Apptronik Spins off Elevate Robotics to Build "Superhuman" Industrial Robots
Apptronik announced Elevate Robotics, a subsidiary developing industrial robots "beyond the limits of the human form," led by Plus One Robotics co-founder Paul Hvass.
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Google Announces On-Device Gemini Robotics Model
Google DeepMind launches its first on-device Gemini Robotics model that can control robots locally without cloud connectivity, tackling privacy and latency issues that have plagued cloud-based robotics.
NVIDIA's New AI Tools Could Dramatically Accelerate Humanoid Robot Development
NVIDIA unveiled a suite of AI tools that could solve one of the biggest bottlenecks in humanoid robotics: the massive data requirements for training robots to perform useful tasks.
Hugging Face Steps Into Hardware With Pollen Robotics Acquisition
AI platform Hugging Face has acquired French robotics startup Pollen Robotics, maker of the open-source humanoid robot Reachy 2, marking its first foray into hardware.
NVIDIA's Bold Bet on Physical AI Takes Shape
NVIDIA is building the full-stack infrastructure—hardware, software, simulation, and models—to power the emerging age of physical AI, positioning itself as the foundational layer for robotics across industries.
1X Announces Home Trials for NEO Gamma Humanoid Robots
Norwegian robotics startup 1X intends to introduce its Neo Gamma humanoid robot to "a few hundred to a few thousand" homes by the end of 2025, marking an ambitious step toward bringing humanoid robots into daily life.
Industrial Giants Back Apptronik's Humanoid Robot Vision with Expanded $403M Series A
Apptronik has secured an additional $53 million from Mercedes-Benz, Japan Post Capital, and others, bringing their Series A round to $403 million as the humanoid robotics company prioritizes practical industrial applications before consumer markets.
How NVIDIA Is Building the Operating System for Physical AI
At GTC 2025, NVIDIA unveiled transformative updates to its Omniverse platform that promise to accelerate the development and deployment of physical AI across diverse industries.
NVIDIA, Google DeepMind, and Disney Research Team Up for Open-Source Physics Engine
NVIDIA, Google DeepMind, and Disney Research are developing Newton, an open-source physics engine designed to enhance robot learning, improve simulation accuracy, and support next-generation robotic characters.
NVIDIA Unveils Isaac GR00T N1: An Open Foundation Model for Humanoid Robots
NVIDIA has introduced Isaac GR00T N1, an open-source foundation model designed to enhance the development and capabilities of humanoid robots.
Google DeepMind Unveils Gemini Robotics Models to Bridge AI and Physical World
Google DeepMind has launched Gemini Robotics, a suite of AI models built on Gemini 2.0, designed to enable robots to interact with the physical world more intelligently, perform dexterous tasks, and generalize across environments.
1X Debuts NEO Gamma, a Humanoid Robot Built for the Home
Norwegian robotics company 1X has unveiled NEO Gamma, the successor to its NEO Beta humanoid, designed for home use with enhanced AI, improved mobility, and a friendlier, household-friendly design.
Meet Helix: The AI Behind Figure’s Humanoid Robots That Reason Like Humans
Figure has announced Helix, an in-house AI model that enables its humanoid robots to pick up unfamiliar objects, collaborate with other robots, and execute tasks based on natural language commands, signaling a major step toward practical home robotics.
Google Backs Apptronik in $350M Funding Round for Humanoid Robots
Apptronik has raised $350 million in Series A funding, co-led by B Capital and Capital Factory, with participation from Google, to scale the development and deployment of its humanoid robot, Apollo.
1X Acquires Kind Humanoid, Strengthening its Position in Home Robotics
Kind Humanoid, a three-person startup founded by former Google robotics researcher Christoph Kohstall, will join 1X's Bay Area operations
Skild AI Eyes Major Funding from SoftBank
The Pittsburgh-based startup is developing a foundation model to power various types of robots, aiming to create a universal “AI brain” for robotics.
OpenAI Posts New Hardware Robotics Jobs
The AI powerhouse signals major commitment to physical AI as it quietly builds out its robotics division.
A Viral Video of EngineAI's SE01 Robot Walking puts Chinese Robotics Firm in Spotlight
At CES 2025, EngineAI presented its lineup of humanoid robots: SE01, SA01, and PM01, each designed for specific use cases in industry, education, and development.
NVIDIA Introduces Cosmos to Accelerate Physical AI Development
The platform marks NVIDIA's latest push to make autonomous vehicle and robotics development more accessible to developers worldwide.
Samsung Acquires Controlling Stake in Rainbow Robotics for $181 Billion
The move integrates Rainbow Robotics as a Samsung subsidiary, with a deal completion expected in February 2025.
EngineAI Expands Lineup with PM01: A Lighter, More Agile Humanoid Robot for $12,000
The developer-focused model arrives as companies race to make humanoid robots more accessible and practical
Google DeepMind Partners with Apptronik to Advance Humanoid Robotics Ambitions
The partnership leverages DeepMind's expertise in AI and machine learning alongside Apptronik's decade-long experience in human-centered robotics design.
Swiss Robot Maker ANYbotics Secures Additional $60M in Series B Extension
The funding expansion signals growing demand for industrial inspection robots as major energy and manufacturing firms adopt autonomous solutions.
Meet Clone Alpha: A Humanoid Robot Built with Synthetic Organs and Artificial Muscles
The robot features artificial muscles called Myofibers that contract using water pressure, a polymer skeleton with 206 bone analogues, and a hydraulic "vascular system" powered by a compact 500-watt pump.
NVIDIA and Hugging Face Team Up to Democratize Robot Development
Hugging Face’s LeRobot framework, designed to extend the paradigms of popular AI libraries like Transformers and Diffusers into robotics, will integrate with NVIDIA Isaac Lab and Jetson platforms.