Physical AI & robotics news
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Information in NVIDIA Official Blog Excerpt Does Not Identify Announcement
The excerpt from NVIDIA’s official blog does not identify a single announcement as its subject. The “Featured” section lists multiple article headlines and brief descriptions. The information provided does not establish what event is being covered or when it was announced.
- · Research & technology
Embedded MRAM speeds AI SoC OS boot
The Nikkei reported that an AI SoC developed by Tohoku University and others booted about 39 times faster by storing the OS in embedded MRAM.
- · Industry
Nikkei publishes editor’s perspective article on Tesla’s humanoid robot
The Nihon Keizai Shimbun published an editor’s perspective article about Tesla’s humanoid robot on November 16, 2026. The information provided is limited to the article’s headline and publication date. Production scale, processes and operating status cannot be confirmed from this information.
- · Deployment & production
DHL Supply Chain tests adaptive robots and AI orchestration in warehouses
DHL Supply Chain has reportedly been testing adaptive AI robots and AI orchestration in warehouse operations. The orchestration technology reportedly began rolling out in operating warehouses after a successful demonstration. The reported focus is shifting from automating individual tasks to coordinating operations across warehouses.
- · Product launches
Omron moves to automate drug discovery experiments with bimanual, three-finger robots and more, Nikkei reports
The Nikkei reported that Omron is moving to automate drug discovery experiments. The article’s headline mentions bimanual, three-finger robots and “+α.” The provided materials do not confirm details of the report, such as the robots’ specifications or the experimental processes involved.
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Google DeepMind announces Gemini Robotics 2.5; Apollo 2 factory proof of concept reportedly achieves 96% success rate
Google DeepMind announced Gemini Robotics 2.5. The company describes it as a VLA model with a broader range of skills and faster learning. A proof of concept involving Apptronik’s Apollo 2 at a factory reportedly achieved a 96% success rate.
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IEEE Spectrum Publishes Article on Skydio’s Asymmetric Drone
IEEE Spectrum published an article about Skydio’s drone design. This article does not summarize the article’s arguments, but puts the coverage in context. It should be read separately from an assessment of the company’s overall activities or the aircraft’s performance in actual operations.
- · Research & technology
humanoid.guide publishes article on ByteDance Seed’s “GR RL”
humanoid.guide published an article titled “Welcome, GR RL!” The materials provided do not include an official announcement or primary source from ByteDance. The article’s publication should be treated separately from an announcement or product offering by ByteDance.
- · Product launches
Microsoft announces revamp of work-focused Copilot, note.com reports
note.com reported that Microsoft announced a revamp of work-focused Copilot. The announcement was said to have been made Sept. 25, 2026 (U.S. time). Because the information we can verify is based on secondary reporting, we are withholding judgment on the features.
- · Industry
Nikkei Xtech Publishes Article on Robotaxis and Toyota’s Strategy
Nikkei Xtech published an article on Nov. 13, 2026, covering robotaxis and Toyota’s strategy. The information provided is limited to the article’s headline and some introductory details. It does not verify the status of deployment in various countries or Toyota’s specific initiatives.
- · Product launches
Report: Robbyant Open-Sources Tactile Foundation Model LingBot-Touch
Robbyant reportedly released its tactile foundation model, LingBot-Touch. The model was pretrained on about 5,000 hours of real-world tactile data and supports three types of sensor technology. The company says it converts different tactile signals into a common representation that can be used by multiple dexterous hands and action models.
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GITEX Global 2026 to host dedicated robotics showcase, “GITEX World RobotiX”
A dedicated robotics showcase, “GITEX World RobotiX,” will debut at GITEX Global 2026. The event will run Dec. 8-11, 2026, at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Dubai. The showcase was reported to cover humanoids, autonomous mobility systems and other technologies.
- · Funding
Physicl raises $10 million to support robot learning with synthetic data
Physicl reportedly raised $10 million in seed funding. The round was led by Inovia Capital, with participation from US Venture Partners. The company’s Studio is an application that lets researchers create 3D environments and generate synthetic training data.
- · Deployment & production
Wing and Walmart launch drone delivery in the Memphis, Tennessee, area
Wing and Walmart have launched drone delivery in the Memphis metropolitan area. The service will cover tens of thousands of households around three stores in Tennessee and Arkansas. Customers can order thousands of items, with delivery in as little as 30 minutes, the companies say.
- · Deployment & production
Avride Reportedly Reaches 1 Million Cumulative Deliveries With Robots in U.S.
Avride’s delivery robots have reportedly completed a total of 1 million deliveries in the U.S. The company reportedly made 180,000 deliveries in October, reaching 7,000 in a single day. Its operating footprint spans more than 30 U.S. markets.
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Unitree Robot ‘Hit-and-Run’ Incident Spreads Overseas, 36Kr Reports
36Kr reported on August 15, 2025, that a controversy involving a Unitree robot had spread overseas. The circumstances and facts of the incident cannot be confirmed from the excerpt provided. The scale of the spread should be assessed separately from the robot’s actual operating record.
