Robotics Social Media and Updates

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
Affordable €2000 Robot Offers Elderly Care and Home Automation
SocialMar 25, 2026

Affordable €2000 Robot Offers Elderly Care and Home Automation

This robot was designed for elderly care. It can have conversations with the user, measure blood pressure and heart rate, operate the smart elements of the house from heat to lights and do simpler tasks. It's quite the accomplishment (or claims) for...

By Bertalan Meskó, PhD
Bending Both Ways: Robot Hand Achieves Superhuman Dexterity
SocialMar 25, 2026

Bending Both Ways: Robot Hand Achieves Superhuman Dexterity

This #Robot Hand Bends Both Ways — Unlocking Superhuman Dexterity via @ZappyZappy7 #AI #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #MI https://t.co/hjiYhdanj6

By Ron van Loon
Teach Robots Complex Tasks Without Hours of Training
SocialMar 25, 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/g1J2I9LOQ4

By Ron van Loon
Hybrid
SocialMar 25, 2026

Hybrid

Mobility in robotics is becoming hybrid. “Roadrunner” combines wheels and legs in a single system - switching between side-by-side rolling, inline movement, and stepping when needed. At just 15 kg, it’s lightweight, but the concept is bigger than the form factor. Real-world environments...

By Dr. Marcell Vollmer
Oceaneering Launches 30‑day Autonomous Electric ROV
SocialMar 25, 2026

Oceaneering Launches 30‑day Autonomous Electric ROV

Oceaneering Unveils Momentum Electric ROV for 30-Day #Autonomous Subsea Missions by @IntEngineering #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology https://t.co/E3egLmufVf

By Ron van Loon
Slime Robots Poised to Transform MedTech and Manufacturing
SocialMar 25, 2026

Slime Robots Poised to Transform MedTech and Manufacturing

#WhatsNext? Slime #Robots. Could be responsible for advances in #MedTech #Healthcare and #Manufacturing and more. #Robotics https://t.co/kuuATvv0Bo

By James Gingerich
Human‑Wearable Robot Suit Turns Users Into Quadruped Load‑Carriers
SocialMar 25, 2026

Human‑Wearable Robot Suit Turns Users Into Quadruped Load‑Carriers

Centaur #Robot Suit Turns Humans into High-Tech Quadrupeds for Heavy Load Carrying by @XRoboHub #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/UaFev7w0Pv

By Ron van Loon
Industrial Remote‑Controlled Mower Tackles Weeds, Trees, Rodents
SocialMar 25, 2026

Industrial Remote‑Controlled Mower Tackles Weeds, Trees, Rodents

#WhatsNext? You've all seen the 'garden' variety of robotic lawnmowers before right. But have you seen the more industrial remote controlled variety that takes out big weeds, small trees and lazy rodents? (Industrial Engineering) #Robotics #CoolGadgets https://t.co/y25Hb6gz9f

By James Gingerich
Japanese Drone Rolls on Ground, Takes Flight
SocialMar 24, 2026

Japanese Drone Rolls on Ground, Takes Flight

HAGAMOSphere: The Japanese #Drone That Rolls on Ground and Soars in Air by @tweetciiiim #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/OhJQAQIya3

By Ron van Loon
Robot “Bear” Boosts Solar Farm Safety and Efficiency
SocialMar 24, 2026

Robot “Bear” Boosts Solar Farm Safety and Efficiency

How a robot named Bear is making solar farm maintenance safer and more efficient #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/5z48f9XCz1 https://t.co/wNTefJNvMl

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Passive Hand Exoskeleton Enables Multimodal Sensory Data
SocialMar 24, 2026

Passive Hand Exoskeleton Enables Multimodal Sensory Data

Smart Grip Tech: A Passive Hand Exoskeleton for Multimodal Sensory Data Collection by @TheHumanoidHub #AI #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #MI https://t.co/9GpiC8xCgt

By Ron van Loon
China Deploys Drones for High‑Rise Firefighting
SocialMar 24, 2026

