Boston Dynamics Spot robot learns to use its entire body to manipulate heavy objects. Researchers at RAI Institute are exploring how to make robots like Boston Dynamics' Spot perform dynamic manipulation. Their work combines sampling-based control with reinforcement learning to coordinate locomotion and object interaction, allowing the robot to use its whole body for more complex tasks. Follow Bots n' Beans for daily robotics, humanoids, and tech insights Follow Future of Built for updates on robotics, humanoids, and automation in construction.

Bio-inspired robotics This is a setup from Bionic and the Wires which uses sensors to detect a mushroom's bioelectric signals. These signals trigger robotic arms to play a keyboard. It hints at how fungi might "communicate" through their mycelial networks. The concept could lead to environmental sensors for monitoring soil health or new forms of biohybrid computing. Follow Bots n' Beans for daily robotics, humanoids, and tech insights Follow Future of Built for updates on robotics, humanoids, and automation in construction.

108 robotic arms pick cotton across a Xinjiang cotton field. This is the VTM-09B, operating 24/7 in Changji City. Its AI-powered system performs "topping," which trims cotton buds to direct plant energy and maximize yield. A single unit can process 26 to 40 hectares (64 to 99 acres) daily, completing the task 120 times faster than manual labor. Follow Bots n' Beans for daily robotics, humanoids, and tech insights Follow Future of Built for updates on robotics, humanoids, and automation in construction.

The World’s First Fully Modular Bi-Pedal Robot dog by Direct Drive Innovation. Remember the automorphing robots in "Big Hero 6," where individual units combine into a single, more powerful entity? We are at the beginning stages of this era. This modular architecture enables robots to dock, merge their computational power and mechanics, then separate for individual tasks. So, will humanoids be able to attach themselves to each other to create a super humanoid? And how large could a super-humanoid be? Ten humanoids could form a 12-foot titan for construction. A hundred could create a 50-foot colossus for disaster response, with a distributed computational brain. This modular architecture is the foundation for collective, adaptive robotics. Follow Peter Kappes for daily robotics, humanoids, and tech insights Follow Future of Built for updates on robotics, humanoids, and automation in construction. Follow Annin Robotics to build your own robot

Woah! The World’s First Fully Modular Bi-Pedal Robot dog by Direct Drive Innovation. Remember the automorphing robots in "Big Hero 6," where individual units combine into a single, more powerful entity? We are at the beginning stages of this era. This modular architecture enables robots to dock, merge their computational power and mechanics, then separate for individual tasks. So, will humanoids be able to attach themselves to each other to create a super humanoid? And how large could a super-humanoid be? Ten humanoids could form a 12-foot titan for construction. A hundred could create a 50-foot colossus for disaster response, with a distributed computational brain. This modular architecture is the foundation for collective, adaptive robotics. Follow Bots n' Beans for daily robotics, humanoids, and tech insights Follow Future of Built for updates on robotics, humanoids, and automation in construction. Follow Annin Robotics to build your own robot

A moving electric minivan in Shanghai becomes an inferno in seconds. In Shanghai, a Li Auto Mega electric minivan erupted into flames while driving. The fire ignited with alarming speed, starting in the vehicle's chassis where its CATL Qilin ternary NMC battery is housed. Fortunately, the doors did not lock, so the passengers were able to escape quickly and without injury. Follow Peter Kappes for daily robotics, humanoids, and tech insights. Follow Annin Robotics to build your own robot. Follow Future of Built for updates on robotics, humanoids, and automation in construction.

The most lifelike walk you have seen in a humanoid yet. This one is female. This is the 'Iron' robot from China's XPENG, designed for extensive personalization. It will be available in both male and female forms CEO Xiaopeng He also announced the development of bionic muscles and full-coverage soft skin, comparing the selection process to configuring a vehicle. He wants a robot that feels "warmer and also more intimate." marking a departure from the typically neutral designs pursued by other companies. Follow Bots n' Beans for daily robotics, humanoids, and tech insights. Follow Annin Robotics to learn & build your own industrial robot. Follow Future of Built for updates on robotics, humanoids, and automation in construction.

Bio-inspired robotics This is a setup from Bionic and the Wires which uses sensors to detect a mushroom's bioelectric signals. These signals trigger robotic arms to play a keyboard. It hints at how fungi might "communicate" through their mycelial networks. The concept could lead to environmental sensors for monitoring soil health or new forms of biohybrid computing. Follow Peter Kappes for daily robotics, humanoids, and tech insights Follow Future of Built for updates on robotics, humanoids, and automation in construction.

Sharpawave humanoid hand manipulating a cylinder with complete in-hand rotation at IROS 2025. Incredible dexterity. The SharpaWave is a 1:1 scale hand featuring 22 active degrees of freedom. 1,000 micro-sensors embedded in each fingertip, providing the tactile sensitivity needed to detect the most subtle pressures. Follow Bots n' Beans for daily robotics, humanoids, and tech insights Follow Annin Robotics to build your own robot Follow Future of Built for updates on robotics, humanoids, and automation in construction.

The most lifelike walk you have seen in a humanoid yet. This one is female. This is the 'Iron' robot from China's XPENG, designed for extensive personalization. It will be available in both male and female forms CEO Xiaopeng He also announced the development of bionic muscles and full-coverage soft skin, comparing the selection process to configuring a vehicle. He wants a robot that feels "warmer and also more intimate." marking a departure from the typically neutral designs pursued by other companies. Follow Peter Kappes for daily robotics, humanoids, and tech insights. Follow Annin Robotics to learn & build your own industrial robot. Follow Future of Built for updates on robotics, humanoids, and automation in construction.