AI developer platform Hugging Face recently unveiled a new robotics model, SmolVLA, which boasts the capability to operate efficiently on everyday consumer devices like a MacBook. Unlike traditional models that require more extensive computational resources, SmolVLA is designed to democratize robotics technology, making it accessible to a wider audience. SmolVLA is built on datasets shared […]
The Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) team at Meta has introduced five new projects aimed at advancing their pursuit of advanced machine intelligence (AMI). These initiatives focus significantly on improving AI perception, language modeling, robotics, and collaborative AI agents. Meta’s goal is to develop machines that can acquire, process, and interpret sensory information with human-like intelligence […]
Nvidia is partnering with Disney Research and Google DeepMind to create Newton, a physics engine designed to simulate robotic movements in real-world scenarios. This announcement was made by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at GTC 2025. Disney will be one of the first to utilize Newton for its advanced entertainment robots, including the Star Wars-inspired BDX […]
Last month, Apple provided deeper insights into its consumer robotics endeavors through a research paper highlighting the importance of expressive movements for enhancing human-robot interactions. The report states, “Like most animals, humans are highly sensitive to motion and subtle changes in movement.” In its research, Apple draws inspiration from Pixar, a company associated with Steve […]
Nvidia is set to dominate CES 2025, with the company recently achieving a remarkable market capitalization of over $3.4 trillion, driven largely by its pivotal role in the hardware driving modern ai tools for content creation. Industry giants such as OpenAI and Meta have heavily invested in Nvidia’s processors, showcasing the company’s significance in the […]
OpenAI has recently been reported to have explored the possibility of developing its own humanoid robot, according to sources cited by The Information. This consideration emerges from two individuals familiar with the discussions surrounding the project. The company, well-known for its ChatGPT technology, has been investing in the robotics sector for some time, including financial […]
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Ryan Daws is a senior editor at TechForge Media with over a decade of experience in crafting compelling narratives and making complex topics accessible. His articles and interviews with industry leaders have earned him recognition as a key influencer by organisations like Onalytica. Under his leadership, publications have been praised by analyst firms such as […]
Sanctuary AI may not be as prominently mentioned as other humanoid robotics firms like Boston Dynamics, Agility, Figure and 1X, but this Canadian company has been a consistent player in the industry. On Thursday, the company announced the introduction of the seventh-generation of their Phoenix line of robots. In recent iterations, the focus had been […]
It’s tough out there — and yet, doing my semi-regular jobs post always gives me hope. Seems every time I post one of these, the number increases. At 74 companies, this is undoubtedly the largest list we’ve made, by a wide margin. That means more work for me in putting this post together, but if […]