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globaltimes.cn - Xinhua - Young researchers drive development of robotics industry in China's Hefei
Young researchers drive development of robotics industry in China's Hefei
Global Times

Researchers test a humanoid robot at Youibot Robotics Co., Ltd. in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, April 29, 2026.(Xinhua/Zhang Duan) A staff member introduces a delivery robot at Youibot Robotics Co., Ltd. in Hefei, east China's Anhui…

standard.co.uk - Tom Place - Moment real dog gets confused by AI robot pooch in Holland Park
Moment real dog gets confused by AI robot pooch in Holland Park
Evening Standard

Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. This is the moment a real dog came…

gizmodo.com - Mike Pearl - Hyundai Reportedly Demanding 'Tens of Thousands' of Boston Dynamics Robots ASAP
Hyundai Reportedly Demanding 'Tens of Thousands' of Boston Dynamics Robots ASAP
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

According to a report from Semafor, it sounds like the C-suite at Boston Dynamics—the company that made the original creepy walking robot videos —has come under a bit of a strain as Hyundai, the Korean automaker that bought a majority…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - China robot-hand-building unicorn Linkerbot targets US$6 billion valuation
China robot-hand-building unicorn Linkerbot targets US$6 billion valuation
The Standard

Chinese robotics startup Linkerbot, the global market leader in highly dexterous robotic hands for humanoids, will seek a US$6 billion (HK$47 billion) valuation in its next financing round, double the valuation in a just-closed funding, the company…

socialmediatoday.com - Andrew Hutchinson - Meta acquires humanoid robot developer Assured Robot Intelligence
Meta acquires humanoid robot developer Assured Robot Intelligence
Social Media Today

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. It looks like artificial intelligence-powered robots are going to be the next big battleground for the tech billionaires. Bloomberg reported that Meta has acquired startup…

ciol.com - Manisha Sharma - Meta acquires Assured Robot Intelligence Amid Rising AI Costs
Meta acquires Assured Robot Intelligence Amid Rising AI Costs
CIOL

Meta Platforms has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI), a startup working on humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence. The deal, confirmed by the company, brings ARI's team into Meta's Superintelligence Labs and Robotics Studio…

techxplore.com - Kartikeya Walia - Table tennis robot defeats some of world's best players. Why this has major implications for robotics
Table tennis robot defeats some of world's best players. Why this has major implications for robotics
Tech Xplore

A table tennis robot has outperformed elite players in recent evaluations. The robot, called Ace, marks a significant step toward artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can operate in fast, uncertain, real-world environments. In the tests, the…

pcgamer.com - Shaun Prescott - Another online shooter winds down weeks after launch, as robot cowboys take over
Another online shooter winds down weeks after launch, as robot cowboys take over
PC Gamer

It's been a rough year for new multiplayer games but then, the same was true in 2025. By now it's taken for granted that a long in-development project released by major publishers is not guaranteed success. Not only that, what hits is wildly…

globaltimes.cn - Xinhua - China's robot police patrol cities during Labor Day holiday, signaling AI-powered urban governance
China's robot police patrol cities during Labor Day holiday, signaling AI-powered urban governance
Global Times

A robot officer with badge number 'Intelligent Police Unit R001' is seen on a road in Wuhu, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 10, 2026. (Xinhua) During the Labor Day holiday, Hangzhou, in east China's Zhejiang Province, deployed a fully operational…

straitstimes.com - China robotic hands maker Linkerbot aims to replicate entire library of human dexterous skills
China robotic hands maker Linkerbot aims to replicate entire library of human dexterous skills
The Straits Times

BEIJING - Chinese robotics start-up Linkerbot, the global market leader in highly dexterous robotic hands for humanoids, will seek a US$6 billion (S$7.6 billion) valuation in its next financing round, double the valuation in a just-closed funding…

techreview.trade - RP - 5 Best Robot Vacuums 2026 - iRobot Roomba vs Roborock vs Ecovacs (Amazon Ranked)
5 Best Robot Vacuums 2026 - iRobot Roomba vs Roborock vs Ecovacs (Amazon Ranked)
Techreview

Robot vacuums are now Amazon's fastest-growing home appliance category in 2026 — with over 2 million units sold in Q1 alone. The latest models self-empty, mop, avoid obstacles, and map your home in 3D. But with prices ranging from $150 to…

pymnts.com - PYMNTS - Meta Acquires ARI to Fuel Humanoid Robot Push
Meta Acquires ARI to Fuel Humanoid Robot Push
PYMNTS.com | Breaking News, Trends and Analysis

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dailymail.com - Isabella Machin - Moment real dog comes face-to-face with AI robot pooch in London
Moment real dog comes face-to-face with AI robot pooch in London
Mail Online

Get your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE Do YOU own a AI robot pooch? Email isabella.machin@dailymail.co.uk A dog was left perplexed after it met an AI robot dog on the affluent streets of…

marketbeat.com - Robotics Stocks To Keep An Eye On - May 3rd
Robotics Stocks To Keep An Eye On - May 3rd
MarketBeat

5 Stocks Racing Ahead as AI Supercharges Robotics Teradyne, Serve Robotics, Ouster, PROCEPT BioRobotics, and Richtech Robotics are the five Robotics stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. 'Robotics stocks' are shares…

dailymail.com - Lauren Acton-Taylor - Fury as Southwest flight to San Diego is delayed by ROBOT passenger
Fury as Southwest flight to San Diego is delayed by ROBOT passenger
Mail Online

Southwest Airlines faced a flurry of backlash after a robot passenger delayed a flight for nearly an hour after its carryon luggage was too big. Flight 1568 from San Francisco's Bay Airport to San Diego International Airport had an unusual…

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