The humanoid robot boom is here. These top Silicon Valley investors aren't buying it.
Top Silicon Valley VCs say humanoid robots are overhyped, favoring wheeled and specialized robot designs instead.
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The $1.2 billion startup that wants to become Amazon Prime for savings | Fortune
Super.com raised $65 million at a $1.2 billion valuation, betting its edge is deep insight into financially stretched consumers.
The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: AI, Robotics And E-Commerce ...
This week's top funding rounds spotlight AI, robotics and e-commerce, with major U.S. and European deals topping $500 million each.
The world’s first school for humanoid robots is now open
China has opened a vocational school training 30 humanoid robots in skills like performance arts and security work.
New ultrasonic sensor introduces certified 3D safety layer for robots
Sonair launched ADAR One, a certified 3D ultrasonic sensor giving robots all-around human detection for safer operation near people.
Meet the soccer-playing humanoid robot that just delivered the game ball at the Brazil v. Norway FIFA World Cup match
A humanoid robot named Atlas delivered the match ball at a Brazil vs. Norway FIFA World Cup game after learning to play soccer.
After spending more than a decade in early access, robotic survival game Scrap Mechanic enters 1.0 later this month
Scrap Mechanic, in early access over a decade, is launching its 1.0 version this month, capping a long development journey.
Zoom snaps up Seattle startup Common Room to bolster AI-powered sales tools
Zoom has acquired Seattle startup Common Room, an AI-powered sales intelligence platform that raised $52 million in funding.
Humanoid Robots News | AI Breakthroughs, Robotics Trends & Synthetic ...
Analysis: tight labor markets and proven warehouse automation set the stage for humanoid robots to scale into real workplaces.
Figure AI's F.03 returns to BMW’s factory floor
Figure AI's Figure 03 humanoid replaces Figure 02 at BMW's Spartanburg plant, now handling complex parts sequencing tasks.
Apptronik opens robot training hub in Austin, Texas and debuts Apollo 2
Apptronik opened an expanded Austin training hub and unveiled Apollo 2, its next-gen humanoid robot platform.