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Agile Robots, DeepMind Partner on AI Robotics

Germany’s Agile Robots Teams with Google DeepMind on AI Humanoid

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk March 31, 2026 3:48 pm

German robotics company Agile Robots SE is partnering with Google DeepMind to integrate Gemini Robotics AI models into its Agile ONE humanoid. By combining DeepMind’s foundation models with Agile Robots’ existing hardware—already deployed in over 20,000 systems—the partnership aims to create smarter, more adaptable industrial automation that can learn from real-world tasks.

RAI Roadrunner Robot Balances on One Wheel; Then Climbs, Skates, and Turns Fast

Sanjukta Praharaj March 31, 2026 12:45 pm

The Robotics and AI Institute( RAI) has released a new video of its experimental robot, Roadrunner. The machine may look

From Moonwalk to Match Play: KAIST Humanoid v0.7 Shows Moves You Didn’t Expect

Sanjukta Praharaj March 31, 2026 12:25 pm

Engineers at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have introduced a humanoid robot that is drawing attention for

No Motors, No Propellers: These Bird-Like Robots Are Rewriting How Drones Fly

Sanjukta Praharaj March 25, 2026 9:51 pm

Engineers are developing bird-like robots with flapping wings that could transform drone technology by replacing traditional propellers with more flexible

Japan’s Insect-Inspired Robot Tracks Odors Even with One Sensor

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk March 24, 2026 9:04 pm

Japanese researchers have created an insect‑inspired robot that tracks odors even when one of its two sensors fails. Based on the silkworm moth’s ability to navigate with a single antenna, the robot maintains consistent accuracy indoors and outdoors. The breakthrough, published in npj Robotics, brings resilient odor‑tracking closer to real‑world disaster relief and environmental monitoring.

Human-like Robots in McDonald’s Uniforms in China, But Only for a Reason

Sanjukta Praharaj March 24, 2026 8:11 pm

McDonald’s has tested humanoid robots at one of its outlets in Shanghai, drawing attention from customers and social media users.

China Robot Learns Tennis From Amateur Moves, Returns Shots With 96.5% Accuracy

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk March 23, 2026 9:19 pm

Researchers in China have taught a humanoid robot to play tennis using imperfect motion data from amateur players. Their LATENT system lets the robot return balls with 96.5% accuracy and move naturally. The approach, developed with robotics company Galbot, could help robots learn other athletic skills without needing perfect motion data.

A Robot That Never Needs Charging? Meet Cranfield’s 3D-Printed WANDER-bot

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk March 23, 2026 8:51 pm

Cranfield University researchers have built WANDER-bot, a 3D‑printed robot that runs entirely on wind energy. Movement uses no battery power, allowing long missions in hostile environments like deserts or polar regions. The simple, repairable design could one day help explore other planets or remote areas where humans cannot easily work.

Georgia Tech’s SAIL Helps Robots Perform Tasks Faster than Their Human Trainers

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk March 23, 2026 7:50 pm

Robots that learn by watching people usually cannot move faster than their teachers. Georgia Tech researchers have built SAIL, a new system that breaks this speed barrier. The tool allows robots to complete tasks like packing food and folding laundry three to four times faster than standard systems, all while staying safe and precise.