Gemini Robotics 2 reaches whole-body control
Google DeepMind expanded its robotics model from upper-body tasks to coordinated locomotion, posture changes and manipulation across embodiments.
Semiconductor Domain: edge compute
India’s Physical AI challenge reaches submission close
A nationwide challenge connected students and makers with edge-AI hardware, Qualcomm mentorship and real-world Physical AI projects.
On-device adaptation reduces cloud dependence
The local model targets rapid adaptation to new robot bodies and objects using fewer than two hundred examples.
FCC ban on new Chinese humanoid and quadruped imports reshapes competition
A US import ban on new Chinese humanoid and quadruped models changes competitive and supply-chain assumptions for European vendors.
European Parliament plans AI-powered robotics demonstrations
The European Parliament scheduled demonstrations of 20–30 advanced robots alongside debate on a coordinated European robotics initiative.
AI Omnibus enters into force
The EU’s AI Omnibus entered into force, extending selected timelines and widening supervised testing options for AI developers.
RIG names five robotics startup award finalists
Germany’s national robotics institute selected five startup finalists focused on translating research into deployable robotic systems and scalable businesses.
European startup funding rebounds while deal count contracts
European technology funding reportedly rebounded in value while deal count fell, concentrating capital into fewer AI-intensive companies.
IEEE RAS highlights full-size humanoid football milestone
IEEE RAS highlighted the first 11-versus-11 match by full-size humanoid teams, including German teams from Bremen and Leipzig.
EU begins enforcing new AI Act transparency requirements
New AI Act enforcement and transparency requirements begin on 2 August, affecting governance for AI components used in physical systems.
