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Harvard Researchers Pioneer Rotational 3D Printing to Create Programmable Soft Robots

Ritambhara K February 9, 2026 6:31 pm

Harvard University engineers have developed a rotational multimaterial 3D printing method to create soft robots with built-in motion. Led by Professor Jennifer Lewis, the technique prints programmable air channels within flexible filaments, allowing for rapid, mold-free fabrication of devices that can grip, bend, and morph on command.

Sellafield Nuclear Plant Deploys Boston Dynamics’ Spot Robot in Pioneering Radiation Monitoring Trial

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 8, 2026 7:00 pm

Sellafield has trialed Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot for radiation monitoring, using a RAICo-designed tool to swab hazardous areas. This innovation aims to remove personnel from danger, accelerating safer nuclear decommissioning through advanced robotics.

Humanoid Robot Agibot A2 Creates History Walking over 100 km across China

Sanjukta Praharaj February 7, 2026 5:37 pm

Setting the record for the longest journey walked by a humanoid robot, Agibot A2 secured a spot in the history

Bedrock Robotics Raises $270M to Build Driverless Excavators

Sanjukta Praharaj February 7, 2026 5:09 pm

Bedrock Robotics Inc. announced on Wednesday that it has raised $270 million in Series B funding, bringing its total funding

DEWALT and August Robotics Launch World’s First Autonomous Drilling Robot for Data Center Construction

Ritambhara K February 2, 2026 5:19 pm

DEWALT, in collaboration with August Robotics, has unveiled a fleet-capable autonomous drilling robot designed to accelerate data center builds. The Maryland-based

A surgeon controls robotic arms from a console during a long-distance telesurgery procedure.

Chinese Military Researchers Prove Long-Distance Robot Telesurgery as Reliable as Local Operations

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 1, 2026 4:51 pm

In a world first, Chinese PLA General Hospital researchers led by Dr. Zhang Xu have proven in a BMJ-published trial that robot telesurgery over 2,800km is as safe and effective as local surgery, revolutionizing access to cancer care.

The Sprout humanoid robot from Fauna Robotics, showing its compact size, expressive face with LED array, and soft exterior panels.

New York’s Fauna Robotics Bets on Sprout, a Friendly Humanoid, to Democratize Robot Development

Ritambhara K January 30, 2026 4:57 pm

New York-based Fauna Robotics has launched Sprout, a 22.7 kg humanoid development platform designed for safety and emotional engagement. Founders Rob Cochran and Josh Merel aim to democratize robotics, providing tools for building applications in education, therapy, and AI research right out of the box.

Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Researchers Unearth 5,100-Year-Old Dams That Upend Historical Theory

Ritambhara K January 30, 2026 4:44 pm

Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences have discovered 5,100-year-old dams using digital archaeology, proving ancient Chinese communities managed water cooperatively. This finding by researcher Liu Jianguo directly counters the long-standing Western theory of “Oriental despotism,” showing large-scale projects preceded centralized power.

The Embodied Tien Kung humanoid robot operating outdoors, demonstrating a direct satellite data link for autonomous mission execution.

Beijing’s X-Humanoid Achieves World First: ‘Embodied Tien Kung’ Robot Operates Autonomously Via Direct Satellite Link

Ritambhara K January 29, 2026 3:16 pm

In a world-first, Beijing’s X-Humanoid connected its ‘Embodied Tien Kung’ robot directly to a GalaxySpace low-earth-orbit satellite. The robot autonomously completed a retrieval and delivery mission, transmitting 720P visual data in real time without any ground network, pioneering a new era for remote robotic operations.

Chinese Firm EYOU Launches World’s First Automated Robot Joint Line, Paving Way for Humanoid Mass Production

Ritambhara K January 29, 2026 2:54 pm

Shanghai’s EYOU Robot Technology Co. has launched the world’s first automated production line for robotic joints, with a 100,000-unit annual capacity. This solves the critical consistency and cost problem, enabling the mass production of humanoid robots for global markets.

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Harvard Researchers Pioneer Rotational 3D Printing to Create Programmable Soft Robots

Sellafield Nuclear Plant Deploys Boston Dynamics’ Spot Robot in Pioneering Radiation Monitoring Trial

Humanoid Robot Agibot A2 Creates History Walking over 100 km across China

Bedrock Robotics Raises $270M to Build Driverless Excavators

DEWALT and August Robotics Launch World’s First Autonomous Drilling Robot for Data Center Construction

Chinese Military Researchers Prove Long-Distance Robot Telesurgery as Reliable as Local Operations

New York’s Fauna Robotics Bets on Sprout, a Friendly Humanoid, to Democratize Robot Development

Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Researchers Unearth 5,100-Year-Old Dams That Upend Historical Theory

Beijing’s X-Humanoid Achieves World First: ‘Embodied Tien Kung’ Robot Operates Autonomously Via Direct Satellite Link

Chinese Firm EYOU Launches World’s First Automated Robot Joint Line, Paving Way for Humanoid Mass Production

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