XDOF’s Robot Data Pipeline Draws a $1.2 Billion Valuation
The young robotics data company is reportedly discussing a new round at a $1.2 billion valuation as annualized revenue approaches $50 million.
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Robotics & Autonomy
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Developments in robotics, autonomous vehicles, drones, defense systems, edge AI, embodied intelligence and autonomous machines.
Motional and MIT Make Autonomous Driving Decisions Explainable
CW-Net ties vehicle actions to human-readable concepts, helping operators identify hallucinations and hidden reliance on backup systems.
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Pentagon Adds Military Versions of ChatGPT and Grok
Three million US defense personnel can now access tailored versions of OpenAI and xAI models through the secure GenAI.mil portal.
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Meta Tests Robots for Hands-On Data Center Work
Meta is testing robots for cable swaps, server resets and inspections while technicians question how automation could reshape their jobs.
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Anthropic Proposes Safety Rules for AI Agents Operating Machines
Anthropic's Model Hardware Standard aims to control how AI agents use laboratory instruments, manufacturing systems and robots before broader release.
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Robot Intelligence Is Still Trapped in Its Data-Hungry GPT-2 Era
Physical AI developers are borrowing simulation and data tools from autonomous driving, while debating whether general robot brains or narrow deployments will advance faster.
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Gatik Raises $200 Million to Scale Driverless Middle-Mile Freight
Gatik is funding an expansion from dozens of autonomous trucks toward larger regional freight networks, backed by contracts with PepsiCo and Loblaw.
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Nvidia Doubles Entry-Level Edge AI Performance With Jetson Orin Nano 2
Nvidia's new compact robotics computer claims twice the inference performance and lower matched-power consumption, with early trials spanning drones and home robots.
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XPENG Raises Over $900 Million to Scale Its IRON Humanoid Robot
XPENG’s robotics unit has raised more than $900 million at a $6.3 billion valuation, targeting mass production of its IRON humanoid by the end of 2026.
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Amazon Plans Prime Air Drone Delivery Across Nearly 500 US Communities
Amazon plans a sixfold Prime Air expansion built on autonomous flight, but the route to 500 communities will test safety, reliability and local acceptance.
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