Robotics Social Media and Updates

ROS 2 Jazzy Jalisco Receives Major Update with 690 Packages
SocialApr 14, 2026

ROS 2 Jazzy Jalisco Receives Major Update with 690 Packages

Are you running ROS 2 Jazzy Jalisco? It is time to update your system. We have pushed an update with 150 new and 540 updated packages. New packages include utilities for @Continental sensors, @luxonis cameras, @Fmrico's EasyNav, and @facontidavide's ...

By Open Robotics
Nvidia's Nurabot Deploys in Hospitals to Aid Staff
SocialApr 14, 2026

Nvidia's Nurabot Deploys in Hospitals to Aid Staff

Nvidia’s Nurabot Rolls Into Hospitals to Assist #Healthcare Workers by @CyberRobooo #MedTech #HealthTech #TechForGood #Tech https://t.co/DFb98tjoM4

By Ron van Loon
25 Years of Automated Science: Ross King’s Future Vision
SocialApr 14, 2026

25 Years of Automated Science: Ross King’s Future Vision

What I’ve learned from 25 years of automated science, and what the future holds: an interview with Ross King https://t.co/ptzfGTRXsX

By Robohub Twitter
Humanoid Robot Sketball Star Set to Wow Japan
SocialApr 14, 2026

Humanoid Robot Sketball Star Set to Wow Japan

Bot-sketball star may take the court by storm in Japan https://t.co/x3mm6VATod via @YouTube #bot #sketbot #humanoidtech #humanoid #robot #Robotics #AI #TechRevolution #TechInnovation #ArtificialInteligence #PhysicalAI @PawlowskiMario @chidambara09 @Ym78200 @CurieuxExplorer @efipm @bigfundu @sayedflah @Ronald_vanLoon @cyngn @belindabeibi @odisseiaalfa @DigitalColmer @MyCompanionsAI @KirkDBorne @patricegorissen @jeffkagan @EdwardKens50830 @enilev...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Young Shield AI Product Guru Defends Faith and Nation
SocialApr 14, 2026

Young Shield AI Product Guru Defends Faith and Nation

FRESH: At Shield AI, a Young Product Guru Fights for God & Country from the amazing Margaux MacColl https://t.co/qb1WqYSKhu

By Eric Newcomer
Wearable Exoskeleton Lets Kids Walk Independently
SocialApr 14, 2026

Wearable Exoskeleton Lets Kids Walk Independently

Trexo #Robotics’ #Wearable Exoskeleton Empowers Children With Mobility Challenges to Walk Independently by @trexorobotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/FiuMYdaEah

By Ron van Loon
GO-2 Unifies Reasoning and Action for Embodied AI
SocialApr 14, 2026

GO-2 Unifies Reasoning and Action for Embodied AI

#AGIBOTAIWeek Day 3: Introducing GO-2: the next-generation foundation model for embodied AI, built to unify reasoning and action. To truly bridge “thinking” and “doing,” embodied AI must solve two challenges at once: • It generate executable action plans through deep spatial reasoning • It...

By Hasan Toor
Last‑Mile Logistics Set for Consolidation Among Tech Rivals
SocialApr 14, 2026

Last‑Mile Logistics Set for Consolidation Among Tech Rivals

Last mile logistics is poised for growth and consolidation. Will the winner be a traditional logistics leader like @XPOLogistics ? A drone leader like @Google or @zipline? Or a new challenger like @MannaAero? https://t.co/WBYv7Igj9h

By Ben Gordon
Boston Dynamics Clinches AI Robot Race with Single Move
SocialApr 14, 2026

Boston Dynamics Clinches AI Robot Race with Single Move

Boston Dynamics Won The AI Robot Race With This One Move https://t.co/kkadG4QMgJ 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...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Humanoid Robots Enable Around-the-Clock Pharmacy Service
SocialApr 14, 2026

Humanoid Robots Enable Around-the-Clock Pharmacy Service

Humanoid #Robots Power a 24-Hour Pharmacy Revolution by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/5BcYU8gy3M

By Ron van Loon
Ukraine Takes Enemy Position Using Only Autonomous Robots
SocialApr 14, 2026

Ukraine Takes Enemy Position Using Only Autonomous Robots

SCI-FI x SCIFACT Zelensky reveals for the first time in this war’s history and enemy’s position was won entirely by autonomous robots. «The future is here, on the battlefield, and Ukraine is creating it. These are our ground robotic systems. For...

