Robotics Social Media and Updates

Robot Walker S2 Battles Human in Live Tennis Rally
SocialApr 3, 2026

Robot 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/w6YMBb4mTN

By Ron van Loon
US Stealing Iranian Drones Exposes Domestic Tech Lag
SocialApr 3, 2026

US Stealing Iranian Drones Exposes Domestic Tech Lag

This article makes it seem like a win that the US stole Iranian drone technology. But how damning is it that we were in a position where their tech was ahead of us? That we had to steal? https://t.co/xWqi7w0np8

By Adam Ozimek
Bat-Inspired Denoising Lets Tiny Drone Avoid Invisible Obstacles
SocialApr 3, 2026

Bat-Inspired Denoising Lets Tiny Drone Avoid Invisible Obstacles

A bat-inspired approach denoises ultrasound echolocation signals, enabling a palm-sized drone to navigate challenging environments while avoiding transparent or thin obstacles. Learn more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/utyw7UGfJ9 https://t.co/gfE3Ehcuyy

By Science Robotics
Student-Built Drone Flies From Air to Water
SocialApr 3, 2026

Student-Built Drone Flies From Air to Water

Built by One Student: A #Drone That Transitions Seamlessly Between Sky and Sea by @pascal_bornet #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/3v1Id7Yujg

By Ron van Loon
UBTech Offers $18 M Chief Scientist Salary, Defying Chinese AI Norms
SocialApr 3, 2026

UBTech Offers $18 M Chief Scientist Salary, Defying Chinese AI Norms

Chinese Humanoid Robot Maker UBTech Offers $18 Million to Hire Chief Scientist The advertised salary is unusual for a Chinese AI industry that’s eschewed the mega pay packages that the likes of Meta Platforms Inc. have put together for elite...

By Paul Triolo
Japanese Firms Adopt Chinese Hospitality Robots Despite Security Concerns
SocialApr 3, 2026

Japanese Firms Adopt Chinese Hospitality Robots Despite Security Concerns

AI startup trains Chinese humanoid robots in Japanese hospitality Japan companies eye tech from China despite security risks due to lack of options https://t.co/bWAquSZSTu via @NikkeiAsia

By Paul Triolo
Uber Launches Robotics-Powered Delivery Service
SocialApr 3, 2026

Uber Launches Robotics-Powered Delivery Service

#Robotics Meets Ride-Hailing: Uber Technologies Enters the Future of Delivery via @lukas_m_ziegler #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology #TechForGood https://t.co/HR0BytMM8m

By Ron van Loon
Spiky Caterpillar Robot Navigates Ultra‑Tight Spaces
SocialApr 3, 2026

Spiky Caterpillar Robot Navigates Ultra‑Tight Spaces

Porcaspino: The Spiky Caterpillar #Robot Built to Conquer the Tightest Spaces by @IntEngineering #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/dtyvi3cF80

By Ron van Loon
Drone Glides Effortlessly in Any Direction
SocialApr 3, 2026

Drone Glides Effortlessly in Any Direction

This #Drone Can Glide Effortlessly in Any Direction via @ZappyZappy7 #Technology #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/nkynhdMQlW

By Ron van Loon
Simplicity Wins: Minimalist Robots Redefine Warehouse Automation
SocialApr 3, 2026

Simplicity Wins: Minimalist Robots Redefine Warehouse Automation

Less = more? A new “no-maneuvering” class of autonomous robots is redefining pallet transportation. That idea is starting to show up in real operations. What stands out to me is the design philosophy. No complex turning. No wasted space. Just precise, omnidirectional movement. A compact system...

By Pascal Bornet
Dung‑Beetle‑Inspired Robots Excel at Multitasking
SocialApr 3, 2026

Dung‑Beetle‑Inspired Robots Excel at Multitasking

Inspired by Dung Beetles, These #Robots Master Multitasking via @WevolverApp #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/zaiVMe21Lf

By Ron van Loon
Kardex's Cube Automation Doubles Storage Throughput
SocialApr 3, 2026

Kardex's Cube Automation Doubles Storage Throughput

Smarter Storage: Kardex Boosts Throughput with Cube-Based #Automation via @WevolverApp #Robotics #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/wUrnJR4PKS

By Ron van Loon
Rice Engineers Turn Dead Spiders Into Necrobotic Grippers
SocialApr 3, 2026

Rice Engineers Turn Dead Spiders Into Necrobotic Grippers

Dead Spiders Reanimated as Necrobotic Grippers by Rice University Engineers by @IntEngineering #Innovation #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology https://t.co/pKca0ZPo05

