An inventor has created a life-sized, robotic version of Springtrap from the game Five Night at Freddy’s using 3D printing, EVA foam, a Teensy 4.1 development board, ODrive S1 motor, and Dynamixel servos. The robot uses a bicycle-like mechanism for movement and handcrafted foam for the skin.

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A robot designed to harvest grapes has been introduced at Saffron Grange Vineyard in Essex. The robot uses AI-driven visual sensors to identify ripe grapes and gentle pressure-sensitive grippers to handle them without damage.

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Disney's BDX droid interacted with Pollen's Reachy 2 at a trade show, leading to a dance after a short conversation. The BDX droid has a head with four degrees of freedom and legs with five degrees of freedom, allowing it to walk smoothly.

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Researchers from EPFL university developed a bird robot called RAVEN with specialized legs that mimic real raven legs, allowing it to walk, hop, and jump into flight, which boosts takeoff speed and is more energy-efficient.

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Toyota's AI-powered CUE6 humanoid robot set a new Guinness World Record for the farthest basketball shot by a robot from 24.55 m, thanks to its ability to learn and adapt with AI algorithms.

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Hyundai and Kia unveil the X-ble Shoulder, a wearable robot designed to reduce shoulder pain and muscle activity, with modular components for flexibility and adaptability.

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Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot has been upgraded with a new hand capability, allowing it to catch tennis balls in mid-air. The robot is expected to be a personal assistant, similar to R2-D2 and C3-PO, but a production-ready prototype is needed for assessment.

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NASA is testing multiple swimming robots designed to explore the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn, using 3D-printed plastic prototypes with low-cost motors and electronics.

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Inventor Michael Rechtin created a transformable robot that can drive and fly. It uses 3D-printed prop guards that function as wheels and lightweight tracks for mobility. A four-bar linkage mechanism allows it to transition between driving and flying modes.

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BMW's autonomous humanoid robot, Figure 02, continues working at the Spartanburg factory, equipped with enhanced AI capabilities and perception AI models for autonomous manufacturing tasks.

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