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The A.I. Robots Are Coming
Watching an autonomous humanoid robot come to life is one of the more stunning experiences of my career. A hand articulates, the head swivels, and the legs begin to take tentative, deliberate steps. The machine moves with circumspection, as if…
Renting makes robots affordable for work and play
In hospitals across the US, patients and staff have become accustomed to seeing a one-armed, four-foot high, friendly-looking white robot going about its business. Nurses have been known to greet Moxi, as the robot is called by its maker Diligent…
Renting makes robots affordable for work and play
Chris Marshall Technology reporter In hospitals across the US, patients and staff have become accustomed to seeing a one-armed, four-foot high, friendly-looking white robot going about its business. Nurses have been known to greet Moxi, as the…
From AI to 'killer robots': UN chief issues urgent governance call
Addressing the inaugural UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva, the Secretary-General insisted on the need for greater accessibility for the billions of people unable to access the revolutionary tech. He also insisted that any future…
The humanoid robot boom is here. These top Silicon Valley investors aren't buying it.
Humanoid robots have become the mascot of Silicon Valley's physical AI boom. They dance in viral videos, bang out tunes on the piano, and are headed to Wall Street as Agility Robotics plans to go public. They promise a new workforce that never…
Man in critical condition after robot vacuum explodes in freak accident
A man has been left fighting for his life in hospital after his robot vacuum cleaner malfunctioned and exploded, triggering a housefire that has left him with burns on 75 per cent of his body. Lachie Perrem, 25, was severely injured in the horror…
AI Promises to Transform Robotics, Just Not Yet
The US industrial robot industry is characterized by low growth and highly customized projects. Artificial intelligence holds out the hope to change that, especially when it comes to robots that can move and work safely around humans. The mood was…
China records most new unicorn start-ups in 5 years as AI and robotics boom
China's innovation ecosystem has witnessed a resurgence, minting 67 new unicorn start-ups in the first half of 2026 – the biggest increase in almost five years – as AI and robotics kick off a new investment cycle. The growth…
Ambi Robotics, Pickle Robot Company Partner on Warehouse Workflow Solution
Ambi Robotics and Pickle Robot Company have partnered to fuse their systems into a single autonomous inbound workflow. The aim is to create a continuous path from trailer unloading to pallet stacking and warehouse receiving. It's a notable shift…
Starship delivery robots leave campuses for cities
Those little white robots that once rolled across college sidewalks with lattes, fries and late-night snacks are getting a new assignment. Starship Technologies recently announced that it will wind down its U.S. university campus operations and…
Meet the humanoid robot that made a surreal cameo in the Norway-Brazil World Cup game
The World Cup is delivering drama, controversy, and halftime entertainment straight out of science fiction. Sunday's showdown between Brazil and Norway featured a surreal cameo from Atlas, the humanoid robot built by US robotics firm Boston…
Allegro MicroSystems: Riding The 800-VDC Transition Across Robotics, Autos And More (ALGM)
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. is positioned for multiyear growth via automotive, data center, and industrial robotics markets, but shares reflect much of the near-term upside. Key ALGM growth drivers include higher content per vehicle, data center…
This Breakthrough 3D Sensor Gives Robots True Human-Like Vision
Robots, humanoid or otherwise, have been able to 'see' for many years now. Similar to how you can use LiDAR on your iPhone, robots can make fairly accurate maps of their surroundings, seeing people and objects in relative clarity. However, until…
Japan plans to deploy 10 million robots by 2040 in push for 'physical AI' - healthcare, food manufacturing and more
It's always been fascinating to look back at classic media that painted a far-flung future where humanoid robots have become more integrated into society. Films such as I, Robot, Blade Runner and Ex Machina are just a few examples of media that…
Freak 'robot vacuum explosion' sparks blaze leaving man fighting for life
A man is battling for his life in hospital after his robot vacuum cleaner allegedly burst into flames, sparking a house fire that left him with burns covering 75% of his body. Lachie Perrem, 25, suffered devastating injuries in the terrifying blaze…
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