By Josh Wolfe
AI‑piloted Merlin Helicopter Now Voice‑controlled in BAE Simulator
SocialApr 14, 2026

AI‑piloted Merlin Helicopter Now Voice‑controlled in BAE Simulator

Interesting new capability being demoed here for BAE Systems maritime module for its OdySSEy battlespace sim - AI controlled ASW Merlin helo that can commanded using voice recognition. #ITEC https://t.co/o6t7BKJpq4

By Tim Robinson
Hybrid Wargame Tests Uncrewed System Procurement Choices
SocialApr 14, 2026

Hybrid Wargame Tests Uncrewed System Procurement Choices

Spotted at ITEC 2026 - Matrix Pro Sims running a hybrid wargame with Command Pro to explore procurement choices in uncrewed systems @CommandDevTeam #avgeek https://t.co/IQxcmCZHXn

By Tim Robinson
Antigravity A1 Delivers 8K 360° Aerial Imaging
SocialApr 14, 2026

Antigravity A1 Delivers 8K 360° Aerial Imaging

Antigravity A1: Redefining Aerial Imaging with 8K 360° Panoramic Vision by @Insta360Japan #EmergingTech #Innovation #TechForGood #Technology https://t.co/1YqkIbwLXW

By Ron van Loon
GE‑Sim 2.0 Unifies Video
SocialApr 14, 2026

GE‑Sim 2.0 Unifies Video

GE-Sim 2.0 shows how simulation is evolving toward embodied intelligence, combining video generation, state estimation and policy evaluation in one framework A relevant step for scalable robot learning #AGIBOT Partner #AGIBOTAIWeek #GenieEnvisioner #Robotics #visualsimulation

By Antonio Grasso
Humanoid Robots Become Tireless, Instantly Adaptable Factory Workers
SocialApr 14, 2026

Humanoid Robots Become Tireless, Instantly Adaptable Factory Workers

What if the most flexible worker in your factory never gets tired, never calls in sick, and can switch jobs instantly? That’s the promise behind a new wave of humanoid robots now entering real factories. Not labs. Not demos. Actual production floors. One example...

By Ron van Loon
IO-Link Unites Vendors for Seamless, Faster Automation
SocialApr 14, 2026

IO-Link Unites Vendors for Seamless, Faster Automation

🚀 This week I delivered another IO Link training and one thing stands out every time: The diversity of vendors just works together. Devices from ifm , Balluff EMEA , Murrelektronik , Siemens Industry and TURCK integrate seamlessly thanks to...

By Michael Grollmus
EXRAY Underwater Drone Streams Live Video in Real Time
SocialApr 14, 2026

EXRAY Underwater Drone Streams Live Video in Real Time

This Underwater #Drone Streams Live Video Through Water—Meet EXRAY™ by @hydromeanews #Innovation #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/VkSygjfzZc

By Ron van Loon
Robots Excel at Structured Tasks, Humans Still Needed
SocialApr 14, 2026

Robots Excel at Structured Tasks, Humans Still Needed

Maybe robots will not replace us. At least not as quickly as the headlines suggest. Watch enough real-world footage, and you see it: Robots slipping. Missing objects. Failing in simple, unpredictable situations. Not because the technology is bad. But because the real world is messy. Uneven surfaces. Changing conditions. Ambiguous...

By Dr. Marcell Vollmer
Manufacturing Isn’t Vanishing, It’s Becoming Automated
SocialApr 14, 2026

Manufacturing Isn’t Vanishing, It’s Becoming Automated

This map looks like the decline of manufacturing. It isn’t. It’s the disappearance of manufacturing jobs. That difference matters more than most people think. If you normalize each country to its peak manufacturing employment, you get a clear story: The...

By Ilir Aliu
NASA Unveils ERNEST, Rover for Extreme Planetary Missions
SocialApr 14, 2026

NASA Unveils ERNEST, Rover for Extreme Planetary Missions

Meet ERNEST: NASA’s Smart Rover Designed for Extreme Planetary Exploration by @spaceandtech_ #SpaceTech #Tech #Technology #EmergingTech #Space https://t.co/BmO3uxBCmv

By Ron van Loon
AI Robot Boosts Safety in Hazardous Grain Warehouses
SocialApr 14, 2026

AI Robot Boosts Safety in Hazardous Grain Warehouses

Chinese #AI-Powered #Robot Revolutionizing Safety in Hazardous Grain #Warehouses by @tweetciiiim #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/trQkCBKkY1

By Ron van Loon
Open‑Source $5K Robotic Chemistry System Enables Autonomous Synthesis
SocialApr 13, 2026

Open‑Source $5K Robotic Chemistry System Enables Autonomous Synthesis

A modular, low-cost robotic chemistry system can now be assembled for around $5,000, enabling autonomous synthesis optimization and customizable workflows in any laboratory setting. All build instructions are openly available. automation

By Phys.org Threads
When Japan Finds Your Tentacle Robot Creepy, It’s Overdone
SocialApr 13, 2026

When Japan Finds Your Tentacle Robot Creepy, It’s Overdone

If the Japanese think your tentacle robot is too creepy, you have definitely gone too far.

