Dynamic Manipulation Breakthrough: HouseBots Now Throw, Catch, and Even Play Ball With Humans
Researchers have unveiled a low-impedance robotic platform built specifically to study how machines can interact with fast-moving objects in highly dynamic environments. The result is one of the most impressive demonstrations of real-time robot coordination to date: two robots playing catch, taking batting practice, and even teaming up with humans to pass objects back and forth with remarkable speed and precision.
The Rise of IRON: XPeng’s Humanoid Redefines What’s Possible
The race to build a truly lifelike humanoid just accelerated again, and this time, it’s XPeng at the front of the pack. Their newly unveiled humanoid robot, codenamed IRON, is a stunning example of how far robotics has come in just a few short years. What once looked like science fiction is now walking, balancing, and moving with uncanny grace in real life.