China Deploys Drones for High‑Rise Firefighting

China Unveils #Drone Firefighting Tech for High-Rise Rescue and Fire Control by @MarchUnofficial #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech #TechForGood https://t.co/ThRlMiuOMj

By Ron van Loon
Apollo: New Humanoid Robot Merges Apptronik Legacy with NASA Expertise
SocialMar 24, 2026

Apollo: New Humanoid Robot Merges Apptronik Legacy with NASA Expertise

Apollo: The Humanoid #Robot Built on Apptronik’s Legacy and NASA’s Valkyrie Expertise by @Apptronik #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #Innovation https://t.co/8gVtUWzkLT

By Ron van Loon
AI Humanoid Robot Tackles Real‑World Home Messes
SocialMar 24, 2026

AI Humanoid Robot Tackles Real‑World Home Messes

Meet KNOWIN’s #AI-Powered Home Humanoid #Robot Built for Real-Life Messy Homes by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/4q1SSfRuip

By Ron van Loon
US Chases Humanoid Boom as China Leads
SocialMar 24, 2026

US Chases Humanoid Boom as China Leads

Silicon Valley are really hyping up Humanoids, because you know, China is ahead. According to Morgan Stanley, the humanoid robot market is set to exceed $5 trillion by 2050. So the U.S. is throwing capital at it. New robotics companies...

By Michael Kevin Spencer
Robot Predicts Terrain Changes Five Seconds in Advance
SocialMar 24, 2026

Robot Predicts Terrain Changes Five Seconds in Advance

A #Robot That Sees the Terrain and Predicts Its Future—5 Seconds Ahead by @IlirAliu_ #Robotics #Technology #ArtificialIntelligence #MI #ML #Innovation https://t.co/iEzsHMgVkF

By Ron van Loon
Bladeless Drones Promise Safer, Sleeker Flight
SocialMar 24, 2026

Bladeless Drones Promise Safer, Sleeker Flight

Bladeless #Drone with Hidden Propellers: A Safer, Sleeker Future of Flight by @tweetciiiim #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/HhL8RMoZlo

By Ron van Loon
Vision AI Robot Inspects Car Chassis Efficiently
SocialMar 24, 2026

Vision AI Robot Inspects Car Chassis Efficiently

How Han’s #Robot Uses Vision #AI to Inspect #Automobile Chassis via @WevolverApp #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/Y77DaMYQ0a

By Ron van Loon
Leonidas Autonomous Vehicle Demonstrates Dual-Use Physical AI
SocialMar 24, 2026

Leonidas Autonomous Vehicle Demonstrates Dual-Use Physical AI

I’m proud to share @KodiakRobotics, @epirus and @GD_LandSystems are leading the way in showcasing what Physical AI looks like on the front lines. We unveiled the Leonidas autonomous ground vehicle this morning at AUSA’s Global Force. This is a defining moment...

By Don Burnette
From Digital Band‑Aids to Intelligent AI in Manufacturing
SocialMar 24, 2026

From Digital Band‑Aids to Intelligent AI in Manufacturing

Digital Band‑Aids No More: AI Is Rewriting the Factory Floor Listen Live @ 1:15pm ET https://t.co/4E60azaCwW John Reed, and I discuss manufacturing of the future. Do manufacturers need to stop playing with digital AI and start embracing intelligent AI? https://t.co/qHMgN6kOcj

By Peggy Smedley
Jeff Wilke Reveals Amazon’s Trillion‑dollar Scaling and Physical AI
SocialMar 24, 2026

Jeff Wilke Reveals Amazon’s Trillion‑dollar Scaling and Physical AI

Deployed Episode 1 is live. @jeffawilke scaled Amazon’s operations from a billion to a trillion dollars. We got into things he's rarely talked about publicly -- drones, lights-out factories, the future of Physical AI. Link below. https://t.co/BLWpc9TdvS

By Brad Porter
Shenzhen Emerges as Global Hub for Robotics
SocialMar 24, 2026

Shenzhen Emerges as Global Hub for Robotics

This Video Proves It: Shenzhen Is the World’s Robotics Hub by @Robo_Tuo #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/eVaMjLTHMV

By Ron van Loon
AI's Next Frontier: Transforming Factories and Robotics
SocialMar 24, 2026

AI's Next Frontier: Transforming Factories and Robotics

Physical AI: AI moving into Factories and Robotics. 
@IrenaCronin and I write this free newsletter every week.   AI has been moving beyond chatbots and software tools into factories, robots, and industrial systems, where success depends on safe, reliable real-world performance. The main...

