Travis Kalanick’s Atoms: Wheels Over Humanoids in Robotics

Robots collaborating in a workshop

Travis Kalanick, the controversial cofounder of Uber, has resurfaced with a new venture that could redefine automation. After building CloudKitchens into a ghost-kitchen empire, Kalanick has quietly transformed it into Atoms, a robotics company betting on wheels instead of humanoid legs. His vision: a universal robot base that can handle food delivery, logistics, and even … Read more

Unitree G1 Humanoid Robot Walks 130,000 Steps in –53°F, Setting Cold-Weather Record

Unitree’s G1 humanoid robot has set a world record by walking 130,000 autonomous steps in the freezing Altay region of Xinjiang, China, enduring temperatures as low as –47.4°C (–53°F). This milestone highlights the growing push for environmental durability in robotics, proving that humanoid machines can operate in extreme natural conditions. Key Highlights Traced a Winter … Read more