AI-powered robots are transforming farming in California's Salinas Valley, using lasers to zap weeds and UV light to target pests. Companies like Carbon Robotics and TRIC Robotics are offering solutions that reduce chemical use, cut labor costs, and improve crop yields, addressing challenges like labor shortages and herbicide resistance.
Renault Group et Thales présentent le 4 TROOP, un prototype de Véhicule Civil Multi-Rôles (VCMR) destiné aux forces terrestres. Ce véhicule combine l'architecture électronique de Renault avec les technologies de Thales pour le traitement de données, la coordination de drones et robots, et le commandement mobile.
Elon Musk, potentially the world's first trillionaire, believes money will eventually become irrelevant. He predicts AI robots will create such abundance that production costs will plummet, making human labor and traditional currency obsolete. Musk advocates for a universal high income to ensure access to this automated future.
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe plans to integrate humanoid robots into the company's manufacturing workforce, envisioning them as "colleagues" working alongside humans. He also founded Mind Robotics, a separate company focused on developing these robots, which has raised over $1 billion and will have Rivian as a launch customer.
A Ukrainian drone manufacturer claims fully autonomous drones killed Russian soldiers in a one-time battlefield test two years ago. Defense officials state Ukraine bans AI in final target interception, emphasizing human control and adherence to international law.
An AI company, Niantic Spatial, has developed navigation technology for robots and drones using billions of real-world images collected from Pokémon Go players. This data, gathered over a decade, trains AI models for GPS-denied environments, raising ethical concerns among players about their data's use in military applications, despite assurances from the companies involved.
Theker, a Barcelona-based AI robotics startup, raises $85M in Europe's largest robotics Series A to develop reconfigurable robots for manufacturing and logistics, backed by CRV, Samsung, and others.
Beijing's Zhongguancun is seeing robots with embodied AI unlock new skills in retail, logistics, and industry. Companies like Galaxy General Robot, Xingdong Jiyuan, and Lingxin Qiaoshou are developing robots capable of complex tasks, real-time planning, and fine motor skills, driving industrialization and scale.
The deep ocean, covering 66% of Earth's surface, remains largely unexplored. Recent discoveries highlight its importance in regulating climate, producing oxygen, and hosting extreme biodiversity, yet it faces threats from potential mining and overfishing.
Amazon launches Proteus, an AI-powered warehouse robot that understands natural language commands, as the company continues layoffs citing AI-driven efficiencies, sparking debate on job creation vs. replacement.
Amazon's Proteus robots, used in warehouses, can now be directed by employees using plain language commands thanks to an AI upgrade. This allows for more flexible use across warehouses and aims to improve safety and reduce repetitive tasks, with plans for European rollout in early 2027.
Estrellas de Bollywood, junto a PETA, piden prohibir elefantes en rodajes y ceremonias, abogando por robots o IA para evitar el sufrimiento animal. La ley india ya recomienda su sustitución.
Spirit AI, a Chinese company, has claimed the top spot on the RoboArena global leaderboard for embodied intelligence, surpassing Nvidia's projects. This development highlights the intensifying tech competition between China and the US in the field of robotics.
COMPUTEX 2026 showcases AI's physical manifestation in robots, autonomous computers, and advanced connectivity. Nvidia's GTC Taipei highlights agentic AI with new models like Nemotron 3 Ultra and Cosmos 3. Taiwanese brands MSI, Acer, Asus, and Gigabyte present AI PCs and hardware, while Italian startups at InnoVEX focus on diverse AI applications from drones to biometric payments.
AI robots are impressive but years away from mass human replacement, researchers state. While capable of repetitive tasks, they struggle with adaptability, reliability, and cost in dynamic environments, unlike humans. Concerns about job displacement due to AI persist, with some US companies reporting AI-related layoffs.
Humanoid robots are set for explosive growth, with market watchers predicting a 100-fold increase and a market size of $200 billion by 2035. Experts highlight China's dominance in production and deployment, while investors see significant opportunities in manufacturing, services, and even home use.
Drones, robots, and AI are rapidly changing modern warfare, with Ukraine leveraging drones as a key asset against Russia and Iran showcasing its drone capabilities. The US is adapting its defense strategies, and China and Japan are accelerating their development of unmanned weapon systems.
Chinese auto firms, facing declining profits, are shifting focus to humanoid robots, leveraging existing manufacturing and tech expertise. Companies like BYD and XPeng are developing robots for sales and in-store roles, aiming for mass production by next year. This strategic move capitalizes on technological synergies, cost advantages, and government support, mirroring global trends from Tesla and Hyundai.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed willingness to host the GTC AI conference in Seoul if Korea desires, emphasizing AI and robots as key to maximizing the nation's potential amidst a shrinking workforce. He also hinted at potential investments and collaborations in robotics.
A caregiver robot named Robbie (Stretch 4) is providing essential support to Brian and Brenda Marquis in Durham, New Hampshire, addressing a critical shortage of home care aides. Developed with funding from the National Institute of Aging, the robot assists Brian, who has a traumatic brain injury and dementia, with daily tasks like exercise, meals, and medication reminders, significantly improving Brenda's quality of life.
Foundation Future Industries, linked to the Trump family, tested Phantom MK-1 robots in Ukraine's combat zone for ammo delivery, citing weaknesses but planning an upgraded Phantom 2 with doubled capacity.
Australian experts discuss the role of technology in aged care, emphasizing support for humans rather than replacement, amidst workforce shortages and systemic challenges.
BMW to deploy humanoid robots in European manufacturing, citing adaptability to existing workflows and cost-effectiveness, with potential to address labor shortages.
Duke University engineers develop 'Argus', a robot with 20 telescoping legs and depth-sensing cameras, enabling dynamic symmetry for omnidirectional movement and stability, scoring 0.91 in dynamic isotropy, outperforming most current robots.