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36Kr Reports Unitree’s “No. 1 in the World” Achievement
36Kr reported that Unitree Robotics achieved “No. 1 in the world.” The article’s headline indicates a ranking, but the excerpt provided does not identify what was evaluated or the criteria used. The reported ranking should be considered separately from evidence of sustained operation of physical robots or industrial use.
- · Product launches
NVIDIA Announces Project GR00T Humanoid Foundation Model and Jetson Thor
NVIDIA announced Project GR00T, a foundation model for humanoids, and Jetson Thor, a computing platform. Jetson Thor features a Blackwell-generation GPU, which the company says delivers 800 teraflops of 8-bit floating-point AI performance. NVIDIA is expanding Isaac with capabilities for simulation, training, computing resource orchestration, and robot manipulation and perception.
- · Partnerships & M&A
Apptronik to integrate NVIDIA robotics foundation model into humanoid Apollo
Apptronik announced a collaboration with NVIDIA on March 18, 2024. The companies plan to integrate Project GR00T, a robotics learning platform, into the humanoid Apollo. They outlined a system that learns tasks from sources such as human demonstrations and showed a demo of Apollo operating a juicer.
- · Product launches
UBTECH reportedly receives about 3,000 reservations for companion humanoid U1
About 3,000 units of UBTECH’s companion humanoid U1 were reportedly sold after presales began. A refundable deposit of 3,000 yuan is required to reserve one, and the retail price has not been announced. The U1 offers customization for adult buyers and is positioned differently from the Walker series, which is described as focused mainly on industrial applications.
- · Partnerships & M&A
DP World to develop, deploy autonomous logistics with SHIFFT at Jebel Ali Port
DP World announced a partnership with Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) to begin developing and deploying autonomous logistics at Jebel Ali Port. The effort will cover vehicle integration, autonomous driving, safety management, fleet operations, route control and digital twins, among other areas. DP World will be SHIFFT’s first strategic partner.
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humanoid.guide Publishes Article on ‘GR-Dexter’
humanoid.guide published an article titled “Welcome, GR-Dexter!” The materials provided contain no official announcement or primary source. For now, the article’s publication should be treated separately from an announcement by the company.
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Italy’s First AGV Expo Draws More Than 1,000 Visitors, Showcases Autonomous Transport Equipment
More than 1,000 visitors attended the first AGV Expo in Piacenza, Italy. The three-day exhibition featured companies working with AGVs, AMRs and related technologies. Exhibits included a compact AGV capable of carrying up to 1,500 kg and an autonomous pallet transporter.
CoreWeave signs multiyear deal with Wayve to train autonomous-driving AI on Blackwell GPUs
CoreWeave has signed a multiyear deal with Wayve to support training of Wayve’s foundation models. The computing infrastructure will use NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs, with CoreWeave Cloud supporting training, evaluation and simulation. Wayve’s AI Driver learns from real-world driving data collected in more than 70 countries.
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DW News reports on Tesla’s Optimus at a Berlin shopping center
DW News posted on Facebook that it had reported on Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus, which was on display at the Mall of Berlin. The post’s description confirms the exhibition and on-site reporting, but it is not official documentation of operating conditions or performance in use. The exhibition’s confirmation should be distinguished from information substantiating the robot’s autonomy or real-world operation.
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Nikkei xTECH publishes on-site ride report on Tesla's Cybercab
Nikkei xTECH published an article about Tesla's autonomous taxi, the Cybercab. The article focuses on an on-site ride experience. The account should be distinguished from official information on sales and operating conditions.
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leaderobot.com reports OpenAI disbanded its robotics team
leaderobot.com reported that OpenAI disbanded its independent robotics team. A related article by this newspaper also covers the move, but it has not been confirmed that the team’s reorganization means an end to robot development. Reports of organizational changes should be considered separately from the realities of robot development and deployment in the field.
- · Industry
LeadeRobot Announces 2026 Top 20 Rankings in Four Medical-Engineering Fields
LeadeRobot has published its 2026 Top 20 rankings in four medical-engineering fields. The categories are surgical robots, brain-computer interfaces, rehabilitation and elder-care robots, and the core industrial chain of medical robots. The rankings have been published, but assessing their contents requires information about individual selections.
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leaderobot.com publishes article on fitting wheels to bipedal robots
leaderobot.com published an article on November 15, 2026, about fitting wheels to bipedal robots. The provided excerpt is an opinion piece and does not include primary sources such as an official announcement. The article's publication alone does not confirm commercialization or the start of real-world operations.
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Autopilot Unveils Self-Hosted Email Infrastructure for AI Agents
Autopilot has released self-hosted email infrastructure for AI agents. It lets users choose storage options such as PostgreSQL and SQLite, and delivery methods such as SES and SMTP. The project touts compatibility with the AgentMail SDK and unlimited inboxes and other resources.