORE Turns Robots Into App‑Driven Platforms
SocialMay 13, 2026

Unitree's UNISTORE Turns Robots Into App‑Driven Platforms

Humanoid skills are about to make Claude Skills look like a joke Unitree just launched UNISTORE, an app store for humanoid robots. You can create, publish, buy, and deploy robot skills with one click across all their models. Just the motion library is...

By itsolelehmann
Level 4 Requires 100 Incident‑Free Robotaxis for Six Months
SocialMay 13, 2026

Level 4 Requires 100 Incident‑Free Robotaxis for Six Months

WeRide CEO says the benchmark to be considered Level 4 is to have 100 robotaxis available to the public for 6 months without incident.

By Walt Piecyk
EEWOC: Wheeled Orb Robot Scales Steel Using Extendable Limbs
SocialMay 12, 2026

EEWOC: Wheeled Orb 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/brryYXDb05

By Ron van Loon
Waymo Detects High-Speed Street Race, Avoids Crash
SocialMay 12, 2026

Waymo Detects High-Speed Street Race, Avoids Crash

Street racing at 125+ mph on the I-10 in LA led to a crash, but the Waymo Driver saw it coming: it detected the anomalous situation early, tracked the reckless vehicle post-crash, and maneuvered defensively to safely bypass the scene....

By Dmitri Dolgov
German Multicopter Delivers Heavy Payloads for Fast Rescue
SocialMay 12, 2026

German Multicopter Delivers Heavy Payloads for Fast Rescue

Grille: High-Payload German Multicopter Built for Rapid Rescue Operations by @DefenseTrends #Drone #Engineering #EmergingTech #Innovation https://t.co/1xaEmv0hdA

By Ron van Loon
Advancing Safety Frameworks for London’s Upcoming Robotaxi Deployments
SocialMay 12, 2026

Advancing Safety Frameworks for London’s Upcoming Robotaxi Deployments

Looking forward to speaking at the @FT Future of the Car Summit tomorrow (13 May) on a very timely subject: Advancing safety frameworks for automated vehicles. As London readies itself for robotaxi deployments, this should be an exciting discussion... #FTCar...

By Siddartha Khastgir
UK Government Partners with Wayve to Lead Autonomous Driving
SocialMay 12, 2026

UK Government Partners with Wayve to Lead Autonomous Driving

Today @peterkyle visited @wayve_ai HQ as we signed a new partnership with the UK government 🤝 After a decade building this technology, it’s great to formalise our collaboration with Government and build a national champion for self-driving across the UK. 🇬🇧...

By Alex Kendall
Giant Humanoid Robot Revolutionizes Japan’s Railway Maintenance
SocialMay 12, 2026

Giant Humanoid Robot Revolutionizes Japan’s Railway Maintenance

A New Humanoid Giant Is Transforming Railway Maintenance in Japan by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/N10UnSCqrU

By Ron van Loon
Bolt-M Autonomous VTOL Achieves 40‑minute Flight
SocialMay 12, 2026

Bolt-M Autonomous VTOL Achieves 40‑minute Flight

Bolt-M: #Autonomous VTOL Air Vehicle With 40+ Minute Flight Time by @spaceandtech_ #Drone #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/6LWTrD2BS4

By Ron van Loon
AI Will Go Decentralized, Running on Cheap Edge Devices
SocialMay 12, 2026

AI Will Go Decentralized, Running on Cheap Edge Devices

I believe that over the next 10-20 years, AI will become ubiquitous at about the pace smart phones did. But I don't think the giant AI businesses will survive. Instead, I expect we'll see AI running standalone on inexpensive, low-energy...

By Dave Stagner
Fine‑tuned Large Behavior Models Boost Robot Task Learning
SocialMay 12, 2026

Fine‑tuned Large Behavior Models Boost Robot Task Learning

A new Science #Robotics study finds that “fine-tuned” large behavior models are more data-efficient and successful than single-task policies at teaching robots complex new tasks like coring and slicing an apple. https://t.co/T6OugH8W0f https://t.co/IB7129rua6

By Science Robotics
Super‑intelligent AI Won’t Fix Coordination; Central Control Will
SocialMay 12, 2026

Super‑intelligent AI Won’t Fix Coordination; Central Control Will

No. Cheap, superior intelligence does not solve humanity's (and nature's) basic challenge of adaptation and coordination. In many ways, it intensifies/exacerbates them. If all cars became "super-intelligent," would that solve traffic? No, but making all cars connected and centrally controlled would....

