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- 2026-08-31 product_launch DW Innovation has officially released its geolocation verification tool, SPOT, out of beta. source
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New method reveals gait-phase representation health for smoother robot locomotion
Researchers have developed a new method to understand the internal representations learned by legged locomotion policies trained with reinforcement learning. By analyzing the effective rank of the policy Jacobian condit…
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Boston Dynamics spinout aims to create lovable companion robots
Dynamic Creatures, a new startup co-founded by former Boston Dynamics executive Marc Theermann, aims to create cute and cuddly companion robots. The company is building on Boston Dynamics' Spot platform, with initial pr…
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VIDRAFT's VIDOG kit adds on-device AI autonomy to existing robots
VIDRAFT has developed VIDOG, an on-device AI kit designed to transform remote-controlled quadruped robots into autonomous walkers. This modular system attaches to existing robots, utilizing an NVIDIA Jetson module with …
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DW Innovation releases SPOT geolocation tool out of beta
DW Innovation has released the latest version of its geolocation verification tool, SPOT, which is now out of beta. The tool, which was developed without two years of dedicated AI training, offers improved search capabi…
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Robots learn complex tasks using simulated expert data and sparse rewards
Researchers have developed a novel approach to train robots for complex locomotion and manipulation tasks by leveraging Sample-based Model Predictive Control (SMPC) in simulation. This method generates large datasets th…
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Boston Dynamics Spot robot deployed at Utah copper mine for autonomous operations
Boston Dynamics' Spot robot has been deployed at Mariana Minerals' Copper One facility in Utah to automate routine inspections and optimize operations. The quadruped robot uses its onboard sensors, including thermal ima…
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Gemini Robotics ER 2: powering robotics with video understanding, task orchestration, and multi-robot collaboration
Google DeepMind has launched Gemini Robotics ER 2, an advanced model designed to enhance robot capabilities in real-world environments. This new model improves video understanding for progress tracking, allows for seaml…
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Robot dog 'Spot' begins patrolling LaGuardia Airport for security
LaGuardia Airport has deployed a new robot dog, named "Spot," to patrol its facilities. This initiative is a collaboration between the NY Port Authority and Boston Dynamics, aiming to enhance security and operational ef…
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Object-centric representations boost robotic imitation learning
Researchers have developed an object-centric representation approach for visuomotor imitation learning in robotics. This method groups features into per-object slots, offering a structured alternative to traditional glo…