Robotics

The two-legged Tron 1 robot from LimX Dynamics, resembling a Star Wars AT-ST walker, has been showcased in new videos performing tasks like tour guiding and delivery. The $25,000 machine, initially tested at CES with basic remote control, now displays advanced programmed capabilities. Developers highlight its potential for various real-world uses.

1 мая 2026 Сообщено ИИ

South Korea has conducted a test delivery of fried chicken to a remote island using a drone combined with a four-wheel robot. The operation, dubbed the world's most elaborate takeaway, aims to explore innovative logistics for isolated areas. It was reported on April 30, 2026.

Dyson has introduced the Spot+Scrub AI, its first robot vacuum that cleans both wet and dry messes. The device uses AI to detect and remove stains, competing with brands like Roborock and Shark. A reporter saw it in action at Dyson's Soho store.

21 марта 2026 Сообщено ИИ

The Aiper Scuba V3 robotic pool cleaner introduces AI computer vision to spot and collect underwater debris. WIRED's review highlights its performance in cleaning floors, walls, and waterlines, though notes limitations in battery life and scheduling. Priced at $1,000 on sale, it covers up to 1,600 square feet.

Experts argue that physical AI, involving robots and autonomous machines interacting with the real world, may provide a direct path to artificial general intelligence. Elon Musk's comments on Tesla's Optimus robots highlight this potential, amid growing investments in related technologies. The year 2026 is seen as a key inflection point for the field.

6 марта 2026 Сообщено ИИ

MIT roboticist Rodney Brooks has labeled Elon Musk's ambitions for Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot as 'pure fantasy.' He highlights technical challenges, including a lack of touch sensitivity and insufficient tactile data, that make human-like robots seem far off. Brooks warns that such pursuits could lead to lost investments.