By Dror Poleg
China's Autonomous Delivery Network Reshapes Last‑mile Logistics
SocialMay 12, 2026

China's Autonomous Delivery Network Reshapes Last‑mile Logistics

China’s Self-Driving Delivery Network Is Transforming Last-Mile #Logistics by @XueJia24682 #SelfDrivingCars #AutonomousVehicles #EV #Automation #Automotive #Transport https://t.co/qjKqtQeSUF

By Ron van Loon
TARS Unveils Dual Humanoid Robots for Manufacturing and Versatile Tasks
SocialMay 12, 2026

TARS Unveils Dual Humanoid Robots for Manufacturing and Versatile Tasks

Beijing Startup TARS Debuts Two Humanoid #Robots for Precision Manufacturing and General-Purpose Tasks by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/MfxxXPZ2Nu

By Ron van Loon
Modular Quadrotors Dock Mid‑Air to Form Cooperative Robot
SocialMay 12, 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/wbN93ZOMhE

By Ron van Loon
Tesla's Robotaxi Rollout to Dallas, Houston Still Beta
SocialMay 12, 2026

Tesla's Robotaxi Rollout to Dallas, Houston Still Beta

JUST IN: Tesla announced an expansion of its robotaxis to Dallas and Houston, but Norihiko Shirouzu found them still in a beta-testing phase.

By David Gokhshtein
Unmanned Chinese Rotary Tiller Conquers Muddy Fields
SocialMay 12, 2026

Unmanned Chinese Rotary Tiller Conquers Muddy Fields

Remote-Controlled Power: Unmanned Chinese Rotary Tiller Masters Muddy Farmland by @XueJia24682 #Robotics #AgriTech #TechForGood #Innovation #Tech #Technology https://t.co/BQWhq34n2Q

By Ron van Loon
SDVs Need Deterministic, Safety‑Critical Software Beyond Open Source
SocialMay 12, 2026

SDVs Need Deterministic, Safety‑Critical Software Beyond Open Source

Open source alone isn’t enough. SDVs demand deterministic, resilient software built for safety-critical performance. https://t.co/oGto67CuV3

By TechRadar
Tesla's New Cars Have Already Logged 150k Km on FSD
SocialMay 12, 2026

Tesla's New Cars Have Already Logged 150k Km on FSD

Teslas autonomously driving off the production line have already driven cumulatively 150,000km (93k mi) on FSD https://t.co/11teqrHeKd

By Jaan
Embroidery Robot Tackles Automation’s Hardest Stitching Challenge
SocialMay 12, 2026

Embroidery Robot Tackles Automation’s Hardest Stitching Challenge

This Embroidery #Robot Is Solving One of #Automation’s Toughest Challenges by @XRoboHub #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/WzQyUQRnjY

By Ron van Loon
VinMotion Unveils Motion 2: Next‑Gen Industrial Humanoid
SocialMay 11, 2026

VinMotion Unveils Motion 2: Next‑Gen Industrial Humanoid

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

By Ron van Loon
AI-Driven System Lines up Hay Bales Perfectly
SocialMay 11, 2026

AI-Driven System Lines up Hay Bales Perfectly

Smart Farm #Tech Organizes Hay Bales Into Perfect Rows Automatically by @IntEngineering #AgriTech #TechForGood #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/UMWLdQOQ2q

By Ron van Loon
Autonomous Weapons Offer Ethical Path to No Casualties
SocialMay 11, 2026

Autonomous Weapons Offer Ethical Path to No Casualties

No Man Left Behind. From Daniel Penny, Alex Oliver, and Zach Chen on the moral case for autonomous warfare.

By Katherine Boyle
US Representative Pushes for China FSD Approval
SocialMay 11, 2026

US Representative Pushes for China FSD Approval

Hopefully he can put some pressure on them to approve FSD in China. Makes sense that he wanted to be there for the event. Glad our boy will be representing the US.

