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Humanoid Robots Are Overkill for Most Factory Work
This article is for subscribers only. To get Industrial Strength delivered directly to your inbox, sign up here. Humanoid robots are having a financial moment as advances in artificial intelligence fuel the promise of greater capabilities. But…
China's Unitree Robotics rides humanoid tide as it targets US$610m IPO
Unitree Robotics, a Hangzhou-based maker of quadruped and humanoid robots, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on Shanghai's Star Market, seeking to raise 4.2 billion yuan (US$610 million) as revenue and profits surge on the back of…
Humanoid Robotics ETF: Top Performing Stocks In The KOID Portfolio
While no one can predict future developments, some investors view humanoid robotics as an emerging area of interest within the broader technology landscape. For investors seeking broader exposure to AI, robotics, and technology, KOID sits within…
Unitree plans Shanghai IPO, testing interest in humanoid robots
Chinese startup Unitree Robotics on Friday filed an initial public offering application to the Shanghai Stock Exchange, seeking to raise 4.2 billion yuan ($610 million), according to the prospectus, in a test of investor…
The Robots Are Coming for Your Hair
According to an app on my phone, I have 120,159 hairs on my head, plus or minus 5,000. The fact that a piece of software can tap into the power of AI to count follicles is actually pretty impressive … if it's not a hallucination, that is.
Will Chinese Robot Maker Unitree's Shanghai IPO Spark A Humanoid-Investing Bubble
Unitree Robotics, one of China's top robot makers - spanning robo-dogs to humanoid robots - has filed for a Shanghai STAR Board IPO, according to Bloomberg. The planned listing suggests that the humanoid robotics industry is entering a more…
The super-powerful eufy Robot Vacuum Omni S2 is a top-tier floor cleaner
The eufy Robot Vacuum Omni S2 is a capable and reliable machine, it runs around the house vacuuming carpets and rugs with ease, then mops the hard floors to a shine. The navigation and obstacle avoidance are top-tier performance, and the…
Lasers, robots, action: MIT workshop explores Raman spectroscopy
Could a three-hour workshop on an advanced materials analysis technique turn someone into a detective — or perhaps an art restorer? At MIT's Media Lab in late January, about a dozen students explored that possibility during an Independent…
Tesla's New Robotic Rival Has a Strangely Familiar Face
Tesla 's (TSLA 3.18%) original vision a little over two decades ago once seemed like a pipe dream to many. The electric vehicle (EV) maker started with the Roadster, and the idea that it could slowly build a brand, scale, and demand for EVs on a…
MLB players are getting caught by new robot umps for lying about their height
If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. From driver's licenses to Tinder, there's something about men lying about their height baked into the fabric our society — but only in MLB can it…
Jeff Bezos Reportedly Raising Money To Replace Blue-Collar Workers With Robots
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly in early discussions about raising $100 billion for a new effort that would purchase manufacturing companies and aim to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology for automation. Bezos has been hosting…
Amazon acquires last-mile delivery robot startup Rivr
Amazon.com Inc. has acquired Rivr Technologies AG, a Swiss developer of delivery robots. CNBC reported on Thursday that the deal closed earlier this week. The financial terms were not disclosed. Rivr's flagship product is a four-legged robot called…
Lidl's £150 robot lawn mower is back next week - here's how to secure one early
Lidl is bringing back its popular Parkside Robot Lawnmower next week, with the price dropping to £150 from £200 after it sold out quickly last summer. Lidl Plus customers can reserve one early through the app until 22nd March, while…
Amazon buys ETH robotics spinout Rivr
Rivr, a Swiss company that makes stair-climbing delivery robots, has been acquired by US tech giant Amazon for an undisclosed amount. The company, which spun out of ETH Zurich's Robotics Systems Lab in 2023, builds four-legged robots for last-mile…
A 24/7 solar farm-building robot just hit the market
The US needs a lot more electricity fast, and one company thinks robots can help build it quicker. Berkeley, California-based Terabase Energy says its next-gen Terafab automated solar construction system has finished field testing and is now ready…
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