Robotics

Alibaba's Amap has unveiled a new humanoid foundation model, λ0, which learns whole-body tasks from human demonstrations. The model uses first-person video synchronized with body and hand movements to teach robots coordinated movement and manipulation.

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Bedrock Robotics, focused on autonomous excavators, has secured $600M in new funding, bringing its valuation to $4.1 billion. The investment addresses a growing shortage of skilled operators in the industry.

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AI robotics startup Physical Intelligence is reportedly in talks to raise more than $1 billion in a round led by Avenir and Lux Capital at a valuation of approximately $20 billion, up from $11.5 billion earlier in 2026, according to Bloomberg sources.

Meta reportedly built a humanoid robot prototype with Chinese robotics firm Fourier in three months and is already building a second version, according to The Information. Meta says it has no plans to sell these units.

Robotics • Techmeme