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Research

Surviving the paper deluge: Notes from an ICRA panel on publishing, LLMs, and the future of peer review

Robohub·Sep 2, 2026

A recent ICRA panel titled “Surviving the Paper Deluge” brought together leading robotics researchers who have grappled with the overwhelmi…

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General

In war-split Myanmar, ‘spirit consorts’ commune across divide

Japan Times Technology·Sep 2, 2026

At the annual Taungbyone Festival, the dazzling mediums drank, danced and swooned as they communed with the 111 divine ghosts of ancient Bu…

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General

US judge rules alleged Charlie Kirk killer to stand trial, could face death penalty

South China Morning Post Tech·Sep 2, 2026

The murder case against the Utah man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk last year is headed for trial, and the def…

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General

G20 finance chiefs — except China — back action on distorted trade

Japan Times Technology·Sep 2, 2026

China's massive export push has pressured economies across the globe, especially as the U.S. has ​imposed high tariffs on Chinese goods.

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General

How AI plotted an interstellar journey to Alpha Centauri

MIT Technology Review·Sep 1, 2026

A nonprofit organization called the Fermi Explorer Mission announced today that it intends to launch a spacecraft to our nearest star syste…

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Humanoid

Top 10 robotics stories of August 2026

The Robot Report·Sep 1, 2026

August 2026's top 10 stories included large funding rounds, updates in the humanoid robot industry, and the latest physical AI models. The…

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Cobot

Learn how physical AI is being used to do real work at RoboBusiness

The Robot Report·Sep 1, 2026

Leaders at Amazon Robotics, Teradyne Robotics, and Cobot will discuss how they're applying physical AI to robots operating in customer envi…

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Startup

Visko launches Orbis live model and closes pre-seed funding round

The Robot Report·Sep 1, 2026

Visko says Orbis streams 4K video at 24 frames per second, responds to user intervention, and sustains hour-scale generation without drift.…

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Manipulation

Google Pics is like Canva, but with even more AI

The Verge AI·Sep 1, 2026

{"#text":"Google has a new suite of creative design tools for Workspace users called Google Pics, which aims to make editing and generating…

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General

Making the AI-powered case for legacy modernization

MIT Technology Review·Sep 1, 2026

For years, legacy technology has been a problem companies knew they needed to solve, but one they often struggled to tackle. The cost, comp…

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General

The Missing Layer in Robot Safety Assurance

The Robot Report·Sep 1, 2026

Why robot safety assurance must account for attacks that can change how a machine sees, decides, and acts. The post The Missing Layer in Ro…

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HowToRobot and Robotics Australia Group partner on platform to encourage robot adoption

The Robot Report·Sep 1, 2026

The initiative is intended to help businesses in Australia identify automation opportunities, test them, and connect with local suppliers.…

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Agriculture

The Download: engineered microbes for crops, and OpenAI’s culture problem

MIT Technology Review·Sep 1, 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of t…

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General

From spreadsheets to AI: Deere gives farmers new features in Operations Center, JD

The Robot Report·Sep 1, 2026

John Deere has launched JD, an AI tool that turns historical farm data into actionable insights to boost profitability. The post From sprea…

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Research

How engineered microbes could help feed the world’s crops

MIT Technology Review·Sep 1, 2026

Fertilizer is crucial for the global food supply, but making it uses a lot of energy and produces a lot of emissions. Some companies hope m…

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General

Why US sanctions threats against China aren’t credible

South China Morning Post Tech·Sep 1, 2026

The US threat of sanctions on China because of Beijing’s relationship with Iran isn’t credible. The artificial intelligence bubble and its…

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Peru is losing a battle against illegal gold mining in its rainforests

Japan Times Technology·Sep 1, 2026

Even when operations to disrupt illegal gold mines go according to plan, it's only a matter of days before miners return, said a federal pr…

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Giants receiver Nabers praises OBJ for leadership

Japan Times Technology·Sep 1, 2026

Malik Nabers is keeping the timetable for his return private, but the Giants receiver is excited about the return of Odell Beckham Jr., who…

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General

Skild AI unveils S1 flagship robot foundation model

The Robot Report·Aug 31, 2026

Skild AI says its S1 robot foundation model enables robots to learn new tasks just by seeing a video of it being performed. The post Skild…

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US jury continues deliberations in Lindsay Clancy child killings case

South China Morning Post Tech·Aug 31, 2026

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial on Monday spent a third day deliberating without reaching a verdict on whether the former labour and del…

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Chile fines Chinese mafia inmate after cocaine found at maximum-security prison

South China Morning Post Tech·Aug 31, 2026

A Chilean court on Monday fined a Chinese man caught with cocaine inside a Santiago prison, where he is being held on charges of homicide,…

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Manipulation

How better grippers can unlock physical AI

The Robot Report·Aug 31, 2026

Physical AI depends on smarter grippers to give robots the dexterity, sensing and adaptability needed to handle real-world tasks. The post…

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General

Reframe Systems raises $40M to scale its robotic microfactories for home building

The Robot Report·Aug 31, 2026

Reframe Systems aims to build a network of automated microfactories near communities where homes are needed. The post Reframe Systems raise…

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General

The Hugging Face hack could indicate cultural issues at OpenAI

MIT Technology Review·Aug 31, 2026

This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. B…

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