Robotics Social Media and Updates

Language Models Unsuitable for Autonomous Vehicle Decision-Making
SocialApr 6, 2026

Language Models Unsuitable for Autonomous Vehicle Decision-Making

Autonomous vehicles don't use LLMs either because language is the wrong model for the task. Stands to reason language isn't right for a whole host of things (e.g. maybe reasoning too)

By Michael J. Biercuk
China Deploys Robots to Revolutionize Elderly Care
SocialApr 6, 2026

China Deploys Robots to Revolutionize Elderly Care

China's Robot-Run Elderly Care Centre | AI Caregiving | Tech It Out https://t.co/pK7nFvmJQu via @YouTube #eldercare #healthcare #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
Bird-Inspired Control Stabilizes X‑Fly Ornithopter
SocialApr 5, 2026

Bird-Inspired Control Stabilizes X‑Fly Ornithopter

X-Fly: The Ornithopter That Tames Wing-Flap Chaos with Bird-Inspired Control via @IlirAliu_ #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/4CaWCAjKRC

By Ron van Loon
Zhejiang Unveils NAVIAI‑I3, Next‑Gen Robust Humanoid Robot
SocialApr 5, 2026

Zhejiang Unveils NAVIAI‑I3, Next‑Gen Robust Humanoid Robot

NAVIAI-I3: Zhejiang’s Next-Gen Robust Humanoid #Robot Launch by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #ML https://t.co/tLo6QmY9tV

By Ron van Loon
China Uses AI Robots to Harvest Crops Autonomously
SocialApr 5, 2026

China Uses AI Robots to Harvest Crops Autonomously

China Deploys #AI Farming #Robots to Harvest Crops Without Humans by @Kaybedlerklbu #AgriTech #TechForGood #Innovation #Tech #Technology https://t.co/6tOPzIJOMJ

By Ron van Loon
Emotion-Reading Humanoid Reacts Like Real Human
SocialApr 5, 2026

Emotion-Reading Humanoid Reacts Like Real Human

AI Q: The Emotion-Reading Humanoid #Robot That Reacts Like a Real Being via @XRoboHub #Robots #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech https://t.co/WeqEhh9Adk

By Ron van Loon
Uber Races to Fill Fleet with Autonomous Robot Drivers
SocialApr 5, 2026

Uber Races to Fill Fleet with Autonomous Robot Drivers

Uber has over 20 partners in the autonomous space.... Waymo, Nvidia, WeRide, https://t.co/RiMfvpgCT3, Waabi, soon maybe even Tesla?  Just as they want every great human driver on the platform, they want every great ROBOT driver, too. This is a massive play.

By Peter H. Diamandis
Stop Repeating Tasks: Let AI Spot Automation Opportunities
SocialApr 5, 2026

Stop Repeating Tasks: Let AI Spot Automation Opportunities

i taught claude to watch how i work every week and tell me what to automate here's the idea: you probably open ai, do a task, close it. then next week you do the same task again. and again. and again you never...

By itsolelehmann
Robots Need Internal Feelings for Safe Interaction
SocialApr 5, 2026

Robots Need Internal Feelings for Safe Interaction

AI Body Gap: Why Robots Need “Internal Feelings” to be Safe - https://t.co/M7US4ziLdN via @neurosciencenew #MedTwitter #CardioTwitter #medicaleducation #medicalschool #medicalstudents #ArtificialIntelligence #MedEd

By Beth Frates, MD
Silicon Elastomer Actuator Thrives in Space‑Level Extremes
SocialApr 5, 2026

Silicon Elastomer Actuator Thrives in Space‑Level Extremes

A newly developed silicon-based dielectric elastomer actuator demonstrates enhanced resilience to extreme temperatures and low pressures, supporting the advancement of soft robotic systems for use in space and other harsh environments. robotics

By Phys.org Threads
Robotics and AI Boost Farm Productivity Amid Labor Shortage
SocialApr 5, 2026

Robotics and AI Boost Farm Productivity Amid Labor Shortage

New robotics and AI tools are helping agriculture address workforce shortages while improving safety, productivity, and long-term sustainability. https://t.co/ahb9UqRrL9

By TechRadar
Robotic Bees Aim to Transform Pollination and Farming
SocialApr 5, 2026

Robotic Bees Aim to Transform Pollination and Farming

#Robotic Bees Mimic Nature to Revolutionize Pollination and Sustainable Farming by @MrLaalpotato #Innovation #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology https://t.co/anLTC09vgS