By Max Lobovsky
Hyper-Realistic AI Robots Are Redefining Human Interaction
SocialApr 13, 2026

Hyper-Realistic AI Robots Are Redefining Human Interaction

Hyper-realistic #Robots powered by #AI are reshaping the future of interaction by @Khulood_Almani #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/iLzP3phydv

By Ron van Loon
Zipline Launches Autonomous Charging Stations for Drone Fleet
SocialApr 13, 2026

Zipline Launches Autonomous Charging Stations for Drone Fleet

Zipline Unveils #Autonomous Charging Stations for Its #Drone Delivery Fleet by @tweetciiiim #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/oDTgz8BhB7

By Ron van Loon
Kroger's Robot Grocery Delivery Experiment Fell Short
SocialApr 13, 2026

Kroger's Robot Grocery Delivery Experiment Fell Short

Kroger tried to build the future of grocery delivery with robots. It didn't work. https://t.co/kd6UzWX8in #robots #futureofwork

By Jim Stroud
AI‑Powered T‑Rex 2.0 Redefines Robotic Mobility
SocialApr 13, 2026

AI‑Powered T‑Rex 2.0 Redefines Robotic Mobility

Meet T-Rex 2.0: Agilex’s #AI-Powered Jumping #Robot Takes Mobility to the Next Level by @spaceandtech_ #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/pnF4Q2LH46

By Ron van Loon
German Soldiers Pilot FPV Drones via Goggles
SocialApr 13, 2026

German Soldiers Pilot FPV Drones via Goggles

Inside Germany’s New FPV #Drone Unit: Soldiers Fly Missions Through Goggles by @NSTRIKE1231 #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/K0bEhAZIwv

By Ron van Loon
Autonomous UV‑C Robot Boosts Hospital Safety
SocialApr 13, 2026

Autonomous UV‑C Robot Boosts Hospital Safety

#Autonomous UV-C Disinfection #Robot for Safer, Cleaner Hospitals via @ZappyZappy7 #HealthTech #Tech #Technology #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/7ZETdfCoyj

By Ron van Loon
Drones Protect Humans and Keep Grizzlies Out of Trouble
SocialApr 13, 2026

Drones Protect Humans and Keep Grizzlies Out of Trouble

Montanan Wesley Sarmento has deployed drones to keep humans safe and grizzlies out of trouble.

By MIT Technology Review Threads
Quadruped Robot Uses Vision and Proprioception for Real‑Time Terrain Navigation
SocialApr 13, 2026

Quadruped Robot Uses Vision and Proprioception for Real‑Time Terrain Navigation

A new quadrupedal robot integrates visual and proprioceptive sensing to autonomously assess terrain, select efficient routes, and adapt its locomotion in real time, demonstrating agility and decision-making across challenging environments. robotics

By Phys.org Threads
Bipedal Robot Mimics Human Moves, Moonwalks and Kicks
SocialApr 13, 2026

Bipedal Robot Mimics Human Moves, Moonwalks and Kicks

This Bipedal #Robot Can Moonwalk, Kick, and Move Like a Human via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #EmergingTech #TechForGood #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/rCgRdKLKUd

By Ron van Loon
Modular Store Deploys Humanoid Robots for Service
SocialApr 13, 2026

Modular Store Deploys Humanoid Robots for Service

Modular Retail Store Where Humanoid #Robots Serve Coffee, Ice Cream, and Chat with Customers via @ZappyZappy7 #AI #Robotics #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/k1WmDPiodV

By Ron van Loon
Table Tennis Legend Teams Up With Humanoid Robots
SocialApr 13, 2026

Table Tennis Legend Teams Up With Humanoid Robots

Chinese table tennis legend and US guests rally with humanoid robots 🤖 https://t.co/hV5N6YEMqf via @YouTube #tabletennis #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...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Robotic Hands Achieve Precise, Adaptive Fine Motor Control
SocialApr 13, 2026

Robotic Hands Achieve Precise, Adaptive Fine Motor Control

Robotic hands are getting seriously capable. BrainCo’s new version shows how much progress has been made in fine motor control - handling objects with more precision and adaptability. That’s a big deal. Because in robotics, the challenge isn’t just moving. It’s interacting with the...

