Robotics Social Media and Updates

Tactile Sensors Give Robots Real‑World Thinking Ability
SocialMay 3, 2026

Tactile Sensors Give Robots Real‑World Thinking Ability

UMI Era Begins: Tactile #Sensors Turn #Robots into Real-World Thinkers by @CyberRobooo #AI #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML https://t.co/Gzn01tlQ6N

By Ron van Loon
Autonomous Robot Set to Replace Dangerous High‑Rise Cleaning
SocialMay 3, 2026

Autonomous Robot Set to Replace Dangerous High‑Rise Cleaning

This #Autonomous #Robot Could End Deadly High-Rise Cleaning Jobs by @lukas_m_ziegler #Robotics #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/MMWgzPNxQ5

By Ron van Loon
ZaiNar Sells Universal Geolocation Data to AI World‑model Firms
SocialMay 3, 2026

ZaiNar Sells Universal Geolocation Data to AI World‑model Firms

The Everything Bagel of geolocation 🥯 CEO Daniel Jacker said his technology can track any phone, car, drone or robot in almost any environment... He framed his company’s technology in cinematic terms: “We know where everything, everywhere, all at once...

By Steve Jurvetson
Humanoid Robot Market Set to Surge to $48B by 2030
SocialMay 2, 2026

Humanoid Robot Market Set to Surge to $48B by 2030

The global humanoid robot market is expected to rise sharply from $2.5 billion in 2023 to $48.4 billion by 2030 (CAGR of 45.2%), supported by autonomous humanoids, as stated by Strategic Market Research. https://t.co/Wj6MOOmcGV

By Vala Afshar
Teach Robots Complex Tasks Without Hours of Training
SocialMay 2, 2026

Teach Robots Complex Tasks Without Hours of Training

Teaching #Robots to do complex tasks WITHOUT spending hours training them via @IlirAliu_ #Robotics #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #MI #Tech https://t.co/KWBs1MiSKV

By Ron van Loon
Dual‑Arm Bipedal Robot Tackles Heavy‑Load Logistics
SocialMay 2, 2026

Dual‑Arm Bipedal Robot Tackles Heavy‑Load Logistics

Dual-Arm Bipedal #Robot Designed for High-Payload Logistics Operations by @tweetciiiim #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/tW6TXYMUQd

By Ron van Loon
F.03 Traverses Stairs Using Onboard Camera, RL Trained
SocialMay 2, 2026

F.03 Traverses Stairs Using Onboard Camera, RL Trained

F.03 can now walk up/down stairs purely using it's onboard camera perception Our robots now walk from manufacturing when built to HQ This is trained end-to-end with reinforcement learning in simulation https://t.co/nCw6YCqMrN

By Brett Adcock
Robotics Industry’s Hidden Fees Feel Like Robbery
SocialMay 2, 2026

Robotics Industry’s Hidden Fees Feel Like Robbery

Things we’ve normalized in robotics that feel like robbery: >$50K+ robot arms need $20K integrators to move >“Pilot programs” that never become production >ROS consultants charging €300/hr to fix a launch file >Paying for a trade show booth to sell...

By Ilir Aliu
Robots Cut Warehouse Labor Costs Dramatically
SocialMay 2, 2026

Robots Cut Warehouse Labor Costs Dramatically

Human vs. robots: the cost savings will surprise you. https://t.co/j74EUoSHhY #warehouse #distributioncenter #robotsreplacinghumans #AI #AIrobots https://t.co/tgjc04qMt0

By Peggy Smedley
AI Robots Harvest Ripe Tomatoes in Dutch Fields
SocialMay 2, 2026

AI Robots Harvest Ripe Tomatoes in Dutch Fields

This is how AI-powered robots are used to pick ripe tomatoes in the Netherlands https://t.co/oz30ypIkYX

By Vala Afshar
Pocket-Sized Quadruped Robot Packs Powerful Capabilities
SocialMay 2, 2026

