46 stories tagged Robotics
NVIDIA has open-sourced a suite of simulation tools for training AI in realistic physical environments, aiming to accelerate robotics and automation research. The tools include advanced physics engines and high-fidelity 3D environments, making high-quality simulation accessible to more developers.
Hugging Face released Grabette, an open-source system that records and shares detailed robot manipulation data. It lowers the barrier for robotics research by making data collection accessible to anyone, not just well-funded labs.
Agility Robotics has opened a new training center for its Digit humanoid robots in Fremont, California, just miles from Tesla's headquarters. The facility will be used to test and refine Digit's capabilities in real-world scenarios, intensifying the competition in the humanoid robotics space.
Researchers have enhanced neuro-symbolic AI by adding probability to logical reasoning, enabling AI to make educated guesses about unknown information while preserving its logical structure. This could lead to robots that learn and reason like humans, but with more transparency and structure.
Researchers introduced SPINE (Scalable Physical Integration with ageNtic Expertise), an agentic AI framework that automates the debugging and deployment of bimanual robots, reducing the need for expert-driven calibration and making advanced robotics more accessible.
General Intuition is betting that millions of hours of video game data can train the foundation models for physical AI, enabling smarter robots with minimal real-world data — a potential 'ChatGPT moment' for robotics.
Researchers have developed a new unified multimodal foundation model that jointly models vision, language, world dynamics, and action generation. This advancement could lead to more capable robots and virtual assistants that can understand instructions, anticipate environmental changes, and execute precise actions over extended horizons.
LeRobot v0.6.0 is an open-source library focused on real-world robotics, providing datasets, models, and simulation tools for reproducible AI research. It is not an image generation tool.
Ubtech has introduced humanoid robots designed to provide companionship and assistance. These robots feature advanced AI to understand and respond to human emotions and needs.
Researchers developed a system to prevent safety violations in autonomous agents. It uses five gears to manage different stages of operation, ensuring stability and continuity. This could make AI-driven robots and software agents safer for real-world use.
Proception, a robotics startup, has settled a trade secret lawsuit with Tesla and secured $11 million in funding. The company is developing advanced robot hands using a unique approach to training data collection.
Researchers created a benchmark to test if AI planners can follow hidden social norms, not just explicit goals. This helps AI act more appropriately in everyday environments, like knowing not to interrupt people.
Researchers developed LAGO, a system that helps AI robots plan tasks by understanding human language. This could make robots more useful in everyday settings. The framework predicts intermediate goals from language, reducing errors in planning.
Hugging Face has integrated MCP (Model Context Protocol) tools into the Reachy Mini robot, making it easier to program and control. This could open up robotics to more developers and hobbyists.
Researchers at Rice University have developed a system that allows robots to learn complex tasks by watching videos. This could make robots more adaptable and useful in everyday environments.
Hugging Face has integrated AI models with robot hardware, allowing developers to deploy models directly to robots. This breakthrough makes advanced AI capabilities accessible to physical robots for the first time.
MolmoMotion is a new AI model that can predict 3D movements based on text descriptions. It could revolutionize fields like robotics, gaming, and animation by making motion prediction more accessible.
Researchers used AI coding agents to autonomously direct robots through complex tasks like installing GPUs and cutting zip-ties. This breakthrough could reduce the need for manual programming in manufacturing and other industries.
Theker has developed flexible robots that can adapt to different tasks, unlike specialized humanoid robots. This funding will help them build more versatile automation solutions for factories.
Researchers introduced AEGIS, a system that uses a lightweight probe on a robot's activations to detect high-risk steps and switch to a stronger policy only when needed, preventing gradual failure in long-horizon manipulation tasks.
Hello Robot released Stretch 4.0, a home assistance robot designed to help with household chores. This could make daily tasks easier for busy families and elderly individuals.
Amazon has upgraded its warehouse robot, Proteus, to understand and respond to human language. This shift toward more intuitive automation could change how warehouses operate and interact with human workers.
Researchers created a new memory system called AURA that helps robots learn efficiently without needing high-end VRAM. This could make robots smarter and more adaptable in real-world settings.
NVIDIA has released Cosmos 3, an open-source AI model designed for physical reasoning and action. This breakthrough could revolutionize how robots and AI systems interact with the real world.