NewsJun 12, 2026
Chuck Steward
Nvidia ships an open Isaac GR00T reference humanoid for research labs
Jensen Huang unveiled a Jetson Thor reference rig built on Unitree H2 Plus hardware, aimed at universities rather than living rooms.
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NewsJun 9, 2026
Oguzhan Aydin
Unitree G1 variant Pemba summits Chimborazo after a 16-hour push
Modified G1 Pemba reached Ecuador's Chimborazo summit in a 16-hour field test, but steep sections still needed a human carry.
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NewsJun 6, 2026
Oguzhan Aydin
Figure AI scales BotQ to one humanoid per hour
Figure's US factory now builds about one humanoid an hour, up from one a day four months ago — a clear move from prototype runs toward serial output.
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NewsMay 22, 2026
Oguzhan Aydin
Tesla plans Optimus V3 production at Fremont this summer
Musk tied a Fremont factory conversion to Optimus V3, but warned 2026 output will start slow with no firm volume target yet.
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