Pocket-Sized Quadruped Robot Packs Powerful Capabilities

Tiny but Mighty: A Pocket-Sized Quadruped #Robot via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/QX1Vtaa0xz

By Ron van Loon
Robotic System Turns Trucks Into Mobile Drone Bases
SocialMay 2, 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/XcF5jl2v7c

By Ron van Loon
Humanoid Robot Adapts Instantly to Unexpected Tasks
SocialMay 2, 2026

Humanoid Robot Adapts Instantly to Unexpected Tasks

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/HxdRymzXv9

By Ron van Loon
Robots Accelerate Solar Panel Installation, Boost Safety
SocialMay 2, 2026

Robots Accelerate Solar Panel Installation, Boost Safety

#Robots Take Over Solar Panel Installation for Faster, Safer Deployment by @lukas_m_ziegler Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #MI #ML #Tech #Innovation https://t.co/WxnNRgVW0E

By Ron van Loon
Chinese Hospital's Blood‑Drawing Robot Hits 94.3% Success
SocialMay 2, 2026

Chinese Hospital's Blood‑Drawing Robot Hits 94.3% Success

Chinese Hospital Deploys Blood-Drawing #Robot Achieving a 94.3% Success Rate by @Khulood_Almani #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/R8YvNL4xEr

By Ron van Loon
AI-Driven Sensors Simplify Carton Erector Design Challenges
SocialMay 2, 2026

AI-Driven Sensors Simplify Carton Erector Design Challenges

🔷💡In carton erector machines, accurate folding of cartons is very important. And in the design of an automatic carton erector machine, there are challenges due to the variety of carton thicknesses and different paper qualities with different technical specifications. How...

By Amir Sanatkar
Peruvian Entrepreneur Profits From Drone Facade Cleaning
SocialMay 2, 2026

Peruvian Entrepreneur Profits From Drone Facade Cleaning

Peruvian Entrepreneur Earns Big with #Drone-Powered Building Facade Cleaning by @Arcfunmi #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/k2zviLLrIU

By Ron van Loon
Exoskeleton Enables Stair Climbing with Heavy Loads
SocialMay 2, 2026

Exoskeleton Enables Stair Climbing with Heavy Loads

This powered exoskeleton allows you to go up and down stairs while carrying heavy objects. (GiGadgets) #Robotics @panasonic https://t.co/f1Fyao56r8

By James Gingerich
Toyota's CUE7 Robot Scores Free Throws Like Pro
SocialMay 2, 2026

Toyota's CUE7 Robot Scores Free Throws Like Pro

Toyota's new AI robot CUE7 dribbled, moved, and made free throws like a pro. #toyota #CUE7 #humanoidtech #humanoid #robot #Robotics #AI #TechRevolution #TechInnovation #ArtificialInteligence #PhysicalAI @lexfridman @KirkDBorne @Ronald_vanLoon @erikbryn @antgrasso @sallyeaves @Nicochan33 @HaroldSinnott @mvollmer1 @marcusborba @CatherineAdenle @vinod1975 @YuHelenYu @ingliguori @fogoros...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Meta Joins Big Tech’s $5B Robotics Race
SocialMay 1, 2026

Meta Joins Big Tech’s $5B Robotics Race

$META getting more into physical AI (aside from smart glasses). They just acquired Assured Robot Intelligence to build humanoid robots. No terms given. My guess is they paid sub $5B. Big Tech (TSLA, GOOG, AMZN) appears all-in on robotics,and they'll...

By Gene Munster
Underwater Drones Echo Old Torpedoes; Surface Drones Differ
SocialMay 1, 2026

Underwater Drones Echo Old Torpedoes; Surface Drones Differ

Torpedoes have been around since the 19th century, so these underwater drones aren't doing anything groundbreaking. Surface maritime drones are a different story. #navalwarfare #drones #geopolitics Note: This video was recorded last year during one of Peter's backpacking...

