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Nvidia releases new AI tools and platforms to ‘accelerate humanoid development’

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Nvidia is making significant strides in the field of humanoid robotics with the unveiling of new technologies and platforms designed to power the next generation of robots.

The company’s latest offerings aim to streamline the development process, from training and simulation to deployment.

A key announcement is the first update to Nvidia Isaac GR00T N1.5, an open and customizable foundation model for humanoid reasoning and skills. [Read more…] about Nvidia releases new AI tools and platforms to ‘accelerate humanoid development’

What are AI agents and what do they do?

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Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic fantasy; it’s a present-day reality, increasingly being woven into the fabric of our lives. 

But beyond the general understanding of AI as systems that can learn and make decisions, a more dynamic and autonomous form is rapidly emerging: AI agents.

These aren’t just passive algorithms; they are active participants, designed to perceive their environment, make decisions, and take actions to achieve specific goals, often acting with a significant degree of autonomy on behalf of a user, an organization, or another system. [Read more…] about What are AI agents and what do they do?

‘A Robot’s Dream’ analyzed at the Venice Biennale Architecture

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This year’s Venice Biennale Architecture seems somewhat captivated by robots, with several installations featuring humanoids and robotic arms at the centre of both the creation process and the final work itself, as shown at the exhibition. 

The theme of the 2025 Venice Biennale’s 19th International Architecture Exhibition – running from 10 May to 23 November 2025 – is “Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective.” [Read more…] about ‘A Robot’s Dream’ analyzed at the Venice Biennale Architecture

B&R unveils new SCARA robot

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B&R, a subsidiary of ABB, has unveiled a new SCARA robot, which it says offers fast and precise movement in a compact footprint.

With the new Codian SR, B&R adds SCARA kinematics to its Codian portfolio of open robot mechanics and integrated Machine-Centric Robotics solutions.

The new series offers high-speed articulated movement with four degrees of freedom – perfect for tasks like pick-and-place, loading and unloading, assembly and dispensing that demand both speed and repeatability on a compact footprint. [Read more…] about B&R unveils new SCARA robot

Indy Autonomous Challenge to join Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

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The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) will help jumpstart the Grand Prix of Monterey with an autonomous race held on the famed WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Thursday, July 24, 2025.

The race event will include a time trial competition of the world’s fastest autonomous racecars piloted by AI driver software developed by university teams from North America, Europe, and Asia.

Paul Mitchell, CEO of Indy Autonomous Challenge and its parent company Aidoptation, says: “Running an autonomous race as part of the Grand Prix of Monterey, on the same track and the same weekend as an NTT Indycar Series event, is a powerful testament to how far the IAC and our university teams have advanced the field of AI and autonomy. [Read more…] about Indy Autonomous Challenge to join Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

Dubai Police unveils fully-electric Lotus Emeya-S at World Police Summit

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In a move that highlights Dubai Police’s commitment to sustainability and smart policing, the Tourist Police Department under the General Department of Criminal Investigation has officially introduced the fully electric Lotus Emeya-S into its luxury patrol fleet.

The unveiling ceremony took place at the Dubai World Trade Centre during the World Police Summit, an international platform for law enforcement innovation and cooperation. [Read more…] about Dubai Police unveils fully-electric Lotus Emeya-S at World Police Summit

DoorDash expands drone delivery partnership with Wing in Charlotte

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DoorDash, a popular platform for local commerce such as food ordering, and Wing, a developer of residential drone delivery, are introducing drone delivery to Charlotte, North Carolina for the first time.

This marks the latest milestone in their ongoing partnership focused on bringing faster, more efficient, and sustainable food delivery options to customers.

Starting today, eligible DoorDash customers within about four miles of The Arboretum Shopping Center in southern Charlotte can order from a selection of local and national restaurants and choose to have their items delivered by drone. [Read more…] about DoorDash expands drone delivery partnership with Wing in Charlotte

‘Many more metal men’: Ambitious goals for humanoid mass production

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There will be ‘many more metal men’ in the world from now on, according to automatica, one of the world’s leading industrial trade shows for the robotics and automation industry

Humanoid robot development is progressing at an impressive pace.

The power struggle between the US and China, along with advances in AI, battery development, and mechanics, has led performance improvements among the metal men. automatica will show how far this development has progressed by now.

The humanoids from China recently had an opportunity to show their capabilities during a half marathon in Beijing. Around 20 humanoid robots successfully competed against humans during the 21-kilometer run.

With this race, the People’s Republic achieved its goal of presenting the country as a leading supplier of human-like robots. [Read more…] about ‘Many more metal men’: Ambitious goals for humanoid mass production

Huawei to work with UBTech to develop humanoid robots for factories and homes

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Telecommunications giant Huawei and robotics company UBTech are partnering to promote humanoid robots in factories and even households. Both parties signed a co-operation agreement in Shenzhen and aim to boost the robotic technology and its application in China.

UBTech is one of the leading Chinese producers of humanoid and smart service robots in Shenzhen, Guangdong. It specializes in developing smart logistics, smart wellness, elderly care, AI education, and business service solutions.

Both Huawei and UBTech signed the agreement to increase the transition of humanoid robots from lab innovations to large-scale adoption in homes and other scenarios. [Read more…] about Huawei to work with UBTech to develop humanoid robots for factories and homes

MDA Space sees alternative uses for Canadarm3 if NASA’s Gateway is canceled

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MDA Space, the Canadian company developing the Canadarm3 robotic system for NASA’s lunar Gateway, says the technology could be repurposed for other missions if the Gateway program is canceled as proposed in the White House’s 2026 budget, as reported by Space News.

Speaking during a May 8 earnings call, MDA Space CEO Mike Greenley emphasized that development of Canadarm3 is continuing as planned. The budget proposal is just the beginning of a lengthy appropriations process in Congress, which could extend well into 2025 or beyond.

“That means that largely 2025, for us, at the moment, is just get your work done, keep developing the program, keep advancing the robotic system and let that budget process continue in the background,” he said. [Read more…] about MDA Space sees alternative uses for Canadarm3 if NASA’s Gateway is canceled