Amazon adds a cute humanoid to its robot lineup

Specific details of the buyout have yet to be shared, but Fauna CEO Rob Cochran said in a LinkedIn post on Tuesday that he was “incredibly excited” about the development.

RAI’s amazing Roadrunner robot leaves humanoids behind

Massachusetts-based RAI Institute has just unveiled Roadrunner, a 15 kg (33 lb) bipedal-wheeled robot prototype. The intriguing design features remarkable versatility, thanks in part to its symmetrical, knee-jointed legs that allow it to move efficiently and avoid obstacles with ease.

Scientists demonstrate underground wireless communication, even through stony bedrock

The technology allows for voice communication 100 meters underground, wirelessly. This is the world’s first, and it matters more than you might think.