industrial robotics
2 published articles
France2 min read
France's AI startup program Pionniers de l'IA hits 51
From 23 to 51: France's AI startup funding doubles as health and industry lead
France's state-backed AI accelerator expands to 51 projects, with new winners in predictive medicine, industrial robotics, and cybersecurity announced at Vivatech.
2026-07-31
Robotics & Drones5 min read
Humanoid robotics
Xiaomi's robot did what Musk said Optimus couldn't: real factory work in six months
Xiaomi's humanoid robot achieved 90%+ success on complex flexible workpiece tasks after six months of factory deployment, challenging Elon Musk's January claim that Optimus isn't ready for useful factory work. The leap from single-station screw insertion to bimanual panel sorting and box folding sets a new pace for humanoid industrialization.
2026-07-15