Robotics Social Media and Updates

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
Automation Predates Bezos; It Reshapes, Not Eradicates Jobs
SocialMar 20, 2026

Automation Predates Bezos; It Reshapes, Not Eradicates Jobs

A lot of morons believe this press release because Jeff Bezos has a lot of money. Automating manufacturing has been going on since the printing press in the 1400s. It will continue to happen, Bezos or not. And it will...

By Matt Stoller
Robots Learn Tasks by Aligning Goals, Not Mimicry
SocialMar 20, 2026

Robots Learn Tasks by Aligning Goals, Not Mimicry

A new Science #Robotics study demonstrates that robots can reproduce movements demonstrated by peers by aligning their abilities with the task’s objective, instead of just copying motor movements directly. https://t.co/m5xuGh7Y84 https://t.co/r9IjoFauN4

By Science Robotics
China Supplies 90% of Global Humanoid Robots by 2025
SocialMar 20, 2026

China Supplies 90% of Global Humanoid Robots by 2025

Is China going to be dominant in Physical AI? 🤔 In 2025, Chinese companies shipped nearly 90% of the world’s humanoid robots.

By Michael Kevin Spencer
Pocket-Sized Quadruped Robot Packs Big Capabilities
SocialMar 20, 2026

Pocket-Sized Quadruped Robot Packs Big Capabilities

Tiny but Mighty: A Pocket-Sized Quadruped #Robot via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/Lc8Ncpqx7B

By Ron van Loon
China Dominates Humanoid Robot Market with Volume Production
SocialMar 20, 2026

China Dominates Humanoid Robot Market with Volume Production

The humanoid robotics race is already uneven. In 2025, Chinese companies accounted for nearly 90% of global shipments. Unitree and AgiBot alone delivered over 10,000 robots combined, while U.S. players like Tesla, Figure, and Agility Robotics each shipped only around 150 units. That gap tells a...

By Dr. Marcell Vollmer
Robotic System Turns Trucks Into Mobile Drone Bases
SocialMar 20, 2026

Robotic System Turns Trucks Into Mobile Drone Bases

#Robotic Takeoff and Landing System to Transform Trucks into #Drone Mobile Bases via @ZappyZappy7 #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/j3oIWV4AOM

By Ron van Loon
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SocialMar 20, 2026

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Robot dogs priced at $300,000 a piece are now guarding some of the country’s biggest data centers | Fortune https://t.co/Lvw8vtIYdx

By Chris Gledhill
Adaptive Bipedal Robot Handles Unexpected Tasks Seamlessly
SocialMar 20, 2026

Adaptive Bipedal Robot Handles Unexpected Tasks Seamlessly

Even when caught off guard, a bipedal humanoid #Robot that handles tasks while adapting via @ZappyZappy7 #AI #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #Innovation https://t.co/1M6j6Nslks

By Ron van Loon
Zipline Revolutionizes Global Delivery Using Autonomous Drones
SocialMar 20, 2026

Zipline Revolutionizes Global Delivery Using Autonomous Drones

How Zipline Is Transforming Global Delivery with #Autonomous #Drones by @zipline #SupplyChain #Automation #Logistics https://t.co/9ugQN3qYXp

By Ron van Loon
China’s Futuristic Automated Greenhouses Redefine Modern Farming
SocialMar 20, 2026

China’s Futuristic Automated Greenhouses Redefine Modern Farming

China’s Automated Greenhouses Are So Advanced, They Seem From the Future by @ShangguanJiewen #AgriTech #Robotics #Innovation #Technology #TechForGood https://t.co/hWVomBphd2

By Ron van Loon
Humanoid Robots Begin Building Their Own Successors
SocialMar 20, 2026

Humanoid Robots Begin Building Their Own Successors

The Self-Manufacturing Future: Humanoid #Robots Building Robots by @Robo_Tuo #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/k7xqPnlFgJ

By Ron van Loon
Humanoid Robots Now Cleaning Real Homes
SocialMar 20, 2026

Humanoid Robots Now Cleaning Real Homes

It's happening: Humanoid Robots are officially joining house cleaning crews in real homes🤖🧹 https://t.co/eQXlmTqokb #housecleaning #humanoidtech #humanoid #robot #Robotics #AI #TechRevolution #TechInnovation #ArtificialInteligence #PhysicalAI @SpirosMargaris @PawlowskiMario @mvollmer1 @gvalan @ipfconline1 @LaurentAlaus @Shi4Tech @Fisher85M @kalydeoo @Ym78200 @Nicochan33 @chboursin @3itcom @Fabriziobustama @sallyeaves @helene_wpli @ahier @rwang0...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Spot Robot Uses AI to Precisely Stack Heavy Tires
SocialMar 20, 2026

