Robotics

A new video from Cartwheel Robotics founder Scott LaValley showcases the company's 'Yogi' humanoid torso moving with uncanny fluidity, driven entirely by a generative AI model that translates text into expressive, life-like motion.

Pioneering roboticist Rodney Brooks argues current humanoids will fail to learn true dexterity, citing a lack of touch sensing. Other experts counter, suggesting that even limited capability will unlock immense value, sparking a debate over the industry's path forward.

Security researchers and robot owners have identified significant vulnerabilities in Unitree robots, including remote code execution and unapproved data sharing, sparking a debate over the company's security practices and transparency.

Google DeepMind has unveiled Gemini Robotics 1.5, a new AI framework designed to move robots beyond simple command-following to become 'physical agents' that can reason, plan, and learn skills across different hardware, like Apptronik's Apollo humanoid.

Shanghai-based Kepler Robotics has begun mass production of its K2 "Bumblebee" humanoid robot, openly acknowledging its design is based on Tesla’s Optimus architecture. While the move signals rapid commercialization, some experts question the strategy of cloning a design that Tesla itself may be evolving beyond.