By Robert Scoble
108‑Arm Robot Harvests Cotton 120× Faster Than Humans
SocialMar 24, 2026

108‑Arm Robot Harvests Cotton 120× Faster Than Humans

108-Armed Cotton Picking #Robot Harvests 120× Faster Than Humans via @ZappyZappy7 #AgriTech #Robotics #Innovation #Technology #TechForGood https://t.co/TzDi7FfyrZ

By Ron van Loon
Cheap DIY Drones Undermine US Defense, AI Threat Looms
SocialMar 24, 2026

Cheap DIY Drones Undermine US Defense, AI Threat Looms

Cheap drones, using mobile phone components, commercial off-the-shelf electronics, guidance sensors and a cheap 550cc two-stroke petrol engine, have literally defeated the entire might of US defence spending. When cheap cameras, and more autonomous scalable AI capabilities emerge, we're in real...

By Donald Clark Plan B
Generative Design Powers One Click Metal Drone Frame
SocialMar 24, 2026

Generative Design Powers One Click Metal Drone Frame

Generative Design Meets Metal #3D Printing: One Click Metal’s #Drone Frame Takes Flight via @WevolverApp #3Dprinted #Technology #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/94TJLJ6Plc

By Ron van Loon
GPU Power Makes Real-Time Visual SLAM Practical
SocialMar 24, 2026

GPU Power Makes Real-Time Visual SLAM Practical

cuVSLAM: Accelerating Real-Time Visual SLAM With GPU Power In this episode of Artificial Intelligence: Papers and Concepts, we explore cuVSLAM, NVIDIA’s GPU-accelerated solution for visual simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM). Designed for real-time applications like robotics, AR/VR, and autonomous systems, cuVSLAM...

By Satya Mallick
Robot Lamp Aims to Forge Human Emotional Bonds
SocialMar 24, 2026

Robot Lamp Aims to Forge Human Emotional Bonds

LeLamp: A #Robot Lamp Designed to Build Emotional Connections by @SarkaryShahvir #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation https://t.co/CTJdHNU0u3

By Ron van Loon
Hire for Judgment: AI's Weakest Skill Is Taste
SocialMar 24, 2026

Hire for Judgment: AI's Weakest Skill Is Taste

I've been running a thought exercise with my team at UiPath . Start the company over with two people. A seller and a builder. Who's the third hire? The fourth? It sounds simple but it isn't. It forces you to...

By Daniel Dines
Figure 03 Humanoid Outperforms Unitree G1 in Package Sorting
SocialMar 24, 2026

Figure 03 Humanoid Outperforms Unitree G1 in Package Sorting

Truly impressive video of the Figure 03 humanoid autonomously sorting deformable packages and placing them labels-down for the scanner down the line. It is far better than the Unitree G1 version humanoid that I currently have at home. And they are...

By Robert Lufkin, MD
China Deploys Autonomous Spherical Police Robot
SocialMar 24, 2026

China Deploys Autonomous Spherical Police Robot

China Unveils High-Speed Spherical Police #Robot Capable of Netting Criminals Autonomously by @Rainmaker1973 #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood #Technology https://t.co/xA0m1PRrQv

By Ron van Loon
Zurich Startup Creates Physical AI to Teach Robots Human Skills
SocialMar 24, 2026

Zurich Startup Creates Physical AI to Teach Robots Human Skills

Zurich-Based Startup Builds Physical #AI to Teach #Robots Human Skills by @mimicrobotics #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/gVymMFNGjp

By Ron van Loon
Robots Detect Microscopic Rail Flaws, Prevent Outages
SocialMar 24, 2026

Robots Detect Microscopic Rail Flaws, Prevent Outages

Railway maintenance is becoming precise, fast, and increasingly automated. In China, a robot is now repairing track cracks at up to 10,000 RPM, while detecting flaws as small as 0.1 mm. That level of accuracy changes the game. Instead of reacting to visible damage, systems...

