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Figure and Nscale Plan 100,000 NVIDIA GPUs for Humanoid AI

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk September 5, 2026 5:31 pm

Figure and Nscale have announced a partnership to deploy up to 100,000 NVIDIA Vera Rubin GPUs for humanoid robot AI training. The initial commitment is valued at $3.5 billion, with plans to scale beyond $6 billion. The computing infrastructure will support training of Figure’s Helix models and help the company develop more capable general-purpose humanoid robots.

AI-Designed Soft 3D-Printing Material Creates Robotic Hand that Grips Eggs to 1KG Bottles

Ritambhara K September 5, 2026 3:53 pm

Korean researchers have used artificial intelligence to develop a highly stretchable material for 3D printing that has been tested in

Used Industrial Robot Arm Reinvented as an Automated 120-Shuttlecock Badminton Trainer

Ritambhara K September 4, 2026 7:03 pm

A used industrial robot has been converted into an automated badminton training machine capable of storing and firing up to

Hong Kong’s HKU Builds Robot That Learns Dog-Like Jumping

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk September 3, 2026 3:47 pm

Researchers at HKU and the Oxford Robotics Institute have developed a learning system that helps a quadrupedal robot jump through narrow spaces. Inspired by dog movements, the system allows the 22-kg Aliengo robot to detect a gate, adjust its approach, fold its legs during the jump and continue running after landing.

Robots Take Over the Counter: Galbot Opens Hong Kong’s First Humanoid-Run Stores

Ritambhara K September 2, 2026 5:20 pm

Hong Kong has opened its first convenience stores operated by humanoid robots, giving Chinese robotics company Galbot a commercial base

Humanoid robot standing on a production line at a robotics factory in Serbia

Serbia Starts China-Backed Humanoid Robot Production in Europe

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk September 1, 2026 6:53 pm

Serbia has started production at a new humanoid robot factory built with Chinese companies Minth Group and AgiBot. The Šabac facility is described as Europe’s first Chinese-backed mass-production base for humanoid robots. The project could eventually produce up to 20,000 humanoid robots and robotic dogs each year as Serbia expands its role in advanced manufacturing.

L3Harris, ARX Robotics Test Robotic Vehicle For Forward Counter-Drone Sensing In US Army Drill

Ritambhara K August 29, 2026 5:05 pm

L3Harris Technologies and ARX Robotics UK have tested a remotely controlled ground robot carrying a counter-drone sensing system during a

GALBOT Robots Complete 100-Rally Autonomous Humanoid Tennis Match

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 25, 2026 2:34 pm

GALBOT humanoid robots have completed 100+ consecutive rallies in a live autonomous tennis match against human athletes. The robots tracked fast-moving balls, positioned themselves on the court, selected shots and adapted to changing game situations without following a fixed script. The demonstration highlights how AI-powered humanoid robots are beginning to combine perception, decision-making and physical movement in real-world settings.

China’s Humanoid Robot Develops Unusual Running Style on Its Own

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 24, 2026 4:46 pm

China’s Tien Kung Omni humanoid robot has gone viral for its unusual 400-meter running style, with its hands held near its face. Developers at X-Humanoid say the posture was not directly programmed. Instead, the robot developed it through simulated learning to reduce shoulder stress, manage energy use and maintain speed during the race.

Beijing Robot Expo Shows Humanoids Sorting Parcels, Making Food, Taking on Everyday Tasks

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 21, 2026 3:45 pm

Hundreds of robotics companies gathered in Beijing on Wednesday for the opening of the World Robot Conference, showcasing machines designed

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Figure and Nscale Plan 100,000 NVIDIA GPUs for Humanoid AI

AI-Designed Soft 3D-Printing Material Creates Robotic Hand that Grips Eggs to 1KG Bottles

Used Industrial Robot Arm Reinvented as an Automated 120-Shuttlecock Badminton Trainer

Hong Kong’s HKU Builds Robot That Learns Dog-Like Jumping

Robots Take Over the Counter: Galbot Opens Hong Kong’s First Humanoid-Run Stores

Serbia Starts China-Backed Humanoid Robot Production in Europe

L3Harris, ARX Robotics Test Robotic Vehicle For Forward Counter-Drone Sensing In US Army Drill

GALBOT Robots Complete 100-Rally Autonomous Humanoid Tennis Match

China’s Humanoid Robot Develops Unusual Running Style on Its Own

Beijing Robot Expo Shows Humanoids Sorting Parcels, Making Food, Taking on Everyday Tasks

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