By Ron van Loon
Guardian SC1 Revolutionizes Aerial Crop Protection
SocialApr 5, 2026

Guardian SC1 Revolutionizes Aerial Crop Protection

GUARDIAN SC1: Advanced Aerial Crop Protection System Transforming Large-Scale Farming via @WevolverApp #AgriTech #TechForGood #Innovation #Tech #Technology https://t.co/ph2xEkuBzD

By Ron van Loon
Data Quality, Not Smarter Robots, Drives True AI Scale
SocialApr 5, 2026

Data Quality, Not Smarter Robots, Drives True AI Scale

Everyone talks about smarter robots. Few talk about better data. No scale without capture. No intelligence without quality input. Captured → Labeled → Transferred TheBoringStudio Where do you think it fails?

By Naveed Ullah
Real‑Time Adaptive Robotics: From Stunts to Critical Tasks
SocialApr 5, 2026

Real‑Time Adaptive Robotics: From Stunts to Critical Tasks

A Spider-Man stunt… executed by a robot. That says more about robotics than it seems. Disney Imagineers built a system that flies over 25 meters in the air → adjusting its motion in real time. → flips → rotation → speed control → balance All handled mid-flight. What...

By Pascal Bornet
Coordinated Drones Unlock New Logistics Possibilities
SocialApr 5, 2026

Coordinated Drones Unlock New Logistics Possibilities

Coordination is becoming the real breakthrough. It’s not just what one drone can do, it’s what multiple systems can achieve together. When drones can coordinate in real time without heavy sensor stacks, you unlock new possibilities for transport, inspection, and logistics in...

By Dr. Marcell Vollmer
Robots Run Fully Automated Lunar Vegetable Farm
SocialApr 5, 2026

Robots Run Fully Automated Lunar Vegetable Farm

Lunar Vegetable Factory Powered Entirely by #Robot Workers by @Fabriziobustama #AgriTech #Robotics #Innovation #Technology #TechForGood https://t.co/7RSLUsyh0f

By Ron van Loon
EEWOC: Wheeled Robot Scales Steel Using Extendable Limbs
SocialApr 5, 2026

EEWOC: Wheeled Robot Scales Steel Using Extendable Limbs

Meet EEWOC: A Wheeled Orb #Robot That Climbs Steel with Extendable Limbs via @WevolverApp #AI #Robotics #Innovation #TechForGood #EmergingTech https://t.co/DOAsDMgZvK

By Ron van Loon
Droidup Robotics Launches Moya, a Lifelike Humanoid
SocialApr 5, 2026

Droidup Robotics Launches Moya, a Lifelike Humanoid

Droidup #Robotics Unveils Moya, a Next-Gen Lifelike Humanoid by @CyberRobooo #AI #Robots #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/3IMfRwtVtQ

By Ron van Loon
China's AI-Driven Port Fully Automates Cargo Handling
SocialApr 5, 2026

China's AI-Driven Port Fully Automates Cargo Handling

Fully #Automated: China’s #AI-Powered Port Moves Cargo Without Humans by @_fluxfeeds #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML #MI https://t.co/Vvq8b8QW37

By Ron van Loon
Chery's AiMOGA Humanoid Robot Becomes Chinese Traffic Officer
SocialApr 5, 2026

Chery's AiMOGA Humanoid Robot Becomes Chinese Traffic Officer

Chery’s AiMOGA Humanoid #Robot Joins Traffic Police in China by @XRoboHub #AI #Robotics #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/f4FqZMn1FK

By Ron van Loon
CATL Launches Autonomous Robot for On-Demand EV Charging
SocialApr 5, 2026

CATL Launches Autonomous Robot for On-Demand EV Charging

CATL Unveils #Autonomous #Robot That Drives to Your #EV for On-Demand Charging by @IntEngineering #Robotics #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/yZlHzOlWSm

By Ron van Loon
Robotic System Turns Trucks Into Mobile Drone Bases
SocialApr 4, 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/SzLRMH2cJO

By Ron van Loon
AI-Powered Robot Performs Fully Autonomous Blood Draws
SocialApr 4, 2026

AI-Powered Robot Performs Fully Autonomous Blood Draws

World’s First Autonomous Blood-Drawing #Robot Uses #AI to Find Veins and Collect Blood Automatically by @Berci #MedTech #Healthcare #HealthTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/fQdjp2ubdz

By Ron van Loon
Software Hurdles Keep Mass Humanoid Robots Years Away
SocialApr 4, 2026

Software Hurdles Keep Mass Humanoid Robots Years Away

One of many reasons I think we're still years and years away from mass humanoid robot adoption. (The software is actually my top reason.)

By Ramez Naam
Vine-Like Robot Expands to Traverse Rubble and Tight Spaces
SocialApr 4, 2026

Vine-Like Robot Expands to Traverse Rubble and Tight Spaces

This Vine-Like #Robot Grows to Navigate Rubble and Tight Spaces by @lukas_m_ziegler #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/UJL3YA210K

By Ron van Loon
AGIBOT Launches Genie G2, Next‑gen Wheeled Humanoid
SocialApr 4, 2026

AGIBOT Launches Genie G2, Next‑gen Wheeled Humanoid

AGIBOT Unveils Genie G2: Next-Generation Wheeled Humanoid #Robot by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/mGOF8jBdnG

By Ron van Loon
SharpaWave Delivers Real‑Time Precision Beyond Remote Control
SocialApr 4, 2026

SharpaWave Delivers Real‑Time Precision Beyond Remote Control

From Remote Control to Real Precision: SharpaWave in Action by @SharpaRobotics #Robotics #EmergingTech #TechForGood #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/16MXoJHaPr

By Ron van Loon
AI‑powered City Ruins Boost Drone Sim Development Speed
SocialApr 4, 2026

AI‑powered City Ruins Boost Drone Sim Development Speed

🚁🏚️ Okay so I asked @cursor_ai to add FBX scenery of a city in ruins, which is a bit of a cheat code because the city is not generated by AI But instantly it looks like a real drone sim...

By Pieter Levels
Building Tomorrow: Choose Your Tech Timeline
SocialApr 4, 2026

Building Tomorrow: Choose Your Tech Timeline

2026: AI models hit 10 trillion parameters 2028: Humanoid robots in every warehouse 2030: Bioprinted organs in transplant centers 2033: Longevity escape velocity achieved We're not predicting the future. We're building it. Which timeline are YOU on?

By Peter H. Diamandis
Robotic Hand Beats Human Reflexes in Speed and Precision
SocialApr 4, 2026

Robotic Hand Beats Human Reflexes in Speed and Precision

Faster Than Human Reflexes: A #Robotic Hand Redefining Speed and Precision by @sciencegirl #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/dB66nkdpUp

By Ron van Loon
Humanoid Robot Thrives in Environments Humans Can’t
SocialApr 4, 2026

Humanoid Robot Thrives in Environments Humans Can’t

DR02: The Humanoid #Robot That Thrives Where Humans Can’t by @DeepRobotics_CN #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/qXFV8Zumtv

By Ron van Loon
U.S. Military Repurposes Iranian Drone Tech, Not Silicon Valley
SocialApr 4, 2026

U.S. Military Repurposes Iranian Drone Tech, Not Silicon Valley

“…doesn’t come from one of America’s more than 400 venture-backed drone startups. And it isn’t the product of Silicon Valley ingenuity. Instead, the drone having its moment in the Middle East conflict was designed by the U.S. military itself, using...

By Sam Ro
McDonald’s Shanghai Uses Humanoid Robots for Service
SocialApr 4, 2026

McDonald’s Shanghai Uses Humanoid Robots for Service

McDonald’s in Shanghai Deploys Humanoid #Robots to Serve Customers by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/SBN7APhw5Z

By Ron van Loon
Robotic 3D Printing Crafts 12‑Meter Ship Hull
SocialApr 4, 2026

Robotic 3D Printing Crafts 12‑Meter Ship Hull

Robotic #3D Printing Revolutionizes Shipbuilding with 12-Meter Hull Demo by @lukas_m_ziegler #3Dprinted #Technology #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/Nlr822ugjg

By Ron van Loon
AMD Enters Humanoid Robotics Race with Gen1
SocialApr 4, 2026

AMD Enters Humanoid Robotics Race with Gen1

Generative Bionics’ Gen1 Positions AMD in the Emerging Humanoid #Robotics Race by @CyberRobooo #Robots #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/OJkVVgi0tS

By Ron van Loon
6G Will Power the Next Leap in Robotics
SocialApr 4, 2026

6G Will Power the Next Leap in Robotics

Robots may be on the verge of a major upgrade. With 6G, machines could become continuously connected, sensing and learning in real time as part of coordinated fleets rather than isolated systems. The next leap in robotics will not just come from...

