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RLWRLD releases RLDX-1, a dexterity-first foundation model for robot hands

The Robot Report·May 11, 2026

RLWRLD said with RLDX-1, it aimed to include things like context memorization or force sensing, which existing models often lack. The post…

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Three things in AI to watch, according to a Nobel-winning economist

MIT Technology Review·May 11, 2026

This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. A…

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How to teach the same skill to different robots

Robohub·May 11, 2026

The assembly line task setup. Credit: 2026 LASA EPFL CC-BY-SA. By Celia Luterbacher In today’s manufacturing environments, upgrading a robo…

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Trump gala shooter pleads not guilty to all charges

South China Morning Post Tech·May 11, 2026

The ⁠man accused of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at a White House reporters’ gala last month pleaded not guilty ‌to…

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Joanna Stern is not a robot, but she lived with them

The Verge AI·May 11, 2026

{"#text":"My guest today is longtime friend of the show Joanna Stern. You all know Joanna: she is the former senior personal technology col…

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Fostering breakthrough AI innovation through customer-back engineering

MIT Technology Review·May 11, 2026

Despite years of digitization, organizations capture less than one-third of the value expected from digital investments, according to McKin…

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Implementing advanced AI technologies in finance

MIT Technology Review·May 11, 2026

In finance departments that have long been defined by precision and control, AI has arrived less as a neatly managed upgrade than as a quie…

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Innovation abounds in device charging

MIT Technology Review·May 11, 2026

The changes may be less perceptible than in smartphones, tablets, or wearables, but chargers have also been quietly reinvented over the las…

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Poland’s ex-minister facing prosecution at home travels from Hungary to US

South China Morning Post Tech·May 11, 2026

A former Polish justice minister sought in his homeland for alleged abuse of power says he has travelled from Hungary to the US, prompting…

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The Download: the hantavirus outbreak and Musk v. Altman week 2

MIT Technology Review·May 11, 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of t…

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Xi’s leverage ahead of Trump meet, Hong Kong schools: 5 weekend reads you missed

South China Morning Post Tech·May 11, 2026

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like…

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More Hiroshima schools opt for coeducation to keep student numbers up

Japan Times Technology·May 11, 2026

The private secondary schools adopting the measure in the face of falling student numbers are seeing both merits and challenges to the tran…

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Takaichi’s Golden Week diplomacy: a cheat sheet

Japan Times Technology·May 11, 2026

The prime minister's administration used the lull in domestic politics to advance its "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" strategy across Southeas…

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How to engineer robot tracks and 7th axis systems for real-world environments

The Robot Report·May 10, 2026

Experts from Güdel will focus on how harsh and dirty environments impact robot tracks and long-axis linear motion systems. The post How to…

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Call for Expressions of Interest – Workshops at the European Robotics Forum (ERF) 2027

EU Robotics·May 10, 2026

On behalf of the Programme Committee, we invite you to submit your workshop proposal for the 18th edition of the European Robotics Forum, t…

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Iran responds to US proposal, as Qatari tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz

South China Morning Post Tech·May 10, 2026

Iran has sent its response to a US proposal to begin peace talks to end the war, Iranian state media reported on Sunday, as two carriers we…

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Video Friday: AI Gives Robot Hands Human-Like Dexterity

IEEE Spectrum Robotics·May 9, 2026

Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekl…

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Cognex releases fully integrated AI-powered vision system for robotics

The Robot Report·May 9, 2026

The system combines Cognex-developed edge AI, advanced AI, and rule-based vision tools with a high-performance embedded compute. The post C…

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Musk uses slurs to mock French prosecutors investigating X

South China Morning Post Tech·May 9, 2026

Elon Musk has launched a tirade against French judicial authorities currently investigating possible abuses on his X social network. France…

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CNC Robotics Aim to Boost Manufacturing Flexibility & Precision

Design News Robotics·May 9, 2026

CNC robotics offer flexibility, precision, and cost efficiency for large, complex parts, enabling manufacturers to adapt to evolving demand…

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Musk v. Altman week 2: OpenAI fires back, and Shivon Zilis reveals that Musk tried to poach Sam Altman

MIT Technology Review·May 8, 2026

In the second week of the landmark trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI, Musk’s motivations for bringing the suit were under scrutiny. Last w…

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Why traditional robotics data collection is obsolete and what replaces it

The Robot Report·May 8, 2026

Eric Chan discusses Rhoda AI's innovative approach to robotics using video data for scalable, efficient learning. The post Why traditional…

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Learn how to successfully design hospital logistics robots at the Robotics Summit

The Robot Report·May 8, 2026

Experts from Rovex Technologies, SKA Robotics, and ST Engineering Aethon will discuss design considerations for hospital robotics. The post…

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All the latest updates on AI data centers

The Verge AI·May 8, 2026

{"#text":"Massive new data centers are the physical foundation for tech companies’ hopes and dreams for AI. But the rush to expand warehous…

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