Robotics Social Media and Updates

AI Robot Enhances Guest Experience with Real-Time Guidance
SocialApr 28, 2026

AI Robot Enhances Guest Experience with Real-Time Guidance

#AI Meets Hospitality: Realbotix #Robot Greets and Guides Visitors by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/h3IhbYiWo7

By Ron van Loon
TIAGo Pro: Next-Gen Mobile Manipulation for Real-World Robotics
SocialApr 28, 2026

TIAGo Pro: Next-Gen Mobile Manipulation for Real-World Robotics

TIAGo Pro: Advanced Mobile Manipulation Platform for Real-World #Robotics by @PALRobotics #Robots #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/15w55A0SGU

By Ron van Loon
25 Years of Automated Science: Ross King’s Vision
SocialApr 27, 2026

25 Years of Automated Science: Ross King’s Vision

What I’ve learned from 25 years of automated science, and what the future holds: an interview with Ross King by Ella Scallan and @aihuborg https://t.co/8zyxtxVkaE

By Robohub Twitter
Orangewood Labs Scales Robot Deployment on Factory Floors
SocialApr 27, 2026

Orangewood Labs Scales Robot Deployment on Factory Floors

just caught up with @Abhindas1 of @OrangewoodLabs. lots of teams are getting into robotics now but orangewood has cracked robot deployment at scale on the factory floor. very impressed. also based out of SF. you love to see it. https://t.co/NDJ4mqmLWd

By Andrew Arruda
Embodied AI Takes Flight on the ISS
SocialApr 27, 2026

Embodied AI Takes Flight on the ISS

Robot Talk Episode 146 – Embodied AI on the ISS, with Jamie Palmer by Robot Talk @RobotTalkPod https://t.co/40Pf8nnScz

By Robohub Twitter
Drone-Powered App Maps Beach Plastic Litter
SocialApr 27, 2026

Drone-Powered App Maps Beach Plastic Litter

I developed an app that uses drone footage to track plastic litter on beaches By Gerard Dooly, University of Limerick @UL / The Conversation https://t.co/ImTmQK2muv

By Robohub Twitter
Autonomous Ocean Robots Could Replace Expensive Offshore Vessels
SocialApr 27, 2026

Autonomous Ocean Robots Could Replace Expensive Offshore Vessels

Bubble Robotics proposes autonomous ocean robots to replace costly offshore vessels, aiming to reduce risks, cut costs, and enable continuous operations. https://t.co/1cIlPyEoHu

By TechRadar
Robots Learning Real-Time Human Intent Boost Safety
SocialApr 27, 2026

Robots Learning Real-Time Human Intent Boost Safety

Teaching robots to read human movement and intent in real time. Critical for safer human-humanoid interaction at scale. Opening new frontiers for AI governance and privacy. 🎥 @openmind_agi https://t.co/dOZphr2Wiq

By Glen Gilmore
Houthi and Iranian Missile Strikes Yield Virtually No Hits
SocialApr 27, 2026

Houthi and Iranian Missile Strikes Yield Virtually No Hits

This is the popular take. I’m still waiting for proof. The Houthis fired thousands of drones and anti-ship missiles at commercial shipping in the Red Sea. They managed to sink exactly one ship. One. And that ship, the bulk carrier Tutor, floated for...

By John Konrad
New Open-Source Terrain Navigation for GPS-Denied UAVs
SocialApr 27, 2026

New Open-Source Terrain Navigation for GPS-Denied UAVs

Looking for a solution for GPS-denied UAV navigation? Mohamed Abdelkader, a professor at @PSU_RUH, just released a paper, source code, and a Docker container, complete with @GazeboSim and @PX4Autopilot integration, on the topic of terrain based navigation. ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/fc44BRlXu3

By Open Robotics
Autonomous Wind‑Powered Vessels Build Resilient Shipping Mesh
SocialApr 27, 2026

Autonomous Wind‑Powered Vessels Build Resilient Shipping Mesh

Starlink telemetry. Wingsail power. Autonomous. Straight of Hormuz, Suez Canal, Port of LA -- ocean shipping is brittle. Clippership solves this with autonomous, wind powered cargo vessels. It's packet switching for ocean freight and enables a resilient mesh shipping network. https://t.co/5jh5nc9sSW

By Seth Bannon
Eka Emerges as Top Robotics Company.
SocialApr 27, 2026

Eka Emerges as Top Robotics Company.

There are a lot of robotics companies out there nowadays but I think Eka might be *the* one .

