The Bot Shelf

Robotics

9 articles

A futuristic smart device displaying glowing AI neural network patterns, symbolizing the power of on-device artificial intelligence.
Consumer Tech

What is On-Device AI and Why Does It Matter for Smart Devices?

In a groundbreaking move, Meri Life Sciences has deployed 'Robotic-assisted surgery platforms' that use on-device AI to guide surgeons with real-time 3D visualization, feedback, and predictive correct

Meera Iyer·July 1, 2026
A state-of-the-art quadruped robot representing General Intuition's AI advancements, poised for innovation in a modern robotics lab.
Research & Breakthroughs

General Intuition Raises $320 Million for AI Robotics

It took just eight minutes of real-world robotics data to fine-tune an AI model for General Intuition's quadruped robot, a feat that typically requires days or weeks.

David Katzman·June 26, 2026
A small business workshop with a robotic arm and human workers collaborating, showcasing AI-driven automation and business growth.
Automation & Robotics

SMEs Lag in AI Adoption Despite Automation Trend

Despite facing significant data and funding hurdles, a striking 91% of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that successfully implement AI report a direct boost to their revenue, according to arxiv .

Isabella Rossi·June 23, 2026
Futuristic factory floor with robotic arms and AI interfaces, showcasing the integration of Edge AI in industrial automation.
Automation & Robotics

What is Edge AI in Industrial Automation and Why Does it Matter?

By 2040, the Edge AI market is projected to skyrocket from $25.

Rui Almeida·June 19, 2026
Robotic arms working on complex hardware assembly in a futuristic AI engineering lab with holographic blueprints.
Creative AI

Jeff Bezos' Prometheus AI Secures $12 Billion for Physical World Engineering

Jeff Bezos's AI startup, Prometheus, which aims to accelerate hardware development, just secured $12 billion in a Series B funding round, valuing it at an astonishing $41 billion.

Meera Iyer·June 12, 2026
A versatile, multi-limbed AI robot arm reconfiguring itself on a modern factory floor, symbolizing adaptable automation.
Research & Breakthroughs

Theker raises $85M for its adaptable, non-specialized factory robot

Theker, a Spanish startup, just secured US$85 million in Series A funding, marking the largest investment ever for a European robotics company, according to Essential Business .

David Katzman·June 12, 2026
Abstract visualization of interconnected AI agents collaborating in a futuristic digital network, showcasing advanced problem-solving and distributed intelligence.
Automation & Robotics

Building Multi-Agent Systems with Python Powers Next-Gen AI

Llama 4 Scout achieved an 82% win rate against human players in 'Battleship' after strategic inference refinements, outperforming GPT-5 at a reduced cost, according to MIT News .

Rui Almeida·June 8, 2026
An AI interface visualizing a photorealistic 3D city street model generated from Google Street View data, with data streams and neural network visualizations.
Automation & Robotics

Google Genie world model simulates streets using Street View data

Google's Project Genie now generates interactive, photorealistic simulations of any street within 110 countries, leveraging a dataset of 280 billion Street View images.

Rui Almeida·May 20, 2026
A visual representation of global automation and robotics market dynamics, highlighting divergent growth trends between regions with a focus on uneven expansion.
Automation & Robotics

Automation & Robotics Market Dynamics: Divergent Growth Trends

While global robotics market revenue is set to more than double to US$111 billion by 2030, North American robot orders remained flat at the start of 2026.

Rui Almeida·May 18, 2026