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China’s New Trend: Renting Bionic Robots for Events
SocialMar 27, 2026

China’s New Trend: Renting Bionic Robots for Events

🇨🇳 In China, people are renting these #bionic robots for shops/events. This is Xiaomei, built on Unitree body by Embodydeep. She blinks, talks & dances at Shanghai's Iizhizu robot rental launch. #humanoidtech #humanoid #robot #Robotics #AI #TechRevolution #TechInnovation #ArtificialInteligence #PhysicalAI @sonu_monika @enilev...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Robots Leaving Labs, Clearing Snow in Real World
SocialMar 27, 2026

Robots Leaving Labs, Clearing Snow in Real World

This wasn’t a lab test. A humanoid robot just went to work in a snowstorm. In New York, while most systems would struggle in these conditions, this robot was out clearing snow. Cold. Unpredictable. Physically demanding. And yet, it operates with control and stability. What stands...

By Pascal Bornet
EngineAI Unveils T800, a Full-Size Humanoid Robot
SocialMar 27, 2026

EngineAI Unveils T800, a Full-Size Humanoid Robot

Meet T800 — EngineAI’s Next-Generation Full-Size Humanoid #Robot by @XRoboHub #Robots #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/W2zA53UDQZ

By Ron van Loon
Physical AI and Robotics Spark Next Industrial Revolution
SocialMar 27, 2026

Physical AI and Robotics Spark Next Industrial Revolution

Physical #AI and #Robotics will bring about the next industrial revolution by @nvidiaomniverse #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/k57mXQkVkE

By Ron van Loon
Modular Wheeled Biped Robot Combines and Splits On‑Demand
SocialMar 26, 2026

Modular Wheeled Biped Robot Combines and Splits On‑Demand

Wheeled Bipedal #Robot That Can Combine and Separate on Demand via @ZappyZappy7 #ArtificialIntelligence #Robotics #MachineLearning #MI #ML https://t.co/7ipHwkNPsU

By Ron van Loon
XPlanar System Transforms Food Processing Plant Handling
SocialMar 26, 2026

XPlanar System Transforms Food Processing Plant Handling

XPlanar System Revolutionizes Food Product Handling in Processing Plants by @lukas_m_ziegler #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #Innovation #FoodTech https://t.co/5IYYwovZgY

By Ron van Loon
Industrial KUKA Robot Reimagined as Immersive Gaming Hub
SocialMar 26, 2026

Industrial KUKA Robot Reimagined as Immersive Gaming Hub

KUKA Industrial #Robot Transformed into an Immersive Gaming Station by @JeroenBartelse #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech #TechForGood https://t.co/FQBVX9ivdq

By Ron van Loon
Soft Electrofluidic Fiber Muscles Bundle to Lift Heavy Loads
SocialMar 26, 2026

Soft Electrofluidic Fiber Muscles Bundle to Lift Heavy Loads

Scientists have developed soft artificial electrofluidic fiber muscles that can be bundled together like skeletal muscles to lift heavy weights or launch objects in the blink of an eye. Learn more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/QigPsEJDBc https://t.co/46eSTl1Y53

By Science Robotics
Robo-Taxis Converging on Classic Black Cab Form Factor
SocialMar 26, 2026

Robo-Taxis Converging on Classic Black Cab Form Factor

This sure feels like the "right" form factor for robo-taxis. More like the old black cabs in London. Way more useable for the riders. I think they all end up going in this direction.

By Bill Gurley
Honda's Walking Robot Foreshadows First Lady's Humanoid Teachers
SocialMar 26, 2026

Honda's Walking Robot Foreshadows First Lady's Humanoid Teachers

Robots in the classroom? 🤖 🏫 The first lady believes “humanoid educators” should help teach the next generation. One potential candidate walked alongside her at the White House, but did you know Honda paved the way 30 years ago...

