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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Serve Robotics expands beyond food delivery with autonomous laundry service
Serve Robotics has announced a new partnership with NoScrubs, a fast-growing on-demand laundry service, marking Serve’s first commercial urban delivery partnership outside of prepared food.
The pilot, launching this week in select Los Angeles neighborhoods, will use Serve’s existing fleet of autonomous sidewalk robots to deliver NoScrubs laundry orders directly to customers’ doors.
The commercial pilot extends Serve’s last-mile delivery opportunity into a new category of recurring local commerce. NoScrubs operates across seven major US metros. [Read more…] about Serve Robotics expands beyond food delivery with autonomous laundry service
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
Flexiv to offer exclusive preview of next-generation robots at ICRA
Flexiv, a provider of general-purpose robotics, has announced it will host an exclusive preview of its next-generation robotics portfolio at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), taking place June 1-5 in Vienna, Austria.
At Hall B, Booth 130, visitors will get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of two groundbreaking robotic platforms ahead of their international launch later this year.
Flexiv is using the event to demonstrate the core architecture and technical capabilities of its new lineup, showcasing new benchmarks in tactile intelligence and modular adaptability. [Read more…] about Flexiv to offer exclusive preview of next-generation robots at ICRA
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
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
Optima brings in robots to improve cleaning standards at major airports in Spain
Cleaning services in airports operate in one of the most demanding environments in the industry, with continuous activity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and a high volume of passenger traffic.
Ensuring high standards of cleanliness, safety, and quality in this context requires solutions capable of delivering efficiency, reliability, and constant adaptation to a dynamic environment.
To meet this challenge, Optima Global, an integrated services company, has implemented an operating model based on technological innovation and the combination of human resources and autonomous robotics across several key airports in Spain: Barcelona, Seville, Málaga, Alicante, Valencia, Menorca, and Ibiza. [Read more…] about Optima brings in robots to improve cleaning standards at major airports in Spain
Richtech Robotics now available in Microsoft Marketplace
Richtech Robotics, a Nevada-based provider of AI-driven service robots, has announced the availability of its fleet of robotic solutions and data services in the Microsoft Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure.
Richtech Robotics customers can now take advantage of the productive and trusted Azure cloud platform, with streamlined deployment and management.
Richtech Robotics develops advanced robotic solutions and the data infrastructure that makes its robots more intelligent. [Read more…] about Richtech Robotics now available in Microsoft Marketplace
Hello Robot unveils Stretch 4: A simply useful robot that puts people first
Hello Robot, the team behind the Stretch mobile manipulation platform, have announced the release of Stretch 4.
Available now for $29,950, Stretch 4 is an open-source robotics platform designed for researchers, developers, and application engineers building the next wave of Physical AI applications for general purpose robotics.
“In the last few years, Physical AI has brought us videos of robots doing amazing stunts. But these videos are missing something critical – the people the robots are meant to benefit,” says Aaron Edsinger, co-founder and CEO of Hello Robot. [Read more…] about Hello Robot unveils Stretch 4: A simply useful robot that puts people first
Richtech Robotics named ‘Rookie of the Year’ by Vegas Golden Knights
Richtech Robotics, a Nevada-based provider of AI-driven robotic solutions, has been named “Rookie of the Year” by the Vegas Golden Knights for the 2025-2026 season, marking a standout first year in the team’s partner ecosystem.
The recognition comes as the Golden Knights reach the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. As one of the organization’s newest partners, Richtech Robotics engaged fans through its innovative activations and unique integration of service robotics into the live sports experience.
Wayne Huang, Richtech Robotics’ CEO, says: “As a Las Vegas-based company, our engagement with the Vegas Golden Knights community has been an especially meaningful experience to us. [Read more…] about Richtech Robotics named ‘Rookie of the Year’ by Vegas Golden Knights