LG Electronics is betting on robotics as its next big growth driver. The South Korean electronics company said on Friday that it has agreed to acquire an additional 30% stake in Bear Robotics, a California-based startup it previously backed that is building AI-powered server robots for restaurants. The deal gives LG a majority ownership of […]
Ati Motors on Wednesday announced a $20 million raise. The funding arrives as the Indian-based autonomous mobile robots (AMR) startup looks toward global expansion. The firm hopes to tap into increased demand for domestic manufacturing in the U.S., India, and Southeast Asian nations, as countries look to lessen their dependence on China. In 2023, the
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Unitree has released video of B2-W, the robotic dog that can climb stairs, flip, and even carry a human. The Chinese robotics company developed the quadro-pod rolling robot to achieve impressive physical feats like jump from a height of 2.8 meters, climb hills while carrying almost 90 pounds, and travel up to 15 kilometers per
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Four short months after introducing the truly palm-size Neo, DJI is back with another pint-sized consumer drone. The Flip continues the drone giant’s interest in foldable form factors, with a quartet of propeller guards that essentially stack up, for maximum portability. The new Flip continues to blur the lines in DJI’s existing consumer portfolio, combing
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Hypershell announced its 1-horsepower exoskeleton at CES 2025. The outdoor Hypershell Carbon X is designed to assist in outdoor activities like hiking or climbing. The company says the exoskeleton should allow its wearer to move more quickly and feel stronger. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Source
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Samsung first introduced the world to Ballie at CES 2020. The cute round robot made another appearance at CES in 2024, and now the company is saying that the home-assistant robot could be rolling into customer’s homes in 2025. According to Samsung, “Ballie acts as a personal home assistant, autonomously driving around the home to
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Aerospace company Xpeng Aero HT unveiled its “modular flying car” at CES 2025. The Land Aircraft Carrier is a large van-like vehicle with an eVTOL in the back. The company is hoping to deliver the first flying cars to customers in 2026. If that sounds a bit far-fetched to you, you’re not alone. Source
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TechCrunch’s Kirsten Korosec took us along for a ride in the latest Zoox robotaxi at CES 2025. The autonomous vehicle company has been testing these electric autonomous taxis on the public streets of Las Vegas for more than a year, inviting the media and some employees to take test rides. Zoox expects to open up
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Mi-Mo is a customizable general-purpose AI robot from Tokyo-based robotics company Jizai, Inc. Unveiled at CES 2025, the goal is for Mi-Mo to one day be an in-home assistant. But for now, the “living” Pixar lamp can move around and hold up a short conversation. The team at Jizai is planning on releasing a developer
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ICON Technologies Inc., which builds homes using 3D printing, is laying off 114 people, according to a WARN letter filed with the Texas Workforce Commission. A spokesperson for the company confirmed the news to TechCrunch, providing a statement that ICON had “recently made a difficult decision to re-align” its team and team size “to focus
