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Submit IROS2026 Workshop/Tutorial Proposals by March 16
SocialMar 13, 2026

Submit IROS2026 Workshop/Tutorial Proposals by March 16

📚 Call for Workshops & Tutorials for #IROS2026! Lead an interactive session or tutorial on emerging robotics research. 🗓 Due Mar 16 🔗 https://t.co/3Qb7wQEhFG

By IEEE IROS
VinMotion Unveils Motion 2 Humanoid for Logistics
SocialMar 13, 2026

VinMotion Unveils Motion 2 Humanoid for Logistics

Motion 2 Arrives: VinMotion’s Next-Gen Humanoid for Industrial #Logistics by @CyberRobooo #AI #Robotics #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/CnBlyhQFdf

By Ron van Loon
Elon Musk’s Digital Optimus Could Transform AI Interaction
SocialMar 13, 2026

Elon Musk’s Digital Optimus Could Transform AI Interaction

For the Tesla community: What could @elonmusk do with a "Digital Optimus" that he announced he is working on this week? https://t.co/ULTS8YhPms

By Robert Scoble
Robotic Surgery Expands Into AI-Enhanced Precision
SocialMar 13, 2026

Robotic Surgery Expands Into AI-Enhanced Precision

Robots’ potentials have been a fascination for humans and have even led to a booming field of robot-assisted surgery. Surgical robots assist surgeons in performing accurate, minimally invasive procedures that are beneficial for patients’ recovery. The assistance of robots extend beyond incisions...

By Bertalan Meskó, PhD
Use Task‑specific Robots, Not Humanoids, for Lab Automation
SocialMar 13, 2026

Use Task‑specific Robots, Not Humanoids, for Lab Automation

Bingo. Couldn't agree more with @travisk here -- humanoid robots aren't right for the scientific lab either. You want the specialized robot best suited for the job at hand. We learned that at @ginkgo the same way, by...

By Jason Kelly
Ukraine Bans Export of Shahed Interceptor Drones
SocialMar 13, 2026

Ukraine Bans Export of Shahed Interceptor Drones

Ukrainian Companies Prohibited From Exporting Shahed Interceptor Drones Waves of Iranian Shahed drone attacks across the Middle East have spurred widespread interest in Ukrainian interceptors. https://t.co/HIO47E6I2c

By Tyler Rogoway
Sensofusion Unveils Portable Drone Factory in Shipping Container
SocialMar 13, 2026

Sensofusion Unveils Portable Drone Factory in Shipping Container

Sensofusion has today announced the Tactical Drone Factory: a fully self-contained interceptor drone manufacturing facility built inside a standard shipping container. Shipping worldwide in May (export restrictions apply). https://t.co/h8FszYdeAo https://t.co/RgZ7xuuGiT

By Mikko Hypponen
MIT Cheetah Sets New Standard for Agile Robotics
SocialMar 13, 2026

MIT Cheetah Sets New Standard for Agile Robotics

MIT Cheetah: The Agile Quadruped #Robot Redefining High-Performance Legged Locomotion by @IntEngineering #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/mjWx6COYxN

By Ron van Loon
French Engineers Launch Ultra-Stable Drone for Precise Flight
SocialMar 13, 2026

French Engineers Launch Ultra-Stable Drone for Precise Flight

French Engineers Unveil Ultra-Stable #Drone System Redefining Aerial Precision by @tweetciiiim #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/IY8Yj4jYwY

By Ron van Loon
AI Robot Leverages 3D Maps to Locate Lost Items
SocialMar 13, 2026

AI Robot Leverages 3D Maps to Locate Lost Items

An AI search robot uses 3D maps and internet knowledge to find lost items 🤖 https://t.co/8s2JBU3308 https://t.co/pQCM9RdV1a

By Efi Pylarinou
Blowflies' Optimized Sensor Mechanics Inspire Robotic Flight
SocialMar 13, 2026

Blowflies' Optimized Sensor Mechanics Inspire Robotic Flight

A new Science #Robotics study shows that blowflies are evolutionarily tuned to optimize signal transfer from mechanical input to flight control sensors, which could inform future robotic designs. https://t.co/HQUR8LdubY https://t.co/e3hD64YDeM

By Science Robotics
Autonomous Home Robot Startup Secures $165M Series B
SocialMar 13, 2026

Autonomous Home Robot Startup Secures $165M Series B

They might be able to help with Thanksgiving dinner :) -> Sunday, which is building autonomous home robots, raised a $165M Series B led by Coatue at a valuation of $1.15B, and aims to begin testing in homes ...

