The Unitree B2-W robot dog has been upgraded with new wheel motors, joint modules, and replaceable legs. It now features a LiDAR, depth camera, and a large battery, allowing it to reach speeds of 12.4 mph, travel 31 miles with an 88-pound load, and pull up to 220 pounds.

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The PUDU D9 is a 5.57-feet-tall humanoid robot with two 7-degree-of-freedom robotic arms, capable of walking at 4.47 mph and navigating challenging terrains.

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Researchers from the Beijing Institute of Technology trained a robot rat using AI and tested its interactions with a real rat, finding it could detect and track the real rat and engage in friendly or aggressive interactions.

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Logon Technology's spherical RT-G robot has joined the police force in Wenzhou, China, and is remotely controlled by a human operator. It features gyroscopic self-stabilization, multiple cameras, GPS navigation, and ultrasonic sensors to map the environment and avoid obstacles.

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Sanctuary AI has achieved a milestone in their development of human-like intelligence in robots by showcasing a dexterous robotic hand capable of in-hand manipulation. This hand is equipped with miniaturized hydraulic valves for higher power density

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Clone's Torso 2 is an advanced android robot with 910 artificial muscle fibers, 164 degrees of movement, and 182 sensors, enabling fluid and natural movements. It is touted as the most sophisticated robot to date and suggests the possibility of future androids resembling characters from science fiction movies like Alien.

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Researchers from North Carolina State University created a small manta ray robot that swims using a butterfly stroke, allowing it to move at an average speed of 3.74 body lengths per second, which is four times faster than other soft-bodied swimming robots.

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Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot was tested on uneven terrain without vision assistance and performed adequately. Tesla plans to have robots for internal use by next year and mass production for external companies in 2026.

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Devanthro's new Robody telepresence robot has a redesigned torso and arms, improved hardware, and advanced control systems that enable operators to perform intricate, two-handed tasks in real-world home settings. The robot can be customized and is intended for use in care homes, assisting with tasks such as getting items from the fridge or closet, dusting surfaces, and playing board games.

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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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