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- 1Boston Dynamics Showcases Robot Hands for Real-World AI Work▼Robot Hands for Modern AI and Real Work
Boston Dynamics has released new material highlighting robot hands designed to work with modern AI systems in practical, real-world tasks. The announcement focuses on combining dexterous robotic grippers with current artificial intelligence to move robots beyond demonstrations and into genuine labor. The robotics community is watching closely to see how the company pairs its hardware expertise with the latest AI advances.
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Boston Dynamics has unveiled a new version of its humanoid robot Atlas equipped with hands, marking a step forward in the machine's ability to manipulate objects. The robotics company shared footage demonstrating the upgraded Atlas, drawing a large audience and widespread discussion about how close humanoids are getting to practical, human-like dexterity in real-world work.
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New humanoid robots developed in the United States are drawing widespread attention online, with viewers reacting to footage showcasing their advanced capabilities. The displays of lifelike movement and dexterity have sparked excitement about rapid progress in robotics, alongside debate about how soon such machines could enter workplaces and everyday life.
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A new physics explainer is breaking down the kendama, the traditional Japanese skill toy, showing how the science of rotation, momentum and balance can be used to master its tricks. The approach treats the cup-and-ball game as a set of physics problems rather than pure dexterity, and viewers are responding to the mix of science content and playful skill toy demonstration.
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A CBS analyst criticized a Pittsburgh Steelers lineman, identified as Maliek Collins, for grabbing the leg of Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence during their game, arguing the tactic should not be allowed. The comment has drawn attention among NFL fans, with debate over whether the play was legal or a dirty move.
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Defensive tackle Gervon Dexter has agreed to a contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons following his trade from the Chicago Bears, with details of the deal now revealed. The move marks a quick commitment from Atlanta to the young defensive lineman after acquiring him, and the Bears-Falcons trade has drawn attention from NFL fans.
- 7Researchers Detail the Mechanics of Octopus Arm Flexibility●I'm not a physicist (nor TBH a fan of the huge Prevagen scam), but I do appreciate # Octopi and their 'cleverness' and s
A new study published in Science Advances examines the mechanics and physics behind the extraordinary flexibility and dexterity of octopus arms. Commenters are sharing the paper while praising octopuses for their intelligence and skill, with some taking the opportunity to criticise Prevagen, the memory supplement marketed with jellyfish ingredients that regulators have challenged. The research is drawing attention for its insights into soft-body movement and potential robotics applications.
- 8Adaptive technology helps veterans regain hand function▼Veterans regain hand function, thanks to adaptive technology
The Department of Veterans Affairs reports that veterans are regaining hand function through adaptive technology. The initiative highlights rehabilitation tools that restore grip and dexterity for injured service members, improving independence and quality of life. The announcement has drawn attention to advances in assistive devices and their role in veteran care.
- 9Boston Dynamics unveils robot hand exceeding human dexterity●https:// bostondynamics.com/blog/robot- hands-for-modern-ai-and-real-work/ uhh wow, there we go I guess, that's a robot
Boston Dynamics has published a blog post introducing a robotic hand designed for modern AI systems and real-world work. The company describes the hand as more dexterous and stronger than an average human hand. Reaction online is one of surprised amazement, with commenters noting that such hardware could significantly advance robotic manipulation and automation.
- 10Boston Dynamics Equips Atlas Robot With Dexterous New Hands●Boston Dynamics Gives Atlas Robot New Dexterous Hands for Tool Work
Boston Dynamics has given its humanoid robot Atlas a new pair of dexterous hands designed for tool use and fine manipulation. The upgrade marks a step toward robots that can perform practical work rather than just walk and balance. Observers are discussing what the improved grip capability means for the future of humanoid robots in industrial and everyday tasks.
- 11Continuous artificial muscle enables dexterous soft-robot motion▼A continuous artificial muscle unlocks dexterous soft-robot motion
Engineers have developed a continuous artificial muscle said to unlock more dexterous movement in soft robots, an area where precise, flexible actuation has long been a challenge. The technology, reported by Tech Xplore, could broaden soft robotics applications in manipulation and delicate tasks. Technical details and potential commercialisation timelines remain limited in the initial reporting.