By Glenn Gabe
Human‑like Robots Aim for Acceptance, Not Just Function
SocialMar 13, 2026

Human‑like Robots Aim for Acceptance, Not Just Function

Robots are starting to look more like us. Not just in shape, but in expression. New humanoid systems are being developed with synthetic skin, articulated facial muscles, and biomimetic structures that mimic human movement. Micro-motors can reproduce subtle expressions like smiling, blinking...

By Dr. Marcell Vollmer
Ukraine Holds World's Most Advanced Drone Technology
SocialMar 13, 2026

Ukraine Holds World's Most Advanced Drone Technology

Ukraine, as it turns out, has cards: the most advanced drone technology in the world

By Anne Applebaum
Are We Ready for Home Robot Assistants?
SocialMar 13, 2026

Are We Ready for Home Robot Assistants?

Would you welcome a robot assistant into your home — or a loved one’s? 🤖 🧺 via @XueJia24682 #AI #robotics https://t.co/mWe9BpQBnN

By Glen Gilmore
Humanoid Robots Aren’t yet Ready to Replace Humans
SocialMar 13, 2026

Humanoid Robots Aren’t yet Ready to Replace Humans

Are Humanoid Robots Ready To Work With Humans Or Replace Them? https://t.co/9plTIyOEVA #humanoidtech #humanoid #robot #Robotics #AI #TechRevolution #TechInnovation #ArtificialInteligence #PhysicalAI

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
China Unveils Rapid‑swap Modular Humanoid for Blue‑collar Work
SocialMar 13, 2026

China Unveils Rapid‑swap Modular Humanoid for Blue‑collar Work

China's new 'blue-collar' humanoid switches modular tools in seconds https://t.co/4BhoXPxj3G #bluecollar #humanoidtech #humanoid #robot #Robotics #AI #TechRevolution #TechInnovation #ArtificialInteligence #PhysicalAI

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
AI Gains Arms and Hands in Smart Factories
SocialMar 13, 2026

AI Gains Arms and Hands in Smart Factories

Delivering the opening keynote for the Association for Manufacturing Technology. Great connecting with @Bill AI is about to get arms and hands — connecting with robotics, IoT, APIs, and 3D manufacturing. Factories are entering a fascinating new chapter. #Manufacturing #AI #Robotics #Industry40 #Innovation

By Kaihan Krippendorff
Haptic Exoskeletons Boost Violin Duo Coordination Over Visual Cues
SocialMar 12, 2026

Haptic Exoskeletons Boost Violin Duo Coordination Over Visual Cues

A new Science #Robotics study demonstrates that #haptic feedback from wearable upper body #exoskeletons can improve coordination between violin duos more effectively than visual cues. https://t.co/iLG2uygK1v https://t.co/ZWKc88BaUy

By Science Robotics
Slime Robots Poised to Transform MedTech and Manufacturing
SocialMar 12, 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
Smart Robots Poised to Become Everyday Like Phones
SocialMar 12, 2026

Smart Robots Poised to Become Everyday Like Phones

Smart Robots Will Be Everywhere Like Smartphones: Here's Who Will Run the Next Machine Era #ArtificialDecisions #MCC @Ken_Goldberg @willknight https://t.co/ML9iLMrvpl

By M.Camisani-Calzolari
Ukraine’s $1,000 Drones Inspire Global Defense Innovation
SocialMar 12, 2026

Ukraine’s $1,000 Drones Inspire Global Defense Innovation

"These are Ukraine’s $1,000 interceptor drones the Pentagon [and now many countries] wants to buy." https://t.co/UK44ifiKp8 Through surviving daily Russian attacks / war crimes from missiles and drones with whatever means they could acquire comes an innovation that will save many...

By John Spencer
Paper-Thin Robot Squeezes 3mm G
SocialMar 12, 2026

Paper-Thin Robot Squeezes 3mm G

South Korean researchers built a paper-thin robot that squeezes through 3mm gaps and lifts 70x (!) its weight. The flexible robotic "sheet" mimicks myosin, the protein that powers muscle contractions in your body. Inside the sheet are dozens of microscopic air chambers...

