Robotics

Today's Stories

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   NVIDIA unveils new AI tools to help robots navigate the real world

   NVIDIA introduced physical AI agent skills at the CVPR 2026 conference, designed to accelerate development of autonomous vehicles (self-driving cars), robots, and vision AI systems. The company integrated these capabilities with NVIDIA Cosmos 3, aiming to solve current fragmentation issues in robotics research.

   This could lead to more capable robots in warehouses, factories, and eventually homes that can better understand and navigate physical spaces around humans.

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   CEO admits company is replacing junior employees with AI and calls for robot taxes

   Andrew Yang, CEO of Noble Mobile, told CNBC that his company is actively replacing entry-level employees with AI systems. Yang, also founder of the Forward Party, called for implementing taxes on AI and robotics to address job displacement concerns.

   Entry-level job seekers may face increased competition from AI, while the proposal for automation taxes could affect the cost of AI-powered services if implemented.

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   Manufacturing experts argue robots should enhance workers, not replace them

   Industry leaders emphasized that with proper AI systems, remote operation capabilities (teleoperation), and safety measures, robots can augment manufacturing opportunities rather than eliminate jobs. The focus is on collaboration between humans and machines in factory settings.

   Factory workers might see robots as helpful tools that make their jobs safer and more efficient, rather than threats to their employment.

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   Humanoid robot demonstrates impressive stair-running abilities

   A humanoid robot from DEEP Robotics showed remarkable balance control while running down stairs, recovering from near-falls without stopping. The demonstration highlighted advances in real-time balance systems (MPC-based controllers) for walking robots.

   Future household or service robots may be able to navigate stairs and uneven surfaces more safely, making them practical for homes and offices.

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   Robotics experts emphasize importance of simulation for robot development

   Columbia professor and SceniX co-founder Yunzhu Li stressed that simulation environments are central to robotics advancement, as the industry sees increased investment and ambitious promises about humanoid machines becoming commonplace in various settings.

   Better simulation tools could accelerate robot development, potentially bringing general-purpose robots to workplaces and homes sooner than expected.