By Ron van Loon
U1 Expands Robotic Dexterity Beyond Traditional Grippers
SocialApr 3, 2026

U1 Expands Robotic Dexterity Beyond Traditional Grippers

Meet BeingBeyond U1: Redefining #Robotic Dexterity Beyond Grippers by @beingbeyond_ #AI #Robots #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/QrEJ06RNOr

By Ron van Loon
U.S. Humanoid Robots Depend on Chinese Component Suppliers
SocialApr 3, 2026

U.S. Humanoid Robots Depend on Chinese Component Suppliers

Under the Skin of America’s Humanoid Robots: Chinese Technology—Tesla and others turn to suppliers in China for components in industry seen as strategic in Washington and Beijing @raffaelehuang https://t.co/bV8wAN3UMO https://t.co/bV8wAN3UMO

By Jonathan Cheng
German High‑Payload Multicopter Accelerates Rescue Missions
SocialApr 3, 2026

German High‑Payload Multicopter Accelerates Rescue Missions

Grille: High-Payload German Multicopter Built for Rapid Rescue Operations by @DefenseTrends #Drone #Engineering #EmergingTech #Innovation https://t.co/VWMr6QbOOh

By Ron van Loon
Royal Caribbean Shows Cruise Industry Embracing Robots
SocialApr 3, 2026

Royal Caribbean Shows Cruise Industry Embracing Robots

#WhosNext? Cruise Line workers? Royal Caribbean outlines how they are currently using #Robots with no doubt more to follow. (Royal Caribbean) #Robotics #JVGpost https://t.co/OXpvAJYYVT

By James Gingerich
ROS By-The-Bay Meetup Announced for April 16
SocialApr 3, 2026

ROS By-The-Bay Meetup Announced for April 16

We just scheduled our next ROS By-The-Bay meetup for April 16th from 6-9pm PST at @beckhoff's San Jose office. Our speakers will be two recent @ycombinator grads @innate_bot and @Saphira_AI. Emcee @kscottz will also provide an update on ROS 2...

By Open Robotics
AI Avatar Noire Explains Engineering Disciplines for Street STEM
SocialApr 2, 2026

AI Avatar Noire Explains Engineering Disciplines for Street STEM

Noire, AI Robotics Engineering Avatar, describes the types of #Engineering #STEM #Professor #Robot #MySTEMIsFortheStreets https://t.co/LYuLerwMaR https://t.co/Yr5QyqecXq

By Dr. Carlotta A. Berry
Fly-Inspired Vision Lets Tiny Robots Fly Smarter
SocialApr 2, 2026

Fly-Inspired Vision Lets Tiny Robots Fly Smarter

Small robots that mimic the sensor-rich fly motion vision system could optimize flight dynamics without the need for complex computation. Learn more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/HQUR8LdubY https://t.co/XCaZxNEWRV

By Science Robotics
Amazon's Drone Initiative Launched Secretly, Surprised Bezos
SocialApr 2, 2026

Amazon's Drone Initiative Launched Secretly, Surprised Bezos

Amazon's drone program started in a garage. Without permission. An engineer pitched Jeff Wilke. He didn't ask Bezos. Didn't ask the CFO. Just funded it. Months later Bezos brought up drones and learned a team was already flying. Full...

By Brad Porter
FPV Drone Racing Meets Real‑World 3D Scenery in Web Game
SocialApr 2, 2026

FPV Drone Racing Meets Real‑World 3D Scenery in Web Game

First person view (FPV) drone racing with IRL 3d scenery like VibeSail had would also be sick as a web based game for #vibejam https://t.co/grSsVFkd10

By Pieter Levels
Mass Robotaxi Outage Sparks Collisions and Traffic Chaos in China
SocialApr 2, 2026

Mass Robotaxi Outage Sparks Collisions and Traffic Chaos in China

Collisions, delays and traffic chaos have been reported due to a mass robotaxi outage in China. https://t.co/anTZD8yFmL

By TechRadar
Use Docker or Ubuntu/Windows to Avoid ROS Version Mistakes
SocialApr 2, 2026

Use Docker or Ubuntu/Windows to Avoid ROS Version Mistakes

The biggest mistake we see new ROS users encounter is trying to install the wrong version of ROS for their host operating system. If you are a new user we recommend you use a Docker container or the correct Tier...

