Bebop the Humanoid Robot Is Going Viral — and Grounding Flights
Bebop the humanoid robot delayed a Southwest flight by over an hour and wowed crowds at a Chicago medical conference — signaling robots are truly going mainstream.
Robotics
WaiV Robotics Launches Autonomous Drone Landing System for Moving Ships
WaiV Robotics emerges from stealth with an autonomous drone launch and landing system for moving ships at sea, targeting offshore energy, defense, and rescue ops.
WaiV Robotics Wants Drones to Land on Moving Ships at Sea
WaiV Robotics has unveiled an autonomous drone landing system for moving ships at sea, targeting offshore energy, logistics, and defense markets.
Humanoid Robots Are Here: Rankings, Production Ramp-Ups & What’s Next
Tesla, Unitree, Figure, and 1X lead the 2026 humanoid robot race. See who ranks highest and which companies are scaling production right now.
ABB Robotics Launches OmniVance: Autonomous Surface Finishing Cell
ABB Robotics unveils OmniVance, an autonomous AI-powered surface finishing cell for automotive and aerospace manufacturing. Here’s what it means for factories.
Humanoid Robots Are Heating Up: Production, Markets, and Meta’s Big Bet
Figure, 1X scale humanoid robot production; Meta acquires ARI startup; analysts warn the market may be smaller than it looks. A full breakdown.
Robotaxis Hit the Gas: U.S. Industry Booms While Regulators Catch Up
U.S. robotaxis are booming, but regulators struggle to keep up — even over basics like issuing traffic tickets. A deep dive into the industry’s growth and governance gaps.
Humanoid Robot ‘Bebop’ Delays Southwest Flight Over Banned Battery
A humanoid robot named Bebop delayed a Southwest Airlines flight at Oakland Airport due to an oversized, banned battery — exposing major gaps in aviation robot policy.
Humanoid Robot ‘Bebop’ Grounds Southwest Flight Over Battery Safety Rules
A humanoid robot named Bebop delayed a Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland due to oversized banned batteries, exposing gaps in aviation safety regulations.
California Tightens Robotaxi Rules: Tesla, Waymo Face New Oversight
California enacts new robotaxi laws affecting Tesla Cybercab and Waymo — stricter oversight plus controversial traffic fine immunity reshape AV regulation.