Ready For Tomorrow #69

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This week, we dive into real-world machines that climb chimneys, work in shipyards, and learn tasks like humans. The age of useful robotics is officially here.

Reachy Mini: AI gets a body

Hugging Face just launched

Reachy Mini a tiny, open-source robot for playing with embodied AI. It’s cute, it moves, and it’s made to be hacked. For $299 you get a DIY kit that connects to your computer. The $449 version adds Wi-Fi, a battery, and a Raspberry Pi inside.

It has a camera, mic, speaker, and simple sensors. You can control it with Python (Scratch is coming), and teach it to wave, talk, or even react to sounds. Best part? Everything’s open – hardware, code, and simulation. This little guy is perfect for classrooms, home labs, or just people who want to build robots without spending thousands. AI is finally stepping off the screen.

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Large Behavior Models: Smarter robots, faster

Toyota Research Institute just showed off something big: Large Behavior Models, or LBMs. Think of them like the robot version of a brain that already knows how to do tons of things. Instead of teaching a robot every single task from scratch, LBMs let it learn much faster using way less data.

The demo showed a robot handling complex actions like folding towels or opening bottles with smooth, human-like moves. Even better, if it makes a mistake, it can bounce back and try again. TRI is now working with Boston Dynamics to bring this tech into more advanced robots, including humanoids. It’s a big step toward robots that can actually help in everyday life. At home, in labs, or on factory floors. The idea is simple. One smart model that handles thousands of jobs.

Nimble moves to cloud tools for faster robot design

Nimble Robotics now uses cloud-based tools from PTC instead of old file systems in its robot design process. The new setup uses Onshape for CAD and Arena for managing product lifecycle and quality.

With the cloud, teams work together easily and avoid slowdowns. They shifted in under 60 days, letting them scale their development quickly.

These tools help when Nimble adds more super‑humanoid warehouse robots and builds full fulfillment centers. Using cloud-native systems makes their design process smoother, agile, and more reliable.

This move supports fast growth, smarter collaboration, and better results in their mission to bring advanced robots into logistics.

Robots enter shipyards with Hyundai and Neura

Neura Robotics has partnered with HD Hyundai to bring robots into the world of shipbuilding. They will test both humanoid and four-legged robots in real shipyard conditions. The goal is to support welding and inspection tasks in environments where labor shortages are becoming a serious problem. Each company brings something to the table. Hyundai offers the facilities and industry know-how.

Neura provides advanced cognitive robots ready to work alongside humans. These robots are designed to handle tough, repetitive jobs with precision and safety. It is a major step toward using robots in heavy industry. Shipbuilding may soon become faster, safer, and more flexible thanks to this collaboration.

KLEIYN: the fastest chimney climbing robot yet

Keita Yoneda’s new quadruped robot, KLEIYN, is breaking records. It scales chimneys 50 times faster than any previous version. This bot uses four legs to grip vertical walls and sprint upward like a champ.

It balances speed and control perfectly. It adjusts its legs in real time to stay steady, even on narrow chimney walls. Yoneda shared a video and project page showcasing KLEIYN’s smooth, agile climbs.

This work marks a major leap in climbing robot design. It could soon play a role in inspections, maintenance, or rescue missions in confined vertical spaces. It’s a fun and functional step forward, making robotics more exciting and useful in real world places.

What used to be science fiction is now rolling, climbing, and working among us. Whether in warehouses or vertical shafts, robots are getting real.

Stay curious…

Tomorrow is already knocking!
Cheers, Jacek