The Lab · 2026-04-02 03:26:52 · Japan Times
A trillion-dollar opportunity is emerging in the market for AI-powered robots and autonomous machines, a potential lifeline for Europe's position in the global technology race. According to analysts at Barclays, this sector could balloon to that staggering valuation by 2035, presenting a strategic opening for a region ...
The Lab · 2026-04-15 00:22:20 · ZeroHedge
A new class of industrial worker has begun its shift, not on the factory floor, but scaling the walls of a chemical storage facility. China has reportedly deployed its first humanoid robot equipped with 'embodied intelligence,' designed explicitly to operate in environments too hazardous for human personnel. This marks...
The Lab · 2026-04-15 21:22:27 · Ars Technica
Boston Dynamics' four-legged Spot robot can now autonomously read analog thermometers and pressure gauges while navigating industrial environments. This leap in capability stems from a new AI model developed by Google DeepMind, designed to give robots advanced 'embodied reasoning' for interacting with the physical worl...
The Lab · 2026-04-15 21:52:47 · Decrypt
Google's latest AI update is directly targeting the factory floor, granting industrial robots a significant cognitive upgrade. The newly unveiled Gemini Robotics model equips machines with substantially improved spatial reasoning and complex task planning abilities, moving them beyond simple, repetitive actions. This l...
The Lab · 2026-04-16 05:52:23 · Seeking Alpha
Skild AI, a prominent AI robotics startup, has executed a significant acquisition, taking over the robotics automation business from industrial technology giant Zebra Technologies. This move signals a strategic consolidation within the AI-powered robotics sector, transferring specialized assets and intellectual propert...
The Lab · 2026-05-13 23:18:18 · ZeroHedge
Figure AI, a U.S.-based robotics company, has launched a live feed offering public visibility into humanoid robots operating on a factory floor—a development that industry watchers say could mark a transition from promotional demonstrations to verifiable real-world deployment. The stream allows observers to monitor rob...