Spot Robot Uses AI to Precisely Stack Heavy Tires

Boston Dynamics’ Spot Masters Whole-Body Manipulation — Using AI to Drag, Roll, and Stack 15 kg Tires with Precision by @rai_inst #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/ArlFIQZCVB

By Ron van Loon
Fast Online RL Upgrades Π-06 with 15‑minute Data
SocialMar 19, 2026

Fast Online RL Upgrades Π-06 with 15‑minute Data

Back in Nov we developed Recap and trained π*-06 with RL. Now, we developed a fast *online* RL method that improves π-06 with as little as 15 min of robot data for precise tasks, using "RL tokens" exposed by our...

By Sergey Levine
Humanoid Robot Demos Thrive only in Controlled Labs
SocialMar 19, 2026

Humanoid Robot Demos Thrive only in Controlled Labs

This is one reason I'm suspicious of most humanoid robotics companies today. I've seen lots of canned demos in perfect or near perfect conditions. Very very few in uncontrolled settings that were even the slightest bit impressive.

By Ramez Naam
AI Revolution Redefines Business Through Robotics, Says Nvidia
SocialMar 19, 2026

AI Revolution Redefines Business Through Robotics, Says Nvidia

The state of robotics. With the Head of Robotics and Edge Computing Ecosystem @ Nvidia. Amit Goel. Just one of dozens of interviews I've done this week for https://t.co/2BjIVhqvR4 who is having me cover the change that AI is bringing to all...

By Robert Scoble
New Creation Outshines Dancing Humanoids From Same Pioneers
SocialMar 19, 2026

New Creation Outshines Dancing Humanoids From Same Pioneers

Absolutely incredible work. This is a lot more impressive than dancing humanoids (and it's from the folks that pioneered the dancing humanoid).

By Will Knight
Boston Dynamics Reveals Enterprise Humanoid Design Balance
SocialMar 19, 2026

Boston Dynamics Reveals Enterprise Humanoid Design Balance

Form & Function of Enterprise Humanoid Design | Boston Dynamics https://t.co/DmwMv6MmIt via @YouTube #humanoidtech #humanoid #robot #Robotics #AI #TechRevolution #TechInnovation #ArtificialInteligence #PhysicalAI @AlbertoEMachado @Eli_Krumova @postoff25 @Khulood_Almani @anand_narang @NutritiousMind @baski_LA @TanyaSinha_ @devaang @AlAmadi1 @jeancayeux @enilev @efipm @mvollmer1 @Nicochan33 @RagusoSergio @FrRonconi @Shi4Tech @sallyeaves @LaurentAlaus...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Open‑Source 3D‑Printed Robotic Hand Costs $2K
SocialMar 19, 2026

Open‑Source 3D‑Printed Robotic Hand Costs $2K

This robotic hand can be 3D printed by anyone and assembled in under 8 hours. Researchers at ETH Zurich created the Orca hand, fully open-sourced with artificial bones and tendons. For context, advanced robotic hands cost over $100,000 and require constant maintenance... Orca...

By Rowan Cheung
Noire Explains Braitenberg Vehicles for Light‑Tracking Robots
SocialMar 19, 2026

Noire Explains Braitenberg Vehicles for Light‑Tracking Robots

#Noire teaches us about Braitenberg Vehicles for robot light tracking. #STEM #STEAM #Robot #BlackWomenInSTEM #Engineering #Professor NoireSTEMinist.com

By Dr. Carlotta A. Berry
Agility Robotics Plans Fully Automated, Robot-Staffed Factory
SocialMar 19, 2026

Agility Robotics Plans Fully Automated, Robot-Staffed Factory

#WhosNext? Assembly line workers in a humanoid #Robot factory? Agility Robotics is looking to populate its entire factory with working examples of its own product. #Robotics #Manufacturing #Automation https://t.co/ZYEwn9dOQf

By James Gingerich
Robotics Revolutionizes Supply Chain, Logistics, and Warehousing
SocialMar 19, 2026

Robotics Revolutionizes Supply Chain, Logistics, and Warehousing

#WhosNext? Mail sorters? Package sorters? Just look at the revolution in #SupplyChain, #Logistics and #Warehouse Operations that #Robotics makes possible. Amazing or what? (GiGadgets) https://t.co/dDvWhJ7TkA

By James Gingerich
AI Accelerates Modbus Tool Development for Training
SocialMar 19, 2026

AI Accelerates Modbus Tool Development for Training

Understand Modbus without real hardware? That is exactly why we built our own tools with AI for our training courses. 🤖 For practical exercises we needed a web based Modbus simulator and an additional Modbus server as an EXE. Instead...