By Dr. Marcell Vollmer
HexRunner Reaches Stable 30 MPH Through Speed‑Focused Design
SocialApr 13, 2026

HexRunner Reaches Stable 30 MPH Through Speed‑Focused Design

Designing for Speed: How HexRunner Achieved Stable 30 MPH Locomotion by @lukas_m_ziegler #EmergingTech #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/ti4JvhVlZh

By Ron van Loon
GEN-1 Robot Achieves 99% Reliability Across Tasks
SocialApr 13, 2026

GEN-1 Robot Achieves 99% Reliability Across Tasks

From folding boxes 📦 to fixing vacuums, GEN-1 robotics model hits 99% reliability 🤖 | AI Robotics https://t.co/XGfowsKMR2 https://t.co/YxjNYeUARh

By Efi Pylarinou
Drone Soccer Soars: 5v5 Robot Matches Ignite Competition
SocialApr 13, 2026

Drone Soccer Soars: 5v5 Robot Matches Ignite Competition

#Drone Soccer Takes Flight with Intense 5v5 #Robot Matches via @ZappyZappy7 #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/wKBgEPnnCs

By Ron van Loon
Robots Gain Touch Sensation with TactileAloha
SocialApr 13, 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/SA7jbU2fVq

By Ron van Loon
Robotic Hand Outpaces Human Reflexes
SocialApr 13, 2026

Robotic Hand Outpaces Human Reflexes

Faster Than Human Reflexes: A #Robotic Hand Redefining Speed and Precision by @sciencegirl #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/4X4y81bSFt

By Ron van Loon
Mouse‑Inspired Robot Mimics Brain’s Place Recognition
SocialApr 13, 2026

Mouse‑Inspired Robot Mimics Brain’s 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/EPjRBzZMwn

By Ron van Loon
Robotics and AI Boost Facility Safety and Speed
SocialApr 13, 2026

Robotics and AI Boost Facility Safety and Speed

#Robotics and #AI Transform Facility Operations with Safer, Faster, #Data-Driven Insights by @BostonDynamics #Robots #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/Z68uv3Jww3

By Ron van Loon
Mother Robot Automates Multi‑Floor Cleaning Deployment
SocialApr 13, 2026

Mother Robot Automates Multi‑Floor Cleaning Deployment

Mother #Robot Debuts: #Autonomous Carrier That Deploys Cleaning Robots Across Multiple Floors by @rozetked #Robotics #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #TechForGood https://t.co/iB2Sj5WTvW

By Ron van Loon
Hackathon Teams Build Mars Robots and 3D‑Print Tools
SocialApr 12, 2026

Hackathon Teams Build Mars Robots and 3D‑Print Tools

Just a little taste of the Robohacks hackathon happening now at @ycombinator in San Francisco. This is only two of the teams. The first is a team building a robot for an AirBnb on Mars. The second built a system that 3D prints...

By Robert Scoble
AI Powers Cancer Cures While Robots Learn Chores
SocialApr 12, 2026

AI Powers Cancer Cures While Robots Learn Chores

AI is designing molecules that boost chemotherapy effectiveness by 70%, and humanoid robots are learning tasks by watching gig workers record themselves doing chores... we're literally teaching machines to cure cancer AND do our laundry.

By Peter H. Diamandis
U.S. Deploys Underwater Drones to Sweep Hormuz Mines
SocialApr 12, 2026

U.S. Deploys Underwater Drones to Sweep Hormuz Mines

U.S. military announces the deployment of "underwater drones" to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

By The Real Fly (iBankCoin)
JCBOT: Fast, AI-Enabled Humanoid for Home Use
SocialApr 12, 2026

JCBOT: Fast, AI-Enabled Humanoid for Home Use

JCBOT Wheeled Humanoid Blends Speed, #AI Interaction and Home-Friendly Design via @XRoboHub #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/VS4J9xIzfc

By Ron van Loon
China Deploys Robots to Revolutionize Hospital Operations
SocialApr 12, 2026

China Deploys Robots to Revolutionize Hospital Operations

How China Is Transforming Hospital Operations with #Robots by @Arcfunmi #Healthcare #MedTech #HealthTech #TechForGood https://t.co/Tx2XMAoO8i

By Ron van Loon