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RJ Scaringe's Mind Robotics is building a "humanoid-ish" robot, per his corner office with @JordynJournals
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and RJ and Elon are "not buds"
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OpenAI is offering engineers up to $500,000k before equity as it pushes into robotics. My latest for @BusinessInsider
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Read more about OpenAI's robotics ambitions from @ryajetha: businessinsider.com/openai-i…
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Agility’s humanoid has so far worked behind safety barriers. Today the company launched Digit 5, which it says can work alongside humans. Spoke to @agilityrobotics cofounder Jonathan Hurst about the new and improved Digit. Gift link below!
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One of Waymo's creators is working on a stealth robotics startup. Big @ryajetha scoop!
🍦— Sebastian Thrun, one of the pioneers of the self-driving industry, is working on a new robotics startup. More in @BusinessInsider
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🍦— Sebastian Thrun, one of the pioneers of the self-driving industry, is working on a new robotics startup. More in @BusinessInsider
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👀 spotted on my way to the fort mason farmers market yesterday! I’m going to be at @foxglove’s actuate conference this week. Say hi / let’s find time to chat / invite me to your company happy hours!
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Robotics used to be a dirty word in the Valley. But @BusinessInsider’s inaugural list of the 25 most promising robotics startups is a testament to how much that's changed. I asked 14 investors to nominate one company from their portfolio and one in which they have no financial interest. Check out their picks, link in comments:
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We were promised robot butlers. But for now, robotics startups would like to help you match your socks. I looked into why every robotics company is trying to solve laundry folding. More in @BusinessInsider
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my latest, a deep profile of Dean Ball that also examines AI’s changing political winds
Trump alum and voluble Substacker Dean Ball is angling to shape the future of OpenAI, if he can get people to listen. bit.ly/4fLTmL1
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Rya Jetha retweeted
And we have a dedicated robotics reporter! Send @ryajetha your tips
Robotics Startups Have Raised $23B So Far in 2026 valueaddvc.com/pulse/robotic…
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Rya Jetha retweeted
i'm late to this, but this is the best piece i've read on the subject of the obscene amount of wealth coming for san francisco, and what it will do to all of us — the wealthy included. h/t @ryajetha businessinsider.com/san-fran…
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Thank you @ryajetha from @businessinsider for your wonderful story: 🔗 felicis.link/M0roy61
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