By Peter Zeihan
Join CMU Vision-Language Navigation Challenge at IROS2026
SocialMay 1, 2026

Join CMU Vision-Language Navigation Challenge at IROS2026

Register for the next CMU Vision-Language-Navigation challenge, which will conclude with a workshop at #IROS2026! Teams will develop systems that allow robots to interpret natural-language instructions and navigate unfamiliar environments. Learn more ⬇️ https://t.co/xXo9RSX12j

By Carnegie Mellon RI
M1 Robot Dog Conquers Land and Water
SocialMay 1, 2026

M1 Robot Dog Conquers Land and Water

Meet M1: The #Robot Dog Built for Land, Water, and Everything in Between by @spaceandtech_ #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/dZIwdvHmKS

By Ron van Loon
Meta to Acquire Assured Robot Intelligence AI Startup
SocialMay 1, 2026

Meta to Acquire Assured Robot Intelligence AI Startup

Mark Zuckerberg and Meta Platforms $META just announced they have agreed to acquire Assured Robot Intelligence "a AI startup developing artificial intelligence models for robots" - Bloomberg

By Evan – StockMKTNewz
Embodied AI Enables Fully Autonomous Surgical Procedures
SocialMay 1, 2026

Embodied AI Enables Fully Autonomous Surgical Procedures

excited about this. embodied AI unlocks the ability to perform surgery completely autonomously. @r_mcguire @dylanmcguir3 are absolute maniacs. proud to be backing them early. the future of surgery is bright.

By Andrew Arruda
Robot Production Scales 24‑fold, Echoing Model T Boom
SocialMay 1, 2026

Robot Production Scales 24‑fold, Echoing Model T Boom

Figure Robot Production is SCALING... They just went from building 1 Robot/day to 24 Robots/day. Manufacturing scaled 24x in 120 days. The humanoid production curve looks exactly like the early days of Model T assembly lines... and soon will scale...

By Peter H. Diamandis
Bio‑inspired Robot Snails Use Suction to Build and Traverse
SocialMay 1, 2026

Bio‑inspired Robot Snails Use Suction to Build and Traverse

Bio-Inspired #Robot Snails Use Suction to Form Structures and Navigate Complex Terrain by @lukas_m_ziegler #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/OeUEva5leo

By Ron van Loon
New Test Could Unlock Deep‑Sea Exploration for All
SocialMay 1, 2026

New Test Could Unlock Deep‑Sea Exploration for All

If all goes well, the test could help establish the vehicles as a tool for government agencies, scientists, and companies that hope to probe the vastly understudied deep sea and the resources it holds.

By MIT Technology Review Threads
Onboard Foundation Models Boost Swarm Robot Adaptability
SocialMay 1, 2026

Onboard Foundation Models Boost Swarm Robot Adaptability

A new Viewpoint discusses how onboard foundation models could revolutionize robot swarms by making them more adaptable and enhancing communication during real-world applications. @volkerstrob @IRIDIA_ULB Learn more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/VCOZ6sAKOa https://t.co/9I3vNcKBBs

By Science Robotics
Insect Vision Inspires Advanced Robot Navigation
SocialMay 1, 2026

Insect Vision Inspires Advanced Robot Navigation

Robot Talk Episode 154 – Visual navigation in insects and robots, with Andrew Philippides https://t.co/FNifnJihNP

By Robohub Twitter
Ukrainian Drones Cripple Russian Air Defenses and Logistics
SocialMay 1, 2026

Ukrainian Drones Cripple Russian Air Defenses and Logistics

Video from Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces of FPV, FP2, Hornet, and other kamikaze UAS strikes on Russian Nebo-M, Buk-M3, vehicles, and warehouses and depots. https://t.co/jMXKd9OqEP https://t.co/xjLHIVe3UI