By Will Knight
Robots Revolutionize Home Cooking with Automation
SocialApr 27, 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/rLONiAyTNF

By Ron van Loon
Tesla Veteran Leads World’s First AI‑run Copper Mine
SocialApr 27, 2026

Tesla Veteran Leads World’s First AI‑run Copper Mine

New: This Tesla veteran is running a copper mine with AI-powered robots Mariana Minerals, led by CEO Turner Caldwell, is operating the world’s first autonomous mine, extracting and refining copper in Utah to meet surging demand for the costly metal https://www.forbes.com/sites/alanohnsman/2026/04/27/this-tesla-veteran-is-running-a-copper-mine-with-ai-powered-robots/

By Alan Ohnsman
Zhejiang Unveils NAVIAI‑I3 Next‑Gen Humanoid Robot
SocialApr 27, 2026

Zhejiang Unveils NAVIAI‑I3 Next‑Gen Humanoid Robot

NAVIAI-I3: Zhejiang’s Next-Gen Robust Humanoid #Robot Launch by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #ML https://t.co/ddPma01UQU

By Ron van Loon
Humanoid Robot Streamlines Repetitive Packaging in Logistics
SocialApr 27, 2026

Humanoid Robot Streamlines Repetitive Packaging in Logistics

Humanoid #Robot Powers Through Repetitive Packaging Tasks in #Logistics Centers via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/rE5rBMuDim

By Ron van Loon
Keypoint Method Lets Robots Handle Curved Objects
SocialApr 27, 2026

Keypoint Method Lets Robots Handle Curved Objects

A new Science #Robotics study highlights a method that can represent curved objects in task-relevant keypoints, enabling robots to inspect and manipulate everyday items with varying shapes and orientations. https://t.co/RU2Ah0r5gO https://t.co/mEMBBzdiAn

By Science Robotics
Robotic Hand Outpaces Human Reflexes in Speed
SocialApr 27, 2026

Robotic Hand Outpaces Human Reflexes in Speed

Faster Than Human Reflexes: A #Robotic Hand Redefining Speed and Precision by @sciencegirl #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/UgL3C57K7M

By Ron van Loon
Yemen Ranks Second in ICS Attacks; Israel Among Safest
SocialApr 27, 2026

Yemen Ranks Second in ICS Attacks; Israel Among Safest

The threat landscape for industrial automation systems in the Middle East – Q4 2025: high risk of targeted attacks, network segmentation issues, and numerous espionage attacks. Yemen ranks second globally for the share of ICS computers attacked, while Israel is...

By Eugene Kaspersky
Human Engineers Still Essential Despite Humanoid Cargo Robots
SocialApr 27, 2026

Human Engineers Still Essential Despite Humanoid Cargo Robots

Cute little push from the robot… but as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer , I’m watching this and thinking: “You’re not replacing me bro” Maintenance work stays human for now. I feel safe JAL testing humanoid robots for cargo work at Haneda.

By Fahad Naim
Dual‑Arm Tracked Humanoid Starts Real‑World Industrial Trials
SocialApr 27, 2026

Dual‑Arm Tracked Humanoid Starts Real‑World Industrial Trials

Dual-Arm Tracked Humanoid Begins Real-World Industrial Trials via @IlirAliu_ #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/y9dyyBOoNB

By Ron van Loon
Iran, Hezbollah Likely Gaining FPV Drone Expertise From Russia
SocialApr 27, 2026

Iran, Hezbollah Likely Gaining FPV Drone Expertise From Russia

Flagging this as another sign of potential learning transfer between Russia/Iran/Hezbollah that have emerged this spring regarding FPVs from war in Ukraine. If Hezbollah is experimenting with it, then I assume Iran already has the capability. Must be factored into...

By Dara Massicot
Humanoid Robot Reads Emotions, Reacts Like Human
SocialApr 27, 2026

Humanoid Robot Reads Emotions, Reacts Like Human

AI Q: The Emotion-Reading Humanoid #Robot That Reacts Like a Real Being via @XRoboHub #Robots #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech https://t.co/DHMw3OoLBM

By Ron van Loon
Skild Brain Teams with Jetson Thor for Advanced Robotics
SocialApr 27, 2026

Skild Brain Teams with Jetson Thor for Advanced Robotics

Skild Brain Pairs With Jetson Thor to Power Next-Gen #Robotics Intelligence by @CyberRobooo #Robot #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/6tVH6PoYzn

By Ron van Loon
Robotics and Software Unite for End‑to‑End Supply Chains
SocialApr 27, 2026

Robotics and Software Unite for End‑to‑End Supply Chains

Industry 4.0 is merging manufacturing, supply chain, and tech. Robotics and software are converging to create complete end-to-end supply chain management. #Industry40 #SupplyChain https://t.co/A0lGwq9mRS

By Eric Kimberling
Early Tesla AI Drives Us, Hinting Future Safety
SocialApr 27, 2026

Early Tesla AI Drives Us, Hinting Future Safety

These pictures and video thanks to AI from Tesla. My friend and I had my robot drive us from San Jose to Angel Camp. It wasn’t perfect. It is an eight year old robot working with old model on a shitty computer. But...

