Robots

Meta Acquires ARI to Fuel Humanoid Robot Push

Meta Acquires ARI to Fuel Humanoid Robot Push
Meta Acquires ARI to Fuel Humanoid Robot Push
May 03, 2026  |  Facebook / Meta

Meta has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI), a startup developing artificial intelligence models for general-purpose, humanoid robots. Xiaolong Wang, who co-founded ARI with Lerrel Pinto,...

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Barclays Says Drones and Robots Could Cut Food Delivery to $1
Barclays Says Drones and Robots Could Cut Food Delivery to $1
April 15, 2026  |  Delivery

Robots and drones could reduce food delivery costs to as little as $1 per order. That’s according to a new analysis from Barclays, cited in a report Wednesday...

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Mind Robotics Raises $500 Million to Improve Industrial Robots
Mind Robotics Raises $500 Million to Improve Industrial Robots
March 11, 2026  |  Investments

Mind Robotics has raised $500 million to develop what it calls “AI-enabled” robotic systems. The company’s Series A round, expected to close later this month,...

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Physical AI May Be the Path to AGI, Experts Say
Physical AI May Be the Path to AGI, Experts Say
March 11, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

When Elon Musk posted that Tesla’s Optimus robots could one day reach artificial general intelligence, the comment drew the usual mix of skepticism and excitement....

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Chinese Tech Firm Honor Debuts Humanoid Robot and Robot Phone
Chinese Tech Firm Honor Debuts Humanoid Robot and Robot Phone
March 01, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Chinese device marker Honor has reportedly introduced a humanoid robot and “robot phone.” The company demonstrated those products Sunday (March 1) at MWC Barcelona 2026,...

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Alibaba Debuts AI That Helps Robots Understand Their Surroundings
Alibaba Debuts AI That Helps Robots Understand Their Surroundings
February 10, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Chinese tech giant Alibaba has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to power robotics. As CNBC reported Tuesday (Feb. 10), the company’s RynnBrain was...

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China Looks to Become Leader in Humanoid Robots Sector
China Looks to Become Leader in Humanoid Robots Sector
February 08, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

China is reportedly stepping up efforts to gain dominance in the humanoid robotics space. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Saturday (Feb. 7), that...

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Tesla Bets Future Growth on Optimus Robots and Autonomous Vehicles
Tesla Bets Future Growth on Optimus Robots and Autonomous Vehicles
January 28, 2026  |  Earnings

On its fourth-quarter earnings call on Wednesday (Jan. 28), Tesla said its capital expenditures will exceed $20 billion in 2026, more than double prior guidance,...

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