This paper introduces a stochastic multiple shooting trajectory optimization method that connects short control sequences via local feedback policies, improving sample efficiency and terminal set convergence, and synthesizes approximate Jacobians from rollouts for black-box dynamics.
Introducing ETA, a new agentic paradigm for embodied tasks that combines a planner, interface, and world loop to enable generalization and controllability. The open-source implementation OpenETA provides modular components for simulation and real robots.
Agility's CTO Pras Velagapudi described what it takes to deploy Digit for real: integration, change management, and months of operational data.
This paper presents a situation-aware frontier prioritization method for quadruped search and rescue, balancing map expansion with victim likelihood. It outperforms classical methods in complex scenarios, achieving higher completion and victim recovery rates.
California startup Satyress unveiled Threehalfves, a remote-operated centaur robot for disaster response, combining a humanoid torso with a four-legged base for stability and tool use. It features modular limbs, field-repairable parts, and auto-locking joints, though price and safety certifications remain undisclosed.
Gemini Robotics 2 from Google DeepMind advances physical AI with full-body control, 22-DOF dexterous hands, and multi-robot collaboration. It also introduces the ASIMOV-Agentic safety benchmark and on-device deployment for low-latency industrial use.
A Seoul research team developed 3D-printed porous foot pads with an AI controller to recycle energy in quadruped robots, cutting energy use by up to 6.2%. This offers a practical alternative to traditional leg springs, improving endurance for inspection and rescue tasks.
Theker has raised $85 million in new funding. The company aims to build factory robots that can be reconfigured for various tasks, unlike traditional humanoid robots fixed in form.