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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 foreign-made

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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

Light-Powered Microbots Target Bacteria with Precision

A team of researchers has developed microscopic robots capable of hunting down and collecting bacteria from liquid environments. These light-powered devices can navigate rapidly through fluids, grab bacteria, and deposit them at designated locations—functioning essentially as microscopic cleaners or collectors. The technology leverages light as an energy source, eliminating

Chinese Robotics Firm Unitree Surges 500% in Market Debut

Unitree, a Chinese robotics company, made a striking entrance to the stock market with its shares surging approximately 500 percent during their trading debut. The dramatic jump reflects significant investor enthusiasm for robotics and artificial intelligence companies, particularly those emerging from China where the sector has been experiencing rapid growth.

Gravis Robotics Secures $200M to Scale Autonomous Construction Technology

Gravis Robotics has secured $200 million in funding to accelerate the development and deployment of its autonomous construction technology. The company specializes in designing autonomy AI and hardware systems compatible with a wide range of excavators and other construction equipment. With this new capital, Gravis Robotics plans to scale its

Neros Technologies Secures $250M to Develop Archer AI and Deploy Defense Drones by 2026

Neros Technologies announced a $250 million funding round to accelerate development of its defense drone capabilities. The company is building the Archer AI system alongside its Bandit platform, which requires substantial hardware and compute resources to enable multi-asset control for unmanned systems. The startup has set an ambitious target of