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Media Monitor: UCLA's PhoneBot, Tesla Robot Skin Patent and Robot Training Data Race Lead Robotics Coverage

12 Oct 2026 10:30 a.m. · Source: The Rundown Robotics

The Rundown Robotics reports UCLA built a smartphone-powered mini-humanoid, Tesla filed a patent for touch-sensing robot skin, and robotics firms are spending billions on training data.

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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Dolly Parton's Passing, South Carolina Senate Race, and Cultural Milestones

30 Aug 2026 6:36 a.m. · Source: NPR

NPR is reporting on the passing of music icon Dolly Parton, detailing her immense musical legacy and cultural impact. The outlet also covers Sen. Darline Graham's GOP nomination in South Carolina and new cultural achievements in Utah and California.

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