The San Francisco Bay Area is a hub for the artificial intelligence revolution, with robotics investment and innovation growing in Silicon Valley. AI is merging with robotics, with examples like Waymo's driverless cars.

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EngineAI releases PM01 humanoid robot for commercial use, a lightweight and dynamic robot with a neural network and natural gait, available for global sales at a price of 88,000 yuan ($12,000 U.S.) until March 31, 2025.

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Open Droids, a San Francisco-based company, launched the R1D1 single-arm mobile manipulator in August 2024. The robot features a six degree-of-freedom arm with a 62.2 cm reach and 3 kg payload, designed for domestic and industrial tasks.

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Humanoid robots continued to be a focus in 2024, with six top stories related to them. 1X Technologies unveiled the NEO Beta prototype, preparing for pilot deployment in households.

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FlexQube's CEO discusses the company's innovative approach to manufacturing, the transition from manual carts to automated systems, and the importance of modularity, customer experience, and the evolving AMR market.

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Pudu Robotics, a company based in Shenzhen, China, has launched its first full-sized bipedal humanoid robot, the PUDU D9. The robot will be available for pre-sale on the company's website soon. Pudu Robotics aims to achieve 'commercially viable embodied intelligence' with the PUDU D9, and plans to use its experience in the commercial service sector to help mature semi-humanoid and humanoid robots, making robotic services more accessible.

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Massimo Motor Sports LLC has integrated robotics into its production line, introducing new T-Boss models 560L and 760L, aiming to improve efficiency and quality control, demonstrating commitment to customers and investors' needs.

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Invio Automation launched a Factory of the Future Rapid Automation Assessment service to help manufacturers evaluate their automation readiness and identify opportunities for improvement.

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Draganfly completed initial flights as part of a proof-of-concept drone delivery project for Mass General Brigham Home Hospital, evaluating routes and test flights within hospital infrastructure.

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Parvalux by maxon has introduced a modular range of motors, gearboxes, and motion systems accessories to address supply chain challenges and shorten product development times.

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