Keywords: Robotics


a16z Frontier: Andreessen Horowitz Expands Beyond Crypto Into AI and Emerging Technologies

Andreessen Horowitz is broadening the ambitions of its cryptocurrency investment business, replacing the a16z Crypto brand with a16z Frontier as it seeks opportunities across a wider range of emerging technologies. Announced on October 22, 2026, the rebranding reflects a shift in how the venture capital......

Microduck Robots Sell 20,000 Preorders After Nvidia CEO’s Viral Demonstration

A brief demonstration at a major technology conference has propelled a small, duck-shaped robot into the spotlight, highlighting how an engaging public appearance can accelerate interest in emerging artificial intelligence products. Microducks, developed by French robotics company Pollen Robotics and......

AI Agents Discover the Power of Play in a Virtual World, MIT Study Finds

Artificial intelligence systems may develop useful skills through exploration rather than relying exclusively on instructions and predefined objectives. An experiment involving 13 AI agents placed in a simulated island environment suggests that allowing these systems to investigate their surroundings......

Tesla’s Third-Quarter Profit Falls as Elon Musk Bets on Artificial Intelligence

Tesla reported a sharp decline in third-quarter profit in 2026, highlighting the financial pressures facing the electric-vehicle manufacturer as it increases investment in artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous driving and robotics. The company recorded net income of $787 million for the three months......

SpaceX and Tesla Launch Independent Reviews of Potential Merger as Elon Musk Backs Closer Ties

SpaceX and Tesla have taken a formal step toward examining a potential merger, establishing separate committees of independent directors to assess the proposed combination. The move follows requests from shareholders and comes as Elon Musk argues that closer cooperation between his aerospace and electric......

Lockheed Martin and Airbus join Morocco’s aerospace research alliance with Boeing

Morocco is expanding its ambitions in aerospace and advanced manufacturing after US defense company Lockheed Martin and European aircraft manufacturer Airbus joined an industrial and research alliance initially established with Boeing. The partnership agreement was signed on October 7, 2026, during the......

AI advances rapidly as oversight and privacy challenges grow

Artificial intelligence is advancing at a pace that is reshaping industries, workplaces and everyday technology, but the systems designed to oversee its development are facing growing pressure to keep up. The rapid progress of AI models is raising questions about safety, accountability, employment, data......

Pentagon unveils new command focused on autonomous warfare

The Pentagon is preparing to establish a new military command dedicated to autonomous and robotic warfare, as the United States accelerates efforts to integrate drones, artificial intelligence and other unmanned technologies across its armed forces. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the......

Tesla secures $30 billion in new credit facilities as AI and robotics investments accelerate

Tesla has secured access to $30 billion in new credit facilities as the electric vehicle maker prepares for a significant expansion of spending on artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, robotics and related infrastructure. The financing arrangements give the company additional financial flexibility......