Robotics

Today's Stories

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   NVIDIA and RLWRLD launch DexBench to test humanoid robot hand skills

   RLWRLD, a physical AI company, partnered with NVIDIA to create DexBench, a standardized testing system that measures how well humanoid robots can manipulate objects with their hands. The system works with NVIDIA's Isaac Lab framework (a robot training platform) to help developers build more capable robots.

   This could lead to humanoid robots that are better at handling everyday objects in homes and workplaces, making them more useful for tasks like household chores or warehouse work.

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   Nebius launches six-month program to help European robotics startups access NVIDIA tools

   Cloud computing company Nebius announced the Physical AI Living Lab, a program that gives British and European robotics startups free access to NVIDIA's robot development tools and cloud computing resources for six months. The program aims to accelerate robotics innovation across Europe.

   This could speed up the development of new robotic products in Europe, potentially bringing more advanced robots to market faster for industries like manufacturing and logistics.

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   Virtual simulation becomes essential for robot training before real-world deployment

   Companies are increasingly using virtual simulation tools within the ROS ecosystem (Robot Operating System - a standard software framework for robots) to train and test robots before they operate in physical environments. Robots now spend hundreds of hours learning in virtual warehouses, roads, and homes before their first real-world tasks.

   This means the robots you encounter in stores, delivery services, or eventually homes will be better trained and safer, having already practiced their tasks thousands of times in virtual environments.

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   TARS showcases DexHand robot platform at major robotics conference

   At the ICRA 2026 international robotics conference, TARS demonstrated its DexHand platform, which can perform all 26 letters of the English alphabet in sign language. The company's chief scientist delivered a keynote address about embodied AI (AI systems that can interact with the physical world through robotic bodies).

   Advanced robotic hands like this could eventually help people with disabilities communicate more effectively or assist in situations where sign language interpretation is needed.

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   Amazon continues developing warehouse robots amid broader tech industry AI layoffs

   Amazon unveiled its latest warehouse robot called Proteus, designed to work safely alongside human employees in fulfillment centers. This announcement came as various tech companies continue laying off AI-related workers despite ongoing automation investments.

   Amazon warehouse workers may soon work alongside more sophisticated robots that can handle heavier tasks, potentially making their jobs safer but also raising questions about future employment in logistics.