By Robert Scoble
Dreaming of Nationwide Driverless Tesla Robotaxis
SocialApr 27, 2026

Dreaming of Nationwide Driverless Tesla Robotaxis

I have a dream that one day there will be driverless Tesla Robotaxis anywhere you could go in the United States

By Whole Mars Catalog
Fire Trucks Turn Into Mobile Drone Command Centers
SocialApr 27, 2026

Fire Trucks Turn Into Mobile Drone Command Centers

China is turning fire trucks into drone launch systems. And that is a much bigger shift than it sounds. What interests me here is not just the hardware. It is the new logic of emergency response. Instead of relying only on ladders and human...

By Pascal Bornet
Self‑Flipping Drone Takes Off Directly From Water
SocialApr 27, 2026

Self‑Flipping Drone Takes Off Directly From Water

This #Drone Can Flip Itself Over and Take Off From Water by @Fabriziobustama #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology #Tech https://t.co/7mssKfEIjV

By Ron van Loon
Humanoid Robots Set to Transform Elder Care
SocialApr 27, 2026

Humanoid Robots Set to Transform Elder Care

ROBOTGYM Reveals the Future of Humanoid Elderly Assistance via @Robo_Tuo #Robotics #Tech #Technology #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/zjRD7hYqdC

By Ron van Loon
AI Robot Personal Trainer Revolutionizes Fitness
SocialApr 27, 2026

AI Robot Personal Trainer Revolutionizes Fitness

✨🇨🇳Robotic fitness trainer?😂 https://t.co/ot7OhICk7m #Fitness #Wellness #robot #robotics #AI #PhysicalAI #Trainers @AlbertoEMachado @Eli_Krumova @postoff25 @Khulood_Almani @anand_narang @NutritiousMind @baski_LA @TanyaSinha_ @devaang @AlAmadi1 @jeancayeux @enilev @efipm @mvollmer1 @Nicochan33 @RagusoSergio @FrRonconi @Shi4Tech @sallyeaves @LaurentAlaus @Fabriziobustama @smaksked @MargaretSiegien @PawlowskiMario @gvalan @Ym78200 @mikeflache @EduardoValenteI @ipfconline1 @kalydeoo...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
China Rolls Out Robot Cashiers in 20 Stores
SocialApr 27, 2026

China Rolls Out Robot Cashiers in 20 Stores

🇨🇳 China has started gradually replacing cashiers with robots. Reportedly so far 20 such stores have opened across 7 cities. https://t.co/NMetFCulZn #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Robot #Robotics #PhysicalAI #store #RetailInvestor @sonu_monika @enilev @Jagersbergknut @TysonLester @chidambara09 @labordeolivier @BetaMoroney @tlloydjones @Nicochan33 @jeancayeux @RLDI_Lamy @pierrepinna...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
TRON 1 Gains 3D Perception for Smarter Navigation
SocialApr 27, 2026

TRON 1 Gains 3D Perception for Smarter Navigation

TRON 1 Upgraded with #3D Perception Kit for Smarter Navigation and Terrain Mastery by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #RPA #ML #MI https://t.co/nx17WnTSvj

By Ron van Loon
Human-Scale Bipedal Robot Ready for Real-World Tasks
SocialApr 27, 2026

Human-Scale Bipedal Robot Ready for Real-World Tasks

Human-Scale Bipedal Humanoid #Robot Designed for Real-World Tasks via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #RPA #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/Xnl66Ccdv2

By Ron van Loon
Robots Achieve Realistic 15-DoF Faces with Live Tracking
SocialApr 27, 2026

Robots Achieve Realistic 15-DoF Faces with Live Tracking

When #Robots Feel Real: Mornine’s 15-DoF Face with Live Human Tracking by @CyberRobooo #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/YGnChAc5i4

By Ron van Loon
China Uses Robots for Live High‑voltage Electrical Work
SocialApr 27, 2026

China Uses Robots for Live High‑voltage Electrical Work

China Deploys #Robotic Electricians for Live High-Voltage Operations by @XueJia24682 #Robotics #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/cK3fXhUWhQ

By Ron van Loon
Beijing Startup TARS Unveils Dual Humanoid Robots for Manufacturing
SocialApr 26, 2026

