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Agility Robotics opens 60,000 sq. ft. facility in Tesla's backyard
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Agility Robotics opens 60,000 sq. ft. facility in Tesla's backyard

Agility Robotics opens a 60,000 sq. ft. facility in Fremont, California, to train humanoid robots near Tesla's Optimus robot manufacturing site.

TechCrunch
Jul 17, 2026·1 min read
Founder of Maximo discusses how robotics is accelerating solar construction
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Founder of Maximo discusses how robotics is accelerating solar construction

In Episode 253 of The Robot Report Podcast, Deise Yumi Asami shares how her AI-enabled robotics startup, Maximo, is making solar panel installation faster, safer, and more efficient.

The Robot Report
Jul 17, 2026·1 min read
Dyson's 2-in-1 Hot+Cool HF1 replaces my space heater and ceiling fan
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Dyson's 2-in-1 Hot+Cool HF1 replaces my space heater and ceiling fan

The Dyson Hot+Cool HF1 provides heating and cooling with smart controls and bladeless design.

TechCrunch
Jul 17, 2026·1 min read
Weave Robotics launches Isaac, its first mobile humanoid robot
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Weave Robotics launches Isaac, its first mobile humanoid robot

Weave Robotics plans to begin Isaac 1 deliveries this fall.

The Robot Report
Jul 17, 2026·1 min read
Miami startup Chip Motors launches quirky, self-parking electric vehicle
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Miami startup Chip Motors launches quirky, self-parking electric vehicle

Chip Motors debuts boxy, open-air electric vehicle that can park itself, challenging US market norms.

The Verge
Jul 17, 2026·1 min read
Zoox recalls software after robotaxi struggles with heavy smoke
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Zoox recalls software after robotaxi struggles with heavy smoke

Zoox issues software recall after robotaxi got confused by heavy smoke at emergency fire scene

TechCrunch
Jul 17, 2026·1 min read
With new funding, Monumental plans to bring its construction robots to the U.S.
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With new funding, Monumental plans to bring its construction robots to the U.S.

Monumental designs, machines, and maintains robots that lay bricks at construction sites.

The Robot Report
Jul 17, 2026·1 min read
Rocket Report: India's Vikram-1 Set for Debut Flight
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Rocket Report: India's Vikram-1 Set for Debut Flight

India's Vikram-1 rocket nears debut flight, while SpaceX's Starship faces delay.

Ars Technica
Jul 17, 2026·1 min read
Valve Steam Machine Falls Short of Console Expectations
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Valve Steam Machine Falls Short of Console Expectations

The Steam Machine, Valve's latest console effort, fails to live up to expectations despite promising specs and design.

Wired
Jul 17, 2026·1 min read
A Humanoid Company Backed by Eric Trump Is Preparing Its Robots for War
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A Humanoid Company Backed by Eric Trump Is Preparing Its Robots for War

Some companies want their humanoid robots to fold your clothes.

Wired
Jul 17, 2026·1 min read
SpaceX Starship Launch Scrubbed Due to Engine Issues
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SpaceX Starship Launch Scrubbed Due to Engine Issues

SpaceX cancels Starship test flight due to engine startup issues at its Texas spaceport.

Ars Technica
Jul 17, 2026·1 min read
SpaceX Aborts Second Starship V3 Launch After Ignition
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SpaceX Aborts Second Starship V3 Launch After Ignition

SpaceX abruptly aborted the second attempted launch of its upgraded Starship rocket system on Thursday, moments after booster ignition.

TechCrunch
Jul 16, 2026·1 min read
Hyundai Auto Workers Strike Over Humanoid Robot Deployment
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Hyundai Auto Workers Strike Over Humanoid Robot Deployment

Thousands of unionized Hyundai auto workers strike over plans to deploy humanoid robots at South Korean factory.

Ars Technica
Jul 16, 2026·1 min read
TerraFirma raises $115M to build robotic infrastructure for construction
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TerraFirma raises $115M to build robotic infrastructure for construction

TerraFirma’s semi-autonomous excavator at work.

The Robot Report
Jul 16, 2026·1 min read
Ecovacs' Self-Cleaning Deebot X11 Hits New Low Price
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Ecovacs' Self-Cleaning Deebot X11 Hits New Low Price

The Ecovacs Deebot X11 robot vacuum and mop hybrid is now $699, a new low price, with powerful suction and self-cleaning capabilities.

