Abu Dhabi is becoming a proving ground for physical intelligence. Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots, integrated with Analog’s real-time world model, will perform park inspections, environmental monitoring, and facility maintenance—showing how cities can use robotics to improve service delivery, safety, and efficiency at scale.

Wyoming is drafting the nation’s first regulations for robot combat in sports, addressing safety, licensing, and rules for both robot-versus-robot and potential human-versus-robot matches. The move follows rapid advances in robotics and rising public interest in “synthetic combatants,” with officials aiming to proactively ensure fair competition and fighter protection.