The Robot Report

Context is king: How Avride uses cloud VLMs as a safety net for delivery robots

It is important to clarify: we do not use VLMs to drive the robot. Using a heavy cloud model to steer in real time would ...

Class 12 student builds ‘dustbin’ that collects, sorts waste: Tech behind AI-powered trashcan

It is a common sight at public parks, schools and housing complexes: waste scattered on the grass just a few feet away from ...
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Octopus robot arm can grip and sense objects in air and underwater

Researchers at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in Italy have developed a soft robotic arm inspired by the octopus, capable of autonomously grasping and sensing objects in both air and underwater ...
IEEE

Hand Gesture Controlled Robot with Ultrasonic Object Detection

Abstract: The paper suggests a positive design of a hand gesture control robot. The system bridges the robot and the human by physical change, like hand tilting. Hand motion is detected by an ADXL355 ...
The Motley Fool

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Is Moving Beyond Data Centers. Nvidia Has Already Turned This Opportunity Into a Multibillion-Dollar Business

Physical AI refers to the integration of AI into edge devices, such as cars and robots, enabling them to make real-time, autonomous decisions. Robotaxis, robotic arms in factories, and humanoid robots ...
The New York Times

Blind Waymo Users Revel in the Joy of Riding Alone

Waymo has been an object of frustration to some in California. For visually impaired people, it can also bring a rare feeling of independence. Waymo has been an object of frustration to some in ...
New Atlas

World’s first native color LiDAR gives machines human-like vision

For years, machines have navigated the world color-blind. LiDAR sensors – the laser-based eyes of self-driving cars, industrial robots, and inspection drones – build precise 3D maps of their ...
Popular Science

Teen builds ‘Bionic Underwater Robotic Turtle’ to detect ecological threats

High schooler Evan Budz's award-winning invention can identify coral bleaching, invasive species, and microplastics without disturbing marine ecosystems. By Laura Kiniry Published May 12, 2026 9:01 AM ...
Popular Mechanics

Dyson V15 Detect Review: This Cordless Vacuum Delivers Exceptional Power Alongside Useful Features

Dyson released the V15 Detect in 2021, and it was the first cordless stick vacuum to feature a green laser light for dust detection. Since then, I’ve tried plenty of other models that have dust ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Meet ‘Gabi,’ the Robot That Just Became a Monk at a Buddhist Temple in South Korea. It’s the Latest Robot to Take Up Religious Practice

Nicknamed “Gabi,” the humanoid robot monk took part in ceremonies at a temple in Seoul this week. Lee Jin-man / AP At first glance, the ceremony held Wednesday morning at a Buddhist temple in downtown ...
Futurism

Scientists Detect Atmosphere on Planet-Like Object Beyond Pluto

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