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Humanoid robot technology is quietly revolutionizing research and education. On March 12th, a major announcement captured industry attention: UBTECH Robotics, in collaboration with the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, launched TianGong Walker, a full-size research and education humanoid robot. Priced at an astonishing $299,000, it shatters industry barriers, creating a wave of affordability in a market where comparable products typically cost over $500,000. This research-grade robot is not only affordable but also boasts impressive specifications. TianGong Walker stands 17...

Google DeepMind has revealed its secret weapon – Gemini Robotics! This is no ordinary roomba; it's about truly infusing AI intelligence into robotic bodies, enabling robots to operate (and potentially even more cleverly) in the physical world, just like humans. The versatile Gemini Robotics is powered by the advanced Gemini 2.0 model. Gemini itself boasts the ability to process text, images, audio, and video.

Dexterity, a leading AI-powered robotics company, has announced a $95 million funding round, boosting its valuation to $1.65 billion. This significant investment highlights the growing interest in and potential of AI-driven automation in various industries.

Colin Angle, co-founder and former CEO of iRobot, has announced his return to the robotics field by founding a new startup, Familiar Machines & Magic, focused on developing an innovative home health and wellness robot. According to the Boston Globe, this robot may take the form of an animal or 'pet', aiming to provide companionship to family members while assisting in health management. Familiar Machines & Magic

Colin Angle, co-founder of the renowned Roomba vacuum maker iRobot, is raising funds for his new home robotics startup Familiar Machines. According to documents filed with the SEC, Familiar Machines is aiming to raise $30 million and has already secured $15 million from eight investors. Image source note: The image is AI-generated and licensed from service provider Midjo.

Recently, the globally renowned robot vacuum manufacturer iRobot announced it will lay off approximately 105 employees, which accounts for 16% of its total workforce. This news was disclosed in the company's financial report, where iRobot's CEO Gary Cohen stated during the earnings call that this move, while challenging, fundamentally changes the way the company works with its partners, improving the efficiency of robot research and development as well as production. Cohen emphasized that iRobot has already...

At the 2024 XPENG AI Tech Day event, XPENG Motors launched its latest AI robot — Iron. This robot has attracted wide attention due to its advanced technology and humanoid structural design. Standing 178 cm tall and weighing 70 kg, the XPENG AI robot Iron boasts 62 active degrees of freedom, allowing it to flexibly perform a variety of tasks.