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Humanoid Robot Takes Vows to Become a Buddhist Monk: 'The Era of Robots Has Arrived
A Buddhist temple will have an unusual honorary monk, after a humanoid robot joined the Buddhist collective last week during an ordination ceremony at Jogye Temple in Seoul, South Korea. The robot received an honorary name, 'Gabi,' and made an…
Korea's biggest manufacturers back Config, the TSMC of robot data
Asia's push into physical AI is being fueled by the same manufacturing prowess that made the region a global industrial powerhouse. Across South Korea, Japan, China and Taiwan, manufacturing remains a central pillar of economic growth. Unlike…
Joanna Stern is not a robot, but she lived with them
My guest today is longtime friend of the show Joanna Stern. You all know Joanna: she is the former senior personal technology columnist for The Wall Street Journal, a former Decoder guest host, one of my cofounders here at The Verge, and also just…
King tries out surgical robot and speaks with cancer patients at hospital visit
King Charles tried his hand at operating a revolutionary surgical robot at a world leading cancer hospital, by zooming into his own face on a five pound note. During a visit to the cancer centre at Guy's Hospital in London today, the monarch was…
Robots to the rescue? South Korea looks for solutions to falling army numbers
South Korea 's military is exploring a strategic partnership with Hyundai Motor to potentially deploy robotics to the front lines as Seoul accelerates investment in AI-powered, unmanned systems to tackle a deepening troop shortage. The defence…
KB Financial unveils humanoid robot for senior care
SEOUL, May 10 (UPI) -- South Korea's KB Financial Group unveiled a humanoid robot for senior care during AI EXPO Korea 2026 held in southern Seoul. During the three-day event last week, KB Financial showcased the humanoid robot, named 'GenP,' which…
Are humanoid robots all hype?
Humanoid robots have been everywhere lately. They're running half-marathons in Beijing. They're chasing wild boars off the streets of Warsaw. They're getting put to work as airport baggage handlers, waste sorters, and traffic cops. They're walking…
Can man and (dog) robot work together? At Hyundai plant, they already do.
“Spot would walk up beside them and it would startle them,” said Susan Williams, who heads the factory's training program through Quick Start, a state-funded workforce development organization. “You can't have people screaming…
Lineage: Robots Could Add $30 Per Share (NASDAQ:LINE)
Lineage, the largest cold storage REIT, currently trades at 25% above recent lows, but 50% below the 2024 IPO price. With 24,000 employees, headcount intensity is 20-100x that of typical industrial REITs. Adoption of humanoid robots as the next…
Meta Acquires Humanoid Robot Startup And Shifts To Wearables In 2026 - Why It Matters Now
Shock hit 10% cuts in May. The move landed after Meta told investors it would redirect resources toward AI and consumer wearables, not big Metaverse gambles. Reuters reports Reality Labs trimmed roughly 10% of its staff – about 1,500 roles…
Lidl drops robot vacuum that 'easily cleans hard to reach areas' for under £60
Many will agree that cleaning floors is a tedious household chore. To take out the hassle, investing in a robot vacuum cleaner has become increasingly popular. These modern day gadgets offer a seamless, hands-free experience compared to the…
Artificial muscle merges sensing and movement in one structure for humanoid robots
A research team has developed an 'intelligent artificial muscle' capable of simultaneously performing sensing and actuation functions, inspired by biological muscle–tendon complexes. This artificial muscle, which embeds liquid metal channels…
South Korea exploring using Hyundai robots as army numbers fall
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published May 11, 2026, 01:15 PM SEOUL – South Korea's military is exploring a strategic partnership with Hyundai Motor to potentially deploy robotics to the front lines as Seoul…
Teradyne (TER) Could Be In The Next Phase Of AI Investing
Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ:TER) is one of the Green starts strong with this particular stock. He tells anyone who's interested that fret not, if you've missed investing in AI GPU giant NVIDIA, and says “this is your chance to get in on the next…
Top Robotics Stocks To Follow Today - May 10th
5 Stocks Racing Ahead as AI Supercharges Robotics Teradyne, Ouster, Serve Robotics, PROCEPT BioRobotics, Richtech Robotics, MDA Space, and Mobilicom are the seven Robotics stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool.
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