Ryan O'Connor

Runway Targets Robotics as the Next AI Revenue Frontier

Apr 29, 2026

Runway is building a robotics team and fine-tuning its world models for physical AI, joining NVIDIA, Google DeepMind, and OpenAI in targeting embodied AI as the next revenue frontier.

Gecko Robotics Wins Record US Navy Fleet Inspection Contract

Apr 28, 2026

Gecko Robotics secures the largest US Navy robotics contract yet — a five-year autonomous hull inspection deal signalling a structural shift in military maintenance procurement.

Northwestern's Modular Robot Designs Its Own Body — Then Runs on It

Apr 17, 2026

Northwestern's modular legged robot automatically designs its own body plan and locomotion policy, then operates immediately in outdoor terrain — a landmark in Physical AI.