Realbotix is rebranding its humanoid lineup as Series 1, pitching the move as a step toward commercialized 'physical AI.' The flagship of that line, Echo, ships with a face, a voice, and a price tag of $11,950 — plus a monthly subscription fee to keep its personality switched on, turning a one-time robot purchase into a recurring bill.
Joby Aviation expanded its U.S. Air Force autonomous flight contract to nearly $37 million, a boost that followed the company's first autonomous coast-to-coast flight — a Cessna Caravan flown 6,665 miles across the country. The military win coincided with Joby's third-quarter 2026 earnings, in which it raised full-year revenue guidance 15% after completing first test flights in Florida and Texas under a White House-backed air-taxi program.