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London robotics startup Humanoid raises $152M Series A, with Bosch set to manufacture its wheeled robots at scale

London robotics startup Humanoid has raised $152 million in a Series A round, pushing its valuation above $1 billion. The funding includes participation from Prime Movers Lab and Bosch, which will manufacture its wheeled robots at scale.

Jul 213

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The Pentagon's new AI playbook treats slow adoption as a bigger risk than "imperfect alignment"

Learn how to build a basic AI decision-making system that prioritizes military missions based on multiple criteria, similar to the Pentagon's 'AI-first' strategy.

Jul 1714

Agility Robotics plants its flag in Tesla’s backyard

Learn how robots are being taught to learn and adapt to new situations, just like humans do. Discover the technology behind robotic autonomy and why it matters for our daily lives.

Jul 1720

a16z is backing Runta, a startup that wants to ‘parent’ your AI agents

Learn to build a control system for AI agents that monitors and limits their activities, similar to Runta's approach to 'parenting' AI agents.

Jul 174

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Yes, you can now order DoorDash from the command line

Learn how DoorDash's new command-line tool dd-cli allows AI agents to place food orders without human intervention, marking a shift toward AI-first software design.

Jul 1626

An F1 aerodynamicist just raised $55m to teach factory robots, using footage of people doing chores

German startup microagi has raised $55 million to train robots using human activity footage, marking the largest seed round for a German company. The company aims to revolutionize robot learning by leveraging real-world human behavior data.

Jul 1625

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My Ebike Delivery Went Missing. When I Tried to Recover It, I Ended Up in Chatbot Hell

A missing e-bike delivery led to a frustrating chatbot experience, highlighting how AI customer service is often more infuriating than helpful. Companies must balance automation with human support for better outcomes.

Jul 1524

Applied Computing wants to give oil and gas operators an AI model for the entire plant

Learn what foundation AI models are and how they're being used to revolutionize the oil and gas industry by creating smarter, more efficient operations.

Jul 1513

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I never leave for vacation without doing these 7 home security checks first

Learn how AI-powered smart home security systems protect your home while you're away by analyzing data and making intelligent decisions automatically.

Jul 1514

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5 smart home gadgets I consider completely non-negotiable - and why

Smart home technology has evolved far beyond simple automation, with devices now seamlessly integrating into our daily lives to enhance comfort, security, and efficiency.

Jul 1516

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Boston Dynamics is testing Spot as a package delivery robot that walks from van to doorstep

Learn how Boston Dynamics' Spot robot uses artificial intelligence to deliver packages from trucks to doorsteps, and why this technology matters for the future of delivery services.

Jul 1516

Rime picks up $24M Series A to help enterprises field customer calls

Learn how AI-powered customer service works and why companies like Rime are using it to handle millions of calls monthly. This explainer breaks down the technology behind automated customer support.

Jul 1510