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A RobotToday industry briefing, reprinting Interesting Engineering, says Kawasaki Heavy Industries plans to put Noetra’s physical AI on its Kaleido humanoid—first planned adopter—with remote-plus-AI assist now and fuller autonomy targeted around 2040.

Italian manufacturer Castel has launched Kelvin, a 12–18 month humanoid robotics trial with IRMAP Service across production and offices. The company frames it as supporting staff on lower-value tasks and building internal skills.

Tokyo-based O-ID says it raised $1.2 million in seed funding, led by Tawani Ventures, to move a fully modular industrial humanoid from prototype toward production for Japanese automotive and logistics work.

Japanese nursing-home operator Charm Care is investing ¥300 million (about $2 million) in donut robotics and deepening a trial of the cinnamon humanoid, aiming to move from patrol toward nurse-call assistance.

Panasonic's chief AI officer says the group will develop humanoid robots for factories and warehouses and aims to start making them by 2029. Here's what was said, and how much is still unknown.

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Tesla's 'Put Up or Shut Up' Year: Optimus Production Begins, Robotaxi Expands, and Competition Heats Up Elon Musk promised 2026 would be the year Tesla delivers...

Elon Musk is betting Tesla future on a humanoid robot that could redefine labor itself. With 50,000 units planned for 2026 and a 0,000–0,000 price target, Optimus Gen 3 represents the most aggressive push yet to bring general-purpose robotics to mass production.

The Physical AI Awakening: How March 2026 Redefined the Tech LandscapeFrom trillion-dollar chip orders to autonomous warships, the age of digital intelligence meeting physical reality has arrivedThe...