By Rowan Cheung
HP SitePrint Robot Prints Floor Blueprints for Construction
SocialMar 12, 2026

HP SitePrint Robot Prints Floor Blueprints for Construction

HP SitePrint: The #Robot That Prints Blueprints on the Floor by @lukas_m_ziegler #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/ipCaLAq5sv

By Ron van Loon
Humanoid Robot Reads Emotions, Reacts Like Human
SocialMar 12, 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/DWNy7dlRFv

By Ron van Loon
Govt Data Sharing Unites Effort as Wuhan Trains Robots
SocialMar 12, 2026

Govt Data Sharing Unites Effort as Wuhan Trains Robots

“Government support means the data is shared, benefiting everyone. It pushes everyone to work in the same direction,” he said. In Wuhan, Zhang helps oversee 70 young instructors who work eight-hour shifts training their 46 robots. They use remote controls...

By Nathan Benaich
Robotics Transform Warehouse Automation for Faster Operations
SocialMar 12, 2026

Robotics Transform Warehouse Automation for Faster Operations

How to #Automate your Warehouse with #Robotics by @antgrasso #Robots #RPA #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/6qIjYCkUJ1

By Ron van Loon
Uber Launches Global Robotaxi Platform for Street Deployment
SocialMar 12, 2026

Uber Launches Global Robotaxi Platform for Street Deployment

Uber Technologies Launches Uber #Autonomous Solutions to Scale Global Robotaxi Services from Lab to Street by @IntEngineering #SelfDrivingCars #AutonomousVehicles #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Automation #Automotive #Transport https://t.co/4uUQgbfSGz

By Ron van Loon
Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Radars, Ammo Depots
SocialMar 12, 2026

Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Radars, Ammo Depots

Videos from Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, SSO, and GUR’s Prymary unit of FP-2 and other UAS middle strikes on 64N6E, 48a6-K1 Podlet, Sopka-2, P-18 Terek, RSP-6 M2, and Kasta-2 radar; Geran ground relay; Tor-M2, S-300V, ammunition depots, and other targets....

By Rob Lee
Slim Robotic Hand Replicates Human Motion Precisely
SocialMar 12, 2026

Slim Robotic Hand Replicates Human Motion Precisely

This Slim #Robotic Hand Perfectly Mimics Human Motion via @ZappyZappy7 #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/JgjSIkdjMH

By Ron van Loon
Ukraine Achieves China-Free Drone Production Milestone
SocialMar 12, 2026

Ukraine Achieves China-Free Drone Production Milestone

NYT: Ukraine Reaches a Milestone: Making ‘China-Free’ Drones—The country has prioritized self-sufficiency in producing a crucial battlefield weapon, though weaning itself fully off cheaper Chinese components is difficult. https://t.co/1VEbDkSJyw

By Jonathan Cheng
Smart Hotels Blend General and Specialized Robots
SocialMar 12, 2026

Smart Hotels Blend General and Specialized Robots

Hospitality Reimagined: Smart Hotels Powered by Collaborative General-Purpose and Specialized #Robots via @ZappyZappy7 #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/MQi0r9qqiE

By Ron van Loon
Humanoid Robot Takes On Heavy Load‑Bearing Work
SocialMar 12, 2026

Humanoid Robot Takes On Heavy Load‑Bearing Work

Industrial Humanoid #Robot Tackles Physically Demanding Load-Bearing Tasks via @ZappyZappy7 #RPA #Robotics #Innovation #Technology #EmergingTech https://t.co/dXfsxuxqcV

By Ron van Loon
Uber, Nissan, Wayve Launch Scalable Robotaxis in Tokyo
SocialMar 12, 2026

Uber, Nissan, Wayve Launch Scalable Robotaxis in Tokyo

Big news from Tokyo 🇯🇵 @Uber and @NissanMotor and @wayve_ai have signed an agreement to deploy supervised robotaxis in Tokyo from late 2026, bringing the Nissan Leaf powered by the Wayve AI Driver to riders through Uber. This is what scalable autonomy...

By Alex Kendall
Industrial Remote‑Controlled Mower Tackles Weeds, Trees, Rodents
SocialMar 12, 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
Tiny Bipedal Robot Achieves 10 Steps‑per‑Second Walk
SocialMar 12, 2026

Tiny Bipedal Robot Achieves 10 Steps‑per‑Second Walk

World’s Smallest #Autonomous Bipedal #Robot Walks at 10 Steps per Second via @ZappyZappy7 #AI #Robotics #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/kcsTLXIfqI

By Ron van Loon
AI Still Needs Human Bodies to Act Physically
SocialMar 12, 2026

AI Still Needs Human Bodies to Act Physically

A new platform claims to let AI “rent” human bodies. The idea sounds futuristic, but it highlights a deeper challenge: robots and AI still depend heavily on humans to interact with the physical world. Until machines achieve full autonomy, human bodies...

