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31/01/202531/01/2025

DEX-EE: The Robotic Hand That’s Redefining Precision and Power

DEX-EE: The Robotic Hand That’s Redefining Precision and Power

For centuries, human hands have shaped the world—from crafting the first tools to performing life-saving surgery. Their dexterity is unmatched, making them a tough act for robotics to follow.

That’s where DEX-EE comes in. Developed by Shadow Robot in collaboration with Google DeepMind, this next-generation robotic hand takes manipulation to a whole new level. Packed with an advanced sensor network and a unique tendon-driven system, it delivers precise, controlled movement—without the usual mechanical hiccups.

With five motors driving each three-fingered hand, DEX-EE eliminates backlash, ensuring delicate objects can be handled with ease. And after over 1,000 hours of rigorous testing—including stress, impact, and real-world learning trials—it’s proven to be as robust as it is intelligent.

Now, DEX-EE is available for wider research, shaping the future of robotics. As these technologies become part of daily life, we may not even think of them as robots anymore—just powerful tools designed to work alongside us.

The future of robotic hands? It’s already within reach.

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30/01/202530/01/2025

Flippy Fry Station: The Future of Fast Food Automation

Flippy Fry Station: The Future of Fast Food Automation

Miso Robotics has just unveiled its next-generation Flippy Fry Station, bringing AI-powered automation to the kitchen like never before. Designed to handle everything from fries to tacos with precision and efficiency, Flippy is transforming the way quick-service restaurants operate.

Frying has long been one of the most hazardous jobs in commercial kitchens, with nearly 80% of fast-food employees reporting burns in the past year. The new Flippy not only improves safety but also helps restaurants overcome labor shortages by allowing younger workers to operate it under federal guidelines.

This version is half the size, twice as fast, and installs overnight—meaning restaurants can be up and running with minimal disruption. Plus, with rental costs lower than hiring full-time staff, operators can see an immediate return on investment.

And to keep things running smoothly, Miso has partnered with Ecolab to enhance Flippy’s cleaning and food safety capabilities.

With rollouts planned for White Castle, Jack in the Box, and other major brands in early 2025, Flippy is set to become a game-changer in the fast-food industry. The future of frying is here—and it’s smarter, safer, and faster than ever.

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29/01/202529/01/2025

BOW Secures £4M to Transform Robotics Software—Making Programming Simple and Scalable!

Robots are advancing fast, but programming them? That’s still a challenge—until now. Enter BOW, a University of Sheffield spinout that just secured £4 million to make robot programming simpler, faster, and more accessible. Right now, coding a robot can feel like trying to get different operating systems to agree on anything—it’s complex, expensive, and slows down innovation.

BOW’s software development kit (SDK) fixes that. By bridging the gap between different robotic systems, BOW lets developers focus on creativity, not compatibility issues.

Their platform works across multiple robots, regardless of manufacturer or operating system—a game-changer for the industry. With the robotics market projected to hit $260 billion by 2030, BOW’s universal platform could unleash the full potential of robotics.

This £4 million investment, led by Northern Gritstone and co-investors, will help BOW grow its team and accelerate development—bringing us closer to a world where programming robots is as easy as writing an app. Exciting times ahead for robotics, and BOW is leading the way!

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28/01/202528/01/2025

1X Technologies Acquires Kind Humanoid: The Race to Bring Robots Home

Big news in robotics—1X Technologies has acquired Kind Humanoid, bringing two innovative teams together to fast-track the development of humanoid robots. It’s a major step toward making household robots a reality.

Kind Humanoid, founded by Stanford scientist and ex-Google robotics expert Christoph Kohstall, has been on a mission to create robots that truly connect with people. Their creation, Mona, is a bipedal humanoid designed for homes and healthcare, combining cutting-edge design with AI-powered interaction. Now, as part of 1X Technologies, their vision is set to grow even faster. 1X, which raised $100 million last year, has been developing general-purpose robots to work safely alongside people.

With this acquisition, both teams are aligned on a shared goal: creating robots that learn by living among us, not just in labs. So, what’s next? While many companies focus on robots for factories and warehouses, 1X and Kind are betting big on robots for everyday life.