Beijing Startup TARS Unveils Dual Humanoid Robots for Manufacturing

Beijing Startup TARS Debuts Two Humanoid #Robots for Precision Manufacturing and General-Purpose Tasks by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/ZJ0b3LghMz

By Ron van Loon
Robots Likely in Homes by 2030, Scarce Industrially
SocialApr 26, 2026

Robots Likely in Homes by 2030, Scarce Industrially

Forecasters think there's a ~60% chance that by 2030 "robots exist that can navigate homes and perform basic tasks" or better, but only 17 million are used industrially by 2040. Seems insane. https://t.co/SgVhz1xW6C

By Benjamin Todd
Midnight Grind: Professor Juggles Slides, Robots, Burnout
SocialApr 26, 2026

Midnight Grind: Professor Juggles Slides, Robots, Burnout

@IEEE_EDUCON Engineering Professor and #STEM Communicator Confessions It is midnight in Cairo and my workshop is at 9 am. Still making slides and coding robots. 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️ #robot #engineering #professor #educon Someday this won’t be my life. https://t.co/SkRFkEmEgh

By Dr. Carlotta A. Berry
Robot Mirrors Human Motion with Near‑Zero Latency
SocialApr 26, 2026

Robot Mirrors Human Motion with Near‑Zero Latency

Motion-Synced #Robot Mirrors Human Movements with Near-Zero Delay by @IntEngineering #Robotics #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/ALRFvbvnDJ

By Ron van Loon
Autonomous Nomadic Drones Boost Grid Resilience
SocialApr 26, 2026

Autonomous Nomadic Drones Boost Grid Resilience

Nomadic #Drones Revolutionize Grid Resilience with #Autonomous, Self-Recharging Inspection Systems via @WevolverApp #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology #Tech https://t.co/1WN35ORJtB

By Ron van Loon
Free, Accessible Robotics Lessons for Real Understanding
SocialApr 26, 2026

Free, Accessible Robotics Lessons for Real Understanding

Robotics education built for people who actually want to understand it… not just pass an exam. [📍FREE ] Peter Corke’s Robot Academy breaks down robotics into short, focused video lessons. What it focuses on: • Robot motion and coordinate frames...

By Ilir Aliu
General-Purpose Humanoid Robot Uses Single Brain for Multiple Tasks
SocialApr 26, 2026

General-Purpose Humanoid Robot Uses Single Brain for Multiple Tasks

"One Brain for Diverse Uses" General-Purpose Humanoid #Robot via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #Tech #Engineering #Innovation #RPA https://t.co/gbVN5sFf9z

By Ron van Loon
Germany's Drone Production Capacity: How Many Per Year?
SocialApr 26, 2026

Germany's Drone Production Capacity: How Many Per Year?

Good for Germany, but what really matters is drone production. How many drones can Germany produce in a year?

By Noah Smith
Waymo Robotaxi Experience Convinces Miami Rider of Future
SocialApr 26, 2026

Waymo Robotaxi Experience Convinces Miami Rider of Future

Just had my first @Waymo experience… it was magical… not sure I’ll never use Uber again in Miami… robotaxis are the future… no doubt about it. https://t.co/W11WEipjBr

By Jonah Lupton
Robot Race Improves: 47 Teams Finish This Year
SocialApr 26, 2026

Robot Race Improves: 47 Teams Finish This Year

“A year ago, the same race looked like a blooper reel. Most robots could not finish. The champion needed 2 hours and 40 minutes for a distance that elite human runners cover in under an hour. This year, 47 of...

By Jonathan Cheng
Lily Bot Debuts at Cairo's EduCon 2026
SocialApr 26, 2026

Lily Bot Debuts at Cairo's EduCon 2026

Lily ♾️Bot made it to Cairo #educon #educon2026 #robot #engineering #ieee

By Dr. Carlotta A. Berry
AI Table Tennis Robot's Multi-Camera Edge Sparks Fairness Debate
SocialApr 26, 2026

AI Table Tennis Robot's Multi-Camera Edge Sparks Fairness Debate

A human-beating table tennis AI robot uses 9 cameras around the court. Seems like cheating to me. Should only be allowed one viewing position to make it more comparable. I wonder how long before these things are sold as training aids...

By David J. Doherty
Johor's DF Automation Lands $185M Robotics Funding
SocialApr 26, 2026

Johor's DF Automation Lands $185M Robotics Funding

Before calling it a night. Catching up with Dr CF Yeong from DF Automation, a robotic company and last round funding was lead by Vynn Capital. Johor have so much hidden gem. https://www.digitalnewsasia.com/digital-economy/malaysia-based-robotics-provider-df-automation-robotics-secures-us185-mil-funding

By Curry Khoo