Autonomy Social Media and Updates

Humanoid Home Robots Arrive—Do We Really Need Them?
SocialMay 4, 2026

Humanoid Home Robots Arrive—Do We Really Need Them?

Humanoid home robots are on the market – but do we really want them? By Eduardo B. Sandoval, UNSW Sydney / The Conversation https://t.co/GdTR0KgBl3

By Robohub Twitter
Hexapod Robot Adapts Terrain with Switchable Locomotion Modes
SocialMay 4, 2026

Hexapod Robot Adapts Terrain with Switchable Locomotion Modes

Multimodal Hexapod #Robot Switches Locomotion Modes to Adapt to Any Terrain via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #TechForGood https://t.co/kNNP4WSY78

By Ron van Loon
Nature-Inspired Porcospino Flex Tackles Inaccessible Terrain
SocialMay 4, 2026

Nature-Inspired Porcospino Flex Tackles Inaccessible Terrain

From Nature to #Robotics: Porcospino Flex Navigates the Unreachable by @rohanpaul_ai #Robots #Engineering #EmergingTech #Innovation https://t.co/PxkIo2kf24

By Ron van Loon
Record-Breaking Robotaxi Surge Surpasses Recent High
SocialMay 4, 2026

Record-Breaking Robotaxi Surge Surpasses Recent High

Wow, this is the biggest addition of Robotaxis since… (checks notes) the previous record 4 days ago

By Whole Mars Catalog
Self‑Driving Tesla Gives Seniors Years More Freedom
SocialMay 3, 2026

Self‑Driving Tesla Gives Seniors Years More Freedom

my parents bought a tesla model 3 and there's nothing else like it. the most astonishing capability is self-driving. their tesla can drive them from their driveway to their destination, including parking in a busy parking lot, without disengaging once....

By Matthew Berman
Boston Dynamics' Arms Achieve 24 Degrees of Freedom
SocialMay 3, 2026

Boston Dynamics' Arms Achieve 24 Degrees of Freedom

24 Degrees of Freedom: Inside Boston Dynamics’ Powerful #Robotic Arms by @fluxfolio_ #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Engineering https://t.co/k8AFag9qn0

By Ron van Loon
Real-World 10k Km Test Shows 79% FSD Works
SocialMay 3, 2026

Real-World 10k Km Test Shows 79% FSD Works

most i've heard speak out against or criticize @tesla @cybertruck #FSD don't seem to have even driven with it.. i'm running 79% full self driving for the last 10,000 km's... awesome... https://t.co/dj8DueQSod

By David Cox
Toyota's Walk Me Redefines Mobility with Legged Robotics
SocialMay 3, 2026

Toyota's Walk Me Redefines Mobility with Legged Robotics

“Walk Me” by Toyota Redefines Mobility with Legged #Robotics by @interesting_aIl #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/ETNBH5bBIF

By Ron van Loon
Waymo Allegedly Steals Passenger’s Luggage at Airport
SocialMay 3, 2026

Waymo Allegedly Steals Passenger’s Luggage at Airport

San Jose passenger claims a Waymo drove off with his luggage at the airport https://t.co/cn6KsojBVR

By Jon Reed
Tesla Feels Like a Supercomputer, Never Needing Gas
SocialMay 3, 2026

Tesla Feels Like a Supercomputer, Never Needing Gas

It’s hard to understand what the other 39% are thinking. Once you drive a Tesla, it’s like driving an all-seeing sensor with a super computer behind the scenes doing all the decision making, driving and navigation. Also, you never have...

By Chamath Palihapitiya
X‑BAT Drone’s AI Pilot Could Redefine Air Combat
SocialMay 3, 2026

X‑BAT Drone’s AI Pilot Could Redefine Air Combat

Could The X-BAT Stealth Fighter Drone Change The Air Combat Game? We talk with Armor Harris, the chief designer of X-BAT, about its GE engine, thrust-vectoring controls, Hivemind AI 'pilot' and forthcoming flight-test plans. Check out the interview: https://t.co/IOsFmsa6QI

By Tyler Rogoway
Chinese Cart Assistant Moves Using Simple Foot Tilt
SocialMay 3, 2026

Chinese Cart Assistant Moves Using Simple Foot Tilt

Next-Gen Cart Assistant from China Moves with a Simple Foot Tilt by @RealXavier011 #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/gPLuPz3iSU

By Ron van Loon
Hyper‑autonomy: AI Agents Collaborating to Meet Customer Needs
SocialMay 3, 2026