By Rob Lee
Wheeled Humanoid Robot Learns to Serve Plates
SocialMay 1, 2026

Wheeled Humanoid Robot Learns to Serve Plates

Hubei GuangGuDongZhi wheeled humanoid #Robot is practicing serving plates by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #RPA #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/wtdmIAd7gr

By Ron van Loon
China Debuts Pharmacy Robot, Processes 370 Orders Daily
SocialMay 1, 2026

China Debuts Pharmacy Robot, Processes 370 Orders Daily

🇨🇳 China launches its first pharmacy robot Already working in Beijing, it grabs meds, packs orders, and handles up to 370 orders a day with 99.9% accuracy. #pharmacy #drug #humanoidtech #humanoid #robot #Robotics #AI #TechRevolution #TechInnovation #ArtificialInteligence #PhysicalAI @lexfridman @KirkDBorne @Ronald_vanLoon @erikbryn @antgrasso...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Underwater Drones: The Next Frontier in Warfare
SocialMay 1, 2026

Underwater Drones: The Next Frontier in Warfare

Drones have been all the rage in the Ukraine War, and they will continue to be one of the primary topics of warfare in the near future, but do underwater drones have any place in this conversation? Full Newsletter: https://t.co/reRfgMYcLN #dronewarfare #geopolitics...

By Peter Zeihan
Open-Source Python Robotics Algorithms for Localization & Planning
SocialMay 1, 2026

Open-Source Python Robotics Algorithms for Localization & Planning

A collection of Python robotics algorithms (localization, SLAM, path planning, motion planning). (📍GitHub ) Python sample codes and textbook for robotics algorithms. GitHub: https://lnkd.in/eBZXA22n —— Weekly robotics and AI insights. Subscribe free: http://scalingdeep.tech

By Ilir Aliu
Robot Hand Gains Vision to Complement Tactile Sensing
SocialMay 1, 2026

Robot Hand Gains Vision to Complement Tactile Sensing

This Next-Gen #Robot Hand Can Feel — and Now It Can See via @ZappyZappy7 #AI #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML https://t.co/VJ4gKXeV3k

By Ron van Loon
Robot Dogs Join Firefighters on the Frontline
SocialMay 1, 2026

Robot Dogs Join Firefighters on the Frontline

Firefighting #Robot Dogs: Brave Machines on the Frontline by @chris_j_paxton #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/Nr0TKSdPQ7

By Ron van Loon
Humanoid X1 Neo Robots Build Their Own Kind
SocialMay 1, 2026

Humanoid X1 Neo Robots Build Their Own Kind

'They're building each other': new X1 Neo robot video shows the humanoids assisting in the robot production process, just as all science fiction foretold https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/theyre-building-each-other-new-x1-neo-robot-video-shows-the-humanoids-assisting-in-the-robot-production-process-just-as-all-science-fiction-foretold

By Lance Ulanoff
Design Guardrails to Stop Malicious AI Robot Exploits
SocialApr 30, 2026

Design Guardrails to Stop Malicious AI Robot Exploits

A new Science #Robotics Focus calls for the careful design of guardrails to prevent malicious users from tricking AI-enabled robots into dangerous or violent behaviors. @AlexRobey23 @zicokolter @pappasg69 https://t.co/AS5v7FEOon

By Science Robotics
Students Warn: Humanoid Timeline May Be Overhyped
SocialApr 30, 2026

Students Warn: Humanoid Timeline May Be Overhyped

"The Humanoid Condition", a timely 24 min video, just came out from @Bloomberg. (My students and I appear around minute 7:00 and 23:00 to express some concerns about the timeline...) https://t.co/X26D3KwhsI

By Ken Goldberg
Robots Boost Productivity, Not Replace Workers One‑to‑one
SocialApr 30, 2026

Robots Boost Productivity, Not Replace Workers One‑to‑one

Robots usually increase productivity rather than replace human workers on a 1:1 basis. https://t.co/z2TcmaeawM #robotics #warehouse #distributioncenter #robotsreplacinghumans #AI #AIrobots https://t.co/LCAJWGYuC2

By Peggy Smedley
Open‑Source Personal Robots Democratize Robotics Innovation
SocialApr 30, 2026

Open‑Source Personal Robots Democratize Robotics Innovation

My first visit to Innate , and Co-Founder and CEO Axel Peytavin and Vignesh Anand : 00:00 Intro to Innate and meeting founders Axel and Vignesh. 00:27 Unboxing the personal robot: built to be hackable and extensible. 01:01 Seeing the...

