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XPENG's IRON Humanoid Robot Signals Growing Automotive-Robotics Convergence

XPENG, the Chinese electric vehicle maker known for its smart cars, has entered the humanoid robotics space with its IRON robot platform. The development has drawn significant venture interest, with reports indicating the project is securing what some observers are calling record-level funding for physical AI ventures. The move

Motor Neurons Found to Play Active Role in Organizing Movement Sequences

Traditionally, motor neurons have been understood as simple relay units, passing commands from the brain to muscles to produce movement. However, a new study using fruit flies challenges this view by demonstrating that motor neurons engage in two-way communication with the central nervous system. Researchers found that motor neurons

China Scales Up Humanoid Robot Training Efforts

China appears to be ramping up efforts to train thousands of humanoid robots, according to recent reporting. This initiative represents a significant investment in embodied AI systems—robots with human-like physical forms that can perform tasks in environments designed for people. Humanoid robots combine advances in AI, sensors, and

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Nevada Greenlights Paid Robotaxi Operations for Uber, Tesla, and Waymo

Nevada has opened its roads to commercial autonomous vehicle operations. State transportation authorities granted permits enabling Uber, Tesla, and Waymo to charge passengers for robotaxi rides—a milestone that signals growing regulatory acceptance of self-driving technology at scale. The combined permits allow the three companies to deploy up to

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US Distributor of Chinese Humanoid Robots Pivots to Domestic Manufacturing After FCC Ban

The US distributor of China's most widely deployed humanoid robots is restructuring its operations after facing restrictions from the Federal Communications Commission. RoboStore, which has been bringing Chinese-made robotic systems to the American market, announced plans to shift toward domestic manufacturing in response to the ban on

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Tesla Robotaxis Reach Fully Driverless Operations in Austin

Tesla's robotaxi service in Austin has reached a significant operational milestone, with the fleet now appearing to operate entirely without human safety drivers. According to data from the crowdsourced Robotaxi Tracker, all 170 Tesla robotaxi rides monitored over the past two weeks were unsupervised, involving 54 different vehicles.

States Move to Regulate Autonomous Truck Deployments Amid Industry Pushback

The autonomous trucking industry is encountering growing regulatory scrutiny as companies push forward with commercial deployments. According to reports from Arizona, several state legislatures are actively drafting rules to govern how autonomous commercial vehicles operate on public roads. The push for regulation comes as labor groups and safety advocates raise