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Meta Acquires ARI to Fuel Humanoid Robot Push

May 03, 2026
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Barclays Says Drones and Robots Could Cut Food Delivery to $1
Delivery // April 15, 2026

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

Mind Robotics has raised $500 million to develop what it calls “AI-enabled” robotic systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Physical AI May Be the Path to AGI, Experts Say
artificial intelligence // March 11, 2026

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. But strip away the noise, and the underlying thesis is worth taking seriously: that machines that perceive, reason and act...

Chinese Tech Firm Honor Debuts Humanoid Robot and Robot Phone
artificial intelligence // March 01, 2026

Chinese device marker Honor has reportedly introduced a humanoid robot and “robot phone.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Why the Future of Automation Is Teaching Machines to See Like Humans

October 07, 2025
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Digital Twins Replace Metaverse Dreams in Manufacturing

August 20, 2025
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Nvidia CEO Sees Quantum Computing Reaching ‘Inflection Point’

June 11, 2025
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is turning his attention to the next critical enabler of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution: quantum computing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

How Amazon and Walmart Are Rewiring Retail’s Future With Robotics

May 09, 2025
Competition comes best in twos. Think Apple and Microsoft, Coke and Pepsi, McDonald’s and Burger King and many other famous pairings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Quick Reads
Meta Acquires ARI to Fuel Humanoid Robot Push

May 03, 2026
Meta has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI), a startup developing artificial intelligence models for general-purpose, humanoid robots. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

Barclays Says Drones and Robots Could Cut Food Delivery to $1

April 15, 2026
Robots and drones could reduce food delivery costs to as little as $1 per order. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Mind Robotics Raises $500 Million to Improve Industrial Robots

March 11, 2026
Mind Robotics has raised $500 million to develop what it calls “AI-enabled” robotic systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Chinese Tech Firm Honor Debuts Humanoid Robot and Robot Phone

March 01, 2026
Chinese device marker Honor has reportedly introduced a humanoid robot and “robot phone.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...