1 hour ago The science of human touch, and why it's so hard to replicate in robots

Robots now see the world with an ease that once belonged only to science fiction. They can recognize objects, navigate cluttered spaces and sort thousands of parcels an hour. But ask a robot to touch something gently, safely or meaningfully, and the limits appear instantly.

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7 h. ago Tumbleweed aerodynamics inspire hybrid robots for harsh terrains

A new study published in Nature Communications details a hybrid robot that combines the wind-driven mobility of tumbleweeds with active quadcopter control, offering a new paradigm for energy-efficient terrestrial exploration.

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21 h. ago Woman delivers baby in Waymo robotaxi en route to San Francisco hospital

Woman delivers baby in Waymo robotaxi en route to San Francisco hospital  San Francisco Chronicle

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23 h. ago Jennifer Lewis ScD ’91: “Can we make tissues that are made from you, for you?”

In the 2025 Dresselhaus Lecture, the materials scientist describes her work 3D printing soft materials ranging from robots to human tissues.

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29 h. ago Engineers use AI to finetune robotic prosthesis to improve manual dexterity

Whether you're reaching for a mug, a pencil or someone's hand, you don't need to consciously instruct each of your fingers on where they need to go to get a proper grip.

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40 h. ago Waymo robotaxis collide into each other in San Francisco | West Coast Wrap

Waymo robotaxis collide into each other in San Francisco | West Coast Wrap  KTVU

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41 h. ago San Francisco business begins implementing robotic workforce

San Francisco business begins implementing robotic workforce  CBS News

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46 h. ago SoftBank and Nvidia reportedly in talks to fund SkildAI at $14B, nearly tripling its value

Skild AI is developing a hardware-agnostic foundation model for robots that can be customized for various uses.

Economics

46 h. ago SoftBank and Nvidia reportedly in talks to fund Skild AI at $14B, nearly tripling its value

Skild AI is developing a hardware-agnostic foundation model for robots that can be customized for various uses.

Economics

47 h. ago Investor letter reveals skyrocketing growth of Waymo’s robotaxi rides

Six months ago, Waymo disclosed it was providing 250,000 robotaxi rides. But it's grown significantly since, a leaked letter says.

Economics

52 h. ago Elon Musk's Tesla Optimus Robot Takes Suspicious Tumble During Demo

A new video from a Tesla demonstration in Miami this weekend shows the company's Optimus humanoid robot taking a concerning fall, with hand movements strongly suggesting it was being teleoperated by a remote human operator. The post Elon Musk’s Tesla Optimus Robot Takes Suspicious Tumble During Demo appeared first on Breitbart.

Technology

52 h. ago FBI to be under harsh new microscope as Stefanik scores victory in annual defense bill

A Republican measure in the annual defense bill would force the FBI to disclose investigations of federal candidates within 15 days, boosting transparency in elections.

Sport

53 h. ago Team develops chips that act like brains and makes them scalable

Developing chips that simulate how the brain works has great promise for AI, robotics, and other fields. But making them so that they're scalable while providing repeatable results has proven tricky. Now, a Yale-led team of researchers has put forth a solution. The results are published in Nature Communications.

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67 h. ago Police wait six days for suspected thief to naturally pass stolen $19K Fabergé pendant

Auckland police monitored a suspect for six days until he naturally passed a stolen Fabergé pendant inspired by the James Bond film 'Octopussy.'

Events

4 d. ago Digital artist Beeple put his face on a $100K robot dog next to Elon Musk and Picasso – it sold first

The project marks at least the second time Winkelmann has become the art world's main character.

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4 d. ago Waymo to recall robotaxi software after school bus incidents spark scrutiny from feds

Waymo to recall robotaxi software after school bus incidents spark scrutiny from feds  San Francisco Chronicle

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4 d. ago Waymo to issue software recall over how robotaxis behave around school buses

The voluntary recall comes as scrutiny by federal regulators and local school district officials increases.

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5 d. ago New ‘KnoWay’ robotaxis cause chaos in new Grand Theft Auto Online DLC

The inclusion of the Waymo look-a-likes appears to be part of a larger storyline that will encourage players to "stop the development of a mass surveillance network."

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5 d. ago New ‘KnoWay’ robotaxis cause chaos in upcoming Grand Theft Auto Online DLC

The inclusion of the Waymo look-a-likes appears to be part of a larger storyline that will encourage players to "stop the development of a mass surveillance network."

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5 d. ago U.S. Military Strike Kills Four Narco‑Terrorists, Destroys Drug Vessel in Eastern Pacific

U.S. Southern Command announced Thursday that American forces carried out a lethal kinetic strike in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four suspected narco‑terrorists and destroying their heavily laden smuggling vessel. The attack, directed by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth under Operation Southern Spear, marks the 22nd strike against cartel‑linked traffickers in international waters and brings the total number of narco‑terrorists killed to nearly 90. The strikes continue despite harsh criticism from some lawmakers in Congress. The post U.S. Military Strike Kills Four Narco‑Terrorists, Destroys Drug Vessel in Eastern Pacific appeared first on Breitbart.

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