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A $115M raise for semi-autonomous construction robotics signals that the industry's hardest automation problem is finally attracting serious capital. TerraFirma's ambitions extend well past the job site.
A new report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation argues America is ceding ground to China in the humanoid robot race. Here's what the data shows — and what it means for the future of physical AI.
One of Japan's largest construction firms is deploying humanoid robots to fill workforce gaps as the country faces a demographic crunch hitting its hardest in physically demanding industries.
Investment bank Nomura has identified the two hidden constraints shaping humanoid robot commercialization: proprietary training data and dexterous manipulation capability. Here's what that means for the race.
The startup is building the simulation and synthetic data infrastructure that physical AI companies need to train robots at scale — without breaking the bank on real-world data collection.
Reports indicate China is using humanoid robots in a crowd-control role at the Vietnam border — a geopolitical first that blurs the line between law enforcement automation and military robotics.
With a fertility rate of 0.72 and a workforce shrinking faster than any other developed nation, South Korea is betting on robotics not as a future option but as a present-day necessity.
Figure AI's robot count surpassed its human headcount in June 2026. It's a PR win, but the deeper story is about production ramp speed.
RoboBrief's June 9 recap covers Clear Robotics workboats, Amazon Proteus voice-directed warehouse robots, and Uber-WeRide robotaxis coming to Madrid.
A practical guide to robotics policy and safety with selection criteria, tradeoffs, setup tips, FAQs, and buyer-friendly next steps.
Autonomous vehicles in 2026 are scaling selectively now. See where robotaxis, trucking, ADAS, and regulation are moving from pilot to business.
China's 15th Five-Year Plan places humanoid robots and physical AI at the core of national strategy. Here is what the policy prioritizes, which companies are positioned to benefit, and what it means for the global robotics race.
Examining the core strengths—engineering talent, deep supply chains, and strategic policy—propelling China's shift to advanced manufacturing and robotics.
Japan Airlines partners with GMO Internet Group to trial humanoid robots for ground handling at Haneda Airport, addressing critical labor gaps.
Citing national security concerns, US lawmakers are pushing to ban Chinese-made robots from federal use, escalating the tech rivalry between the two global powers.
A recent panel of experts in London addressed the UK's growing automation gap, outlining a blueprint for a robotic workforce that could redefine the nation's economic future.
A viral video reveals humanoid robots being prepared for border patrol, sparking a fierce debate over the ethical implications of autonomous systems in law enforcement and the militarization of robotics in security roles.