AI Pulse Weekly — articles and updates.https://aipulseweekly.site/https://aipulseweekly.site/articles/andreessen-horowitz-leads-series-a-in-eka-robotics/https://aipulseweekly.site/articles/andreessen-horowitz-leads-series-a-in-eka-robotics/Andreessen Horowitz has led a Series A funding round in Eka Robotics, a startup advancing dexterous robotic manipulation for complex physical tasks.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://aipulseweekly.site/articles/concerns-raised-over-delivery-robots-scanning-faces-and-data/https://aipulseweekly.site/articles/concerns-raised-over-delivery-robots-scanning-faces-and-data/Delivery robots in the U.S. face accusations of scanning customers' faces and sharing biometric data, raising privacy concerns.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://aipulseweekly.site/articles/gasgoo-reports-key-robotics-and-battery-tech-advances-glob/https://aipulseweekly.site/articles/gasgoo-reports-key-robotics-and-battery-tech-advances-glob/Gasgoo Daily highlights breakthroughs including BYD's flash charging in Indonesia, battery swapping progress, and Schaeffler’s humanoid robot factory.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://aipulseweekly.site/articles/great-lakes-science-center-receives-1m-boost-for-robotics/https://aipulseweekly.site/articles/great-lakes-science-center-receives-1m-boost-for-robotics/The Great Lakes Science Center’s Robotics Initiative has been awarded a $1 million donation to enhance its programs and research efforts in robotics technology.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://aipulseweekly.site/articles/niqo-robotics-debuts-north-americas-widest-ai-powered-robo/https://aipulseweekly.site/articles/niqo-robotics-debuts-north-americas-widest-ai-powered-robo/Niqo Robotics expands its RoboWeeder lineup with the F50, the widest hooded AI weeder in North America, designed for specialty crops.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://aipulseweekly.site/articles/managing-robotics-product-liability-throughout-lifecycle/https://aipulseweekly.site/articles/managing-robotics-product-liability-throughout-lifecycle/Foley Hoag outlines strategies for managing product liability risks in robotics from design through deployment.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://aipulseweekly.site/articles/niqo-robotics-launches-north-americas-largest-ai-powered-we/https://aipulseweekly.site/articles/niqo-robotics-launches-north-americas-largest-ai-powered-we/Niqo Robotics unveils the widest hooded AI weeder in North America, enhancing precision weeding for specialty crops.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://aipulseweekly.site/articles/nominations-open-for-2027-trr50-robotics-innovation-awards/https://aipulseweekly.site/articles/nominations-open-for-2027-trr50-robotics-innovation-awards/The Robot Report announces the opening of nominations for the 2027 TRR50 Robotics Innovation Awards, highlighting leading innovations in robotics.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://aipulseweekly.site/articles/professor-thomas-howard-champions-challenging-robotics-endev/https://aipulseweekly.site/articles/professor-thomas-howard-champions-challenging-robotics-endev/University of Rochester's Thomas Howard urges students to pursue complex robotics challenges for long-term growth and success.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://aipulseweekly.site/articles/reliable-robotics-secures-115m-funding-hits-1b-valuation/https://aipulseweekly.site/articles/reliable-robotics-secures-115m-funding-hits-1b-valuation/Reliable Robotics raises $115 million in funding, reaching a $1 billion valuation and marking a significant milestone in autonomous aviation.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://aipulseweekly.site/articles/uapb-research-highlights-ais-transformative-role-in-modernu/https://aipulseweekly.site/articles/uapb-research-highlights-ais-transformative-role-in-modernu/UAPB study reveals AI's expanding impact on agriculture, from irrigation to robotic harvesting, emphasizing precision and sustainability.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://aipulseweekly.site/articles/us-navy-expands-300m-ai-robotics-maintenance-contract-with/https://aipulseweekly.site/articles/us-navy-expands-300m-ai-robotics-maintenance-contract-with/The US Navy has increased its contract with Gecko Robotics to $300 million, utilizing AI-powered robots to accelerate ship maintenance and inspections.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT