Robotics Social Media and Updates

From 3‑DOF to Human‑like Dexterity in 16 Years
SocialMar 23, 2026

From 3‑DOF to Human‑like Dexterity in 16 Years

2009 @CarnegieMellon I built a robotic hand that could listen to a song and replay its tune on a Casio keyboard (~4 keys/sec). Getting it to work 3 degrees of freedom felt like a massive upgrade. Watching the level of...

By Rohan Malhotra
Investing 892 Hours to Automate a 30-Second Task
SocialMar 23, 2026

Investing 892 Hours to Automate a 30-Second Task

Currently 892 hours into automating a 30-second task I do 4 times a year It's gonna be so worth it once I get everything working

By Thomas Frank
Roadrunner: One‑Wheel Biped Redefines Micro‑Mobility
SocialMar 23, 2026

Roadrunner: One‑Wheel Biped Redefines Micro‑Mobility

Meet Roadrunner 🏁 A new wheeled biped that stands, balances on one wheel, and adapts in real time. A glimpse of where micro mobility is going. More stable. More accessible. More human. Small device, big shift. 🤖 @rai_inst #Robotics #MicroMobility https://t.co/ZlMiuMkoTi

By Glen Gilmore
LEGO‑style Modular Robots Adapt to Any Task
SocialMar 23, 2026

LEGO‑style Modular Robots Adapt to Any Task

Modular #Robots That Reconfigure Like LEGO for Any Task or Environment via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology https://t.co/kGyGT43Cy9

By Ron van Loon
Delivery Bugs Revealed Zipline’s True Product‑market Fit
SocialMar 23, 2026

Delivery Bugs Revealed Zipline’s True Product‑market Fit

Keller Rinaudo Cliffton from Zipline thought making the drones would be the hardest part. It was only 15% of the problem. The company spent 9 months figuring out delivery for one hospital. Weeks of all-nighters. Building inventory software in a...

By Jason Calacanis
Noetix N2 Survives Harsh Tests, Still Keeps Walking
SocialMar 23, 2026

Noetix N2 Survives Harsh Tests, Still Keeps Walking

Noetix N2 endures some serious abuse but keeps walking by @TheHumanoidHub #Robotics #ML #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/Bz1uPir4g3

By Ron van Loon
Launching Deployed: Inside Jeff Wilke’s 22‑Year Automation Mastery
SocialMar 23, 2026

Launching Deployed: Inside Jeff Wilke’s 22‑Year Automation Mastery

Everyone has a Physical AI take now. Most of these folks have never deployed a robot in production. Tomorrow I'm launching Deployed. First guest: @jeffawilke, who spent 22 years building arguably the most sophisticated automation operation on earth. We talk...

By Brad Porter
Raspberry Pi Powers Dog-Inspired Robot Motion
SocialMar 23, 2026

Raspberry Pi Powers Dog-Inspired Robot Motion

Building a Dog-Like #Robot with Raspberry Pi: Bringing Animal-Inspired Motion to Life by @murasametech #AI #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/IGwNCCCkOu

By Ron van Loon
Robots Handle Routine Tasks, Not Replace Surgeons
SocialMar 23, 2026

Robots Handle Routine Tasks, Not Replace Surgeons

Developing humanoid robots to help with mundane tasks such as sterilizing surgical devices all day is one thing. But saying these robots could "help in the operating room" sends the wrong message that they might replace surgeons, which couldn't be...

By Bertalan Meskó, PhD
Linker Hand06 Delivers Human‑Scale Precision in Robotics
SocialMar 23, 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/Dm7ETe7t3d

By Ron van Loon
Chinese Robot Makers Race to Replace Workers, Attract Western Buyers
SocialMar 23, 2026

Chinese Robot Makers Race to Replace Workers, Attract Western Buyers

“Last year, I visited 11 robotics companies in China across five cities…All of them were engaged, in different ways, in the race to…commercialise robots capable of replacing human workers—and some of them already have eager western buyers.” @Changxche https://t.co/jen93jcxA4

By Jonathan Cheng
Construction Automation Delivers Consistent, Predictable Paving Results
SocialMar 23, 2026

Construction Automation Delivers Consistent, Predictable Paving Results

Construction is becoming more automated and more precise. The Optimas S19 paving machine is a good example of that shift. Designed for large-scale projects, it automates the placement of paving stones, handling tasks that traditionally required significant manual labor. What stands out...

By Dr. Marcell Vollmer
Atlas Learns Human-Like Moves via Reinforcement Learning
SocialMar 23, 2026

Atlas Learns Human-Like Moves via Reinforcement Learning

Reinforcement-Learned Atlas Performs Moves Inspired by Human Mocap and Animation via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/c4oMdCuXqG

By Ron van Loon
Robots Tested for Next‑Gen Earthquake Rescue Operations
SocialMar 23, 2026

Robots Tested for Next‑Gen Earthquake Rescue Operations

#Robots on the Frontlines: Testing Next-Gen Earthquake Rescue Systems by @HowThingsWork_ #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/g8AxoQQgWz

By Ron van Loon
Boston Dynamics Unveils 24-DoF Exoskeleton Lifting 200 Lb
SocialMar 23, 2026

Boston Dynamics Unveils 24-DoF Exoskeleton Lifting 200 Lb

Boston Dynamics Exoskeleton: 24-DoF #Robotic Arms with 200-Pound Lifting Power via @Rainmaker1973 #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Engineering https://t.co/BLQCk8s1wU

By Ron van Loon
Nvidia Warns U.S. Robotics Will Depend on China
SocialMar 23, 2026

Nvidia Warns U.S. Robotics Will Depend on China

Nvidia’s Huang calls China ‘formidable’ in robotics as firm bets on physical AI Huang says US robotics industry will have to rely on China’s supply chain despite US pioneering market... Yup...3D chess vice one dimensional game within Beltway.... https://t.co/rrFQq5IlpQ

By Paul Triolo
Chinese Hospital's Blood‑Drawing Robot Hits 94.3% Success
SocialMar 23, 2026

Chinese Hospital's Blood‑Drawing Robot Hits 94.3% Success

Chinese Hospital Deploys Blood-Drawing #Robot Achieving a 94.3% Success Rate by @Khulood_Almani #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/ngECMoad52

By Ron van Loon
3D‑Printed Drones Tag Whales for Ocean Research
SocialMar 23, 2026

3D‑Printed Drones Tag Whales for Ocean Research

Ocean Alliance Uses #3DPrinted #Drones to Tag Whales for Ocean Research by @UltiMaker #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/eEjCP8utBi

By Ron van Loon
Hackathon Yields Robot Dungeon Master for DnD
SocialMar 23, 2026

Hackathon Yields Robot Dungeon Master for DnD

.@seeedstudio @pollenrobotics @nvidia held a hackathon post GTC this weekend. Our clear favorite was this robot programmed to act as the dungeon master for your DnD game. https://t.co/NAUeIELTnk

By Open Robotics
Sea‑Inspired Robots Redefine the Future of Robotics
SocialMar 23, 2026

Sea‑Inspired Robots Redefine the Future of Robotics

#Robots Inspired by Sea Creatures: Biomimetic Machines Shaping the Future of #Robotics via @ZappyZappy7 #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #ML https://t.co/9HxAvC0HmS

By Ron van Loon
Robot Autonomously Swaps Batteries for Endless Operation
SocialMar 22, 2026

Robot Autonomously Swaps Batteries for Endless Operation

Self-Sufficient #Robot Swaps Its Own Batteries for Continuous Operation by @UBTECHRobotics #AI #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/CD0J7ZI1p8

By Ron van Loon
Chris Anderson Predicted Drone Boom; Others Still Catching Up
SocialMar 22, 2026

Chris Anderson Predicted Drone Boom; Others Still Catching Up

Chris Anderson Saw the Drone World Coming. The Rest of Us Are Just Catching Up. @chr1sa https://t.co/Umjrp5sfsF

By Shashi Bellamkonda
Tokyo Restaurant Replaces Wait Staff with Robots
SocialMar 22, 2026

Tokyo Restaurant Replaces Wait Staff with Robots

#WhosNext? Restaurant wait staff? This restaurant in Tokyo Japan is run by #Robots. (@kevinLasean) #Robotics https://t.co/qgMFBcph3f

By James Gingerich
Electronic Skin Gives Robots Real‑Time Touch Sensitivity
SocialMar 22, 2026

Electronic Skin Gives Robots Real‑Time Touch Sensitivity

Electronic skin is starting to change how machines interact with the physical world. This material combines dense fibers with integrated sensors that can detect pressure, touch, deformation, and subtle changes in contact in real time. For humanoid robots, especially hands, this is...

By Dr. Marcell Vollmer
Simulated Training Powers Adaptive, Human‑like Robots
SocialMar 22, 2026

Simulated Training Powers Adaptive, Human‑like Robots

This isn’t just a Disney robot. It’s a preview of the next generation of AI systems. At GTC 2026, Nvidia showed how characters like Olaf are no longer just animated — they’re becoming intelligent physical systems, built with Disney and DeepMind. But...

