Chinese Humanoid Robotics Hits Capital Markets in Concentrated Burst
Unitree is opening IPO subscriptions on August 10. AgiBot has initiated the process for a Hong Kong listing. Component maker PaXini has closed a RMB 1 billion funding round. Taken together, the moves…
Navy Funds Saildrone Expansion After USV-Enabled $81M Cocaine Seizure
The U.S. Navy's extension of Saildrone's counter-narcotics mission with a $16.3 million task order, announced alongside the first public disclosure of an $81 million cocaine seizure enabled by an unmanned surfa…
Wayve and Uber Win London Licences for Supervised Autonomous Rides
Transport for London on August 5 granted private hire vehicle licences to a fleet of Wayve autonomous all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles, clearing the path for supervised self-driving passenger trips on the Uber platform in London la…
Figure 03 Humanoid Robot Demonstrates Autonomous Ladder Climbing
Figure has released video footage showing its Figure 03 humanoid robot climbing a ladder without human assistance or remote control, a task the company describes as a milestone in robotic mobility and balance. The footag…