The next leap in robotics won’t come from faster processors or more sophisticated mechanical design. It will come from better data, specifically, from training environments that replicate how the physical world actually behaves. [Read more…] about Why robotics can’t advance without physical AI
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Genesis AI launches simulation platform to accelerate robotics development
Genesis AI has launched Genesis World 1.0, a new robotics simulation platform designed to dramatically reduce the time required to develop, test, and evaluate robotic AI systems.
The company says the platform can compress robotics evaluation cycles from days to minutes by enabling large-scale testing in photorealistic virtual environments rather than relying solely on physical robots.
According to Genesis AI, a robotics foundation model evaluation that would typically require nearly a week of continuous testing on real hardware can be completed in approximately 30 minutes using Genesis World 1.0 running on GPU infrastructure. [Read more…] about Genesis AI launches simulation platform to accelerate robotics development
Schindler expands elevator installation robot fleet as demand for construction automation grows
Schindler is expanding its global fleet of elevator installation robots as construction companies increasingly turn to automation to improve productivity, safety, and project delivery times.
The company has added two new units of its Robotic Installation System for Elevators (RISE), bringing its global fleet to seven robots operating across multiple international markets.
Since its launch five years ago, Schindler RISE has been deployed at 36 construction sites worldwide, installing approximately 50,000 anchor bolts while delivering time savings of up to 40 percent during elevator shaft preparation and installation.
Software is ‘the biggest bottleneck to robotics innovation’, says BlackBerry QNX report
QNX, a division of BlackBerry, has released a new research study, the Inside the Robot: Architecture Benchmark Report, examining how robotics development is changing as systems become more software‑driven, AI‑enabled, and increasingly deployed alongside humans at work and in daily life.
Based on a survey of 1,000 developers from around the world, the research reveals the most significant inhibitors to progress, the gap between system ambitions and current capabilities, and developers’ views on the industry’s future.
A new episode of QNX’s Code the Future podcast featuring Omdia chief analyst Lian Jye Su explores the themes and results in more detail. [Read more…] about Software is ‘the biggest bottleneck to robotics innovation’, says BlackBerry QNX report
Robot dogs help police catch car break-in suspects at Atlanta apartment complex
Robot dogs are increasingly being deployed in industrial and commercial security applications, but a recent incident in Atlanta showed how quickly the technology is moving into real-world law enforcement support roles.
According to a report by Atlanta News First, robotic security dogs helped track and corner two suspects accused of breaking into vehicles at the Columbia Crest Apartments in the city’s West Midtown district.
Security cameras reportedly captured the suspects entering the apartment complex parking garage on May 21 before the robotic patrol systems responded automatically. [Read more…] about Robot dogs help police catch car break-in suspects at Atlanta apartment complex
Figure ramps up humanoid robot manufacturing at unprecedented speed
Humanoid robotics companies have spent years producing carefully choreographed demonstrations and highly controlled prototypes. The real challenge, however, has always been manufacturing scale.
Building one impressive humanoid robot is difficult. Building hundreds reliably, repeatedly, and economically is something else entirely.
Figure AI now claims to be crossing that threshold. [Read more…] about Figure ramps up humanoid robot manufacturing at unprecedented speed
Figure partners with Catalyst Brands to deploy humanoid robots in logistics operations
Figure AI has signed a commercial agreement with Catalyst Brands to deploy humanoid robots across the retailer’s distribution and logistics network.
The partnership will begin at Catalyst Brands’ distribution center in Reno, Nevada, where Figure’s humanoid robots will be used to automate physically demanding supply chain tasks.
Catalyst Brands operates several well-known retail chains, including JCPenney, Aéropostale, and Brooks Brothers. [Read more…] about Figure partners with Catalyst Brands to deploy humanoid robots in logistics operations
China to assign digital ID numbers to humanoid robots for lifecycle tracking
China is introducing a national digital identification system for humanoid robots as authorities seek to monitor safety risks and standardize management across the rapidly growing sector.
According to state broadcaster CCTV, the initiative will assign unique digital identity numbers to humanoid robots throughout their operational lifecycle, from manufacturing and deployment to recycling and disposal.
The system is intended to help regulators track products more effectively as China accelerates development of humanoid robotics for industrial, commercial, and domestic applications. [Read more…] about China to assign digital ID numbers to humanoid robots for lifecycle tracking
Robot.com turns autonomous robots into mobile advertising network with launch of R-ads platform
Robot.com, the company putting robots to work in the real world, has announced the launch of its next-generation R-ads, the smart advertising platform turning autonomous robots into a measurable, scalable out-of-home media network.
This launch follows a breakout run of more than 100 brand activations across 20+ countries – spanning sports leagues, global tech conferences, CPG launches, and one of the most-watched sporting events in the world.
R-ads is built on a simple premise: when an ad can move, react, and hand someone a sample, every impression becomes an interaction. Today, more than 500 robots are deployed across campuses, warehouses, and city streets, with 2.5 million tasks completed to date. [Read more…] about Robot.com turns autonomous robots into mobile advertising network with launch of R-ads platform
Kawasaki launches Silicon Valley hub to accelerate deployment of physical AI
Kawasaki Heavy Industries has launched a new physical AI development center in Silicon Valley as part of a broader push to accelerate collaboration between Japanese and American companies in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and robotics.
Called the Kawasaki Physical AI Center San Jose, the facility will focus on developing real-world applications for physical AI systems through partnerships with major technology companies including Nvidia, Analog Devices, Microsoft, and Fujitsu.
The company says the center will initially prioritize healthcare and elder care applications, areas increasingly affected by labor shortages and aging populations in many countries. [Read more…] about Kawasaki launches Silicon Valley hub to accelerate deployment of physical AI