Robotics Social Media and Updates

SwitchBot Introduces Friendly Home Humanoid for Smart Living
SocialApr 30, 2026

SwitchBot Introduces Friendly Home Humanoid for Smart Living

Onero H1: SwitchBot’s Friendly Home-Use Humanoid #Robot for Smart Living by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/8vPBIGDEiy

By Ron van Loon
Quadruped Robot Automates Real-Time Inspection Tasks
SocialApr 30, 2026

Quadruped Robot Automates Real-Time Inspection Tasks

Quadrupedal Patrol #Robot #Automates Inspections with Real-Time Intelligence via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/RaggyBAxc9

By Ron van Loon
Berlin Exhibition Showcases Elon‑Musk‑Inspired Robotic Dogs
SocialApr 30, 2026

Berlin Exhibition Showcases Elon‑Musk‑Inspired Robotic Dogs

Robotic Dogs Inspired by Elon Musk & Zuckerberg? In Tech leader under critical spotlight in Berlin exibition. https://t.co/OIV8mH2JGP via @YouTube #humanoidtech #humanoid #robot #Robotics #AI #TechRevolution #TechInnovation #ArtificialInteligence #PhysicalAI #robotdog @lexfridman @KirkDBorne @Ronald_vanLoon @erikbryn @antgrasso @sallyeaves @Nicochan33 @HaroldSinnott @mvollmer1 @marcusborba @CatherineAdenle @vinod1975...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Live Low‑latency Calling Now Possible with OpenClaw?
SocialApr 30, 2026

Live Low‑latency Calling Now Possible with OpenClaw?

I haven't kept up to date with the latest @openclaw updates - is live low-latency calling with your claw now possible?

By Peter Yang
Low‑Cost Arms
SocialApr 29, 2026

Low‑Cost Arms

This is the most promising direction in robotics today. Problem: industrial robot arms are too expensive to install Solution: low cost arms + vision + targeted machine learning technoques to make programming easier and system more robust to variation without...

By Max Lobovsky
ROCSYS Secures $13M, Launches 10‑Bay Hands‑Free Robotaxi Charger
SocialApr 29, 2026

ROCSYS Secures $13M, Launches 10‑Bay Hands‑Free Robotaxi Charger

Robotaxi charging: ROCSYS raises $13M and unveiled the M1, a robotic hands-free charging system capable of serving up to 10 robotaxi bays simultaneously. Our full brief on EVwire: https://t.co/15ZhKLpipD https://t.co/bD3MSBXpCc

By Jaan
Robot Dexterity Surges, but We Need Real‑world Demos
SocialApr 29, 2026

Robot Dexterity Surges, but We Need Real‑world Demos

Robot dexterity is moving faster than I expected. I still want to see more demos that are in clearly uncontrolled circumstances. A little too easy to show us best case, highly scripted scenarios.

By Ramez Naam
Shape Library Enhances Vision-Language Models for Precise Robotics
SocialApr 29, 2026

Shape Library Enhances Vision-Language Models for Precise Robotics

Scientists have developed a framework that provides vision-language models with a library of information about object shapes and orientation, boosting spatial awareness for more precise robotic manipulation. Learn more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/Eqf14wJMR5 https://t.co/kST1zrpBjC

By Science Robotics
Genki Robotics Accelerates Humanoid Integration with A16z, AMD Support
SocialApr 29, 2026

Genki Robotics Accelerates Humanoid Integration with A16z, AMD Support

Genki #Robotics Aims to Fast-Track Humanoid Integration, Backed by a16z and AMD by @TheHumanoidHub #Robots #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #DeepLearning #ML https://t.co/OtGHhvtK9w

By Ron van Loon
Sony's Robot Defeats Pros, Mastering Table Tennis Chaos
SocialApr 29, 2026

Sony's Robot Defeats Pros, Mastering Table Tennis Chaos

this robotics breakthrough just broke my brain. sony just built the 1st robot that beats professional table tennis players. so insane because table tennis is one of the HARDEST things you can ask a robot to do in the real world. > the...

