The New Gold Rush: Mecka AI Secures $60M to Power the Robotics Revolution Through Human Motion Data

By TechCrunch Desk October 7, 2026 In the rapidly accelerating race to build functional, general-purpose humanoid robots, the greatest bottleneck is no longer just the hardware—it is the software’s inability…

From Novelty to Necessity: The Quiet Revolution of AI and Robotics in Hospitality

Not long ago, a robot rolling through a hotel lobby was a choreographed spectacle—a glorified photo opportunity designed to impress tech-savvy travelers. Guests would stop to capture the moment on…

The Data Foundry: How Config is Becoming the TSMC of the Robotics Revolution

The global race to achieve artificial general intelligence (AGI) has largely been defined by digital prowess—large language models (LLMs) that can compose poetry, code software, and summarize legal briefs. However,…