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Element Robotics advances LunarSim platform for lunar & Earth missions

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Element Robotics' LunarSim, a digital twin platform for lunar missions, advances in Propel-AIR, aiming to cut costs and boost testing on Earth and the Moon.
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Six AI & robotics startups named as finalists for Propel-AIR

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Six Australian AI and robotics startups are finalists for Propel-AIR, vying for advanced support and a residency at MassRobotics in Boston.
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NVIDIA unveils new Isaac GR00T tools powering robot evolution

Mon, 19th May 2025
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NVIDIA launches Isaac GR00T N1.5 and new simulation tools to boost humanoid robot development with faster training and enhanced AI capabilities.
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NVIDIA unveils GR00T N1 model for humanoid robotics

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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NVIDIA has launched the GR00T N1, a versatile foundation model for humanoid robots, aiming to enhance robot development and address global labour shortages.
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NVIDIA unveils GR00T N1 model for humanoid robots

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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NVIDIA has launched the Isaac GR00T N1, a pioneering humanoid robot model aimed at tackling global labour shortages, enhancing robotic reasoning and skills.
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Australia's Propel-AIR to boost AI & robotics innovation

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Australian innovators in AI and robotics will receive vital support with the launch of Propel-AIR, starting January 2025 to expedite development.
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NVIDIA unveils suite of tools to accelerate humanoid robotics

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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NVIDIA unveils new tools for humanoid robotics at SIGGRAPH 2024, aiming to revolutionise development workflows with AI-driven simulation and cloud computing services.
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NVIDIA unveils Project GR00T & Jetson Thor for humanoid robots

Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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NVIDIA reveals Project GR00T and Jetson Thor, major advancements of humanoid robots and AI, enhancing their Isaac robotics platform through generative AI models and technologically advanced infrastructure.
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NVIDIA GTC 2024 coming up soon, with AI taking centre stage

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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GTC 2024 by NVIDIA sets to break convention with its hybrid model and a robust focus on AI, serving as a fertile ground for collaborative AI development.
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Hyundai Group buys Boston Dynamics as SoftBank faces mass layoffs

Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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SoftBank purchased Boston Dynamics from Alphabet in 2017, also for an undisclosed amount. Four years later, Boston Dynamics has been sold again.
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'Is that a robot herding sheep?' Kiwi startup teaches old dog new tricks

Fri, 22nd May 2020
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It's all thanks to a partnership between global robotics stalwart Boston Dynamics, a Kiwi startup called Rocos, and a robotic dog called Spot.
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Three BostonDynamics creations straight out of a sci-fi thriller

Mon, 14th May 2018
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BostonDynamics' latest videos show eerily lifelike robots, from a self-navigating Spot to the agile Atlas, sparking fears of a potential robot uprising.
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The end is nigh, doors can no longer stop robots

Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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BostonDynamics' SpotMini, a dextrous home robot, now can open doors, signifying a leap in mobile manipulation tech.
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Boston Dynamics’ frightening creation can do your dishes

Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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Boston Dynamics’ new consumer robot, SpotMini, can handle household chores like dishwashing, marking the company’s shift from military to home-use robotics.
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Three advanced robots making sci-fi technology a reality

Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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Defying expectations, three robots are heralding a new age in sci-fi tech, performing feats once deemed decades away.