By itsolelehmann
United 737 Strikes Red Drone at 3,000 Feet
SocialApr 29, 2026

United 737 Strikes Red Drone at 3,000 Feet

United 737 Hit A “Red, Shiny” Drone At 3,000 Feet As It Landed In San Diego - View from the Wing https://t.co/QFJBdILXfl

By Gary Leff
Build a Simple LED Light Plugin in Gazebo
SocialApr 29, 2026

Build a Simple LED Light Plugin in Gazebo

In case you missed it, here is a recording of our monthly @GazeboSim community meeting. Our guest speaker was @debounSingh who provided a overview on how to build a simple Gazebo plugin that acts as an LED light source. https://t.co/TbB3isJZki

By Open Robotics
Marines to Receive First MQ-58 Valkyrie Drones in 2029
SocialApr 29, 2026

Marines to Receive First MQ-58 Valkyrie Drones in 2029

First USMC MQ-58 Valkyrie CCA Drones To Arrive In 2029 The MQ-58 with conventional landing gear will mark the beginning of the Marines’ operational Collaborative Combat Aircraft journey, with other types likely to follow. https://t.co/Ohdxn0CtPI

By Tyler Rogoway
Melody Robot Achieves Lifelike Presence with 39 DOF
SocialApr 29, 2026

Melody Robot Achieves Lifelike Presence with 39 DOF

Melody: Humanoid #Robot masters 39 degrees of freedom to achieve lifelike presence by Mrigakshi Dixit @IntEngineering Learn more: https://t.co/9jKh3PHJWA #Robotics #Technology #Engineering #Innovation https://t.co/PTwrGpdlX6

By Ron van Loon
Titan Robot 3D‑prints Concrete Homes for Affordable Housing
SocialApr 29, 2026

Titan Robot 3D‑prints Concrete Homes for Affordable Housing

Meet Titan: The #Robot That #3D-Prints Concrete Homes by @IntEngineering #3Dprinted #Technology #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/rvVM8Q2aV7

By Ron van Loon
AI's Quiet Revolution: Automating Back‑Office Drudgery
SocialApr 29, 2026

AI's Quiet Revolution: Automating Back‑Office Drudgery

the loud AI story is models replacing creative work. the quiet one is the drudgery of the back office evaporating — agents running procurement, AP, and renewals at 2am for three cents. the second one is bigger.

By Eric Glyman
Eka's Unconventional Path Yields Eerie New Robot Intelligence
SocialApr 29, 2026

Eka's Unconventional Path Yields Eerie New Robot Intelligence

A lot of companies are currently chasing a "ChatGPT moment for robotics". Eka, founded by @pulkitology and @haarnoja, is taking a different approach to most, and it has already produced an eerie new kind of robot intelligence. (My latest piece...

By Will Knight
Passive Drone Nets Essential for Layered Defense
SocialApr 29, 2026

Passive Drone Nets Essential for Layered Defense

Excellent article @WarInstitute "Missiles, Guns, Lasers . . . and Nets: The Case for Passive Drone Defenses." Appreciate the mention and nods to @thinkdefence great work. https://t.co/UYHac1ImXg Drones are a reality of modern warfare, and the United States has yet to...

By John Spencer
Figure Boosts Robot Production 24×, 55 Built This Week
SocialApr 29, 2026

Figure Boosts Robot Production 24×, 55 Built This Week

Today we’re giving an update on ramping F.03 production at BotQ In the last 120 days, Figure scaled manufacturing 24x - from 1 robot/day to 1 robot/hour We will manufacture 55 humanoid robots this week https://t.co/Am5Kn53mVE

By Figure AI
Motorless Microscopic Robot Swims and Navigates via Physics
SocialApr 29, 2026

Motorless Microscopic Robot Swims and Navigates via Physics

Scientists just built a robot smaller than the width of a human hair (!) It has no motor, no computer and no battery It's a 3D-printed, flexible chain of microscopic segments that, after being hit with an electric field, started swimming through...

By Rowan Cheung
Ukrainian Drones Down Russian Helicopters 150km Behind Lines
SocialApr 29, 2026

Ukrainian Drones Down Russian Helicopters 150km Behind Lines

Video of UAS strikes by the 429th Achilles Unmanned Systems Brigade and 43rd Artillery Brigade on Russian Mi-28 and Mi-8/17 helicopters in Voronezh oblast, more than 150km from the front line. https://t.co/r5hgTqX9sZ https://t.co/0cZTbz6r2y

By Rob Lee
Optimus Could Soon Drive Any Car or Truck
SocialApr 29, 2026

Optimus Could Soon Drive Any Car or Truck

A big 'what if' for Tesla Optimus humanoids: what if it can drive any car/truck?

By Reilly Brennan
Simulate Robots First: Eliminate Downtime, Optimize Processes
SocialApr 29, 2026

Simulate Robots First: Eliminate Downtime, Optimize Processes

If you’ve ever said “Don’t touch the robot… it’s finally running” this is for you. I’m at KUKA in Augsburg today, listening to the team from DUALIS GmbH IT Solution . Robots don’t underperform due to the hardware… but because...

By Ilir Aliu
Hexapod Built with 8 Servos, Rack‑pinion Eliminates IK
SocialApr 29, 2026

Hexapod Built with 8 Servos, Rack‑pinion Eliminates IK

Full video link in bio. I built a simple Hexapod with only 8 servos and an ESP32 remote. It uses rack and pinions so each axis moves in a straight line, then we don't need to calculate any inverse kinematics....

By James Bruton Threads
Giant Humanoid Robot Revolutionizes Japan’s Railway Maintenance
SocialApr 29, 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/o6CFudzxMb

By Ron van Loon
Robots Create Digital Twins of Dm Stores at Night
SocialApr 29, 2026

Robots Create Digital Twins of Dm Stores at Night

Nighttime #Robots Build #Digital Twins of dm-Drogerie Markt Stores by @lukas_m_ziegler #Robotics #ML #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/WWrYcf32qZ

By Ron van Loon
Skyrover S1 Mini Offers DJI‑Level Value at Low Price
SocialApr 29, 2026

Skyrover S1 Mini Offers DJI‑Level Value at Low Price

The Skyrover S1 Mini is going cheap right now at Amazon - this lesser-known DJI alternative could beat its rival for sheer value. https://t.co/vM0EgGYUJU

By TechRadar
5G Enables Reliable Data Backbone for Industrial AI
SocialApr 29, 2026

5G Enables Reliable Data Backbone for Industrial AI

We talk a lot about AI and humanoid robots in industry. But what about the infrastructure for the data? 📡 At Hannover Messe, I took a closer look at the 5G solution from Siemens Industry . It enables private, interference...

By Michael Grollmus
360° Drones Reveal Stunning 3D Gaussian Splats
SocialApr 29, 2026

360° Drones Reveal Stunning 3D Gaussian Splats

360 drones are epic for capturing immaculate 3d gaussian splats. Wait till the virtual camera flies through the tree canopy down to ground level - bloody magnificent ! https://t.co/SmYs7vDVyJ

By Bilawal Sidhu
Autonomous Picking Scales to 6 Billion Orders
SocialApr 29, 2026

Autonomous Picking Scales to 6 Billion Orders

#Autonomous Picking Power: 6 Billion Orders and Counting by @LocusRobotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/A24K0whoNa

By Ron van Loon
TJ-FlyingFish Drone Soars High, Dives Deep
SocialApr 29, 2026

TJ-FlyingFish Drone Soars High, Dives Deep

TJ-FlyingFish: The #Drone That Flies High and Dives Deep by @lukas_m_ziegler #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology https://t.co/DQqAbbGqU9

By Ron van Loon
Robot Arms and Cameras Will Replace Humanoid Legs
SocialApr 29, 2026

Robot Arms and Cameras Will Replace Humanoid Legs

This is a job for a robot arm or two + a camera. No need for the legs or battery pack. This use case will get relentlessly optimized until it's no longer a humanoid.

By Ramez Naam
Affordable Drone Alternatives for US Ban & UK Shoppers
SocialApr 28, 2026

Affordable Drone Alternatives for US Ban & UK Shoppers

Whether you're a US shopper hamstrung by the DJI ban, or a UK buyer looking to explore your options, these are the affordable drones to consider. https://t.co/FgJyQsEO6D

By TechRadar
Robots Need Socially‑Aware Collaborative Foundation Models
SocialApr 28, 2026

Robots Need Socially‑Aware Collaborative Foundation Models

A new Viewpoint calls for a shift towards collaborative robotic foundation models that are aware of social norms and can respond appropriately in different contexts. Learn more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/gKSweo1Kti https://t.co/7FcpbFNnN2

By Science Robotics
Linker Hand06 Delivers Human‑scale Precision in Robotics
SocialApr 28, 2026

Linker Hand06 Delivers Human‑scale Precision in Robotics

Next-Level #Robotics: Linker Hand06 Brings Human-Scale Precision by @CyberRobooo #Robots #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech https://t.co/TD00iI6Jr1

By Ron van Loon
Space Should Be a Tourist Zone, Not a Worksite
SocialApr 28, 2026

Space Should Be a Tourist Zone, Not a Worksite

The only humans sent to space ought to be tourists Robots should be doing all the science/mining/building/etc

By Shahin Farshchi
1959 View: Automation Threatens Craft, Shifts Workers to Offices
SocialApr 28, 2026

1959 View: Automation Threatens Craft, Shifts Workers to Offices

On the subject of old-timey views of automation, this piece, from a 1959 issue of Harpers, laments the loss of artisanal skills amid the rise of factory automation. Many of the displaced workers mentioned in the piece of course moved...