By IEEE Spectrum Threads
AGIBOT Launches Genie G2, Next‑Gen Wheeled Humanoid
SocialMar 26, 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/zJXkohLjsA

By Ron van Loon
China's S1 Humanoid Robot Operates Retail Kiosks
SocialMar 26, 2026

China's S1 Humanoid Robot Operates Retail Kiosks

Meet S1: The Humanoid #Robot Running Retail Kiosks in China by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/cm3OJSAIR2

By Ron van Loon
Navy Shifts to Fielding Mature Uncrewed Vessels
SocialMar 26, 2026

Navy Shifts to Fielding Mature Uncrewed Vessels

Navy’s Drone Ship Plans Get Shaken Up Again The Navy wants to spend less time prototyping and focus on fielding already mature uncrewed vessel designs, which contractors might operate. https://t.co/LfNRpVJYnd

By Tyler Rogoway
Robots Building Robots: Humanoid Assembly Line Emerges
SocialMar 26, 2026

Robots Building Robots: Humanoid Assembly Line Emerges

Humanoid robot assembling humanoid #Robots for factory work via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/XhAgwlGxAR

By Ron van Loon
Humanoid Startups Thrive Through Real‑Economy Partnerships
SocialMar 26, 2026

Humanoid Startups Thrive Through Real‑Economy Partnerships

Best reporting I have seen about the Chinese robotics industry: “The key takeaway from my trips is that while we in the media tend to focus on the 140 humanoid start-ups in China, we should be looking at the partnerships these...

By Robert Scoble
China's L4 Delivery Robots Reach Massive Scale
SocialMar 26, 2026

China's L4 Delivery Robots Reach Massive Scale

China’s Streets Go #Autonomous: L4 Delivery Vehicles Hit Massive Scale and Rapid Growth by @blueskykites #Robotics #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/9bwFcv6o6W

By Ron van Loon
Spotted NemoClaw Rig with NVIDIA DGX Spark at Home
SocialMar 26, 2026

Spotted NemoClaw Rig with NVIDIA DGX Spark at Home

Come home last night, with what looks to be an NemoClaw setup with an NVIDIA DGX Spark in the guest room. @Picomoorhead you know anything about this? 😂 https://t.co/210ukDHn5b

By Patrick Moorhead
Douglas Machines Revolutionize Packaging with Smart Robotics
SocialMar 26, 2026

Douglas Machines Revolutionize Packaging with Smart Robotics

Smart #Robotic Packaging: How Douglas Machines Pack Products with Style by @lukas_m_ziegler #Robotics #RPA #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/fPCtnE7hgF

By Ron van Loon
China Demonstrates Atlas Drone Swarm with AI Combat Upgrade
SocialMar 26, 2026

China Demonstrates Atlas Drone Swarm with AI Combat Upgrade

China unveils full-process demonstration of Atlas drone swarm operations system, expert highlights algorithm-enabled combat upgrades https://t.co/KM8FySikPc

By Paul Triolo
Future Promises Shifted: Kids Learn From Robots
SocialMar 26, 2026

Future Promises Shifted: Kids Learn From Robots

They told us we’d have flying cars. Instead our children will get taught by robots.

By Hailey Lennon
AI Counts Potatoes on Line with Minimal Training
SocialMar 26, 2026

AI Counts Potatoes on Line with Minimal Training

#AI on the Assembly Line: Instant Potato Counting with Minimal Training by @IlirAliu_ #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML #MI https://t.co/voofupOVbE

By Ron van Loon
Good Intentions Fuel Bad Ideas: Embrace Non‑Human Robot Forms
SocialMar 26, 2026

Good Intentions Fuel Bad Ideas: Embrace Non‑Human Robot Forms

This is how good intentions spread bad ideas. Human shaped robots are inferior to weird evolved droids that do things thru engineering that defy what evolution yielded humans. Why limit to two hands and two legs

By Josh Wolfe
Robots Deploy 100 MW Solar on 1‑GW AES Project
SocialMar 26, 2026

Robots Deploy 100 MW Solar on 1‑GW AES Project

Robots install 100 MW of solar panels on 1-GW AES project #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/twW6hPg4bg

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Automation Slashed Easter Peep Production Time From Days to Minutes
SocialMar 26, 2026

Automation Slashed Easter Peep Production Time From Days to Minutes

#HowThingsAreMade? Easter Peeps? In 1953, Bob Born of Just Born applied #Automation to Peep production reducing the manual time of 27 hours a tray down to 6 minutes. (Business Insider) #FoodProcessing #Manufacturing https://t.co/303bnDz5nV

By James Gingerich
Fish‑like Micro‑robots Poised to Revolutionize Medicine
SocialMar 26, 2026

Fish‑like Micro‑robots Poised to Revolutionize Medicine

Tiny Swimming #Robots That Move Like Fish Could Transform Medicine and Science by @IntEngineering #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/smfTSXZyHx