The Verge
Jul 16, 2026·1 min read
Xpanner rolls out X1 Panel Lift for automated solar panel installation
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Xpanner rolls out X1 Panel Lift for automated solar panel installation

The X1 Panel Lift kit is added to existing equipment for solar panel installation.

The Robot Report
Jul 16, 2026·1 min read
Lockheed Martin taps Machina’s robots for mission-critical missile parts
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Lockheed Martin taps Machina’s robots for mission-critical missile parts

Machina has been awarded a qualification contract from Lockheed Martin in support of the JASSM program.

The Robot Report
Jul 16, 2026·1 min read
Digital Surveillance Reshapes Fishery Enforcement in Indonesia
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Digital Surveillance Reshapes Fishery Enforcement in Indonesia

In the eastern Indian Ocean, south of Java in the vast sea stretching toward Australia, a fishing vessel slightly alters its course while operating near the boundary of its authorized fishing ground.

IEEE Spectrum
Jul 16, 2026·1 min read
Low-Earth Orbit Navigation Satellites Challenge GPS
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Low-Earth Orbit Navigation Satellites Challenge GPS

New low-Earth orbit navigation satellites promise 100 times stronger signal strength than GPS, enabling greater location accuracy in challenging environments.

Ars Technica
Jul 16, 2026·1 min read
Dutch Navy Deploys AI-Powered Uncrewed Systems to Enhance Sea Defences
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Dutch Navy Deploys AI-Powered Uncrewed Systems to Enhance Sea Defences

Netherlands leads the way in using uncrewed systems to keep people out of danger zones with AI and drone technology.

The Guardian Technology
Jul 16, 2026·1 min read
Tesla driver in fatal Texas crash pressed accelerator 100%, NTSB confirms
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Tesla driver in fatal Texas crash pressed accelerator 100%, NTSB confirms

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Wednesday that the driver of a Tesla who crashed into a house in June had pressed the accelerator pedal to 100%, overriding the company’s Full Self-Driving (Supervise…

TechCrunch
Jul 15, 2026·1 min read
Walden Robotics launches at $1.1B valuation for general-purpose robots
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Walden Robotics launches at $1.1B valuation for general-purpose robots

Walden is designed to be a general-purpose robot that continuously learns while working.

The Robot Report
Jul 15, 2026·1 min read
Agility outlines six recommendations for U.S. humanoid robot policies
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Agility outlines six recommendations for U.S. humanoid robot policies

In recent years, humanoid robots have been slowly making their way out of the lab and into real industrial environments, doing real labor.

The Robot Report
Jul 15, 2026·1 min read
Vicarious Surgical board seeks to dissolve company
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Vicarious Surgical board seeks to dissolve company

The Vicarious Surgical board of directors wants to close the struggling surgical robotics developer as soon as next week.

The Robot Report
Jul 15, 2026·1 min read
Icarus Robotics uses KULR technology to power JOY free-flying space robot
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Icarus Robotics uses KULR technology to power JOY free-flying space robot

A rendering of a production-ready version of Joy.

The Robot Report
Jul 15, 2026·1 min read
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Review: Great Power, Shocking Price
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MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Review: Great Power, Shocking Price

MSI's high-end handheld gaming PC, the Claw 8 EX AI+, costs $1,800 but offers top-tier specs.

Wired
Jul 15, 2026·1 min read
OpenAI Reportedly Developing Mobile Smart Speaker with AI Capabilities
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OpenAI Reportedly Developing Mobile Smart Speaker with AI Capabilities

OpenAI's first hardware device is a screenless speaker that can move and sync with ChatGPT, providing home AI services.

TechCrunch
Jul 14, 2026·1 min read
NVIDIA shares how to evaluate general-purpose robot policies for real-world deployment
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NVIDIA shares how to evaluate general-purpose robot policies for real-world deployment

RoboLab is NVIDIA’s simulation benchmarking platform.

The Robot Report
Jul 14, 2026·1 min read
US Military Deploys Explosive Drone Boats in Combat for First Time
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US Military Deploys Explosive Drone Boats in Combat for First Time

US military uses explosive-laden drone boats to attack Iranian submarine and naval port.

Ars Technica
Jul 14, 2026·1 min read
Boston Dynamics Tests Robot Dog for Delivery Tasks
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Boston Dynamics Tests Robot Dog for Delivery Tasks

Boston Dynamics tests Spot robot with conveyor belt accessory for autonomous package delivery

The Verge
Jul 14, 2026·1 min read
Sony delays FlexStrike fight stick controller launch
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Sony delays FlexStrike fight stick controller launch

Sony delays FlexStrike fight stick controller launch for PS5 and PC due to unexpected production delays.

