Launch Agility Robotics Agility Robotics is moving from one-off prototypes to manufacturing 500 humanoid robots, a shift that exposes the messy gap between lab safety and production scale. Agility Robotics Wants To Make 500 Humanoid Robots Safe, Not Just One · Forbes
Launch Taku A robot called Taku can load washing machines, fold towels, and stock shelves—a demonstration of physical AI handling household and retail tasks. Meet Taku: New AI robot loads washers, folds towels and stocks shelves · ABC7 Los Angeles
Launch The U.S. Army announced five winners in a humanoid robotics competition, advancing embodied AI systems toward military deployment. U.S. Army Names Five Winners in Humanoid Robotics Competition · AI Insider
Launch Boston Dynamics Boston Dynamics unveiled a new humanoid hand design, scaling back finger count in favor of simpler, more durable manipulation. Boston Dynamics drops pinkie on new humanoid hand · The Robot Report
Launch IKEA · Kodiak Robotics IKEA has selected Kodiak Robotics to operate driverless trucks for its freight deliveries, marking the furniture giant's entry into autonomous trucking. IKEA Picks Kodiak for Driverless Freight Rollout · FreightWaves
Launch A self-driving taxi company is expanding service to Denver, marking another foothold for autonomous vehicle operators in a growing roster of U.S. cities. Another self-driving taxi company is on its way to Denver · westword.com
Launch XPeng · Tesla XPeng and Tesla are the only automakers offering driverless test rides at the Paris Auto Show, underscoring their lead in autonomous vehicle deployment. XPeng and Tesla Alone in Paris Auto Show’s Self-Driving Rides · eletric-vehicles.com
Launch Outrider · YMX Outrider and YMX have committed to a five-year partnership to deploy autonomous yard trucks in freight logistics operations. YMX, Outrider Sign Five-Year Self-Driving Yard Truck Partnership · Unite.AI
Launch Neros · Perennial Autonomy Neros and Perennial Autonomy advanced in the Pentagon's latest drone competition, signaling military interest in autonomous flight systems. Neros, Perennial Autonomy lead in Pentagon’s drone competition · Defense News
Launch A new drone mimics maple seed aerodynamics for descent before converting to boat mode for water travel. New Drone Falls From Sky Like Maple Seed, Then Sails Like Boat · Industrial Equipment News
Launch Unnamed defense drone company A defense drone company has completed a merger to go public and is establishing operations in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Defense drone company plants flag in Rock Hill after completing merger that took it public · The Business Journals
Launch — Pete Hegseth Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new autonomous warfare command, signaling the U.S. military's formal organizational pivot toward drone and AI combat operations. Hegseth Unveils New Autonomous Warfare Command in ‘State of the Force’ Address · Air & Space Forces Magazine
Launch ZenaDrone ZenaDrone has integrated quantum-based navigation as a GPS-independent backup for its drones, addressing a critical vulnerability in autonomous flight systems. ZenaDrone Adds a Quantum Backup for Drones When GPS Fails · The Defense Post
Launch DoorDash DoorDash is launching autonomous aircraft for drone-based food delivery, expanding beyond its traditional courier network. DoorDash launches autonomous aircraft for drone deliveries · Yahoo Tech
Launch University of Alabama in Huntsville University of Alabama in Huntsville enters its autonomous drones in the final international NATO competition for disaster-response technology. UAH puts autonomous drone technology to the test in final international NATO competition focused on disaster support · The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Launch DoorDash Air is launching a drone delivery system aimed at local businesses, expanding the food-delivery giant's bet on autonomous logistics beyond restaurants. DoorDash Air Unveils Drone Delivery System for Local Businesses · DoorDash
Launch Neurable — Ramses Alcaide Neurable, led by CEO Ramses Alcaide, is launching Neurable One, a brain-computer interface headset a decade in development. Neurable One Is Here: The Headphones I've Wanted to Build for 10 Years · Neurable
Research Researchers demonstrate a wheeled semi-humanoid robot that picks up household tasks in under half an hour, suggesting faster adaptation pathways for domestic robotics. Wheeled semi-humanoid robot learns household chores in 30 minutes · Interesting Engineering
Research Humanoid robot shipments surged 432% last year, with Chinese manufacturers controlling 95% of the market. Humanoid Robot Shipments Jump 432%, China Has 95% Market Share · Forbes
Research Researchers developed a needle-thin implant that records neural activity, delivers electrical stimulation, and releases drugs directly into the brain, demonstrating the concept in mice. Needle-Thin Brain Implant That Records, Stimulates, and Delivers Drugs Worked in Mice but Is Not Ready for Patients · Medical Daily