By Ron van Loon
Robotic Mouse Alerts You When Workday Ends
SocialMar 26, 2026

Robotic Mouse Alerts You When Workday Ends

#WhatsNext? How about a robotic mouse that lets you know when the workday is over? (GiGadgets) #Robotics #RemoteWork https://t.co/Rr885iCziy

By James Gingerich
Melody: AI‑Powered Multilingual Humanoid Girlfriend Unveiled
SocialMar 26, 2026

Melody: AI‑Powered Multilingual Humanoid Girlfriend Unveiled

Meet Melody—The #AI-Powered, Multilingual Humanoid Girlfriend by @MarioNawfal #Robotics #Technology #ArtificialIntelligence #MI #ML #Innovation https://t.co/UxgmkXOlxn

By Ron van Loon
New Platform Gives Industrial Robots Real‑World Vision
SocialMar 26, 2026

New Platform Gives Industrial Robots Real‑World Vision

Visual Object Intelligence Platform: Empowering Industrial #Robots to See, Understand, and Handle the Real World via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/aXMz0KoKHn

By Ron van Loon
Wuji Hand Unveils Next‑Generation Robotic Dexterity
SocialMar 25, 2026

Wuji Hand Unveils Next‑Generation Robotic Dexterity

Meet the Wuji Hand: Next-Gen #Robotic Dexterity Begins by @wuji_global #Robots #Innovation #EmergingTech #ML #Technology https://t.co/ckMcura9sA

By Ron van Loon
UAV Countermeasures Known; Implementation Remains the Challenge
SocialMar 25, 2026

UAV Countermeasures Known; Implementation Remains the Challenge

Lots of discussion of countering UAVs at the moment. @Justin_Br0nk and I published this in 2024: https://t.co/dsSGyI9mfx Lots of others with similar conclusions. The answers have been known for some time - the problem is implementation. @RUSI_org @roberttollast

By Jack Watling
AI Drives Hyper-Realistic Robot Revolution
SocialMar 25, 2026

AI Drives Hyper-Realistic Robot Revolution

The Rise of Hyper-Realistic #Robots Powered by #AI by @Khulood_Almani #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/JZjFKkn824

By Ron van Loon
Humanoid Robot Chats with Staff on the Way Home
SocialMar 25, 2026

Humanoid Robot Chats with Staff on the Way Home

A humanoid #Robot talking to staff in the car on the way home from an event via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/9fIdsqFuJH

By Ron van Loon
Human‑Scale Bipedal Robot Ready for Real‑World Tasks
SocialMar 25, 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/j5P47UBkpQ

By Ron van Loon
Humanoid Robots Remain Luxury, Not Mass‑market Purchase
SocialMar 25, 2026

Humanoid Robots Remain Luxury, Not Mass‑market Purchase

Good skepticism about @1x_tech's humanoid robot's prospects. I've done a lot of consumer research getting into people's homes around the world. While everyone "want" one, when they start thinking of $500 a month, and the privacy implications of having a...

By Robert Scoble
China Rolls Out AI Electric Mining Trucks, Automating Industry
SocialMar 25, 2026

China Rolls Out AI Electric Mining Trucks, Automating Industry

China Deploys #AI-Powered Electric Mining Trucks, Driving Heavy Industry Toward Full #Automation by @IntEngineering #SelfDrivingCars #AutonomousVehicles #ArtificialIntelligence #Automation #Automotive #Transport https://t.co/IEENy7uDyD

By Ron van Loon
GM's AI Drives 50,000× Faster for Unpredictable Scenarios
SocialMar 25, 2026

GM's AI Drives 50,000× Faster for Unpredictable Scenarios

@generalmotors is working on systems to ensure its autonomous vehicles behave even in the most unexpected scenarios. Its scalable driving AI operates 50,000 times faster than real-time. https://spectrum.ieee.org/gm-scalable-driving-ai

By IEEE Spectrum Threads
Microscopic Robot Delivers Targeted Drugs Inside Bloodstream
SocialMar 25, 2026

Microscopic Robot Delivers Targeted Drugs Inside Bloodstream

Microscopic #Robot Navigates the Bloodstream to Deliver Targeted Medication by @CeoImed #MedTech #Healthcare #HealthTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/LBJeDdwTuq

By Ron van Loon
First Lady Melania Trump Welcomes Humanoid Robot to White House
SocialMar 25, 2026