By Will Knight
Delta Drone Transforms to Fly and Roll Seamlessly
SocialApr 28, 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/6HyCAQKvm5

By Ron van Loon
GITAI's Centaur Robot Tackles Moon’s Harsh Terrain
SocialApr 28, 2026

GITAI's Centaur Robot Tackles Moon’s Harsh Terrain

GITAI’s Centaur-Like #Robot Is Built to Work on the Moon’s Harsh Terrain by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/1pzYzZDBkz

By Ron van Loon
3D‑Printed 6‑DOF Arm with Custom Closed
SocialApr 28, 2026

3D‑Printed 6‑DOF Arm with Custom Closed

Mini 6 dof Arm. 3D printed planetary gearboxs & more… [📍GitHub link below ] A mini 6-axis arm driven by stepper motors with custom 3D printed split ring planetary gearboxs and an inverted belt differential wrist with custom bearings, driven...

By Ilir Aliu
Figure Robot CEO and Bot Debut on 60 Minutes
SocialApr 28, 2026

Figure Robot CEO and Bot Debut on 60 Minutes

#ThisDayInTechHistory. April 28, 2024. CEO of @Figure_robot @adcock_brett and one of his #Robots are introduced on 60 Minutes. (CBS) #Robotics https://t.co/EO5jYbLkdV

By James Gingerich
Apptronik Poaches Top Robot Talent Amid Growing War
SocialApr 28, 2026

Apptronik Poaches Top Robot Talent Amid Growing War

The humanoid robot talent wars are heating up ... >> Apptronik Teases New Robot, Stacks C-Suite With Waymo, Boston Dynamics, Amazon Vets https://t.co/uPY9OnVW7O

By John Koetsier
Automation and Robotics Drive Sustainable, Efficient Business Growth
SocialApr 28, 2026

Automation and Robotics Drive Sustainable, Efficient Business Growth

Automation and robotics are becoming practical tools for sustainable business, guiding how organizations reduce waste, optimize resources, and align innovation with environmental responsibility while keeping operations efficient and ready for growth. Microblog by @antgrasso https://t.co/TVmEVjtLsE

By Antonio Grasso
Vision AI Enables Robot to Inspect Car Chassis
SocialApr 28, 2026

Vision AI Enables Robot to Inspect Car Chassis

How Han’s #Robot Uses Vision #AI to Inspect #Automobile Chassis via @WevolverApp #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/SgvoUx0Qdt

By Ron van Loon
D1 MAX: Unstoppable All‑Terrain Robot Redefines Mobility
SocialApr 28, 2026

D1 MAX: Unstoppable All‑Terrain Robot Redefines Mobility

Meet D1 MAX — The All-Terrain #Robot That Won’t Stop by @XRoboHub #Robotics #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/e35M9Gz5mg

By Ron van Loon
TITA: Autonomous Robot Revolutionizes Terrain Assessment
SocialApr 28, 2026

TITA: Autonomous Robot Revolutionizes Terrain Assessment

TITA: An #Autonomous Terrain-Assessing #Robot by Direct Drive #Tech by @DirectDriveTech #Robotics #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/cI7gJ1FINN

By Ron van Loon
AI Agent Seamlessly Integrates Into TIA Portal Workflow
SocialApr 28, 2026

AI Agent Seamlessly Integrates Into TIA Portal Workflow

🚀 The AI Agent for TIA Portal is now live – and this could change engineering. At Hannover Messe, I took a closer look at the new Engineering Agent from Siemens together with Christian Fischer and Stefan Obst 👀 💡...

By Michael Grollmus
Industrial Automation Now Embraces Pre‑Deployment Simulation Testing
SocialApr 28, 2026

Industrial Automation Now Embraces Pre‑Deployment Simulation Testing

"We crash our Robot Cells first … before the Customer does." The line is buried in the agenda of a Simulation Event that KUKA and Visual Components are hosting tomorrow in Augsburg. It's from Dr. Christian Koch , CTO of...

By Ilir Aliu
Farming Embraces Autonomous Technology for Future Growth
SocialApr 28, 2026

Farming Embraces Autonomous Technology for Future Growth

From Barns to Bots: Farming Enters the #Autonomous Era by @Fabriziobustama #TechForGood #Innovation #Tech #Technology https://t.co/WCBD8Jkmkq

By Ron van Loon