By Whole Mars Catalog
Road Injuries Claim 1.3 Million Lives, 2.4% Globally
SocialMay 11, 2026

Road Injuries Claim 1.3 Million Lives, 2.4% Globally

The Waymos are Good, actually: "Around 1.3 million people die from road injuries across the world every year. That includes the deaths of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. That’s around 2.4% of deaths from all causes." https://t.co/hZ0DSLZ5Wg https://t.co/7zzpPZZUSm

By Scott Lincicome
Robotaxi Already Factored Into Market Valuations
SocialMay 11, 2026

Robotaxi Already Factored Into Market Valuations

If below is correct, Robotaxi is priced in. Not saying I agree Just stating what is said, so don't jump at my throat

By Alexandra Merz
FSD v14.3.2 Improves Toll Speed, Still Halts at Green Turns
SocialMay 11, 2026

FSD v14.3.2 Improves Toll Speed, Still Halts at Green Turns

FSD (Supervised) v14.3.2 day 1* notes: Observation: in Hurry mode, seemed much more controlled through Golden Gate bridge toll booth, but slowed right down to 25mph exactly (prior versions didn't). UX: disengaged at parking lot so I could pay the barrier....

By Ed Ludlow
Saving Lives Matter More than Robotaxi Competition
SocialMay 11, 2026

Saving Lives Matter More than Robotaxi Competition

I don't care what you think about who is winning in the robotaxi race, which one is cheaper, which one is better to commercialize, which one has a better sensor suit. If the robotaxi can perform like this and save people,...

By Jaan
Tesla FSD Improves Debris Detection, Yet Overreacts
SocialMay 11, 2026

Tesla FSD Improves Debris Detection, Yet Overreacts

Roadway debris detection is getting better although Tesla's FSD might be a little too sensitive. The first is a patched pothole or some imperfection in the asphalt. The second was a little more severe and is ... well, I don't...

By Driven By EVs
Moonfall Mission Deploys Four Ingenuity‑Based Drones to Lunar South Pole
SocialMay 11, 2026

Moonfall Mission Deploys Four Ingenuity‑Based Drones to Lunar South Pole

Got out on a new mission and just have to share how cool of a name it is: Moonfall Not only does it sound like a movie (I think it actually was), but the mission will send 4 drones to explore...

By Joan Marie (YourFemaleEngineer)
Future Revenue Spikes: Solar, Insurance, Robotaxi Dominate Post-2030
SocialMay 11, 2026

Future Revenue Spikes: Solar, Insurance, Robotaxi Dominate Post-2030

I ❤️ Alex Potter and his team. Interesting that they project - licensing revenues from 2032 onwards - hardware from 2033 - subscription only increasing significantly in 2030 - vehicles alone hoovering - solar growing more than any other energy category - insurance 🤯 - Robotaxi...

By Alexandra Merz
Modular Robot Snails Combine to Form Arms and Scale Obstacles
SocialMay 11, 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 https://t.co/qgcoiBgofJ

By Ron van Loon
RIVR Robot Sits to Deliver Packages From Below
SocialMay 11, 2026

RIVR Robot Sits to Deliver Packages From Below

RIVR Delivery #Robot Sits Down to Drop Packages from the Bottom by @rivr_tech #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/70fBYkWQCh

By Ron van Loon
Misrepresenting Self
SocialMay 11, 2026

Misrepresenting Self

This is not, I think, a responsible way to summarize the evidence on the safety benefits of self-driving cars https://t.co/SRHwi6cy2b

By Dylan Matthews
Companies Adopt Camera Systems to Boost Factory Efficiency
SocialMay 10, 2026

Companies Adopt Camera Systems to Boost Factory Efficiency

Lots of companies going after factory management and efficiency improvement using camera based systems. 👇🏽

By Bilal Zuberi
China Launches 24/7 AI‑run Textile Factory
SocialMay 10, 2026

China Launches 24/7 AI‑run Textile Factory

China’s 24/7 #AI-Run Textile Factory Sets a New Standard for #Autonomous Manufacturing by @SpoxCHN_MaoNing #Technology #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/snjE53Fhdb

By Ron van Loon
Telexistence Launches Massive Robotic Motion Data Factory
SocialMay 10, 2026

