Launch Unitree · OpenAI Chinese humanoid startup Unitree releases a new robotics model while disputing OpenAI's claims about model distillation. A Chinese humanoid startup flips 'distillation' claim on OpenAI as it releases a new robotics model · CNBC
Launch Japanese company A Japanese company has unveiled a mobile service unit—dubbed a 'robot ambulance'—to repair humanoid robots on-site rather than shipping them back to a factory. Japanese company unveils 'robot ambulance' for on-site humanoid repairs · Euronews.com
Launch China (likely a Chinese robotics company, though not named in snippet) — Usain Bolt China's sprint-running humanoid robot, which outpaced Usain Bolt's records in trials, is now being deployed for warehouse and logistics work. EXCLUSIVE: After outrunning Bolt, China's robot champion races towards real-world work · Reuters
Launch Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Karlsruhe Institute of Technology showcased its ARMAR humanoid robot at the Cyber Valley Day event, demonstrating progress in physical AI development. KIT - Media - News - News 2026 - KIT Showcases Humanoid Robot ARMAR at Cyber Valley Day · KIT - Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
Launch Mobileye Mobileye's driverless robotaxi began commercial service in Zagreb, marking the first fully autonomous taxi operation in Europe. Europe's First Truly Driverless Robotaxi Just Started Rides In Croatia · insideevs.com
Launch Pony.ai · Verne Pony.ai and Verne began testing autonomous robotaxis on Zagreb streets, marking the Chinese self-driving startup's entry into a new European market. Pony.ai and Verne launch driverless robotaxi tests in Zagreb, Croatia · Traffic Technology Today
Launch Zoox · Waymo Zoox is launching a free robotaxi service in San Francisco to compete directly with Waymo's paid driverless offering. Zoox is taking on Waymo in San Francisco with free rides and a very different robotaxi · TechSpot
Launch An autonomous drone interceptor system with new flight safety features and warhead capability has entered operational testing. Autonomous Drone Interceptor Debuts Advanced Flight Safety & Warhead Module · Unmanned Systems Technology
Launch Japan Airlines · Donecle Japan Airlines and Donecle are piloting autonomous drones to inspect aircraft exteriors, marking the country's first fully autonomous inspection program. Japan's First: JAL and Donecle Launch Joint Verification for Fully Autonomous Drone Aircraft Exterior Inspections · 日本航空
Launch Shell Shell is expanding autonomous drone operations across its offshore platforms in the US Gulf of Mexico. JPT Exclusive: Shell Advances Drone Operations in the US Gulf · JPT Homepage
Launch TB2 Aerospace TB2 Aerospace introduced a vehicle-mounted autonomous docking station that allows drones to launch and land from moving platforms, expanding options for mobile UAV operations. TB2 Aerospace Introduces Vehicle-Mounted Multi-Mission Autonomous Docking Station for Mobile UAV Operations · sUAS News
Launch Anduril · Hermeus Anduril will supply autonomous flight software to Hermeus' hypersonic uncrewed aircraft, expanding the defense contractor's reach into extreme-speed drone operations. Anduril to Equip Hermeus’ High-Mach Uncrewed Aircraft With Mission Autonomy · The Defense Post
Launch Draganfly Draganfly wins a five-year contract to supply up to 5,000 tactical drones to Canada's military, starting with an initial order of 100 systems. Draganfly Selected by Government of Canada to Supply Low-Cost Tactical ISR UAS to the Canadian Armed Forces · Draganfly
Funding Huawei A former Huawei executive has raised 500 million yuan to develop humanoid robots, marking another bet on embodied AI in China's booming hardware sector. Seeds | Former Huawei executive develops humanoid robot, secures 500 million yuan financing · Gasgoo
Funding HD Hyundai Robotics HD Hyundai Robotics backs Korean physical AI startup with $9.7 million investment. HD Hyundai Robotics invests $9.7 mn in Korean physical AI startup · KED Global
Funding Mobileye · Intel Mobileye, the autonomous-driving unit Intel owns, has invested in a Florida shuttle startup, betting on last-mile robotaxi routes. Why the driverless company Intel controls just bet on a Florida shuttle startup · 247wallst.com
Research Skild · NVIDIA Skild is training its S1 robot on NVIDIA's compute infrastructure, advancing the physical AI model that aims to control the machine's real-world movements. Skild trains S1 robot physical AI model on NVIDIA infrastructure · IoT News
Research Anthropic Anthropic's Claude AI was used by Russia-based threat actors to develop autonomous kamikaze drone swarms, according to security researchers. Claude AI helped Russia-based threat actors develop autonomous kamikaze drone swarm · resiliencemedia.co
Research The headline promises a brain chip restores life, but the article contains no actual reporting, only a list of unrelated news links. Brain Chip Restores Life: Travel, School, Work & Connection! · Modern Ghana
Opinion Unitree Robotics · AgiBot · Galaxea AI Chinese regulators are tightening IPO standards for humanoid robotics makers, forcing companies to prove revenue and commercialization rather than just manufacturing scale. China’s Humanoid Boom Is About to Face the Business Test · A3 Association for Advancing Automation