By Open Robotics
AI Humanoid Girlfriend “Melody” Speaks Multiple Languages
SocialApr 2, 2026

AI Humanoid Girlfriend “Melody” Speaks Multiple Languages

Meet Melody—The #AI-Powered, Multilingual Humanoid Girlfriend by @MarioNawfal #Robotics #Technology #ArtificialIntelligence #MI #ML #Innovation https://t.co/DFAIoGFBSh

By Ron van Loon
Open‑Source Robot Dog Built with Just Six Servos
SocialApr 2, 2026

Open‑Source Robot Dog Built with Just Six Servos

I built an open source really simple Robot Dog with only 6 servos, full video link in bio. #testing #mechanical #robotics #3dprinted #arduino

By James Bruton Threads
Humanoids: Real Reasoning or Just Pattern Matching?
SocialApr 2, 2026

Humanoids: Real Reasoning or Just Pattern Matching?

Humanoids look impressive, but are they reasoning or just pattern matching? Gill Pratt’s take might change how you see current demos. https://spectrum.ieee.org/humanoid-robots-gill-pratt-darpa?share_id=9330907

By IEEE Spectrum Threads
Zhejiang University Unveils Shape-Shifting Ring Drone
SocialApr 2, 2026

Zhejiang University Unveils Shape-Shifting Ring Drone

Shape-Shifting Ring #Drone Developed by Zhejiang University by @tweetciiiim #Engineering #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology #Tech https://t.co/34emv3WOvT

By Ron van Loon
New Robotic Mowers Use Tech to Simplify Lawn Care
SocialApr 2, 2026

New Robotic Mowers Use Tech to Simplify Lawn Care

The latest robotic lawn mowers tap into new technology to streamline one of the most time-consuming chores. https://t.co/QRK59vDZJ3 https://t.co/1TQDne9c18

By Bob Vila
NAUT Delivers Scalable Plug‑Play Ocean Autonomy
SocialApr 2, 2026

NAUT Delivers Scalable Plug‑Play Ocean Autonomy

NAUT Brings Scalable, Plug-and-Play Autonomy to the Oceans via @WevolverApp #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/qABhfBXmYT

By Ron van Loon
Black Panther II Robot Dog Near‑Human Running Speed
SocialApr 2, 2026

Black Panther II Robot Dog Near‑Human Running Speed

MirrorMe’s Black Panther II: The #Robot Dog That’s Almost Faster Than Humans via @XRoboHub #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation https://t.co/562s1NVnf3

By Ron van Loon
Mid‑Air Drone Refueling via Power‑Line Charging
SocialApr 2, 2026

Mid‑Air Drone Refueling via Power‑Line Charging

Power-Line Charging #Drone: Aerial #Robotics That Refuel Mid-Air by @x_viral_vibes #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/zqevt1jIFP

By Ron van Loon
China Leads Humanoid Robot Race; Standard Model at Stake
SocialApr 2, 2026

China Leads Humanoid Robot Race; Standard Model at Stake

Humanoid robotics has shifted to China. Over 150 companies now compete, and Agibot alone shipped 5,100 units in 2025 for 39% global share. Startups like Galbot have raised $1B+ from backers tied to Stanford, Tsinghua, Meituan, and CATL. Manufacturing speed, AI talent, and...

By Ask Dr. Brown
Proportional Feedback Control: Street Robotics Made Accessible
SocialApr 2, 2026

Proportional Feedback Control: Street Robotics Made Accessible

NoireSTEMinist teaches us about proportional feedback control as part of robotics for the streets. #STEM #Engineering #Professor #STEM #Robot https://t.co/LYuLerwMaR My STEM Is For The Streets https://t.co/Q5xhJY1zNW

By Dr. Carlotta A. Berry
Drones Reveal AI-Driven, Accelerating Defense Innovation Cycle
SocialApr 1, 2026

Drones Reveal AI-Driven, Accelerating Defense Innovation Cycle

As much attention is now being paid to Iran's drone capabilities, I still think it's lost on most market participants the broader implications of that capability. It's something I dissect in depth in my new report on "Defense Innovation" (https://t.co/rRtYxEUTE9)....

By Trevor Noren
Giant Robots Leap From Cartoons Into Real-World Engineering
SocialApr 1, 2026

Giant Robots Leap From Cartoons Into Real-World Engineering

#WhatsNext? Giant robots have made the transition from cartoons to reality. (Interesting Engineering) #Robotics https://t.co/6wYtrtzCdf

By James Gingerich
Locked Drone Frequencies Risk Jamming, Undermine Effectiveness
SocialApr 1, 2026

Locked Drone Frequencies Risk Jamming, Undermine Effectiveness

This is a potentially significant issue with the adoption of cheap UAS. Some UAS provided by Western companies to Ukraine only worked on a specific frequency, and the companies did not allow Ukrainians to change it or make other modifications....