Telexistence Launches Massive Robotic Motion Data Factory

Telexistence Introduces Large-Scale #Robotic Motion Data Factory for #AI Training via @ZappyZappy7 #ArtificialIntelligence #MI #ML #Tech #Innovation https://t.co/cjznJt5Nx8

By Ron van Loon
Tesla's FSD Records Set to Plateau Until Competitors Catch Up
SocialMay 10, 2026

Tesla's FSD Records Set to Plateau Until Competitors Catch Up

FSD Cannonball Run records are following the traditional pattern set by IC cars starting in 1915! A few pioneers (like @DavidMoss @BLKMDL3 and my team) optimizing to be first, then for temp/traffic/weather, then platform… BUT since @Tesla is the only platform that...

By Alex Roy
Shape‑shifting Drone Conquers Both Land and Sky
SocialMay 10, 2026

Shape‑shifting Drone Conquers Both Land and Sky

Land-Air Dual-Use Variable-Form #Drone: A Shape-Shifting Hybrid for Ground and Sky Mobility via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/XFNtbGNFTO

By Ron van Loon
Autonomous Trucks Arriving, Manual vs Auto Debate Ends
SocialMay 10, 2026

Autonomous Trucks Arriving, Manual vs Auto Debate Ends

Brother, we got autonomous trucks coming. I think the stick vs autonomous transmission horse ain’t coming back in the barn

By Timothy Dooner
Self‑Moving Soft Robotic Garments Wrap Around Wearer
SocialMay 10, 2026

Self‑Moving Soft Robotic Garments Wrap Around Wearer

Soft Assembly: Self-Moving #Robotic Garments That Wrap Around the Wearer via @WevolverApp #EmergingTech #Engineering #Technology https://t.co/GXrfyJbwGL

By Ron van Loon
NYC Tests Delivery Drones Amid Uncertain Viability
SocialMay 10, 2026

NYC Tests Delivery Drones Amid Uncertain Viability

Do City Delivery Drones Make Sense? No One Knows, but They're Flying Over NYC https://t.co/Skd8ebPF3D https://t.co/OEgQEXmUun

By Eric Vanderburg
Delta Drone Transforms to Fly and Roll Seamlessly
SocialMay 10, 2026

Delta Drone Transforms to Fly and Roll Seamlessly

Delta: The Shape-Shifting #Drone That Flies and Rolls with Ease by @spaceandtech_ #EmergingTech #Engineering #Technology https://t.co/eHF9Aqkdl6

By Ron van Loon
AGIBOT Launches Genie G2, Next‑gen Wheeled Humanoid
SocialMay 10, 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/Z2F2wTABoU

By Ron van Loon
Robots Automate Solar Installation, Accelerating Energy Expansion
SocialMay 10, 2026

Robots Automate Solar Installation, Accelerating Energy Expansion

One solar panel every 30 seconds. That’s where robotics starts becoming more than a demo. The interesting part is not the panel itself anymore. Solar hardware has become relatively cheap. The real bottleneck is installation: labor, wiring, mounting, and deployment speed. This is exactly...

By Dr. Marcell Vollmer
Robots Harvest Real‑Time Data for Smarter Farming
SocialMay 10, 2026

Robots Harvest Real‑Time Data for Smarter Farming

Agricultural #Robots Now Collect and Analyze Farm Data in Real Time by @jamesvgingerich #AgriTech #Innovation #Technology #TechForGood https://t.co/casFgW1u0e

By Ron van Loon
Consumers Pay Premium for Autonomy, Yet Scale Cuts Costs
SocialMay 10, 2026

Consumers Pay Premium for Autonomy, Yet Scale Cuts Costs

People are willing to pay more for an autonomous car, but at scale they will cost much less than human rideshare

By Whole Mars Catalog
Human‑Tracking Robot Increases Industrial Efficiency
SocialMay 9, 2026

Human‑Tracking Robot Increases Industrial Efficiency

Meet the #Robot That Follows Humans and Boosts Industry Efficiency by @XueJia24682 #AI #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/fe2NyJ0MLy

By Ron van Loon
Jetson Thor Humanoid Robot Gains Full Autonomous Mobility
SocialMay 9, 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/ZSC3d2yCMB

By Ron van Loon