Physical AI and Robotics

Google DeepMind launches Gemini Robotics ER 2 with improved dexterity; Komatsu partners with AIM for autonomous earthmoving; HumanCLAW benchmark reveals VLMs struggle with embodied self-awareness (16.8% success); US bans foreign-made humanoid robots; China's 2M industrial robot fleet creates data advantage; All3 raises $25M seed for construction robotics with Mantis quadruped; Reimagine Robotics emerges with 'learn on the job' robots; Fujitsu/NVIDIA partner on sovereign control; US Army contracts Harbinger for autonomous resupply. Physical AI in healthcare is being explored as a transformational technology.