- 12Falcons sign Gervon Dexter to $78 million extension▼Falcons sign DT Gervon Dexter to 4-year, $78 million extension: Source https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7647511/2026/09/
The Atlanta Falcons have signed defensive tackle Gervon Dexter to a four-year, $78 million contract extension, according to a report by The Athletic. The deal keeps the young defensive lineman in Atlanta long term and ranks among the team's bigger recent commitments on the defensive line. Details of guarantees and incentives have not yet been fully disclosed.
- 13Boston Dynamics' Atlas Robot Shows Human-Like Tool Handling▼Atlas Robot Demonstrates Human-Like Tool Handling
Boston Dynamics' humanoid robot Atlas has been shown handling tools in a way that closely mimics human movement, according to reports including Korea's Chosun Ilbo. The demonstration highlights advances in robotic dexterity, with observers noting how the machine manipulates objects with human-like precision. The clip is drawing wide attention to the rapid progress of robotics.
- 14NASA team develops humanoid robots to assist astronauts●🤖 NEW: # NASA ’s Dexterous # Robotics Team at Johnson Space Center develops # humanoid robots to assist # astronaut crew
NASA's Dexterous Robotics Team at Johnson Space Center is developing humanoid robots to help astronaut crews on Moon and Mars missions. Building on 15 years of work with the Valkyrie and Robonaut 2 robots, engineers are testing the machines for tasks such as transporting equipment and operating hatches, freeing astronauts to focus on exploration work.
- 15New 'Dexter: Resurrection' season two trailer released●Watch: 'Dexter' has a mid-life crisis in new 'Resurrection' Season 2 trailer https://www. upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/
Showtime has released a new trailer for season two of 'Dexter: Resurrection', showing Michael C. Hall's Dexter Morgan going through a mid-life crisis. The preview also features Uma Thurman, who joined the cast, and gives fans a first look at where the revived serial-killer drama is heading next. Viewers are sharing the trailer and weighing in on the show's new direction.
- 16Lamar Jackson limited in practice as Falcons extend Gervon Dexter▼NFL news roundup: Lamar Jackson (back) limited at practice; Falcons extend DT Gervon Dexter
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was a limited participant at practice due to a back issue, raising questions about his availability ahead of Baltimore's next game. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Falcons announced a contract extension for defensive tackle Gervon Dexter, locking in a young piece of their defensive line. The roundup also serves as a snapshot of the latest injury and roster news across the league.
- 17New Country Music This Week From Miranda Lambert, Hardy And More●New Country Music You Need To Hear This Week From Miranda Lambert, Hardy, Dexter & The Moonrocks And More
A roundup of new country music releases this week highlights fresh songs and projects from Miranda Lambert, Hardy, and Dexter & The Moonrocks, alongside other artists. Listeners are being pointed to the week's standout tracks and albums as country artists continue releasing new material ahead of the coming season.
- 18Startup to pay prosthetic users to train robots▼Exclusive / Solving for the hand: Startup wants to pay prosthetic users to teach robots
A startup is launching a program that pays people who use prosthetic hands to help train robots. Prosthetic users would demonstrate dexterous hand movements, giving robot systems data on manipulation that is hard to replicate in the lab. The approach taps a user base with deep practical knowledge of how artificial hands work in daily life, and turns that expertise into paid work for the robotics industry.
- 19Oregon Democrats denounce Trump over immigration courts▼Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Salinas, Hoyle, Dexter, Bynum Oppose Trump’s Undermining of Due Process and Politicizing Immigration Courts
A group of Oregon Democrats in Congress, including Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, Val Hoyle, Maxine Dexter and Janelle Bynum, announced they oppose the Trump administration's handling of immigration courts, accusing it of undermining due process and politicizing the judiciary. The joint statement adds to ongoing Democratic criticism of the administration's immigration enforcement policies.
- 20NASA building humanoid robots to assist astronauts on the Moon●NASA’s dexterous humanoid robots built to assist humans on the Moon
NASA is developing dexterous humanoid robots designed to help humans working on the Moon. The machines are intended to take on tasks alongside astronauts during future lunar missions, according to a NewsNation report. The news has drawn attention to NASA's broader Artemis-era push to combine robotic assistants with human explorers on the lunar surface.