By Rob Lee
Columbia Engineers Create Self‑Repairing, Self‑Upgrading Robots
SocialApr 1, 2026

Columbia Engineers Create Self‑Repairing, Self‑Upgrading Robots

Self-Repairing, Self-Upgrading #Robots Developed at Columbia #Engineering by @tweetciiiim #AI #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/3ovnUfe9IR

By Ron van Loon
Massive Physical AI Hub Powers Next‑Gen Robotics
SocialApr 1, 2026

Massive Physical AI Hub Powers Next‑Gen Robotics

Inside a Large-Scale Physical #AI Training Center Powering Next-Gen #Robotics via @ZappyZappy7 #Robots #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #ML https://t.co/YWSNm2MhUU

By Ron van Loon
SiFly Q12 Breaks Guinness Record with 3‑Hour Electric Flight
SocialApr 1, 2026

SiFly Q12 Breaks Guinness Record with 3‑Hour Electric Flight

SiFly Q12 Sets Guinness World Record with 3+ Hour Electric #Drone Flight via @WevolverApp #Innovation #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/ykU08St3ZE

By Ron van Loon
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Surge Tenfold, Funding Needed
SocialApr 1, 2026

Ukrainian Drone Strikes Surge Tenfold, Funding Needed

Ukrainian drone strike ability is surging. In March they launched nearly 10x the number of drone strikes as a year ago. Give them the funding they need and these numbers will surge further. Ukraine will win.

By Ramez Naam
Australia Tests AI Robots for Solar Farm Maintenance
SocialApr 1, 2026

Australia Tests AI Robots for Solar Farm Maintenance

Australian science agency trials AI robots for solar farms #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/1cum7O4u2V

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Scaling FPVs Demands Structure, Experience, Not Just Basics
SocialApr 1, 2026

Scaling FPVs Demands Structure, Experience, Not Just Basics

I agree there is to some extent an easy adoption fallacy. Getting FPVs to a basic level of proficiency may not be hard, but it takes dedicated force structure, experience in employment, org capacity, C2 adaptations, to scale and get...

By Michael Kofman
Hybrid Mobility Redefines Speed and Terrain Mastery
SocialApr 1, 2026

Hybrid Mobility Redefines Speed and Terrain Mastery

Lightyear #Robotics M1: Hybrid Mobility Redefining Speed and Terrain Mastery by @XRoboHub #Robots #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/c03w894YtE

By Ron van Loon
Semi‑humanoid Robot Streamlines Solar Farm Installation and Inspection
SocialApr 1, 2026

Semi‑humanoid Robot Streamlines Solar Farm Installation and Inspection

Tracked Semi-Humanoid #Robot Enters Solar Farms for Smarter Installation and Inspection by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/AaZYpNM75C

By Ron van Loon
VR‑Controlled Humanoid Robot Safely Welds at Height
SocialApr 1, 2026

VR‑Controlled Humanoid Robot Safely Welds at Height

#VR-Controlled Bipedal Humanoid #Robot Performs High-Altitude Welding Tasks Safely by @BotKepler #Robotics #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood #Technology https://t.co/BLab1fCqBn

By Ron van Loon
FCC Backs US Drone Industry Amid Anduril Showcase
SocialApr 1, 2026

FCC Backs US Drone Industry Amid Anduril Showcase

AMERICAN DRONE DOMINANCE I just visited with Anduril for demonstrations of their drone & counter-drone technologies. Today, the FCC is launching a proceeding to support our domestic drone industry. President Trump has been clear that America’s innovators will lead the way. 🇺🇸 https://t.co/IETZQ5S08H

By Brendan Carr
March Sets Record: More Robots Built Than Ever
SocialApr 1, 2026

March Sets Record: More Robots Built Than Ever

March marked a milestone: more robots manufactured than in our whole history to date. Congrats to everyone at BotQ who manufacture F.03 robots, made in California. https://t.co/10e0D5mN5k

By Brett Adcock
Bird‑like Robots Deliver Superior Flexibility over Drones
SocialApr 1, 2026

Bird‑like Robots Deliver Superior Flexibility over Drones

Bird‑like #Robots promise greater flexibility and control than #Drones by Kitta MacPherson @TechXplore_com Learn more: https://t.co/xo6gI7k9Cn #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/m6rEo46qBc

By Ron van Loon