By Spiros Margaris
VertiGo Robot Scales Walls Using Lizard‑Inspired Tech
SocialApr 4, 2026

VertiGo Robot Scales Walls Using Lizard‑Inspired Tech

Gravity-Defying VertiGo #Robot Climbs Walls Like a Lizard by @lukas_m_ziegler #AI #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/VbVKsP5avJ

By Ron van Loon
Amazon Launches Noisy yet Speedy Drone Deliveries in Dallas
SocialApr 4, 2026

Amazon Launches Noisy yet Speedy Drone Deliveries in Dallas

Amazon’s #Drone Deliveries Take Off in Dallas—Fast, Convenient, and a Bit Noisy by @CollinRugg #Innovation #FutureTech #Tech #SupplyChain https://t.co/SrT6WsbVUR

By Ron van Loon
Boston Dynamics Robot Becomes Versatile On‑set Cameraman
SocialApr 4, 2026

Boston Dynamics Robot Becomes Versatile On‑set Cameraman

Boston Dynamics' #Robot Evolves into Multi-Talented Cameraman by @aitrendz_xyz #MachineLearning #AI #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #Innovation https://t.co/mmU6Z10GID

By Ron van Loon
Humanoid Robots Complete Automation's Final 10 Meters
SocialApr 4, 2026

Humanoid Robots Complete Automation's Final 10 Meters

Humanoid #Robots Take Over the Last 10 Meters of #Automation by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/j4dlyoRFxt

By Ron van Loon
Robotic Dispensers Revolutionize Modern Pharmacy Operations
SocialApr 3, 2026

Robotic Dispensers Revolutionize Modern Pharmacy Operations

How #Automatic Dispensing #Robots Are Modernizing Pharmacies by @gigadgets_ #MedTech #HealthTech #Tech #Healthcare #TechForGood https://t.co/T3rg50nAt5

By Ron van Loon
Robots Revolutionize Home Cooking with Automation
SocialApr 3, 2026

Robots Revolutionize Home Cooking with Automation

#Robots Take Over the Kitchen: #Automation Meets Cooking by @lukas_m_ziegler #Robotics #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #TechForGood https://t.co/cudLbqtuZ5

By Ron van Loon
Weekly ROS Highlights: Meetups, Workshops, New HandWeekly ROS Highlights: Meetups, Workshops, New Hand
SocialApr 3, 2026

Weekly ROS Highlights: Meetups, Workshops, New HandWeekly ROS Highlights: Meetups, Workshops, New Hand

Here is your #ROS and open source robotics news for the week of March 31st, 2026: 🌸ROS Meetups in Malmo and at Modex 🌸ROSCon Workshops due 4/5 🌸ROS By-The-Bay with @innate_bot and @Saphira_AI 🌸ROS 2 Lyrical Luth release process starts 🌸@robotis new 20...

By Open Robotics
MIT Cheetah Redefines High-Performance Legged Locomotion
SocialApr 3, 2026

MIT Cheetah Redefines High-Performance Legged Locomotion

MIT Cheetah: The Agile Quadruped #Robot Redefining High-Performance Legged Locomotion by @IntEngineering #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/NL0h2YbUqj

By Ron van Loon
AgileX Launches Autonomous Robots for Real-World Chaos
SocialApr 3, 2026

AgileX Launches Autonomous Robots for Real-World Chaos

AgileX #Robotics Unveils #Autonomous Machines Built for Real-World Chaos by @AgilexRobotics #AI #Robots #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/v87TRPIool

By Ron van Loon
Wall‑climbing Robot Mimics Spider Locomotion
SocialApr 3, 2026

Wall‑climbing Robot Mimics Spider Locomotion

Meet the #Robot That Runs on Walls Like a Spider via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology https://t.co/ytL4bacZ3t

By Ron van Loon
Zipline Launches Autonomous Charging Stations for Drone Fleet
SocialApr 3, 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/qGhjC53ysu

By Ron van Loon
Russia Tested Its Own Drone Line Initiative Last Year
SocialApr 3, 2026

Russia Tested Its Own Drone Line Initiative Last Year

.@kriegsforscherD and I have a new post about Russia's experiment with its own Drone Line initiative and employment of UAS from last year. https://t.co/XCslVa4HzU

By Rob Lee