Hyper‑autonomy: AI Agents Collaborating to Meet Customer Needs

AI takes autonomous systems to a new level, becoming more obvious to customers. We’re entering an era of hyper-autonomy, in which AI agents will interact with other agents to fulfill customer needs. (My latest in @forbes) https://t.co/So9bSDA4z7

By Joe McKendrick
Robotaxis Log 10 Billion Miles, 29 Unsupervised Runs
SocialMay 3, 2026

Robotaxis Log 10 Billion Miles, 29 Unsupervised Runs

10 billion miles… 29 unsupervised Robotaxis… Join me at my subscriber space in 2 hours to discuss everything that happened this week https://t.co/DhPl34AQu9

By Whole Mars Catalog
Add Phone-Call Scheduling to Robotaxi for Accessibility
SocialMay 3, 2026

Add Phone-Call Scheduling to Robotaxi for Accessibility

Great idea below to let our disabled friends profit from the robotaxi app. @CreedRollsBy is a Tesla enthusiast who has many good ideas for people with disabilities. It would be great if @Tesla could reach out to him. @travisraxelrod

By Alexandra Merz
Robot Autonomously Swaps Batteries for Nonstop Operation
SocialMay 3, 2026

Robot Autonomously Swaps Batteries for Nonstop Operation

Self-Sufficient #Robot Swaps Its Own Batteries for Continuous Operation by @UBTECHRobotics #AI #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/4bLCNpmjIa

By Ron van Loon
Humanoid Robots Will Build Their Own Future
SocialMay 3, 2026

Humanoid Robots Will Build Their Own Future

The Self-Manufacturing Future: Humanoid #Robots Building Robots by @Robo_Tuo #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/b5WN4hGVHi

By Ron van Loon
China Deploys AI Robot Dogs for Wildfire Patrols
SocialMay 3, 2026

China Deploys AI Robot Dogs for Wildfire Patrols

China Launches #AI-Powered #Robot Dog Patrols to Fight Wildfires by @DeepRobotics_CN #AI #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/XN86gqgp99

By Ron van Loon
Waymo’s Auto‑open Trunk Saves Forgotten Luggage
SocialMay 3, 2026

Waymo’s Auto‑open Trunk Saves Forgotten Luggage

This is odd because if you open the trunk at the beginning of the ride, Waymo will auto open the trunk when the ride ends so you don’t forget your stuff. He must have skipped his suitcase in the back...

By Whole Mars Catalog
Hybrid Wheeled Quadruped Redefines All‑Terrain Mobility
SocialMay 3, 2026

Hybrid Wheeled Quadruped Redefines All‑Terrain Mobility

Hybrid Mobility Unleashed: The All-Terrain Wheeled Quadruped via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #RPA #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/NolSGhu2da

By Ron van Loon
AI Robots Harvest Tomatoes, Humans Shift to Care
SocialMay 3, 2026

AI Robots Harvest Tomatoes, Humans Shift to Care

A greenhouse in the Netherlands is showing what the future of agriculture could look like. Robots equipped with AI and smart cameras are identifying and picking ripe tomatoes with precision - using a FANUC robot arm to harvest quickly and without...

By Dr. Marcell Vollmer
Rove: AI‑Powered Robot Dog Performs Precise Welding
SocialMay 3, 2026

Rove: AI‑Powered Robot Dog Performs Precise Welding

Meet Rove: The #Robot Dog That Can Weld with #AI Precision by @PathRobotics #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/4ViRyOoBm7

By Ron van Loon
U.S. Faces Tough Road Challenging China’s Drone Dominance
SocialMay 3, 2026

U.S. Faces Tough Road Challenging China’s Drone Dominance

The U.S. Wants to Break China’s Drone Dominance. Here’s Where It Will Struggle.—A part-by-part breakdown of a typical first-person-view drone shows the strength of China’s stranglehold @joshchin https://t.co/YvlkeFWcuv https://t.co/YvlkeFWcuv

By Jonathan Cheng
Tactile Sensors Give Robots Real‑World Thinking Ability
SocialMay 3, 2026

Tactile Sensors Give Robots Real‑World Thinking Ability

UMI Era Begins: Tactile #Sensors Turn #Robots into Real-World Thinkers by @CyberRobooo #AI #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML https://t.co/Gzn01tlQ6N

By Ron van Loon
Autonomous Robot Set to Replace Dangerous High‑Rise Cleaning
SocialMay 3, 2026

Autonomous Robot Set to Replace Dangerous High‑Rise Cleaning

This #Autonomous #Robot Could End Deadly High-Rise Cleaning Jobs by @lukas_m_ziegler #Robotics #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/MMWgzPNxQ5

By Ron van Loon
ZaiNar Sells Universal Geolocation Data to AI World‑model Firms
SocialMay 3, 2026

ZaiNar Sells Universal Geolocation Data to AI World‑model Firms

The Everything Bagel of geolocation 🥯 CEO Daniel Jacker said his technology can track any phone, car, drone or robot in almost any environment... He framed his company’s technology in cinematic terms: “We know where everything, everywhere, all at once...

By Steve Jurvetson
Humanoid Robot Market Set to Surge to $48B by 2030
SocialMay 2, 2026

Humanoid Robot Market Set to Surge to $48B by 2030

The global humanoid robot market is expected to rise sharply from $2.5 billion in 2023 to $48.4 billion by 2030 (CAGR of 45.2%), supported by autonomous humanoids, as stated by Strategic Market Research. https://t.co/Wj6MOOmcGV

By Vala Afshar
Driverless Truck Completes First 230‑Mile Commercial Delivery
SocialMay 2, 2026

Driverless Truck Completes First 230‑Mile Commercial Delivery

For the first time, a driverless commercial truck delivered freight, completing a 230-mile route from Houston to Dallas. https://t.co/DW9N98wW3D

By Vala Afshar
Teach Robots Complex Tasks Without Hours of Training
SocialMay 2, 2026

Teach Robots Complex Tasks Without Hours of Training

Teaching #Robots to do complex tasks WITHOUT spending hours training them via @IlirAliu_ #Robotics #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #MI #Tech https://t.co/KWBs1MiSKV

By Ron van Loon
Dual‑Arm Bipedal Robot Tackles Heavy‑Load Logistics
SocialMay 2, 2026

Dual‑Arm Bipedal Robot Tackles Heavy‑Load Logistics

Dual-Arm Bipedal #Robot Designed for High-Payload Logistics Operations by @tweetciiiim #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/tW6TXYMUQd

By Ron van Loon
Teenage SF Streets Feel Surreal in Driverless Ride
SocialMay 2, 2026

Teenage SF Streets Feel Surreal in Driverless Ride

I drove these SF city streets as a teenager so it’s still pretty trippy to be driven around them in a driverless car 🤯 https://t.co/VWByQpIADx

By Lily Ray
F.03 Traverses Stairs Using Onboard Camera, RL Trained
SocialMay 2, 2026

F.03 Traverses Stairs Using Onboard Camera, RL Trained

F.03 can now walk up/down stairs purely using it's onboard camera perception Our robots now walk from manufacturing when built to HQ This is trained end-to-end with reinforcement learning in simulation https://t.co/nCw6YCqMrN

By Brett Adcock
US Autonomous Trucks Surge as China Halts Autonomy
SocialMay 2, 2026

US Autonomous Trucks Surge as China Halts Autonomy

A new episode of #AutonomyMarkets is out. Watch or listen on your favorite podcast player. Big Week for U.S. Autonomous Trucks, While China Shuts Down Autonomy @BotAutoAV $AUR https://t.co/m8nl7i1a4Q

By Walt Piecyk
Robots Still Can’t Master Folding a Fitted Sheet
SocialMay 2, 2026

Robots Still Can’t Master Folding a Fitted Sheet

Does a robot know how to fold a fitted bed sheet? I need to learn from a robot.

By Bilal Zuberi
AI Robots Harvest Ripe Tomatoes in Dutch Fields
SocialMay 2, 2026

AI Robots Harvest Ripe Tomatoes in Dutch Fields

This is how AI-powered robots are used to pick ripe tomatoes in the Netherlands https://t.co/oz30ypIkYX

By Vala Afshar
Pocket-Sized Quadruped Robot Packs Powerful Capabilities
SocialMay 2, 2026

Pocket-Sized Quadruped Robot Packs Powerful Capabilities

Tiny but Mighty: A Pocket-Sized Quadruped #Robot via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/QX1Vtaa0xz

By Ron van Loon
Humanoid Robot Flies Southwest: TSA & Battery Questions
SocialMay 2, 2026

Humanoid Robot Flies Southwest: TSA & Battery Questions

Humanoid Unitree G1 spotted on a recent Southwest Airlines flight. Expect to see a lot more of these in everyday life over the coming months. Now the real question—how do they get through TSA? And what about the lithium batteries?

