Figure AI CEO Says the Robotics Company Is Building 'a New Species' - Business Insider
The founder of the OpenAI-backed company said a science fiction-like future, where robots can reproduce and colonize the galaxy, is within reach.
https://www.businessinsider.com/brett-adcock-figureai-humanoid-robot-new-species-dreamforce-2025-10
Chinese tech company develops creepy ultra-lifelike robot face — watch it blink, twitch and nod | Live Science
A Chinese robotics company has unveiled what it describes as a realistic robot face, with plans to make humanoid robots more approachable and relatable.
https://www.livescience.com/technology/robotics/chinese-company-develops-creepy-ultra-lifelike-robot-face-watch-it-blink-twitch-and-nod
Optimus Bot: Tesla cancels ambitious production targets | heise online
Tesla's plans to produce thousands of humanoid Optimus robots by 2025 have been cancelled. Problems with the hands make design improvements necessary.
https://www.heise.de/en/news/Optimus-Bot-Tesla-cancels-ambitious-production-targets-10742468.html
DEEP Robotics unveils all-weather humanoid robot DR02 for industrial use
DEEP Robotics has launched the DR02, an industrial-grade humanoid robot with IP66 protection, modular design, and advanced computing power, built to operate in all-weather conditions for tasks such as security and factory operations.
https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2025/10/10/deep-robotics-launches-all-weather-humanoid-robot-dr02/95394/
Acquisition of ABB Ltd’s Robotics Business | SoftBank Group Corp.
SoftBank Group Corp. (“SBG”) today announced that on October 8, 2025 (Central European Time), it entered into a definitive agreement with ABB Ltd (“ABB”), a global technology leader in electrification*1 and automation, to acquire ABB’s robotics business for a total purchase price of USD 5.375 billio..
https://group.softbank/en/news/press/20251008
Alibaba has taken a hands-on approach, with Qwen leading the establishment of an AI robotics team.
LinJunye, the technical lead of Qwen, revealed that Alibaba has established a 'Robotics and Embodied AI Group.' He stated that multimodal foundational models are being transformed into basic intelligent agents, which can utilize tools and memory to perform long-term reasoning through reinf..
https://news.futunn.com/en/post/63019067/alibaba-has-taken-a-hands-on-approach-with-qwen-leading
Inside Intel's Hail Mary to Reclaim Chip Dominance | WIRED
The struggling American chipmaker is betting that a new plant and fresh product line will help turn around its fortunes.
https://www.wired.com/story/intel-arizona-fabrication-chips-trump-manufacturing/
Figure 03 Is The Robot in Your Kitchen | TIME
Start up Figure AI is reimagining the future of labor—at home and at work—with its new Figure 03 robot.
https://time.com/7324233/figure-03-robot-humanoid-reveal/
Energy Robotics raises $13.5M to bring autonomous inspection to critical infrastructure - Tech.eu
The company’s full-stack AI platform orchestrates mixed fleets of robots and drones, performing millions of real-world inspections that improve operational safety, efficiency, and emissions control.
https://tech.eu/2025/10/07/energy-robotics-raises-135m-to-bring-autonomous-inspection-to-critical-infrastructure/
Serve Robotics Deploys 1,000th Autonomous Delivery Robot
Company remains on track to reach goal of 2,000 AI-powered delivery robots deployed by year-end 2025SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Serve Robotics Inc. (Nasdaq: SERV), a leading autonomous sidewalk delivery company, today announced the deployment of its 1,000th third generation robo..
https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/serve-robotics-deploys-1-000th-113000788.html
Nexth Zone - China Advances Interplanetary Ambitions: A Robotic Mars Base by 2038 and Beyond
<p>China has unveiled an ambitious update to its interplanetary exploration strategy, focusing on establishing a robotic research base on Mars by 2038 as part of a broader roadmap to explore the Solar System through 2050. This initiative, managed by the China National Space Administration (CNS..
https://nexth.zone/blog/china-advances-interplanetary-ambitions-a-robotic-mars-base-by-2038-and-beyond/115
Nexth Zone - Norway's 1X Unveils NEO Gamma: A Humanoid Robot for the Home
<p>Norwegian robotics firm 1X has recently introduced its latest innovation, the NEO Gamma humanoid robot, designed specifically for domestic use. This bipedal robot represents a significant step forward in the development of home robots, focusing on natural interactions, safety, and seamless ..
https://nexth.zone/blog/norways-1x-unveils-neo-gamma-a-humanoid-robot-for-the-home/107
