News Nov 22, 2024 First double lung transplant performed by robot Doctors at have performed the world's first double lung transplant using the da Vinci Xi robotic surgery system. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Aug 28, 2025 The challenges in advancing humanoid robots Experts explain why robots lag behind AI chatbots in gaining real-world skills despite rapid tech progress. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Sep 30, 2025 New system boosts materials discovery with AI and robots MIT creates CRESt platform that uses machine learning, diverse data sources, and robotic testing to speed up finding new materials for energy tech. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Mindbytes Jul 8, 2026 China Shipped 85% of the World's Humanoid Robots Last Year. The US Is Still at the Starting Block! China wins first round of physical AI race with 85% of global humanoid robot installations, as U.S. lags; Oren Etzioni analysis reveals deep structural gap. Linsey Smith 1 min read
News Oct 11, 2024 We, Robot: Tesla presents the autonomous Cybercab Elon Musk has unveiled a fully autonomous self-driving vehicle called Cybercab, powered by AI technology, which could be revolutionary. Giulio Prisco 3 min read
News Aug 19, 2026 New geometric method lets robots change shape without motors Researchers use simple rules of curved folds and shell structures to create multistable forms that snap into place and move under magnetic control alone. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Apr 28, 2026 UCSD performs first West Coast AI robotic spine surgery Advanced robotic platform combines artificial intelligence, real-time imaging, and patient-specific planning to improve precision and safety in complex spine procedures. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Mindbytes Aug 17, 2026 Unitree's 'Superman' Robot Beats Bolt, Jumps 2M! IPO in 2 Days Built in 3 months, Unitree's humanoid hits 12.66 m/s and a 2m standing jump. The $905M IPO lands Wednesday as robotics goes public. gizmo guru 1 min read
News Aug 17, 2026 Tiny drones that fly using sound waves Engineers create lightweight robots and flying devices that generate thrust from acoustic cavities without any motors or onboard electronics. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Oct 25, 2024 Tiny robots controlled by magnetic fields for targeted drug delivery These tiny robots, around the size of a rice grain, are controlled by magnetic fields and are safe to use inside the body. Giulio Prisco 2 min read