Top stories in robotics today: – Unitree takes its budget humanoid global
– Uber and Volkswagen launch robotaxis in LA
– MIT’s fiber muscles move more like the real thing
– Tesla FSD gets its first EU approvals
– Quick hits on other robotics news
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Robotics Roundup: Humanoids, Robotaxis, MIT Muscles, Tesla FSD
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Tiny Pocket-Sized Quadruped Robot Engineering Innovation
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Tiny but Mighty: A Pocket-Sized Quadruped #Robot
— Ronald van Loon (@Ronald_vanLoon) 13 avril 2026
via @ZappyZappy7
#Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology pic.twitter.com/h3sgmtRhM0Tiny but Mighty: A Pocket-Sized Quadruped #Robot
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Wireless Devices Have Terrible Microphone Quality Issues
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also wireless have horrible microphones – no idea why
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AI Integration Drives Evolution of Optical Networks in Homes
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AI is moving into our homes — and networks must evolve with it. At #MWC2026, Huawei highlighted how optical networks are enabling AI-driven services, from smart homes to distributed computing. It’s no longer just about connectivity. It’s about intelligent experiences. Read more 👉 go.kenovy.com/sRN7 #AI #Telecom #OpticalNetworks #Innovation
→ View original post on X — @ingliguori, 2026-04-13 12:17 UTC
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Humanoid Robots Revolutionize Modular Retail Coffee and Service
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Modular Retail Store Where Humanoid #Robots Serve Coffee, Ice Cream, and Chat with Customers
— Ronald van Loon (@Ronald_vanLoon) 13 avril 2026
via @ZappyZappy7#AI #Robotics #Innovation #Technology pic.twitter.com/k1WmDPiodVModular Retail Store Where Humanoid #Robots Serve Coffee, Ice Cream, and Chat with Customers
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Chinese legend rallies with humanoid robots in table tennis
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Chinese table tennis legend and US guests rally with humanoid robots https://
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Quantum Internet of Things Powering a Safer Connected World
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Quantum #InternetOfThings Powering a Safer Connected World
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BrainCo’s robotic hands show major progress in fine motor control
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Robotic hands are getting seriously capable. BrainCo’s new version shows how much progress has been made in fine motor control – handling objects with more precision and adaptability. That’s a big deal. Because in robotics, the challenge isn’t just moving. It’s interacting with the world safely and accurately. If that gap continues to close, a lot of use cases move from demo to reality. #Robotics #AI #Innovation Source 🙏🏻@bamitav @IanLJones98 @NevilleGaunt @altiamkabir @sijlalhussain @marcusborba @jblefevre60 @Nicochan33 @TerenceLeungSF @KirkDBorne @CurieuxExplorer @enilev @Eli_Krumova @pascal_bornet @anand_narang @sulefati7 @Xbond49 @Hana_ElSayyed @engmlubbad @Timothy_Hughes @mcanducci @RLDI_Lamy @segundoatdell @engmlubbad @rvp @ipfcoline1 @PatGrant7777 @NigelTozer @Ronald_vanLoon @pierrepinna @Khulood_Almani @BetaMoroney @AKWY
→ View original post on X — @mvollmer1, 2026-04-13 08:31 UTC
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HexRunner Achieves Stable 30 MPH Locomotion
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Designing for Speed: How HexRunner Achieved Stable 30 MPH Locomotion
— Ronald van Loon (@Ronald_vanLoon) 13 avril 2026
by @lukas_m_ziegler#EmergingTech #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology pic.twitter.com/ti4JvhVlZhDesigning for Speed: How HexRunner Achieved Stable 30 MPH Locomotion
by @lukas_m_ziegler #EmergingTech #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology [Translated from EN to English]→ View original post on X — @mvollmer1, 2026-04-13 08:27 UTC
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InfinityCranes: Revolutionary Industrial Lifting Technology Maximizes Space
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Revolutionizing Industrial Lifting: InfinityCranes by CeiliX #Technology GmbH Maximizes Space and Efficiency
— Ronald van Loon (@Ronald_vanLoon) 13 avril 2026
by @IntEngineering#Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood pic.twitter.com/6rqtM11722Revolutionizing Industrial Lifting: InfinityCranes by CeiliX #Technology GmbH Maximizes Space and Efficiency
by @IntEngineering #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood