AI
AI Agents Playing Video Games Will Transform Future Robots
Video games have played an important role in the development of AI. Many early demonstrations of machine learning involved teaching computers to play games. Eventually, Google Deepmind’s mastery of the game Starcraft 2 was taken as proof that machines could now compete with us across many fields in which we were previously undisputed champions.
Tenniix AI tennis robot offers reliable practice partner for all skill levels
Tenniix is an AI-powered tennis robot that is compact and weighs only 15 pounds, which is much lighter than traditional ball machines. Despite its small size, it serves balls at speeds of up to 75 mph, with spins reaching 5,000 RPM, and holds up to 100 balls at a time. The robot's movable base allows it to deliver shots from different angles, keeping practice sessions dynamic and engaging.
Scientists built a badminton-playing robot with AI-powered skills
A lower-latency visual system might be needed to make the robot more competitive.
Nvidia Teams With Disney on AI Robotics Project: ‘The Age of Generalist Robotics Is Here’
Among those projects: Nvidia announced a collaboration with Disney Research and Google’s DeepMind AI lab to develop Newton, described as an open-source physics engine that lets robots learn how to handle complex tasks with greater precision.
Meta launches AI 'world model' to advance robotics, self-driving cars
The tech giant, which owns popular social media apps Facebook and Instagram, said its new open-source AI model V-JEPA 2 can understand, predict and plan in the physical world. Known as a world model, these systems take inspiration from the logic of the physical world to build an internal simulation of reality, allowing AI to learn, plan, and make decisions in a more human-like manner.
Mbodi AI launches on Y Combinator, developing embodied AI for industrial robots
Manufacturers are facing worsening labor shortages, but programming conventional robots to respond to changes in production can take weeks. As a result, billions of dollars in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing remains out of reach for automation, according to Mbodi AI.
Innovation
Can Robots Build the Ultimate Driving Machine? BMW Puts Them to the Test
In a groundbreaking move, BMW has embarked on a journey to integrate humanoid robots into its manufacturing processes, aiming to enhance efficiency and worker safety. This initiative involves the deployment of Figure 02, an advanced humanoid robot developed by California-based robotics company Figure AI, at BMW’s Spartanburg plant in South Carolina.
Hyundai Motor Group to demonstrate EV charging robots at Incheon Airport
Hyundai Motor Group will use its robotics expertise to streamline EV charging and accommodate an expected passenger influx following a planned major expansion of the airport. The company will provide robotics hardware and software solutions, support the construction and performance optimization of the system, and offer smart parking solutions.
Technology
Denmark launches robotic sailboats for surveillance in Baltic and North Seas
Four uncrewed robotic sailboats, known as “Voyagers,” have been put into service by Denmark’s armed forces for a three-month operational trial.
The Robots Have Shown Up for Work in This Futuristic Los Angeles Store
The robot revolution is here. It just doesn’t look like what you might expect.
Amazon developing humanoid robots for delivery use
Amazon is reportedly building software to create humanoid robots that may one day serve as a delivery worker as well as humanoid park for testing purposes.
China’s robotics market set to double from 2024 to 2028: Morgan Stanley
Robotics is a key part of the Made in China 2025 initiative, launched a decade ago to position the country at the forefront of hi-tech industries
Flexiv integrates force-controlled robots with Nvidia Isaac Sim for advanced simulation
This partnership enables robotics developers and end-users to program, model, test, and deploy complex force-controlled, AI-empowered robotics applications in simulated environments that closely mimic contact-rich real-world conditions.
Entertainment
Boston Dynamics robots dance to 'Don't Stop Me Now' for 'America's Got Talent' audition
Their performance was impressive enough to earn four “yes” votes from the judges — but one of the five robots experienced some stage fright, perhaps, and shut down in the middle of the routine. But the show must go on, so nevertheless, the four other robots persisted.