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Why Intelligence Is Not Enough To Get Robots Out Of The Cage
Advanced machine intelligence allows robotics to navigate complex environments, but mapping safety requires a trusted three-dimensional volume. The landscape of industrial automation is shifting from restricted machine zones to collaborative…
Canada's soft robotics research is moving from laboratory novelty to business tool
Robotics is often imagined as metal, motors and rigid industrial arms. Yet some of the most interesting Canadian research in 2025 and 2026 is moving in the opposite direction: robots that are flexible, compliant, wearable, inflatable, bio-inspired…
Australia is making humanoid robots in the midst of its AI reckoning
The evening before Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's speech on Wednesday, in which he announced he was taking control of Australia's AI strategy, the head of Google DeepMind, Demis Hassabis, posted an essay urging pre-release testing of AI models.
A Robotic Teaching Assistant is Heading to a New York State School
For better or worse, AI has wormed its way into America's classrooms, and is showing no signs of leaving anytime soon. Now, humanoid robots are making an entrance for the first time. A robotic teaching assistant named 'Sally' could be heading to…
Nation is a pace-setter in embodied intelligence, humanoid robotics: Jiang Lei, chief scientist at humanoid robotics innovation center
A humanoid robot performs at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, on July 18, 2026. Photo: VCG The 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai points to an important transformation in China's AI landscape: the…
The next innovation in AI: robots that can be controlled by your thoughts
A new 'brain-to-robot' interface has been unveiled in China It uses non-invasive EEG technology The system will supply much-needed real-world AI training data We're seeing brain-computer interfaces (BCI) continue to get more advanced and more…
I tested the Eufy Omni S2 robotic vacuum - and it's expensive and impressive in equal measure
Eufy's latest flagship robotic vacuum and mop, the Omni S2 is a hugely impressive appliance that combines excellent mopping with brilliant vacuuming to create one of the best home cleaning systems you can buy. It also self-cleans so thoroughly…
Pudu Robotics Showcases Full Product Portfolio at WAIC 2026, Winning the 'Most Investor-Attractive Enterprise' Award
SHANGHAI, July 19, 2026 /CNW/ -- Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robotics, is showcasing its full portfolio of intelligent robotics solutions at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), held from July…
AI-trained robots replicate confectioners' skills in Japan amid labour shortage
TOKYO – Artificial intelligence-based robots and systems in Japan are advancing to the point of being able to learn and replicate the skills of culinary professionals, even though it has been considered difficult to teach them as they rely…
Eufy Omni C28 robot vacuum review: A smart buy if you don't need flagship features
Another day, another Eufy robot vacuum review. I've had the pleasure of testing several of the brand's models throughout 2026, and it's safe to say Eufy is currently up there with the very best when it comes to robot vacuum cleaners. My latest test…
What to watch for after Jensen Huang's Japan visit
Nvidia's chief Jensen Huang spent two days — July 15 and 16 — in Tokyo, courting Japan's industrial and chip-supply elite, weeks after a keynote in Taiwan, and months after a visit to South Korea. He left with deals spanning Japan's…
AUTONOMOUS 2026: Cutting-edge robotics, AI on display as hundreds gather at San Francisco conference
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Some of the latest robotic technology was on display in San Francisco Thursday for the inaugural AUTONOMOUS conference. About 600 leaders in robotics and physical AI came together from around the world at The Midway for a day…
Hyundai Motor chief to raise Boston Dynamics stake, fueling Nasdaq IPO prospect
Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun is set to increase his personal stake in Boston Dynamics to 25 percent by investing an additional 120 billion won ($80.5 million), a move that could accelerate the robotics firm's long-anticipated…
Pocket-size AI: Powerful phones star at China show
Tech firms are racing to roll out advanced smartphones that use artificial intelligence to do everything from ordering food to composing messages upon a simple voice command. Wide adoption of phones running on so-called AI agents would be a…
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ASTRI and NAMI merger begins yielding hybrid AI and materials technologies
He said the teams had identified specific areas of collaboration that improve the efficiency of discovery work previously conducted using conventional machine learning methods. Sensing technologies for robotics was cited as one example. Materials…
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