By Robert Lufkin, MD
Humanoid Robot Adapts Instantly to Unexpected Tasks
SocialMay 2, 2026

Humanoid Robot Adapts Instantly to Unexpected Tasks

Even when caught off guard, a bipedal humanoid #Robot that handles tasks while adapting via @ZappyZappy7 #AI #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #Innovation https://t.co/HxdRymzXv9

By Ron van Loon
Robots Accelerate Solar Panel Installation, Boost Safety
SocialMay 2, 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/WxnNRgVW0E

By Ron van Loon
Peruvian Entrepreneur Profits From Drone Facade Cleaning
SocialMay 2, 2026

Peruvian Entrepreneur Profits From Drone Facade Cleaning

Peruvian Entrepreneur Earns Big with #Drone-Powered Building Facade Cleaning by @Arcfunmi #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/k2zviLLrIU

By Ron van Loon
Claude AI Grows Tomatoes Autonomously for 100+ Days
SocialMay 2, 2026

Claude AI Grows Tomatoes Autonomously for 100+ Days

Anthropic’s Claude #AI #Autonomously Grows Tomatoes for 100+ Days in Groundbreaking Experiment by @d33v33d0 #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML https://t.co/GJ44Y0ItXN

By Ron van Loon
Tesla Sees Cars as Self‑driving Delivery Platforms
SocialMay 2, 2026

Tesla Sees Cars as Self‑driving Delivery Platforms

“We’re starting to view our vehicles as just a way to deliver self-driving” — Tesla

By Whole Mars Catalog
Toyota's CUE7 Robot Scores Free Throws Like Pro
SocialMay 2, 2026

Toyota's CUE7 Robot Scores Free Throws Like Pro

Toyota's new AI robot CUE7 dribbled, moved, and made free throws like a pro. #toyota #CUE7 #humanoidtech #humanoid #robot #Robotics #AI #TechRevolution #TechInnovation #ArtificialInteligence #PhysicalAI @lexfridman @KirkDBorne @Ronald_vanLoon @erikbryn @antgrasso @sallyeaves @Nicochan33 @HaroldSinnott @mvollmer1 @marcusborba @CatherineAdenle @vinod1975 @YuHelenYu @ingliguori @fogoros...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Exploring Waymo’s Growth and AI Philosophy with Sequoia
SocialMay 1, 2026

Exploring Waymo’s Growth and AI Philosophy with Sequoia

Loved joining the founder community at @Sequoia AI Ascent to discuss @Waymo’s growth, AI philosophy, and what comes next. Massive thanks to @Konstantine for the great discussion.

By Dmitri Dolgov
Uber's Robotaxi Gap Risks Falling Behind Waymo
SocialMay 1, 2026

Uber's Robotaxi Gap Risks Falling Behind Waymo

Let's talk about $UBER because it's been on my mind alot recently... I'm assuming others are also debating these questions in their spare time 😏 Last weekend I took a Waymo and it was a wonderful experience so it's fair to...

By Jonah Lupton
Join CMU Vision-Language Navigation Challenge at IROS2026
SocialMay 1, 2026

Join CMU Vision-Language Navigation Challenge at IROS2026

Register for the next CMU Vision-Language-Navigation challenge, which will conclude with a workshop at #IROS2026! Teams will develop systems that allow robots to interpret natural-language instructions and navigate unfamiliar environments. Learn more ⬇️ https://t.co/xXo9RSX12j

By Carnegie Mellon RI
M1 Robot Dog Conquers Land and Water
SocialMay 1, 2026

M1 Robot Dog Conquers Land and Water

Meet M1: The #Robot Dog Built for Land, Water, and Everything in Between by @spaceandtech_ #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/dZIwdvHmKS

By Ron van Loon
Tesla's Safety Prompts Can Thwart Simple Cruise Control
SocialMay 1, 2026

Tesla's Safety Prompts Can Thwart Simple Cruise Control

Well, that was annoying. We are on a road trip, and my spouse wanted to drive my Tesla for a while. She rarely drives it. She kept trying to start cruise control, but it nagged her to keep her hands...

By Dave Stagner
Meta to Acquire Assured Robot Intelligence AI Startup
SocialMay 1, 2026

Meta to Acquire Assured Robot Intelligence AI Startup

Mark Zuckerberg and Meta Platforms $META just announced they have agreed to acquire Assured Robot Intelligence "a AI startup developing artificial intelligence models for robots" - Bloomberg

By Evan – StockMKTNewz