Troy Weber 4/21/25 Troy Weber 4/21/25

Persona AI: Robotics Powerhouses Jerry Pratt and Nic Radford Launch a Bold New Humanoid Venture

In a major development for the home robotics space, two of the field’s most respected minds—Jerry Pratt, former CTO of Figure AI, and Nic Radford, seasoned NASA roboticist and entrepreneur—have teamed up to launch Persona AI, a next-generation humanoid robot startup.

Troy Weber 4/19/25 Troy Weber 4/19/25

Meta's Locate 3D Could Teach Your Robot to Fetch Your Keys

Imagine asking your housebot to “bring me the keys from the table in the living room”—and it actually does it. Thanks to a groundbreaking project from the robotics team at Meta AI, that reality just got one step closer.

Troy Weber 4/12/25 Troy Weber 4/12/25

TED 2025: HouseBot Takes Center Stage in the Future of Smart Living

At TED 2025, the opening presentation wasn’t just another keynote—it was a bold declaration that HouseBots is no longer the future. It’s now.

Troy Weber 4/7/25 Troy Weber 4/7/25

Figure AI Accelerates Timeline for In-Home Humanoid Robot Testing

In a significant development for the home robotics industry, Figure AI has announced plans to commence alpha testing of its humanoid robot, Figure 02, in residential settings later this year. This marks a notable advancement from the company's original schedule, underscoring rapid progress in their artificial intelligence capabilities.