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The Robot Revolution Has Officially Begun
On fashion's biggest night, AGIBOT turned heads, competing for attention with actors, artists and flesh-and-blood celebrities at the recent MET Gala. As advanced as AI has become over the last few years, it has largely existed in virtual form. Most…
The Robots That Built Seoul's Robot Museum
The Seoul Robot & AI Museum is the definitive parametric architecture reference of 2026, and it's easy to understand why the design world keeps returning to it. Every few years, a building comes along that doesn't just represent a movement; it is…
Writer Recommends Stanisław Lem's 'The Mask' For Robot Existence Insights · Digg
Original post If you'd like to read human writing about a robot starting to come into existence, I highly recommend 'The Mask' by Stanisław Lem. Lem consistently delivers the world of nonhuman experiences…
The Internet can't stop watching Figure AI's humanoid robots handling packages
The robotics startup Figure AI has been livestreaming humanoid robots placing thousands of packages onto a conveyor belt for nearly a week—a spectacle that included a robot competing against a human intern at one point. The promotional robot…
Embodied AI Fuels Record Robotics Funding In China As IPO Momentum Builds
Venture investment in China's robotics sector has hit an all-time high this year, Crunchbase data shows, as several well-funded startups in the space make IPO debuts. Just through mid-May, China-based robotics companies this year have raised $5.6…
This Robot Trying to Dance Like Michael Jackson But Wiping Out Pathetically in Front of a Crowd Perfectly Illustrates the Industry's Deep-Seated Problem
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech An amazing video has been making the rounds today. It shows a humanoid robot strides out in front of a crowd, busting moves to Michael Jackson's 1983 smash hit “Billie…
'I don't worry about a robot takeover': AI expert Michael Wooldridge on big tech's real dangers (and occasional blessings)
Michael Wooldridge is like the teacher you wish you'd had: approachable, able to explain difficult things in simple terms, neither dauntingly highbrow nor off-puttingly cool, and genuinely enthusiastic about what he does. “I love it when you…
How 8,000 robots are changing work inside logistics giant DHL Supply Chain
Sally Miller, the global chief information officer at DHL Supply Chain, has deployed more than 8,000 robotics systems across the logistics provider's global sites, an investment in automation that has cut costs, lowered employee turnover, boosted…
Japan built a robotic wolf after dangerous bear encounters spiraled
Japan recorded surge in deadly bear attacks alongside tens of thousands of nationwide sightings Monster Wolf uses flashing lights and terrifying sounds to scare aggressive wildlife away Demand surged after bears wandered into homes, schools…
WISeKey and SEALSQ Announce Roadmap and Launch of Official Website for WISeRobot.ch, Integrating Human-Centric AI With Post-Quantum Security in Robotics
WISeKey and SEALSQ Announce Roadmap and Launch of Official Website for WISeRobot.ch, Integrating Human-Centric AI With Post-Quantum Security in Robotics GENEVA, Switzerland — May 20, 2026 - WISeKey International Holding Ltd (NASDAQ: WKEY;…
Sharjah Civil Defence deploys advanced firefighting robots
Sharjah: Sharjah Civil Defence Authority has announced the enhancement of its emergency response system through the deployment of advanced firefighting robots manufactured in the United Arab Emirates. These robots are designed to tackle fires in…
Local Octobots Robotics Team Returns from Robotics World Championship in Houston
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. (May 20, 2026) Goleta, CA – Dos Pueblos High School-based, Octobots Robotics Team, an all-volunteer club of more than 30 high school students, recently returned from…
Ditch the net: The cordless AI robot that buys you 30 days of perfectly pristine water
There is a dark side to that crystal-clear backyard pool you've been dreaming about for the last eight months, and it's a real buzzkill for your weekend. The ironic twist of pool ownership is that keeping the water in great condition usually means…
What AI taxis and robots can learn from bees
Even advanced technology can struggle when the real world becomes unpredictable. In April 2026, a Waymo robotaxi in San Antonio, Texas, drove into a flooded lane during severe weather, prompting the company to recall about 3,800 vehicles for a…
Grab bets on new delivery robots to fix Singapore's 'supply-constrained markets' and solve the last-mile problem
Grab sees autonomous vehicles as a solution to worker shortages markets like Singapore, where scarce and costly labor makes it difficult to expand delivery networks across the dense city-state. The Southeast Asian tech company will launch a pilot…
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