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Humanoid Robots Building Airplanes: Airbus Buys 6-Figure Robots From UBTech
Airbus is buying UBTech's Walker S2 humanoid robot for testing in its production process Airbus is dipping its toes into the humanoid robot workforce with a purchase of China-based UBTech's robots, according to Bloomberg. The European airplane…
Boston Dynamics Atlas Robot That Beat Tesla To The Factory Floor
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 6: A view of Boston Dynamics Atlas robots at the CES (Consumer Electronic Show) 2026, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade on January 6, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada…
China's Unitree ships over 5,500 humanoid robots in 2025, surpassing US peers
China's Unitree Robotics shipped more than 5,500 humanoid robots in 2025, according to a person with knowledge of the matter, as the Hangzhou -based company ramped up production ahead of its planned listing on the mainland. That number –…
Ukrainian soldiers surprised a robot maker by using a drone to drop one of its bots into battle
A Ukrainian ground robot maker said soldiers surprised it with the ways they used its robots, including using flying drones to drop them closer to Russian positions. Ukraine has a growing army of ground robots that can evacuate the injured, blow up…
This self-cleaning robot vacuum mopped my floors like no other that I've tested
The Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow is now available with an introductory offer of $849, and regularly priced at $999. This robot vacuum and mop features the best mopping I've experienced from Roborock, 20,000Pa of suction power, and the company's…
FedEx CEO explains why regular humanoid robots can't get the job done
FedEx's CEO said he wants 'super humanoid robots' with a 'couple of elbows' to automate processes in his warehouses. Raj Subramaniam, chief executive of the global e-commerce and transportation company, spoke in an interview with The New York…
The future will be a mix of bionic and humanoid robots': Dreame's product expert reveals the brand's next step for robot vacuums
When it comes to tackling chores, the best robot vacuums have been a real game-changer in many homes. Not only do they excel at picking up all types of debris, mopping, and scrubbing floors, but even offer self-cleaning and self-drying capabilities…
Navy tests robot war helicopter that flies itself on 'anti-submarine' missions
COULD this autonomous flying helicopter with no passengers onboard be the future for UK defence? The Proteus Technology Demonstrator has taken to the skies, marking the UK's first autonomous full-size helicopter flight. Your info will be used in…
Humanoid robots to build aircraft? Airbus is exploring the idea
The idea of a humanoid robot building an airplane may sound far-fetched, but a new deal between the European aviation giant Airbus and Chinese robot specialist UBTech suggests that such a scenario could be on the cards. Airbus's deal with UBTech…
Pet owners could get help from robot 'butler' who feeds & plays with fur babies
PET owners worried about their animal's loneliness while they're at work might be thrilled to learn of a creative – and high-tech – solution. An AI company has unveiled a new robot companion – but this innovation was designed…
Robot coworkers are closer than expected as labour shortages hit hard
Humanoid robots are slowly but steadily moving into human workplaces Labor shortages are pushing automation into roles people consistently avoid China leads robot production while Europe anchors the precision supply chain A rise in recent…
Robotics and world models are AI's next frontier, and China is already ahead of the West - research shows almost 13,000 robots deployed in 2025 alone
Tom's Hardware Premium Roadmaps Around 16,000 humanoid robots were installed globally in 2025, according to a report from Counterpoint Research (via SCMP), and of that total figure, almost 13,000 were deployed in China. Around 5,200 of them were…
Hand Off Your Floor Cleaning Chores to Roborock's Qrevo Curv 2 Flow Robot Vacuum, Now at Its Lowest Price Since Launch
It's not too late to add “do less cleaning” to your list of New Year's resolutions for 2026, and while that might sound lazy or unhygienic, it's not when you hand off your floor cleaning chores to the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow robot…
How PuppyPi Empowers STEAM and Robotics Competitions
PuppyPi×18.4V Charger×1EVA Balls×1Tags (6.5*6.5cm)×1Card Reader×1Accessory Bag×1WonderEcho Pro AI Voice Interaction Box + Type C Cable×1Wireless + Handle Receiver×1Glowing Ultrasonic…
I've tested dozens of robot vacuums - these are the 7 steps I follow to get set up
Got a new robot vacuum but not quite sure where to start? I can help. I've tested many of the best robot vacuums on the market – and some of the worst – so I've done more than my fair share of setting up and using robovacs. Let's say…
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