By Michael Grollmus
Self‑Healing Living Robot Oscar Redefines Future Tech
SocialMar 18, 2026

Self‑Healing Living Robot Oscar Redefines Future Tech

Meet Oscar: The Living #Robot That Can Heal Itself by @pascal_bornet #Robotics #AI #Biotech #Innovation #FutureOfTechnology https://t.co/RbpAhRT8po

By Ron van Loon
RevolveSurgical Gains FDA Clearance for Table‑Mounted Surgical Robot
SocialMar 18, 2026

RevolveSurgical Gains FDA Clearance for Table‑Mounted Surgical Robot

🦾@RevolveSurgical just received FDA 510(k) clearance for their surgical robot platform. They built a system that mounts directly to the operating table—zero footprint, one-person setup. Their goal is to bring physical AI to operating rooms at scale. https://t.co/CWRG5009yK https://t.co/smBh8Hc9nN

By YCombinator
XPeng's IRON Robot Shows Humanoids Ready for Everyday Tasks
SocialMar 18, 2026

XPeng's IRON Robot Shows Humanoids Ready for Everyday Tasks

XPeng’s IRON #Robot Proves Humanoids Are Ready for Daily Tasks by @TheHumanoidHub #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/PLuJmT3teW

By Ron van Loon
Rocket Science Expertise Powers Factory Robotics Innovation
SocialMar 18, 2026

Rocket Science Expertise Powers Factory Robotics Innovation

From Rocket Science to #Robotics: Noble Machines Brings Elite Engineering to the Factory Floor by @CyberRobooo #Robots #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/al2o9V6iaG

By Ron van Loon
Intention-Aligned Imitation Learning Empowers Coordinated Multi‑Step Robot Teams
SocialMar 18, 2026

Intention-Aligned Imitation Learning Empowers Coordinated Multi‑Step Robot Teams

A new intention-aligned imitation learning framework enables teams of robots to perform multi-step tasks by decoding the underlying intentions and matching actions to them. Learn more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/mNAEjWNtxu https://t.co/rSDbqxbR8E

By Science Robotics
Atlas Robot Advances From Walking to Heavy Lifting
SocialMar 18, 2026

Atlas Robot Advances From Walking to Heavy Lifting

From Walking to Heavy Lifting: Atlas Shows Off Next-Level Skills by @lukas_m_ziegler #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #MI #ML #Tech https://t.co/4uksEsmm3c

By Ron van Loon
Compact Six-Axis PiPER Arms Deliver Industrial Versatility
SocialMar 18, 2026

Compact Six-Axis PiPER Arms Deliver Industrial Versatility

PiPER #Robotic Arms: Compact Powerhouses with Six-Axis Precision and Industrial Versatility by @IntEngineering #Robots #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/cVTBeXATHt

By Ron van Loon
Mouse-Inspired Robot Mimics Brain for Place Recognition
SocialMar 18, 2026

Mouse-Inspired Robot Mimics Brain for Place Recognition

How a Mouse-Inspired Robot Learns to Recognize Places Like a Brain by @lukas_m_ziegler #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/mYyjnlLD6k

By Ron van Loon
Robotic Hand Beats Human Reflexes in Speed, Precision
SocialMar 18, 2026

Robotic Hand Beats Human Reflexes in Speed, Precision

Faster Than Human Reflexes: A #Robotic Hand Redefining Speed and Precision by @sciencegirl #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/bVb1cWuWTx

By Ron van Loon
Hybrid Rescue Robot Transforms Into Drone for Fast Response
SocialMar 18, 2026

Hybrid Rescue Robot Transforms Into Drone for Fast Response

Hybrid Rescue #Robot: Humanoid with Transformable #Drone for Rapid Emergency Response via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/1VNcaQhnyw

By Ron van Loon
Inside Modern Humanoid Robots' Cutting‑Edge Assembly Process
SocialMar 18, 2026

Inside Modern Humanoid Robots' Cutting‑Edge Assembly Process

Inside the Assembly of Modern Humanoid #Robots by @CyberRobooo #AI #Robotics #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/fK4zOXQMRj

By Ron van Loon
Robot Executes Spider‑Man’s Impossible Stunts
SocialMar 18, 2026

Robot Executes Spider‑Man’s Impossible Stunts

Spider-Man’s Jaw-Dropping Stunts Are Pulled Off by a #Robot by @lukas_m_ziegler #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/BYEUYjGkx8

By Ron van Loon
Expensive Drones Aren’t Foolproof, Costly Shahed Attacks Persist
SocialMar 18, 2026

Expensive Drones Aren’t Foolproof, Costly Shahed Attacks Persist

Reality check: a ~$20k drone does not have a 100% success rate. @wilendhornets's numbers indicate that Shaheds can be stopped with ~95% effectiveness for ~$2k/shahed. So a single successful shahed attack actually costs ~$400k. Drones augment missiles. They don't replace them.