By Dr. Marcell Vollmer
Nvidia GTC Showcases Hug‑Worthy Robotic Olaf
SocialMar 24, 2026

Nvidia GTC Showcases Hug‑Worthy Robotic Olaf

Taking a closer look at the robotic Olaf at @nvidia GTC Yes I want to hug it! #gtc #nvidia

By Dr. Michelle Dickinson (Nanogirl)
Inspection Robots Are Revolutionizing Maintenance Across Industries
SocialMar 24, 2026

Inspection Robots Are Revolutionizing Maintenance Across Industries

Why Inspection and Maintenance #Robots Are Taking Over by @lukas_m_ziegler #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/zfzsEpnq8O

By Ron van Loon
Robot Turns Pixels Into Torque for 30+ Motors
SocialMar 24, 2026

Robot Turns Pixels Into Torque for 30+ Motors

this is fully autonomous...the robot is reasoning from camera pixels and computing torque to control it's 30+ motors

By Brett Adcock
Robotic Kitchen Lets Chefs Automate Skills Solo
SocialMar 24, 2026

Robotic Kitchen Lets Chefs Automate Skills Solo

#WhosNext? Sous Chefs? @GoodBytz Robotic Kitchen's latest stations enable head chefs to replicate and #Automate their abilities effortlessly. No further assistance or assistants required. #Automation https://t.co/f3wNQtNefZ

By James Gingerich
Peruvian Entrepreneur Profits From Drone Facade Cleaning
SocialMar 24, 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/uBnjYbLnhS

By Ron van Loon
Sony Debuts Versatile Surgical Robot Tested on Animals
SocialMar 24, 2026

Sony Debuts Versatile Surgical Robot Tested on Animals

#WhosNext? Surgeons? Sony recently unveiled their new Surgical Robot by having it slice and stitch a kernel of corn. It can also auto-switch between its different tools, and has successfully been tested in animal surgery. #Robotics...

By James Gingerich
XBot‑L Becomes First Humanoid to Scale Great Wall
SocialMar 24, 2026

XBot‑L Becomes First Humanoid to Scale Great Wall

#WhosNext? Chinese border patrol guards? Meet XBot-L, the first humanoid robot to climb the Great Wall. #Robots #Robotics https://t.co/PpRvpEFWT2

By James Gingerich
Optimus Robot Serves Water in Downtown Austin
SocialMar 24, 2026

Optimus Robot Serves Water in Downtown Austin

Optimus serving water in Austin Downtown. #optimus #tesla #humanoidtech #humanoid #robot #Robotics #AI #TechRevolution #TechInnovation #ArtificialInteligence #PhysicalAI @sonu_monika @enilev @Jagersbergknut @TysonLester @chidambara09 @labordeolivier @BetaMoroney @tlloydjones @Nicochan33 @jeancayeux @RLDI_Lamy @pierrepinna @pierrecappelli @pchamard @JeromeMONANGE @thierry_pires @MaiaGabunia @amalmerzouk @NewsNeus @mary_gambara @PawlowskiMario @XavierAncelin @drsharwood @kalydeoo...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Treventus Robot Scans 2,500 Pages Hourly
SocialMar 24, 2026

Treventus Robot Scans 2,500 Pages Hourly

Treventus Scan #Robot Digitizes Up to 2,500 Pages Per Hour by @AadityaAnand_11 #Robotics #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology https://t.co/BJ6iZCUonv

By Ron van Loon
SenseGlove R1 Brings Force Feedback to Robotics
SocialMar 23, 2026

SenseGlove R1 Brings Force Feedback to Robotics

SenseGlove R1 Enables Force Feedback and Precise Finger Tracking for #Robotics by @SenseGlove #Robots #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/xyI6SnpkCo

By Ron van Loon