- 21Dexter Marks 20 Years Since Its Premiere▼20 Years Ago Today: A Serial Killer Series Launched One Of TV's Darkest Antiheroes
The serial-killer drama Dexter premiered 20 years ago, introducing one of television's most notorious antiheroes: a Miami forensic analyst who moonlights as a vigilante murderer. Outlets are marking the anniversary by revisiting the show's impact on the prestige TV era and its role in popularising morally dark leading characters.
- 22Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 Trailer Released●“Dexter: Resurrection” 2. Sezon için fragman paylaşıldı 👇 https:// kayiprihtim.com/haber/dexter-r esurrection-2-sezon-ye
A new trailer for the second season of Dexter: Resurrection has been shared online, drawing attention from fans of the Dexter franchise. The series, continuing the story of the iconic serial killer character, is generating buzz as viewers anticipate what the new season will bring.
- 23Boston Dynamics Unveils Four-Fingered Robot Hand for Atlas●Boston Dynamics Unveils Four-Fingered Robot Hand for Atlas—From Drill Operation to Nut Fastening
Boston Dynamics has introduced a new four-fingered robotic hand designed for its humanoid robot Atlas, demonstrating fine manipulation skills such as operating a drill and fastening nuts. The development signals a push to give humanoid robots practical, human-like dexterity for industrial and workshop tasks beyond walking and basic handling.
- 24Boston Dynamics' Atlas Robot Shows Human-Like Tool Skills●Atlas Robot Demonstrates Human-Like Tool Handling Skills
Boston Dynamics' humanoid robot Atlas has been shown handling tools with human-like dexterity in a new demonstration. The footage highlights advances in robotic manipulation, with the machine gripping and using implements in ways that closely mimic human movements. Observers are discussing what this means for the future of robotics in workplaces and everyday tasks.
- 25OpenArm 2.0 open-source robot arm unveiled▼OpenArm 2.0 – An open-source 7-DOF robot arm with QDD joints, bilateral force feedback, in-hand camera
OpenArm 2.0 has been introduced as an open-source 7-degree-of-freedom robot arm built with quasi-direct drive joints, bilateral force feedback, and an in-hand camera. By publishing the design openly, the project aims to give researchers and hobbyists affordable access to dexterous manipulation hardware, with early coverage highlighting the combination of force sensing and integrated vision as notable for a DIY-friendly platform.
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Tangent Robotics, a startup spun out of Columbia University, has raised $4.5 million to develop robot dexterity technology. The funding will support the company's work on giving robots finer, more human-like manipulation skills, an area seen as a key next step in industrial and service robotics.
- 27Chinese robot hand masters Suzhou embroidery as AGILINK ships 15,000 units▼Chinese robot hand learns Suzhou embroidery as AGILINK surpasses 15,000 dexterous hands shipped
AGILINK says its dexterous robotic hand has learned Suzhou embroidery, one of China's most intricate traditional crafts, as the company passes 15,000 hands shipped. The demonstration highlights rapid progress in fine-motor robotics, with the firm positioning its hardware for both industrial and delicate cultural applications amid intensifying global competition in humanoid and dexterous manipulation technology.
- 28Dexter at 20: How Pilot Reshoots Built a Franchise▼Dexter at 20: How Pilot Reshoots Helped Create a Franchise (Exclusive)
The Television Academy marks the 20th anniversary of Dexter with an exclusive feature looking back at the show's pilot reshoots. The piece explores how reworking the pilot episode helped define the series' distinctive style and tone, ultimately turning the Miami-set serial-killer drama into a lasting franchise that spawned sequels and revival series.
- 29Robot hands take center stage in physical intelligence race▼At the center of physical intelligence and the robot hand
Attention is turning to the robot hand as a central challenge in physical intelligence, the push to give machines the ability to perceive and manipulate the physical world. Dexterous manipulation is widely seen as a key test of whether AI systems can move beyond software and into real-world tasks, drawing interest across the robotics field.
- 30Tangent Robotics Raises $4.5 Million Pre-seed for Robot Dexterity▼Tangent Robotics Raises 4.5M in Pre-seed Funding to Advance Fine Motor Skills for Robot Dexterity
Tangent Robotics has raised $4.5 million in pre-seed funding to develop fine motor capabilities for robot dexterity. The startup aims to advance robotic systems capable of delicate, precise manipulation, a longstanding challenge in robotics. The round was reported by multiple news agencies, drawing attention from the robotics and investment communities interested in next-generation manipulation technology.
