Category: News
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Meet the Gitamini Droid – Your Real-Life Star Wars Robot
Meet the Gitamini Droid – Your Real-Life Star Wars Robot If you’ve ever wanted your own Star Wars droid—but didn’t need help piloting a starship—say hello to G1T4-M1N1, a special edition of Piaggio’s Gitamini robot. Designed in collaboration with Disney and Lucasfilm, G1T4-M1N1 trades in its everyday look for Star Wars-inspired decals, flashing lights, and…
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James Bruton – Insane Robot Wheel
James Bruton – Insane Robot Wheel James Bruton is back at it again — and this time, he’s built a robotic wheel that not only drives in any direction but also balances itself… even when you try to push it over. It’s kind of like a unicycle, if the unicycle didn’t need a rider and…
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Acemate – The World’s First AI Tennis Robot Hits Kickstarter
Acemate – The World’s First AI Tennis Robot Hits Kickstarter Tennis just got a high-tech training partner. Introducing Acemate—the world’s first human-like tennis rally robot, launching on Kickstarter this May. Powered by real-time AI tracking, 4K vision, and omni-directional Mecanum wheels, Acemate doesn’t just fire balls at you—it moves and rallies like a real opponent.…
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Robot Chefs Are Here! – ABB x BurgerBots
Robot Chefs Are Here! – ABB x BurgerBots BurgerBots and ABB Robotics are serving up the future—literally. In Los Gatos, California, the duo has opened a next-gen fast food restaurant where robots prepare your burger with industrial precision. Using ABB’s IRB 360 FlexPicker and YuMi collaborative robot, each order is assembled in just 27 seconds.…
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Meet Zyrex – The 20ft AI Construction Robot
Meet Zyrex – The 20ft AI Construction Robot Meet Zyrex—the world’s first AI-powered Giantroid, and the latest game-changer from RIC Robotics. Standing 20 feet tall, Zyrex isn’t here to mimic humans—it’s designed to build better. From welding and carpentry to 3D printing and finishing work, this robot handles it all with precision and power. Think…
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XPENG’s Iron – The AI-Powered Humanoid Robot with Eagle-Eye Vision
XPENG’s Iron – The AI-Powered Humanoid Robot with Eagle-Eye Vision Introducing Iron — XPENG’s humanoid robot that’s redefining what machines can do. Standing 5 foot 8 and weighing 154 pounds, Iron combines advanced AI, smooth human-like movement, and vision sharp enough to spot a paperclip across the room. With 60 joints and 200 degrees of…
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Drones Begin Building – The Future of Construction
Drones Begin Building – The Future of Construction Construction is taking to the skies — literally. For the first time, flying construction robots are being tested in site-like conditions. It’s part of new research led by Imperial College London and the University of Bristol, exploring how drones could change the way we build. The idea?…
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Extend Robotics – Bringing VR-Controlled Robots to Truck Assembly
Extend Robotics – Bringing VR-Controlled Robots to Truck Assembly Imagine building powerful trucks with a robot… controlled by a mechanic wearing a VR headset. It might sound futuristic — but it’s already happening. Extend Robotics recently completed a successful trial at Leyland Trucks’ factory in Preston. Using virtual reality, operators could control humanoid robots in…
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Yarbo Raises $27M – Transforming Yard Work with Robots
Yarbo Raises $27M – Transforming Yard Work with Robots Robots could be coming to a backyard near you—on purpose this time. Yarbo has just closed its Series B funding round, raising $27 million to grow its outdoor robotics empire. What started in 2015 as “Snowbot” — a clever fix for dreaded snow shoveling — has…
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KUKA Launches iiQKA.OS2 – Including Virtual Controller & AI Readiness
KUKA Launches iiQKA.OS2 – Including Virtual Controller & AI Readiness Introducing iiQKA.OS2, KUKA’s latest operating system—and it’s bringing some serious upgrades to the world of automation. It’s scalable, customizable, and includes a full virtual robot controller, meaning you can simulate, test, and tweak without even powering up a real robot. Handy, right? The new system…