The Verge
Jul 14, 2026·1 min read
First Sunlight-Reflecting Space Mirror Cleared for Launch
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First Sunlight-Reflecting Space Mirror Cleared for Launch

Reflect Orbital gets FCC approval to launch a space mirror that redirects sunlight to Earth at night.

The Verge
Jul 14, 2026·1 min read
Oura Ring 5 Review: Refining the Smart Ring Experience
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Oura Ring 5 Review: Refining the Smart Ring Experience

Oura's latest smart ring offers a refined design and enhanced software experience with AI-driven health coaching.

Wired
Jul 14, 2026·1 min read
US Approves Launch of Mirror Satellite to Reflect Sunlight at Night
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US Approves Launch of Mirror Satellite to Reflect Sunlight at Night

FCC authorizes Reflect Orbital to build and operate a mirror satellite in low Earth orbit to reflect sunlight onto specific locations on Earth at night.

Wired
Jul 14, 2026·1 min read
Mistral AI Releases Robostral Navigate: An 8B Model Enabling Robots to Navigate Complex Environments Using a Single RGB Camera
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Mistral AI Releases Robostral Navigate: An 8B Model Enabling Robots to Navigate Complex Environments Using a Single RGB Camera

Mistral AI has released Robostral Navigate , its first model built for embodied navigation.

MarkTechPost
Jul 14, 2026·1 min read
SpaceX Prepares for Starship's 13th Test Flight with Starlink Satellites
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SpaceX Prepares for Starship's 13th Test Flight with Starlink Satellites

SpaceX's Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy booster are set for their 13th test flight, potentially as early as Thursday, with 20 Starlink V3 satellites on board.

Ars Technica
Jul 14, 2026·1 min read
Ondas acquires DZYNE for $875.8M, expanding its defense capabilities
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Ondas acquires DZYNE for $875.8M, expanding its defense capabilities

Grasshopper delivers autonomous aerial resupply in contested environments.

The Robot Report
Jul 13, 2026·1 min read
Ukraine's Drone Strikes Blockade Sea of Azov Shipping
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Ukraine's Drone Strikes Blockade Sea of Azov Shipping

Ukrainian drone strikes halt Russian shipping in Sea of Azov, showcasing non-traditional naval blockade capabilities.

Ars Technica
Jul 13, 2026·1 min read
Yaskawa America gets information security certification
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Yaskawa America gets information security certification

Yaskawa’s team celebrates its international information security certification.

The Robot Report
Jul 13, 2026·1 min read
Solution to Feynman's reverse sprinkler puzzle also applies to "silly sprinklers"
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Solution to Feynman's reverse sprinkler puzzle also applies to "silly sprinklers"

Watering your lawn in the summer can be both pragmatic and fun with so-called " silly sprinklers ," designed to create amusing loops and spirals of water jets.

Ars Technica
Jul 13, 2026·1 min read
Tesla Says It’s Building a Wheelchair-Accessible Robotaxi
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Tesla Says It’s Building a Wheelchair-Accessible Robotaxi

Tesla is building a wheelchair-accessible autonomous vehicle , a Tesla representative told lawmakers in Washington, DC, on Monday.

Wired
Jul 13, 2026·1 min read
Hackers prove Doom can run on Neo Geo despite initial doubts
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Hackers prove Doom can run on Neo Geo despite initial doubts

Doom ports created for Neo Geo despite console's limitations

Ars Technica
Jul 13, 2026·1 min read
Industry Officials Worry About Crew Dragon Availability
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Industry Officials Worry About Crew Dragon Availability

NASA's reliance on Crew Dragon for astronaut transport to ISS raises concerns about availability and future space station operations.

Ars Technica
Jul 13, 2026·1 min read
SpaceX cleared to fly Starship again after booster failure in May
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SpaceX cleared to fly Starship again after booster failure in May

The FAA clears SpaceX to fly Starship prototypes again after identifying the cause of the rocket's booster stage failure in May.

TechCrunch
Jul 13, 2026·1 min read
Uber and Waymo clash over robotaxi regulations in Washington, D.C.
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Uber and Waymo clash over robotaxi regulations in Washington, D.C.

Uber and Waymo are at odds over a proposed bill to allow autonomous vehicles in Washington, D.C., with Uber pushing for a hybrid model that includes human drivers.