By Ilir Aliu
South Korea Pilots Drone Deliveries to Remote Islands
SocialApr 30, 2026

South Korea Pilots Drone Deliveries to Remote Islands

South Korea has been testing drone-robot deliveries to remote islands, though a commercial launch is still some way off. https://t.co/CrnVNtHFv1

By TechRadar
Humanoid Motion Data Becomes AI’s Top Priority
SocialApr 30, 2026

Humanoid Motion Data Becomes AI’s Top Priority

Robotics companies want tremendous amounts of data on how we move our hands and limbs, and their tactics are getting strange. That's why we named humanoid data one of the 10 Things That Matter in AI Right Now.

By MIT Technology Review Threads
Spot Gains DeepMind Gemini AI for Smarter Inspections
SocialApr 30, 2026

Spot Gains DeepMind Gemini AI for Smarter Inspections

Boston Dynamics’ quadruped robot #Spot is now equipped with @googledeepmind's Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6. This enables Spot to better process and react to its environment, making it ideal for inspection tasks. https://spectrum.ieee.org/boston-dynamics-spot-google-deepmind

By IEEE Spectrum Threads
Tesla's Optimus Skates Through Mall, Showcasing Humanoid Agility
SocialApr 30, 2026

Tesla's Optimus Skates Through Mall, Showcasing Humanoid Agility

TESLA Optimus shows skateboarding skills at the mall. https://t.co/CeQzGkfnoY #optimus #teslabot #tesla #humanoidtech #humanoid #robot #Robotics #AI #TechRevolution #TechInnovation #ArtificialInteligence #PhysicalAI @lexfridman @KirkDBorne @Ronald_vanLoon @erikbryn @antgrasso @sallyeaves @Nicochan33 @HaroldSinnott @mvollmer1 @marcusborba @CatherineAdenle @vinod1975 @YuHelenYu @ingliguori @fogoros @ylecun @TerenceLeungSF @SourabhSKatoch @wil_bielert @HsrYueli...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Robotics Mobility Surges: New Footage Shows Rapid Progress
SocialApr 30, 2026

Robotics Mobility Surges: New Footage Shows Rapid Progress

Robotics movements are advancing fast. New robot footage shows just how quickly mobility and control are improving. https://t.co/VdHQuShJM3 #humanoidtech #humanoid #robot #Robotics #AI #TechRevolution #TechInnovation #ArtificialInteligence #PhysicalAI @lexfridman @KirkDBorne @Ronald_vanLoon @erikbryn @antgrasso @sallyeaves @Nicochan33 @HaroldSinnott @mvollmer1 @marcusborba @CatherineAdenle @vinod1975 @YuHelenYu @ingliguori @fogoros @ylecun...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Train Humanoid Robots From Videos—No Coding Needed
SocialApr 30, 2026

Train Humanoid Robots From Videos—No Coding Needed

AgiBot’s LinkCraft Platform Lets Anyone Train Humanoids from Human Videos—No Coding Required by @XRoboHub #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/T8KvBv57dJ

By Ron van Loon
Forehead Cameras Enable Scalable Training of Smarter Robot Hands
SocialApr 30, 2026

Forehead Cameras Enable Scalable Training of Smarter Robot Hands

Indian Factory Uses Forehead Cameras to Train Smarter #Robot Hands at Scale by @sutoroveli_news #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology https://t.co/Sz6hovAn3k

By Ron van Loon