By Peter Todd
Robots Gain Touch Sensation with TactileAloha
SocialMar 18, 2026

Robots Gain Touch Sensation with TactileAloha

TactileAloha: Empowering #Robots with the Sense of Touch by @IntEngineering #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #EmergingTech #Innovation https://t.co/7zgVBwX9ig

By Ron van Loon
LLMs Safe in Code, Dangerous when Controlling Robots
SocialMar 17, 2026

LLMs Safe in Code, Dangerous when Controlling Robots

Theory: We don't let LLMs control robots and operate freely in the physical world (yet?) because they'd fall all the time, break everything, and cause massive damage. But in software the falling and the massive damage are invisible, so it's fine. https://t.co/HMltzq20lp

By Jonathan Blow
Booster K1: Rugged, Balanced Robot at Quarter Price
SocialMar 17, 2026

Booster K1: Rugged, Balanced Robot at Quarter Price

Loving the Booster K1 robot 🤖 It moves + balances very well and is super rugged (it’s survived the bushes already). Also has a fully open API to train and upload your own policies - all at << 1/4 cost...

By Philip Fung
Braided Robotic Hands Cut Costs, Enable Rapid Customization
SocialMar 17, 2026

Braided Robotic Hands Cut Costs, Enable Rapid Customization

This robotic hand can weave itself together in minutes. Allonic developed a process that "braids" robot bodies around a 3D-printed skeleton in a single automated step. The tech draws from the textile industry, using braided fibers instead of traditional mechanical joints and...

By Rowan Cheung
Gig Workers Paid to Film Chores for Robot Training
SocialMar 17, 2026

Gig Workers Paid to Film Chores for Robot Training

Gig workers are getting paid to film their daily chores to train robots 🤖 https://t.co/3zBLxxppUy https://t.co/7xw9dpgPYB

By Efi Pylarinou
Deploying Robots Without Failure Protocols Risks Chaos
SocialMar 17, 2026

Deploying Robots Without Failure Protocols Risks Chaos

Robot “goes rogue” in a restaurant. That’s not the story. The story is this: We’re deploying robots into human spaces without clear failure protocols. Shutdown. Training. Accountability. That’s governance. #RoboticsSafety #AIGovernance https://t.co/xRipns0kSR

By Glen Gilmore
Former PLA J‑6 Drones Now Stored as China Advances
SocialMar 17, 2026

Former PLA J‑6 Drones Now Stored as China Advances

In this case, I think it is more likely that these are J-6 drones formerly used by the PLA that have since been withdrawn and are now stored. Chinese drones have moved on…

By Thomas Newdick
Robots Already Delivering Hotel Room Service in China
SocialMar 17, 2026

Robots Already Delivering Hotel Room Service in China

#WhosNext? Hotel Room Service workers? #Robots are already being used in China to deliver food and other needed items from the kitchen to meeting rooms and customer rooms. #Robotics https://t.co/sEh7IqFCmi

By James Gingerich
Diverse, Large-Scale Data Drives Better Robotics Models
SocialMar 17, 2026

Diverse, Large-Scale Data Drives Better Robotics Models

No doubt @tonyzzhao knows what’s up. Diversity and scale of data is becoming key in training robotics models. And not all data is made equal.

By Bilal Zuberi
From Demo to Global Scale: Zero‑Shot AI Driving
SocialMar 17, 2026

From Demo to Global Scale: Zero‑Shot AI Driving

Exciting to see how far the industry has come since we gave our first end-to-end AI driving demo a decade ago. But what matters now is scaled deployment. Every day this week we are releasing a new hour long video of...

By Alex Kendall
Nadine: Social Robot Offers Companionship for Seniors
SocialMar 17, 2026

Nadine: Social Robot Offers Companionship for Seniors

#WhosNext? SocialWorkers? Meet Nadine, the social robot designed to provide companionship to older adults. (NowThis News) #Robotics #Robots #AI https://t.co/Ha9yhmZuit

By James Gingerich
Robotic Tea Harvester Cuts Manual Labor Drastically
SocialMar 17, 2026

Robotic Tea Harvester Cuts Manual Labor Drastically

#WhosNext? Tea harvesters? This motorized tea plucking machine eliminates a lot of manual labor and as a result laborers. (GiGadgets) #AgTech #Automation https://t.co/saGtJTH3Dk

By James Gingerich