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Robots Need Natural Communication to Gain Widespread Adoption
According to Treble, robots that cannot communicate naturally with humans will not be adopted, and the key to natural communication is advanced audio and voice technologies.
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FORT Robotics to Go Public via SPAC Merger, Valued at Over $500 Million
FORT Robotics, a company specializing in safety technology for robots, is merging with a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) to go public. The combined company will be valued at over $500 million and will focus on developing and deploying safe and scalable physical AI solutions.
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Serve Robotics Expands Autonomous Delivery Network with Grubhub Partnership and New Markets
Serve Robotics partners with Grubhub to launch autonomous delivery services in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Alexandria, Va., while expanding into Washington, D.C., and San Jose. The company also unveils microdepots, countertop products, and new advertising features, alongside strong Q2 2026 financial results.
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Unitree Robotics' IPO Marks Milestone for Humanoid Industry, But Challenges Remain
Unitree Robotics' successful IPO on Shanghai's STAR Market raises questions about the future of humanoid robotics in industrial settings and the potential for other companies to follow suit.
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US Navy to Allow Foreign Companies to Build Ships Overseas
President Trump signs MOU allowing foreign companies to construct up to two vessels in their parent countries' shipyards to increase US Navy's shipbuilding and repair capacity.
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Century Aluminum's Oklahoma Smelter Project Advances Amid Local Pushback
Century Aluminum's Oklahoma smelter project is on track to break ground this year and begin producing hot metal by the end of 2029, despite local concerns and a lawsuit filed by Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond.