NASA Robotics Veteran: US Humanoids Prioritize Performance Over Adaptability
A former NASA robotics division chief argues American companies are optimizing humanoid robots for controlled demonstrations while overlooking the flexible intelligence needed for real-world deployment—a gap China may be positioning to exploit.
NASA Robotics Veteran: US Humanoids Prioritize Performance Over Adaptability
A former NASA robotics division chief argues American companies are optimizing humanoid robots for controlled demonstrations while overlooking the flexible intelligence needed for real-world deployment—a gap China may be positioning to exploit.
Orbit Robotics Unveils Four-Armed Helios for Microgravity
The startup's unconventional humanoid design ditches legs entirely, optimizing for zero-gravity environments where locomotion happens hand-over-hand along surfaces.
NASA Robotics Veteran: Adaptability Beats Performance in Robot Race
A former NASA robotics division chief argues the U.S. is prioritizing the wrong metrics in humanoid development, focusing on factory demos while China emphasizes versatility that could determine manufacturing leadership.
August Robotics Raises $30M for Construction Automation
The robotics startup will use the funding to scale its precision construction automation systems, targeting industrial and construction applications with Big Pi Ventures leading the round.
Yamaha Robotics exec details PLC integration approach
Chris Elston of YRG Robotics outlines how manufacturers can bridge the gap between programmable logic controllers and industrial robots, while addressing AI's emerging role in factory automation.
GE Vernova Acquires Robotech Automation for Integration
The energy technology spinoff is buying the systems integrator it already partners with on supply chain automation projects, signaling deeper commitment to robotics-enabled manufacturing.
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A former NASA robotics division chief argues the U.S. is prioritizing the wrong metrics in humanoid development, focusing on factory demos while China emphasizes versatility that could determine manufacturing leadership.
Orbit Robotics Unveils Four-Armed Helios for Microgravity
The startup's unconventional humanoid design ditches legs entirely, optimizing for zero-gravity environments where locomotion happens hand-over-hand along surfaces.
Pentagon Launches $54B Autonomous Warfare Program
The Defense Advanced Warfighting Group (DAWG) initiative aims to accelerate autonomous systems procurement through streamlined acquisition processes, marking DOD's largest investment in unmanned military technology.
China Deploys 100 Humanoid Robots to Employee Homes
A Chinese company is placing humanoid robots in workers' homes this month in what appears to be one of the first organized domestic deployments at scale.
Yamaha Robotics exec details PLC integration approach
Chris Elston of YRG Robotics outlines how manufacturers can bridge the gap between programmable logic controllers and industrial robots, while addressing AI's emerging role in factory automation.
Khgears to Enter Humanoid Market, Eyes Japan Alliance
The industrial robot gear maker plans to expand into humanoid components in 2026 while pursuing a strategic partnership with a Tier 1 supplier connected to Japan's major robotics groups.