TechCrunch
Jul 13, 2026·1 min read
The Robot Report parent company, WTWH Media, rebrands as Arrowfly
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The Robot Report parent company, WTWH Media, rebrands as Arrowfly

The parent company of The Robot Report , WTWH Media, today announced that it has rebranded as Arrowfly.

The Robot Report
Jul 13, 2026·1 min read
Nurses Laid Off by AI Software at New York Hospital
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Nurses Laid Off by AI Software at New York Hospital

Union says 12 nurses replaced by AI at Montefiore hospital, alleging contract breach after recent strike.

The Guardian Technology
Jul 13, 2026·1 min read
San Francisco Police Drone Footage Leak Exposes Urban Surveillance Reality
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San Francisco Police Drone Footage Leak Exposes Urban Surveillance Reality

A Skydio X10 quadcopter captured footage of a police manhunt in San Francisco, revealing extensive drone surveillance capabilities.

Wired
Jul 13, 2026·1 min read
Uber’s Autonomous Vehicle Strategy: Slow Their Adoption
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Uber’s Autonomous Vehicle Strategy: Slow Their Adoption

A decade ago, then-Uber CEO Travis Kalanick said he saw autonomous vehicles as an existential threat to the ride-hail company's business model.

Wired
Jul 12, 2026·1 min read
STEM education in the classroom, introducing BotBall
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STEM education in the classroom, introducing BotBall

Botball provides students inquiry-based experiences to build creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork.

The Robot Report
Jul 12, 2026·1 min read
Ninja Slushi Twist review: a slushie machine for the heat wave
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Ninja Slushi Twist review: a slushie machine for the heat wave

The Ninja Slushi Twist slushie machine helps beat the heat with dual 48-ounce vessels and 'Dual SlushAssist' technology.

TechCrunch
Jul 11, 2026·1 min read
Nintendo's Talking Flower gets a price cut to $29.99
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Nintendo's Talking Flower gets a price cut to $29.99

Nintendo's quirky Talking Flower toy is now $5 cheaper at Amazon and Walmart.

The Verge
Jul 11, 2026·1 min read
Harvard Astrophysicist Avi Loeb to Head UAP Science Advisory Council
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Harvard Astrophysicist Avi Loeb to Head UAP Science Advisory Council

Avi Loeb to lead UAP Science Advisory Council established by White House and intelligence community

The Verge
Jul 11, 2026·1 min read
Robot suppliers face new safety standard challenges
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Robot suppliers face new safety standard challenges

KUKA and other robot suppliers must adapt to updated ISO 10218 safety standards for industrial robots in Europe and the US.

The Robot Report
Jul 11, 2026·1 min read
Why robotics teams need virtual gyms before deployment
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Why robotics teams need virtual gyms before deployment

Humanoids and other robots can benefit from training in ‘virtual gyms.’ Source: SoftServe The challenge for today’s robots is no longer limited to automating a task.

The Robot Report
Jul 11, 2026·1 min read
Beatbot AquaSense X Review: Self-Cleaning Pool Robot Arrives
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Beatbot AquaSense X Review: Self-Cleaning Pool Robot Arrives

The Beatbot AquaSense X pool robot cleans itself with the help of a massive companion device.

Wired
Jul 11, 2026·1 min read
Ant Group's Robbyant Unveils LingBot-VA 2.0, a Causal Video-Action Model for Physical AI
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Ant Group's Robbyant Unveils LingBot-VA 2.0, a Causal Video-Action Model for Physical AI

Robbyant, Ant Group's embodied AI unit, releases LingBot-VA 2.0, a native foundation model for generalist robot manipulation.

MarkTechPost
Jul 11, 2026·1 min read
How Path Robotics uses AI to optimize robotic welding
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How Path Robotics uses AI to optimize robotic welding

In Episode 252 of The Robot Report Podcast, we connect with Andy Lonsberry, co-founder and CEO of Path Robotics.

The Robot Report
Jul 10, 2026·1 min read
Drones deployed to curb illegal fireworks, leading to $100K fine
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Drones deployed to curb illegal fireworks, leading to $100K fine

Cities and towns used drones to spot illegal fireworks on July 4th, resulting in a $100,000 fine and part of a broader national trend.

Ars Technica
Jul 10, 2026·1 min read
FCC Cracks Down on Companies Helping DJI Evade US Drone Ban
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FCC Cracks Down on Companies Helping DJI Evade US Drone Ban

FCC fines eight companies $25,000 each for allegedly helping DJI circumvent US foreign drone ban

The Verge
Jul 10, 2026·1 min read