- 31Tangent Robotics Raises $4.5 Million Pre-Seed Round▼Tangent Robotics Raises $4.5 Million Pre-Seed to Advance Robot Dexterity
Tangent Robotics has raised $4.5 million in a pre-seed funding round to advance its work on robot dexterity. The funding will support the startup's efforts to develop robotic systems capable of fine, human-like manipulation, an area seen as a key hurdle for automation. Details on investors and use of proceeds were not immediately disclosed.
- 32NUS researchers achieve dexterous soft-robot motion with one artificial muscle▼NUS CDE researchers unlock dexterous soft-robot motion from a single artificial muscle
Researchers at the National University of Singapore's College of Design and Engineering report that a single artificial muscle can drive dexterous motion in soft robots, a capability usually requiring multiple actuators. The announcement, carried via EurekAlert, suggests simpler, cheaper designs for soft robotics with applications in manipulation and delicate tasks. Details of the underlying mechanism and peer review status are not yet widely reported.
- 33PewDiePie ends family vlogs to protect his son's privacy●Dextero: PewDiePie ends family vlogs on YouTube after promising to focus on son’s privacy. “Over the last few years, Pew
PewDiePie, the Swedish YouTuber who rose to fame through gaming videos, has stopped making family vlogs featuring his son, saying he wants to focus on the child's privacy. The move marks another step in his shift away from the content that made him one of the platform's biggest stars, and has prompted discussion about creators sharing their children online.
- 34DYNA 2.1 humanoid robot handles laundry on its own●Watch: DYNA 2.1 humanoid handle laundry work without human assistance
A new demonstration shows the DYNA 2.1 humanoid robot completing laundry tasks without any human assistance, handling the sorting and handling of garments autonomously. The footage highlights advances in robotic dexterity for household chores, an area long seen as a benchmark for general-purpose robots. Observers are weighing how close such systems are to real-world home use.
- 35NUS researchers achieve dexterous robot motion with single artificial muscle▼NUS CDE researchers unlock dexterous soft-robot motion from a single artificial muscle [IMAGE]
Researchers at the National University of Singapore's College of Design and Engineering report that a single artificial muscle can drive dexterous motion in soft robots. The finding, announced via a science news release, suggests simplified actuator designs could make soft robotic systems cheaper and easier to build, with potential uses in grippers, medical devices and adaptable machines.
- 36Tacta Systems opens Singapore facility for robot training gloves▼Tacta Systems opens Singapore facility to produce robot training gloves
Tacta Systems has opened a new facility in Singapore to manufacture robot training gloves, gloves designed to help train robots in dexterous tasks. The move signals the company's expansion in the robotics hardware space and Singapore's growing role as a hub for advanced manufacturing. Details on production capacity and customers were not disclosed.
- 37Fitness Plus Dexter Offers Free Chair Pilates Classes●Free chair Pilates at Fitness Plus Dexter focuses on core st...
Fitness Plus in Dexter is running free chair Pilates sessions aimed at building core strength. The low-impact format is designed to be accessible for older adults or those with limited mobility, using a chair for support instead of a mat. The local paper's coverage of the offering is drawing attention from residents interested in free fitness options.
- 38ETH Zurich robotic hand walks on its fingertips●Discover the extraordinary ETH Zurich robotic hand. Researchers successfully trained this detached mechanical hand to wa
Researchers at ETH Zurich have trained a detached mechanical hand to walk independently on its fingertips, demonstrating striking advances in soft robotics and AI control. Clips of the eerie, lifelike movement are spreading widely online, with commenters marvelling at the dexterity and debating how such technology could be used in prosthetics, research and automation.
- 39Disembodied Robot Hand Walks, Grabs Objects and Beats Video Games▼Disembodied Robot Hand Can Walk, Grab Objects and Even Beat Video Games
Researchers have unveiled a disembodied robotic hand capable of walking on its fingers, grasping objects and even playing video games. The demonstration highlights rapid advances in dexterous robotics, showing a single manipulator performing locomotion and manipulation tasks once thought to require a full humanoid platform. Commentators are pointing to it as a striking example of how far robotic actuation and control have progressed.