This partnership is a leap forward in bringing helpful, practical humanoids into our homes. Humanoid robots might not be here just yet, but they’re closer than ever—and soon, they might be lending a hand where we need it most

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25/01/2025

LG’s Bold Move: Taking Control of the Future with AI-Powered Robotics

Big news from LG Electronics: they’re doubling down on robotics! The South Korean tech giant just acquired an additional 30% stake in Bear Robotics, a California-based startup known for AI-powered server robots for restaurants. This move gives LG majority ownership at 51%, officially making Bear a part of the LG family.

While LG hasn’t revealed the exact price tag yet, reports suggest the deal’s worth $180 million, valuing Bear at $600 million. That’s a lot of investment for robots that deliver your food, but with founder John Ha—an ex-Google engineer and restaurateur—still leading the charge, LG is betting on some serious innovation.

Bear’s expertise lies in managing fleets of robots remotely, a perfect fit for LG’s vision of integrating these systems with their commercial and home robotics. LG has been quietly building a robotics empire for years, from airport guide robots to home hubs that can even hold a conversation.

With this deal, LG plans to develop a comprehensive software platform for robots across industries, setting the stage for a future where robots become central to how we live and work.

The message is clear: LG isn’t just investing in technology—they’re investing in the future. And that future might just serve you dinner!

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24/01/202524/01/2025

Breaking the Musical Ceiling: The Robotic Hand Revolutionizing Piano Practice

Breaking the Musical Ceiling: The Robotic Hand Revolutionizing Piano Practice

Many pianists—and anyone working to master a skill—hit what’s called the ceiling effect. It’s when, after years of training, progress seems to stall, no matter how hard you try. For pianists, this can mean feeling stuck on challenging pieces or risking injury from overpractice.
Enter Shinichi Furuya: an award-winning pianist and scientist who decided to tackle this problem head-on—literally. After injuring his own hand from overtraining, he developed a robotic hand that helps pianists practice passively.

This powered exoskeleton fits over the hand and guides the fingers through precise, complex movements, teaching the muscles to perform advanced techniques. It’s like having a personal coach that never gets tired.

In tests with 118 pianists, the device showed remarkable results. Their fingers moved faster and struck the keys with greater accuracy. Surprisingly, the untrained hand improved too, thanks to the brain’s ability to learn through passive physical motion.

Furuya’s invention is more than a tool—it’s a breakthrough. For pianists, it offers a safe way to surpass performance plateaus. For the rest of us, it’s a reminder that sometimes, a little extra support can go a long way.

The robotic hand shows that even when progress feels out of reach, innovation can help unlock new potential.

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23/01/202523/01/2025

Race of the Future: Humans vs. Humanoids in Beijing’s Half-Marathon

This April, Beijing will host a groundbreaking event: the world’s first man versus robot half-marathon. A technological challenge like no other, it will see dozens of bipedal robots compete alongside 12,000 human runners over a 21-kilometer route through the city. Robots from 20 different tech firms are set to participate, each built to strict criteria. These machines must be humanoid in form, capable of walking or running on two legs, and stand between 0.5 and 2 meters tall.

The event highlights advancements in robotics and showcases China’s commitment to innovation in artificial intelligence. Among the contenders is Tiangong (teeangong), a humanoid robot developed by China’s Embodied Artificial Intelligence Robotics Innovation Centre. Capable of running at 10 kilometers per hour, Tiangong gained attention last year when it ran alongside human competitors at the Yizhuang (yeeDuOng) Half Marathon.

Another notable participant, Tien Kung (te-en-kung), maintains a steady speed of 6 kilometers per hour, making this race a true test of engineering and endurance. This event is more than just a race. It represents a step forward in China’s ambition to lead the global AI and robotics industries. The outcome, whether human or robot victory, will offer a fascinating glimpse into the future of technology and its integration into our world.

Stay tuned for what promises to be a historic competition. And that’s your news update for today! Don’t forget to join me for my weekly Robot Optimise Workshop if you’re interested in learning more about robotics and the latest trends for businesses. Also, make sure to subscribe to the channel so you don’t miss out on future updates.

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21/01/202521/01/2025

Buzzing Into the Future: How MIT’s Robot Bees Could Save Our Food Supply

Bees are essential to our ecosystem, but with climate change threatening their survival, researchers at MIT have been hard at work creating a remarkable solution: robot bees!

