Rhoda AI demonstrated robots recovering from factory edge cases, such as accidental grasps and retrieving trapped items during unpacking. The system utilizes video prediction to guide robot actions, which is translated into movement commands by a separate inverse dynamics model. Tasks can be learned efficiently using only 10–20 hours of teleoperation data following extensive video pre-training. The company is aiming for paid production deployments of wheeled industrial robots before the end of 2026. This work highlights recovery within tasks, though sustained factory reliability remains a future consideration.
Meta and Fourier built a humanoid prototype internally named Max, with work on a second version currently underway. Max reportedly measures about 1.5 meters tall and weighs roughly 48 kilograms, utilizing NVIDIA Jetson Thor computing. The development focused on advanced human interaction, including voice recognition and gesture interpretation. Meta stated the collaboration is for internal research and experimentation, with no plans to sell the units. Future work on Max 2 includes redesigns and additional sensors.
The eHand 6 is an affordable industrial robotic hand from Hitbot, a Shenzhen manufacturer. Introduced in May 2025 at $420, it is positioned as an accessible option in the industrial dexterous hand market. Its technical ratings show low scores for Degrees of Freedom (2/5) and Strength (1/5), indicating a developing system. Prospective buyers should consider the balance between the low cost and the modest performance specifications. The hand is manufactured by Hitbot and is part of the Xiaomi ecosystem.