By Pascal Bornet
Stanford Robot Handles Fragile Items Using Minimalist Control
SocialMar 22, 2026

Stanford Robot Handles Fragile Items Using Minimalist Control

Stanford’s Minimalist Control Lets #Robots Handle Fragile Objects Without Sensors by @lukas_m_ziegler #Robotics #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/L4Jb9a6A9a

By Ron van Loon
NASA's Zero‑Gravity Arms Master Delicate and Heavy Gripping
SocialMar 22, 2026

NASA's Zero‑Gravity Arms Master Delicate and Heavy Gripping

NASA’s Zero-Gravity #Robotic Arms Master Delicate, Heavy, and Irregular Grips by @tweetciiiim #Tech #TechForGood #EmergingTech https://t.co/MkbKbo4c5d

By Ron van Loon
Autonomous Robot Set to Replace Dangerous High‑Rise Cleaning
SocialMar 22, 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/JMsIcsHl3g

By Ron van Loon
Stanford's Tiny Robot May Spark Robotics Revolution
SocialMar 22, 2026

Stanford's Tiny Robot May Spark Robotics Revolution

Stanford’s Tiny #Robot Could Be the Apple II Moment for #Robotics by @IlirAliu_ #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/fVTmZwHad6

By Ron van Loon
Robots Could Replace Hazardous Hydro Line Workers
SocialMar 22, 2026

Robots Could Replace Hazardous Hydro Line Workers

#WhosNext? Hydro line workers? Another potentially dangerous job that #Robots could take over and save humans from danger. (New China TV) #Robotics #Automation https://t.co/Fu5jwbx2W8

By James Gingerich
SortiPack Automates Produce Grading, Sorting, Packing
SocialMar 22, 2026

SortiPack Automates Produce Grading, Sorting, Packing

#WhosNext? Produce graders, sorters and packers? SortiPack by Crux Agribotics looks to automate these processes. (Wevolver) #Automation #FoodHandling #AgriTech https://t.co/zYwxcHaIW4

By James Gingerich
NemoClaw Enhances Jetson Security with OpenShell
SocialMar 22, 2026

NemoClaw Enhances Jetson Security with OpenShell

Take a look at @Jetsonhacks’ latest video exploring NVIDIA NemoClaw on NVIDIA Jetson, an open-source stack built with OpenShell that brings stronger privacy and security guardrails to OpenClaw. 🦞 @NVIDIARobotics @nvidia #NVIDIAGTC #AI https://t.co/SkKresHG7W

By Harold Sinnott
Automation Revolutionizes Road Cleaning Truck Operations
SocialMar 21, 2026

Automation Revolutionizes Road Cleaning Truck Operations

#WhosNext? Road cleaning crews? The latest #Innovation in cleaning truck #Technology has used #Automation to eliminate more laborious cleaning tasks. (GiGadgets) https://t.co/TBdM7aaSgS

By James Gingerich
Human Teleoperators Still Essential for Autonomous Cars, Drone Research Shows
SocialMar 21, 2026

Human Teleoperators Still Essential for Autonomous Cars, Drone Research Shows

Many self-driving cars still have human teleoperators to prevent catastrophe. Humans operating tech remotely isn’t new; drone research from the 1990s can provide guidance on supervisory control. https://spectrum.ieee.org/military-drones-self-driving-cars

By IEEE Spectrum Threads
Robots Climb Walls to Revolutionize Warehouse Automation
SocialMar 21, 2026

Robots Climb Walls to Revolutionize Warehouse Automation

Gravity-Defying #Robotic #Warehouse System: Ceiling- and Wall-Climbing #Automation via @ZappyZappy7 #Robot #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/EDzAnyKWKM

By Ron van Loon
Tesla's Optimus Upgrade Boosts Hardware, AI—Modest Long-Term Upside
SocialMar 21, 2026

Tesla's Optimus Upgrade Boosts Hardware, AI—Modest Long-Term Upside

Macro: physical AI; Key: Tesla improves hands/forearms, in-house HW & AI training; Risks: validation, costs, reliability. Trade: modest long TSLA on internal Optimus rollout. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov

By Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA
Droptec Unveils Advanced Net Gun for Drone Defense
SocialMar 21, 2026

Droptec Unveils Advanced Net Gun for Drone Defense

#Drone Defense Reinvented: Droptec GmbH Introduces Advanced Net Gun System by @IntEngineering #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/esLArXYr8f

By Ron van Loon
TartanAUV Unveils Osprey AUV at Carnegie Mellon
SocialMar 21, 2026