These tiny, advanced machines could become the pollinators of the future, ensuring the availability of fruits and vegetables even in challenging conditions.

Why robot bees?

They offer an efficient method of artificial pollination, allowing farmers to grow crops in vertical warehouses with reduced environmental impact. The latest designs are inspired by real bees, featuring advanced wings powered by artificial muscles. These enhancements make the robots agile, durable, and capable of hovering for nearly 17 minutes—100 times longer than previous versions.

The robots can perform precise maneuvers, like tracking paths or spelling out M-I-T mid-flight.

Their creators are now working on adding tiny batteries and sensors, enabling the robots to fly autonomously outside the lab. The ultimate goal is to improve their precision for tasks like landing on flowers, ensuring effective pollination.

MIT’s robot bees demonstrate exciting progress in technology, offering a glimpse into a future where innovation helps sustain our food supply and supports our environment.

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19/01/202519/01/2025

Samsung’s Big Bet on Humanoids, with Rainbow Robotics

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Big news from the tech world! 🚀 Samsung Electronics just leveled up in the robot game by grabbing a 35% stake in Rainbow Robotics. Yep, they’re not just making phones and TVs anymore – they’re diving headfirst into humanoids! 🤖

It all started with Samsung snagging 14.7% for a cool $59 million, but clearly, that wasn’t enough robot for them. So, they dropped another $181.6 million to become the largest shareholder. Guess they REALLY want a front-row seat in the robot uprising – I mean, development.

And here’s the kicker – Rainbow Robotics isn’t new to this. Their robot, Hubo, literally won a DARPA competition back in 2015. A robot that can win $2 million? I need one of those for my house!

Samsung says they’re blending Rainbow’s tech with their AI smarts to create next-level humanoids. Plus, they’re launching a Future Robotics Office that reports straight to the CEO. No pressure, right? 😅

So, buckle up – the future’s not just smart, it’s got two arms and probably do things better than me!

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23/12/202423/12/2024

Robots with Human Brain Tissue Redefine the Future

Revolutionary Hybrid Intelligence: Robots with Human Brain Tissue Redefine the Future

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Hi Guys, RoboPhil from Robot Philosophy, where we explore the cutting edge of robotics and automation.

And to today we are looking in to a fascinating and slightly unnerving development, scientists in China have created a robot with a brain grown from human stem cells. We’ve officially entered the age where robots might start outsmarting us.

This brain-on-chip technology allows the robot to perform tasks like moving its limbs, avoiding obstacles, and grasping objects, all while demonstrating basic human intelligence. Developed by a team from Tianjin University and the Southern University of Science and Technology, the brain is connected to the robot via a brain-computer interface, enabling communication with the outside world.

Ming Dong, an executive director at the Haihe Laboratory, explains, “The brain-computer interface on a chip uses an in vitro cultured ‘brain’ coupled with an electrode chip to interact with the outside world.” It’s essentially a very smart babysitting gig.

To keep these brain organoids functional, they need conditions similar to a human brain—fluid, nutrients, temperature control, and protection. Researchers believe this technology will revolutionize hybrid intelligence, merging biological and artificial systems.

This breakthrough follows another recent advancement where Japanese scientists grafted living human skin onto a humanoid robot’s face, allowing it to smile and exhibit human-like emotions.

As human stem cells form brain organoids, the fusion of biology and technology is pushing the boundaries of what robots can achieve.

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Author: Philip English

DEX-EE: The Robotic Hand That’s Redefining Precision and Power

Flippy Fry Station: The Future of Fast Food Automation

BOW Secures £4M to Transform Robotics Software—Making Programming Simple and Scalable!

1X Technologies Acquires Kind Humanoid: The Race to Bring Robots Home

LG’s Bold Move: Taking Control of the Future with AI-Powered Robotics

Breaking the Musical Ceiling: The Robotic Hand Revolutionizing Piano Practice

Race of the Future: Humans vs. Humanoids in Beijing’s Half-Marathon

Buzzing Into the Future: How MIT’s Robot Bees Could Save Our Food Supply

Samsung’s Big Bet on Humanoids, with Rainbow Robotics

Robots with Human Brain Tissue Redefine the Future

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