Robots

AI Startup Lands $400 Million to Make Robots Handle Objects More Like Humans
AI Startup Lands $400 Million to Make Robots Handle Objects More Like Humans
November 06, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

With a fresh infusion of $400 million from Jeff Bezos and other investors, startup Physical Intelligence aims to give robots a human’s delicate touch, promising...

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OpenAI Names Meta Augmented Reality Vet Caitlin Kalinowski to Head Robotics Project
OpenAI Names Meta Augmented Reality Vet Caitlin Kalinowski to Head Robotics Project
November 05, 2024  |  Personnel

The one-time head of Meta’s augmented reality glasses project is headed to OpenAI. Caitlin Kalinowski has been hired to oversee the artificial intelligence startup’s robotics...

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Physical Intelligence Raises $400 Million to Develop Robot Software
Physical Intelligence Raises $400 Million to Develop Robot Software
November 04, 2024  |  Investments

Robotics startup Physical Intelligence has reportedly raised $400 million in early-stage funding. The funding round, which included participation from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and OpenAI, values the...

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Richtech to Operate ‘Robot-Powered Restaurants’ at 20 More Walmart Locations
Richtech to Operate ‘Robot-Powered Restaurants’ at 20 More Walmart Locations
October 20, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Richtech Robotics plans to use its robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) cloud technology to run 20 more Walmart-located restaurants in Arizona, Colorado and Texas. The...

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Report: Amazon and Bezos Expeditions to Back Robot-Maker Swiss-Mile
Report: Amazon and Bezos Expeditions to Back Robot-Maker Swiss-Mile
August 28, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Swiss-Mile, which makes robots for logistics and other use cases, has raised $22 million in a seed funding round from investors that include Amazon Industrial Innovation...

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The Farm to Finance Revolution: How AI Is Transforming Agriculture
The Farm to Finance Revolution: How AI Is Transforming Agriculture
August 28, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Technology has long had a profound impact on farming practices. With the advent of artificial intelligence, the growing intersection of AgTech, finance and robotics is...

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Shake Shack and Uber Team With Serve Robotics on Robot Delivery
Shake Shack and Uber Team With Serve Robotics on Robot Delivery
August 14, 2024  |  Delivery

Autonomous delivery company Serve Robotics has launched a robot delivery partnership with Shake Shack. The collaboration, announced Wednesday (Aug. 14), lets diners who order from...

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Could AI-Powered Humanoid Robots Be Coming to Retail Stores?
Could AI-Powered Humanoid Robots Be Coming to Retail Stores?
August 12, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

The potential for artificial intelligence (AI) humanoid robots in factories and stores is sparking debate among experts on the future of work and commerce. While...

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This Week in AI: From Meta’s Ads to Apple’s Mobile Makeover, Big Tech Bets Big on AI
This Week in AI: From Meta’s Ads to Apple’s Mobile Makeover, Big Tech Bets Big...
August 02, 2024  |  News

Industry giants are going all-in on artificial intelligence (AI), with Meta, Apple and Nvidia leading the charge. As the FTC ramps up oversight and ethical...

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