Construction robotics startup Monumental recently revealed securing $25 million in funding with the aim of addressing the labor, cost, and sustainability challenges prevalent in the global construction industry. Established in 2021, Monumental specializes in creating small, electric, and agile autonomous ground vehicles (AGVs). These robots navigate freely across the challenging terrain of construction sites, offering a solution to labor shortages and escalating costs. The Amsterdam-based … Continue reading A company’s AI-powered robots can lay bricks

The emergence of early drone equivalents, akin to “killer robots,” has been witnessed in conflicts such as those in Ukraine and Gaza. While these drones are currently under human control, the prospect of a future where autonomous weapons, guided by artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced robotics, dominate the battlefield is becoming a reality. Major powers, including the U.S., are actively developing self-guided autonomous weapons systems, … Continue reading Swarms of AI “killer robots” are the future of war

The Colombian government has announced an expedition to recover items of “incalculable value” from the wreck of the legendary San Jose galleon, which sank in 1708 while carrying gold, silver, and emeralds estimated to be worth billions of dollars. Culture Minister Juan David Correa stated that, seven years after the discovery of the wreck off Colombia’s coast, an underwater robot would be deployed to extract … Continue reading Colombia to use underwater robot to remove treasures worth billions from 18th-century shipwreck

As part of the agricultural industry revolution, robots are making their way onto farms, bringing forth a wave of technological advancements. Among the adopted technologies are two Lely robotic milkers, which autonomously milk cows while monitoring various parameters such as cow activity, rumination, resting time, temperature, and milk quality and quantity. A Barn-E robot takes care of manure cleanup within the barn, contributing to cleaner … Continue reading Robots invading farms as part of revolution of agriculture industry

Nvidia, Jeff Bezos, and several prominent technology firms are investing in Figure AI, a startup focused on developing human-like robots. The company is securing approximately $675 million in funding, valuing it at around $2 billion before the investment, as reported by Bloomberg. Figure AI has garnered significant interest from the tech industry, attracting investments from major players such as Microsoft, contributing $95 million, and Nvidia, … Continue reading Nvidia, Intel, and Jeff Bezos invest millions in AI humanoid robot company