By Spiros Margaris
Walker S2 Battles Human in Live Tennis Rally
SocialMar 12, 2026

Walker S2 Battles Human in Live Tennis Rally

UBTECH’s Walker S2 Takes on a Human in a Live Tennis Rally by @XRoboHub #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/WdieaboxVa

By Ron van Loon
Brain-Inspired AI Enables Adaptive, Stable Soft Robot Arms
SocialMar 12, 2026

Brain-Inspired AI Enables Adaptive, Stable Soft Robot Arms

Brain-inspired #AI helps soft #Robot arms switch tasks and stay stable by Gaby Clark @TechXplore_com Learn more: https://t.co/BTbdJm8aSU #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML #DL https://t.co/3b9qFibgPW

By Ron van Loon
UiPath Posts 111% EPS Surge, 17% Margin
SocialMar 12, 2026

UiPath Posts 111% EPS Surge, 17% Margin

$PATH earnings: profitability inflection with operating margin at 17%, EPS +111% YoY UiPath delivered a strong quarter. Revenue reached $481M (+13.6% YoY) and exceeded expectations, while adjusted EPS also came in ahead of estimates. Investing

By Sergey CYW
Global Map Reveals Rapid Growth of Medical Drone Projects
SocialMar 12, 2026

Global Map Reveals Rapid Growth of Medical Drone Projects

The Global Map of Medical Drone Projects And Trials We analyzed the state of medical drones worldwide. To achieve that, we had to dive into the global literature and announcements to find all of these exciting projects that involved the use...

By Bertalan Meskó, PhD
Robots Run Fully Automated Lunar Vegetable Factory
SocialMar 12, 2026

Robots Run Fully Automated Lunar Vegetable Factory

Lunar Vegetable Factory Powered Entirely by #Robot Workers by @Fabriziobustama #AgriTech #Robotics #Innovation #Technology #TechForGood https://t.co/XF1FATDxtI

By Ron van Loon
Retina Scans Could Differentiate Real Humans From Humanoid Robots
SocialMar 11, 2026

Retina Scans Could Differentiate Real Humans From Humanoid Robots

How will we distinguish between humanoid robots that look as real as people from actual humans? Eye-retina scans are one place to start. https://t.co/pqhbcBX8TN

By Peter H. Diamandis
FBI Warns Iran Could Launch Short‑range Drones on West Coast
SocialMar 11, 2026

FBI Warns Iran Could Launch Short‑range Drones on West Coast

Not the news I like to read, but don't these drones have a much shorter range?

By Kim-Mai Cutler
NATO Deploys AI‑Controlled Cockroach Drones for Recon
SocialMar 11, 2026

NATO Deploys AI‑Controlled Cockroach Drones for Recon

NATO is testing live cockroaches as AI-powered spy drones. Incredible AI engineering, but also something I kinda wish I hadn't learned about: > Swarm Bio-tactics wired real cockroaches with electronic backpacks containing AI hardware, radios, cameras, and microphones. > Cockroaches are steered by...

By Rowan Cheung
Avatar Leads Street Robotics Lessons for STEM Inclusion
SocialMar 11, 2026

Avatar Leads Street Robotics Lessons for STEM Inclusion

#Noire #Robotics #Engineering #Professor #AI #Avatar teaching robotics to the streets #STEM #STEAM #Robot #Robots #NoireSTEMinist https://t.co/CNWBdQg1uv

By Dr. Carlotta A. Berry
Robots Now Sewing Blue Jeans for Trillion‑Dollar Fashion Industry
SocialMar 11, 2026

Robots Now Sewing Blue Jeans for Trillion‑Dollar Fashion Industry

#WhosNext? Clothing workers? These #Robots Make Blue Jeans for the Trillion-dollar Clothing Industry. (Thomas net) #Robotics https://t.co/YeWCNIrzXX https://t.co/FNscVLNemn

By James Gingerich
Presenting 3D‑
SocialMar 11, 2026

Presenting 3D‑

I’m speaking at #NSBE2026 PCI workshop on robotics and AI with my 3d printed and cardboard robots #ai #robot #stem #engineering #professor NoireSTEMinist.com Black In Engineering blackinrobotics NSBE

By Dr. Carlotta A. Berry
Uber Partners with Zoox for Robotaxi Rides via App
SocialMar 11, 2026

Uber Partners with Zoox for Robotaxi Rides via App

NEWS: Uber has reached an agreement with Zoox to make rides available through the Uber app on the Zoox purpose-built robotaxi starting in Las Vegas this summer and expanding to LA next year. Story and details @TheTerminal with @natlungfy This is...

By Ed Ludlow