Startup 'Shift' is offering free home cleaning in exchange for filming, aiming to train robots. The model has ignited backlash over privacy ethics, consent, and potential legal liabilities.
Jasmine··2 min read
Robotics is moving from industry to social impact, with robots now assisting in meal preparation in San Francisco. Industry players are utilizing niche strategies to drive maturity, signaling that robotic services may be the future solution to labor shortages.
Jason··2 min read
Colossal Biosciences successfully developed an artificial eggshell for incubating chickens, highlighting the rise of 'biological infrastructure.' Meanwhile, AI assistants are accelerating drug discovery and conservation efforts.
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Robotics is witnessing major shifts this week: Hugging Face launched an App Store for its Reachy Mini robots, democratizing hardware development, while developments in Ukraine underscore the effectiveness of autonomous unmanned systems in conflict, marking a major leap in software-driven physical action.
Jason··2 min read
Japan Airlines is piloting humanoid robots at Haneda Airport to handle baggage and cabin cleaning, addressing critical labor shortages. The test showcases the potential for robotics to bridge the gap in aviation services.
Jason··2 min read
A humanoid robot in China completed a half-marathon in 50:26, beating the human record by 7 minutes. This rapid advancement demonstrates the evolving capability of humanoid robots in dynamic, high-endurance environments.
Jason··2 min read
The 'Lightning' humanoid robot has set a new record in China, completing a half-marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, handily beating the best human performances. This achievement marks a major advancement in robotics and mobility.
Jason··2 min read
The humanoid robot 'Lightning' set a new robotic record at the Beijing Half-Marathon with a time of 50 minutes and 26 seconds, demonstrating a massive leap in autonomous endurance and movement technology.
Jason··2 min read
In March 2026, Amazon acquired Rivr, a startup specializing in stair-climbing delivery robots, targeting the final hurdles of urban logistics. Concurrently, a humanoid robot malfunction at a California restaurant highlighted the ongoing challenges of Embodied AI in public spaces. Meanwhile, DoorDash is leveraging its courier network to gather physical interaction data via its new 'Tasks' app, signaling a broader industry push to bring AI into the physical world.
Jasmine··3 min read
Caitlin Kalinowski, OpenAI’s head of robotics hardware, resigned on March 7, 2026, in protest of a Pentagon deal. Meanwhile, Qualcomm is expanding its robotics footprint with the new IQ10 processor and a Neura Robotics partnership, as AI infrastructure firm Nscale secures $2 billion in funding to support the surge in embodied AI development.
Jason··2 min read