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iRobot Founder Wants to Put a Robotic Familiar Into Your Home
Two years ago, Colin Angle stepped down as CEO of iRobot , the company that he co-founded and the most successful home robot company the world has ever seen. Angle almost immediately founded a stealthy new “physical AI” company called Familiar Machines & Magic (FM&M), which in short order managed to attract a combination of exceptionally talented robotics folks, including Morgan Pope from Disney Research , which got us very curious. Today, Familiar Machines & Magic is announcing its first robot, a “physically embodied AI system designed to perceive, adapt, and interact with people in ways that
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How Can AI Make Predictive Maintenance Work for Automotive Robots?
The International Federation of Robotics projects 575,000 industrial robot installations globally were achieved in 2025, which would mark the highest annual total on record. The automotive sector runs the densest robot fleet of any manufacturing industry – more robots per 10,000 employees than any other sector in Germany, Japan, the United States and South Korea. […]
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Pony.ai CEO says key pieces in place for large-scale robotaxi rollout
Pony.ai, a Chinese autonomous driving firm, is preparing for a large-scale robotaxi rollout, with its CEO stating key pieces are in place. The company is actively upgrading its AI systems and reducing vehicle costs to facilitate wider deployment. This signal has an Intel Score of 1.0, a Burst Score of 1.0, and a Novelty Score of 0.6, indicating high significance and rapid spread.
→ This signal confirms the accelerating trend towards commercialization of autonomous robotaxi services, indicating that key players are reaching critical milestones for scalable deployment and cost-efficiency.
Pony.ai is a Chinese autonomous driving firm.The company is upgrading its AI systems and cutting vehicle costs.Pony.ai's CEO states key pieces are in place for a large-scale robotaxi rollout.
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HUMAIN ONE, Powered by AWS, Will Be the Industry's First Enterprise-Grade Operating System for Building, Deploying, and Governing Autonomous AI Agents at Scale
Collaboration brings HUMAIN ONE to global markets, enabling generative artificial intelligence-driven operating models for organizations worldwide. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HU
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Ouster releases REV8 OS sensor family with native-color lidar
Ouster has launched its REV8 OS sensor family, introducing the industry's first native-color lidar technology. This new generation includes the OS1 Max sensor, which boasts double the range and resolution compared to its Rev7 predecessor, marking a significant product upgrade for the company.
→ The introduction of native-color lidar and enhanced range/resolution could significantly improve perception capabilities for autonomous systems, potentially accelerating development in robotics, automotive, and industrial automation by providing richer environmental data.
Ouster released its REV8 OS sensor family.The REV8 OS sensors are the first to feature native-color lidar.The OS1 Max model within the REV8 family offers double the range and resolution of the previous Rev7 generation.