First Lady Melania Trump Welcomes Humanoid Robot to White House

Figure 03 humanoid robot makes a surprise visit to the White House, alongside First Lady Melania Trump, who is ready for robot teachers. https://t.co/SGx9ozuSmn

By TechRadar
Dual‑Arm Bipedal Robot Tackles Heavy‑Load Logistics
SocialMar 25, 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/B2oykv52XF

By Ron van Loon
FPV Drones Threaten Parked U.S. Aircraft at Home and Abroad
SocialMar 25, 2026

FPV Drones Threaten Parked U.S. Aircraft at Home and Abroad

Drone Attack On Parked U.S. Army Black Hawk In Iraq A Harbinger Of What’s To Come The ballooning threat from FPV drones pose a major risk to American aircraft parked on ramps in war zones and in the United States. https://t.co/VnieHpJqsL

By Tyler Rogoway
Bat-Inspired Denoising Lets Tiny Drone Avoid Invisible Obstacles
SocialMar 25, 2026

Bat-Inspired Denoising Lets Tiny Drone Avoid Invisible Obstacles

A bat-inspired approach denoises ultrasound echolocation signals, enabling a palm-sized drone to navigate challenging environments while avoiding transparent or thin obstacles. Learn more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/utyw7UGfJ9 https://t.co/eesQvK3IJU

By Science Robotics
AI-Driven Humanoid Robots Promise Universal, Elite-Level Healthcare
SocialMar 25, 2026

AI-Driven Humanoid Robots Promise Universal, Elite-Level Healthcare

Humanoid robots + AI will mean everyone on Earth has access to better medical care than the richest person alive today. THAT is what abundance looks like.

By Peter H. Diamandis
Vine-Inspired Robot Lifts Objects with Gentle Precision
SocialMar 25, 2026

Vine-Inspired Robot Lifts Objects with Gentle Precision

This Vine-Inspired #Robot Can Gently Lift Almost Anything by @MIT #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/lfKLB58nJB

By Ron van Loon
Friendly Bubble Robot Tackles Senior Loneliness in U.S.
SocialMar 25, 2026

Friendly Bubble Robot Tackles Senior Loneliness in U.S.

EXCLUSIVE: in a sea of Terminator-looking bots, Aussie founder Grace Brown took a different direction for her robot, Abi: color, bubbles, and fun. Now her startup Andromeda, which has raised $16.6M, is launching for senior homes across the U.S. - with...

By Alex Konrad
Self‑healing Desktop Automations Launch for Legacy AI Tools
SocialMar 25, 2026

Self‑healing Desktop Automations Launch for Legacy AI Tools

Minicor (@minicor_) builds self-healing desktop automations for AI companies whose customers run on legacy desktop software with no APIs. Congrats on the launch, @faizchishtie and @sahee_d! https://t.co/mAYfH8KMoS https://t.co/wUZTU9ehni

By YCombinator
Robot Dog Gathers Data in U.S. Chip Factories
SocialMar 25, 2026

Robot Dog Gathers Data in U.S. Chip Factories

Robot Dog Deployed for #Data Collection in U.S. Semiconductor Production by @TXInstruments #AI #Robotics #Technology #Engineering #Innovation https://t.co/sZ6drs9A4a

By Ron van Loon
Taiwan Targets Drone Hub with $1.38B Non‑red Supply Push
SocialMar 25, 2026

Taiwan Targets Drone Hub with $1.38B Non‑red Supply Push

Can Taiwan fulfil Asia-Pacific drone hub goal with ‘non-red’ supply chain push? Plan is to invest US$1.38 billion between 2025 and 2030 for uncrewed systems industry, but questions linger over scale, politics and timing https://t.co/jb0kr8jdVY via @scmpnews

By Paul Triolo
KimoLab Merges Kimodo and Mjlab For
SocialMar 25, 2026

KimoLab Merges Kimodo and Mjlab For

Introducing KimoLab: Kimodo + mjlab for prompt to physics-based motion matching for the unitree g1. I accidentally had claude make this and it's actually pretty cool. https://t.co/TIOFHFnZLi

By Harrison Kinsley
China Rolls Out Thousands of Service Robots Nationwide
SocialMar 25, 2026

China Rolls Out Thousands of Service Robots Nationwide

China Deploys Thousands of Service #Robots Across Its Cities by @ShangguanJiewen #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/wKaKjk98mY

By Ron van Loon