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Wednesday - 4/15

Morning update: robots still on the rise.

DAILY SUMMARY

As robotics continue to evolve from mere automation to intricate reasoning and environmental understanding, we're witnessing a curious transition: from fear of job loss to a peculiar fascination with robots mingling among wild boars and in city streets.

Advancements in Robotics Understanding

Google DeepMind launched Gemini Robotics ER 1.6 for spatial reasoning, Boston Dynamics taught Spot to reason along with it, Locus Robotics unveiled Locus Array for autonomous fulfillment workflows.

Robotaxi Developments and Regulations

Waymo starts testing in London, Uber and Nuro begin rides in Lucid EVs, Illinois unions rally against driverless vehicle legislation citing job loss risks.

Robotics in Unusual Applications

Viral video shows a humanoid robot chasing wild boars, Chinese humanoid robots are gearing up for a half marathon, Humanoid robots have an alarming 88% fail rate in home tasks.

In Other Robot News

Korean AI chip startup DEEPX collaborates with Hyundai on generative AI robots, CPUC visits Zoox regarding a driverless license, Dematic and GreyOrange form an AI partnership to enhance warehouse operations.

TOP STORIES

Google DeepMind's latest model helps robots with spatial reasoning and multi-view understanding
Robots make history by capturing Russian army positions for the first time
Humanoid robot chases wild boars off the street in a bizarre encounter
Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind teach Spot to reason in fascinating ways
Chinese humanoid robots gear up for their second-ever half marathon in Beijing
Waymo moves forward with testing for London’s first robotaxi service
Korean AI startup DEEPX and Hyundai team up for generative AI-powered robots
[WATCH] Spot's To Do List: Amazing Tasks from Boston Dynamics!
Nuro and Uber start testing robotaxi rides in luxury Lucid EVs
Zoox gets visited by CPUC, hinting at a future driverless license in California
Humanoid robots struggle with home tasks, showing an 88% fail rate

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Locus Robotics unveils Locus Array for FULLY AUTONOMOUS fulfillment
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Dematic and GreyOrange partner to create flexible warehouse orchestration
SiLC Technologies releases Eyeonic Trace Ultra for precise laser scanning
Automated Guided Vehicles are now operational at Long Beach Container Terminal
San Antonio expert gives Waymo a high B for driving skills: Is that good enough?
Labor unions rally against a bill that could ease the road for Waymo in Chicago
Corvus Trident tracks pallets seamlessly from dock to door, eliminating manual scanning
Illinois unions voice concerns over driverless vehicle bill, warning of job loss
Waymo's factory update hints at major advancements coming in APRIL 2026

BEFORE YOU GO

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