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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Previous belief in AI compute bubble and recession wrong
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Six months ago, there was a lot of focus on the idea that the there would be a massive glut of unused computing power which would could a recession as AI use plateaued. The "compute bubble" belief was absolutely everywhere. The degree to which this was wrong deserves some notice
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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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Database Architecture for Autonomous Energy Operations
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The energy industry is moving toward autonomous operations. Your database architecture will determine if you can keep up.
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Smart Grids Platforms Handle Distributed Energy Resources Scale
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Smart grids require platforms that can handle telemetry from distributed energy resources at unprecedented scale and speed.
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Time Series Databases: Essential Infrastructure for Industrial IoT Monitoring
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Time series databases are becoming the foundation for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and grid stability.
— Lucian Fogoros (@fogoros) 13 avril 2026
Without this data infrastructure, your sensors and SCADA systems are just expensive paperweights.
Partner content with @InfluxDB. #influxdata_iiot #InfluxDB pic.twitter.com/B2n35eil7xTime series databases are becoming the foundation for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and grid stability.
Without this data infrastructure, your sensors and SCADA systems are just expensive paperweights.
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40 Entrepreneurs Unite to Drive Innovation and Economic Action
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Regardez cette vidéo : nous sommes 40 entrepreneurs à unir nos voix pour porter un message. Au-delà des parcours individuels, c’est une énergie collective que vous allez découvrir. Celle d’un pays qui agit, qui tente et qui construit encore. Malgré tout.
— Rafik Smati (@RafikSmati) 13 avril 2026
Oui, malgré tout.… pic.twitter.com/VLNiA7AndqRegardez cette vidéo : nous sommes 40 entrepreneurs à unir nos voix pour porter un message. Au-delà des parcours individuels, c’est une énergie collective que vous allez découvrir. Celle d’un pays qui agit, qui tente et qui construit encore. Malgré tout. Oui, malgré tout.
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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
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Optimas S19 Paving Machine Transforms Large-Scale Construction Poland
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Optimas S19 Paving Machine Transforms Large-Scale Construction in Poland
— Ronald van Loon (@Ronald_vanLoon) 13 avril 2026
by @gzwkdp#Engineering #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology pic.twitter.com/aQs0dzJF5bOptimas S19 Paving Machine Transforms Large-Scale Construction in Poland
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Engineering-First Developer Relations: Building Before Talking
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Fun fact – we have no one with dev rel as a title (and never had) Everyone has always been just an engineer building things and then talking about why those things matter and are cool