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Realbotix adds multilingual functionality to its Aria humanoid robot

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Realbotix has introduced multilingual functionality to its flagship humanoid robot, Aria, enabling it to communicate in 15 core languages and more than 147 dialects in real time.

The US-based robotics company, known for its work in “emotional AI”, says the feature is aimed at expanding Aria’s use across global industries such as hospitality, healthcare, education, and entertainment.

Andrew Kiguel, Realbotix’s chief executive and a former investment banker, says the upgrade allows Aria to “build emotional rapport across cultures”, a key differentiator from many robotics companies focused on manufacturing or logistics. [Read more…] about Realbotix adds multilingual functionality to its Aria humanoid robot

JPMorgan report: Robotics and automation surge as investors back ‘science made real’

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The robotics and automation sector is experiencing a dramatic rise in investor interest, as the industry matures from theoretical science to real-world application, according to JPMorgan’s newly released Applied Tech report.

JPMorgan, the world’s largest bank, defines “Applied Technology” as the sector that bridges scientific discovery and engineering innovation – essentially translating lab-born concepts into real-world tools.

Robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation form a core part of this applied frontier, where the theoretical is rapidly becoming practical. [Read more…] about JPMorgan report: Robotics and automation surge as investors back ‘science made real’

Opinion: Edge AI is driving the next wave of robotic innovation

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By Paul Williamson, SVP and GM IoT line of business at Arm

The robotics revolution is accelerating. What began as rigid, programmed machines confined to factory floors, is evolving into more adaptive, intelligent systems now being piloted across a growing range of sectors.

The catalyst for this transformation isn’t just better hardware or more sophisticated software alone, but the convergence of multiple breakthrough technologies, with edge AI leading the charge. [Read more…] about Opinion: Edge AI is driving the next wave of robotic innovation

Unitree Robots Break into Entertainment, Sports and Industry: Company Enters New Phase of Robotics Integration

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Unitree Robotics has always been dedicated to creating fun, friendly, and engaging robots for the public, aiming to bring joy and companionship through robotics technology.

From a cowboy walking the streets of Austin, Texas, to viral livestreamed boxing tournaments online, Unitree Robotics is pushing the boundaries of robotics in modern life.

As a pioneer in civilian robotics, the company is capturing global attention by combining technological precision with cultural relevance – and deploying its creations across entertainment, industry and everyday life. [Read more…] about Unitree Robots Break into Entertainment, Sports and Industry: Company Enters New Phase of Robotics Integration

Neura Robotics and HD Hyundai partner to bring humanoid robots to shipbuilding

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Neura Robotics has signed a strategic agreement with HD Hyundai Samho and HD Hyundai Robotics to develop and test humanoid and quadruped robots for use in the shipbuilding industry.

The partnership, announced during the Automatica trade show in Munich at the end of June, brings together German cognitive robotics expertise and Korean shipbuilding and automation capabilities.

The companies say the goal is to deploy intelligent robotic systems to boost safety, productivity, and operational efficiency in one of the world’s most demanding industrial environments. [Read more…] about Neura Robotics and HD Hyundai partner to bring humanoid robots to shipbuilding

Diligent Robotics appoints former Cruise executives as CTO and COO

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Diligent Robotics, developers of AI-native humanoid robots, have appointed two former Cruise executives to its leadership team: Rashed Haq as chief technology officer (CTO) and Todd Brugger as chief operating officer (COO).

With deep technical and commercial go-to-market expertise in autonomous vehicles and AI, the pair will help fuel the company’s next phase of growth as it gears up for expansion beyond its initial application of US hospital logistics.

Haq most recently served as Cruise’s VP, head of AI and Robotics, where he built the foundation of end-to-end autonomy for self-driving vehicles and helped scale Cruise to 5+ million miles of fully driverless vehicles in 5+ cities. [Read more…] about Diligent Robotics appoints former Cruise executives as CTO and COO

Can robots play football? Why AI still struggles with physical movement

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The world’s first AI robot football match shows how far we still have to go

At first glance, it looked like a slow-motion parody of the world’s most beloved sport. On a small indoor pitch in Beijing, teams of humanoid robots wobbled across the turf, scanning the field with glowing blue eyes, tripping over their own feet, and occasionally collapsing in awkward heaps. At one point, two machines had to be stretchered off after failing to stand up again.

Yet for the engineers behind the event, this wasn’t a failure – it was a breakthrough.

Staged in June 2025, China’s first fully autonomous robot football match marked a milestone in the development of embodied artificial intelligence. Each of the robots, including several built on the well-known Nao platform, played without any remote control or manual input. [Read more…] about Can robots play football? Why AI still struggles with physical movement

China hosts world’s first fully autonomous humanoid robot football match

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Beijing has hosted what is believed to be the world’s first fully autonomous football match between humanoid robots, marking a milestone in the development of embodied artificial intelligence.

Held on June 28 in the Yizhuang Development Zone, the match featured four teams of robots developed by Chinese universities, including Tsinghua University and China Agricultural University. In the final, the THU Robotics team beat the Mountain Sea team 5-3.

Each robot operated entirely without human control, using onboard cameras, sensors, and deep reinforcement learning algorithms to detect the ball, make tactical decisions, and navigate the field. Organizers say the event represents a breakthrough in real-time AI decision-making in dynamic physical environments. [Read more…] about China hosts world’s first fully autonomous humanoid robot football match

Nvidia and partners highlight ‘next-generation’ robotics, automation and AI technologies at Automatica

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From the heart of Germany’s automotive sector to manufacturing hubs across France and Italy, Europe is embracing industrial AI and advanced AI-powered robotics to address labor shortages, boost productivity and fuel sustainable economic growth.

Robotics companies are developing humanoid robots and collaborative systems that integrate AI into real-world manufacturing applications.

Supported by a $200 billion investment initiative and coordinated efforts from the European Commission, Europe is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of industrial automation, powered by AI. [Read more…] about Nvidia and partners highlight ‘next-generation’ robotics, automation and AI technologies at Automatica

The rise of embodied AI: Robots that learn by doing

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By Laura Pérez, PAL Robotics

As robotics becomes more deeply integrated into society, a new paradigm is taking shape: embodied artificial intelligence (AI).

Unlike traditional AI, which operates in abstract digital environments, embodied AI enables robots to learn by doing; connecting perception, cognition, and action through direct physical interaction with the world.

This shift toward embodied intelligence is rapidly gaining traction in both academic and industrial fields, particularly since embodied AI has become more accessible and relevant. [Read more…] about The rise of embodied AI: Robots that learn by doing