TartanAUV Unveils Osprey AUV at Carnegie Mellon

TartanAUV Develops Osprey #Autonomous Underwater Vehicle at Carnegie Mellon by @CarnegieMellon #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/nYvWXe6spB

By Ron van Loon
AI Robot Cleaner Maps Every City Corner
SocialMar 21, 2026

AI Robot Cleaner Maps Every City Corner

Meet the Street-Smart Cleaner: Cowa’s #AI #Robot Navigates Every Corner of the City by @Robo_Tuo #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/4rLSWPjlpO

By Ron van Loon
TIAGo Pro Enables Mobile Manipulation in Industry and Healthcare
SocialMar 21, 2026

TIAGo Pro Enables Mobile Manipulation in Industry and Healthcare

TIAGo Pro: Advanced Mobile Manipulation #Robot for Manufacturing and #Healthcare by @PALRobotics #Robotics #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/7MyX5Ohctu

By Ron van Loon
Designing Operations for Robots Drives Million‑Robot Growth
SocialMar 21, 2026

Designing Operations for Robots Drives Million‑Robot Growth

In 2012, Amazon acquired Kiva. One year later, it had around 1,000 robots. Today, that number exceeds 1 million. This kind of growth didn’t happen by simply adding more machines. Amazon reorganized its warehouses around automation. Robots handle movement, positioning, and flow of goods,...

By Dr. Marcell Vollmer
Swarm Drones Use Simple Neural Nets to Track Warm Targets
SocialMar 21, 2026

Swarm Drones Use Simple Neural Nets to Track Warm Targets

“optically-coordinated swarming drones with simple neural nets, that simply target anything warm and moving.” - are you paying attention yet?

By Andrew Arruda
Physical AI Takes Center Stage at NVIDIA GTC
SocialMar 21, 2026

Physical AI Takes Center Stage at NVIDIA GTC

From humanoids interacting with attendees to DJ arms spinning tracks and quadrupeds navigating the venue, the physical AI era was on full display. #NVIDIAGTC #AI @nvidia @nvidianewsroom https://t.co/UJl5JB1woX

By Harold Sinnott
Weekly ROS Update: Events, GSoC Launch, CFP Open
SocialMar 20, 2026

Weekly ROS Update: Events, GSoC Launch, CFP Open

Here is your #ROS and robotics news for this week: ☀️ROSConUK and ROSCon Spain are go! ☀️ROS Meetups in Heilbronn and Nigeria next week ☀️ROS breakfast at MODEX ☀️OSRF Google Summer of Code program kicks off ☀️ROSCon Global 2026 CFP now open ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/5vyL068h82

By Open Robotics
Cheap $800 Drone AK‑47 Threat Redefines Warfare
SocialMar 20, 2026

Cheap $800 Drone AK‑47 Threat Redefines Warfare

This is the equivalent of AK 47, but for drones. The world is not prepared for this yet, as we have seen it with the Gulf states. If you're using anti-aircraft missiles to shoot these things down, you're going to be in...

By Oleg Ciubotaru
AI Agents Set to Spark ChatGPT‑Era Robotics Revolution
SocialMar 20, 2026

AI Agents Set to Spark ChatGPT‑Era Robotics Revolution

Nvidia Robotics Chief: AI Agents Will Bring About ChatGPT Moment for Robotics In fact, a single agent could be responsible for coordinating a whole fleet of robots, dividing up a goal into specific tasks and assigning them to individual robots... https://t.co/hCz4HTp1t1

By Paul Triolo
Dozens of Drones Swarm Bomber Base in Multiple Waves
SocialMar 20, 2026

Dozens of Drones Swarm Bomber Base in Multiple Waves

Re-upping this because apparently there were multiple waves of more than a dozen drones over one of our bomber bases last week. 😬

By Tom Shugart
Drones Threaten B‑52 Fleet, Prompt Urgent Hardening
SocialMar 20, 2026

Drones Threaten B‑52 Fleet, Prompt Urgent Hardening

I have spent a good part of my career just getting people to believe this was actually happening. Now we are here. With 15 drones, you can lose roughly 1/4 of the B-52 force as it sits idle on the...

By Tyler Rogoway
Living-Cell Robots Gain Self-Contained Nervous Systems
SocialMar 20, 2026

Living-Cell Robots Gain Self-Contained Nervous Systems

Robots Made From Living Cells Get Upgraded With Their Very Own Nervous Systems https://t.co/ctQ64b45O4 https://t.co/ye1TV6VwCn

By Brian Ahier