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Is Silicon Valley ready to put robots in people's homes? Hello Robot is.
Martinez, California, is about as far as you can get from Silicon Valley and still be in the San Francisco Bay Area. Perched on the northeast edge of the bay, the small city is home to Hello Robot, a startup that itself is about as far as one can…
China's Robotics Companies Look to Prove They're Here to Stay
This article is for subscribers only. Hi, this is Allen Wan from Hangzhou. It's put up or shut up time for China's robotics industry.
The skeptic's guide to humanoid robots going viral on the Internet
It may appear that humanoid robots capable of handling any task have almost arrived—especially when tech companies showcase them performing acrobatic feats or handling household chores. But there is still a significant gap between these…
Amazon robots will replace some 'manual' warehouse roles
Amazon has unveiled a hi-tech robot that can work anywhere in its vast warehouses. The latest version of its Proteus machine uses cutting edge technology to operate in areas that robots have been unable to before. Rather than inside cages, as is…
Shifters: Robots on the frontline
Israeli deep-tech start-up Shifters, which develops AI-native autonomous robotic teams, has raised $10.2 million in seed funding, led by Ace Capital Partners, along with Aurelius Capital Management, Corner Ventures, Arkin Capital, and Fresh Fund.
Humanoid robots won't be the future: purpose-built robots will
Elon Musk said that humanoid robots will push Tesla's market value to $25 trillion. He also believes that they will reshape labor. No longer will humans need to do dangerous, repetitive, or mundane things. It's a compelling vision. Yet the reality…
Robot in Clown Wig Roundhouse Kicks Small Child
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech They may have come down in price substantially, but humanoid robots are far from hitting shelves at your local Toys-R-Us. And for good reason, as a recent video that went viral on…
1,000 jobs at risk at Asda at it invests in robotics and automation
Asda is set to cut up to 1,000 jobs as it accelerates the use of automation and robotics across its warehouse operations. The supermarket giant is planning a major restructuring of its logistics network, which will see more roles replaced or…
Amazon Now Has a Warehouse Robot That Understands Human Language
Amazon says that thanks to advances in AI, its next-generation warehouse robot can now be assigned tasks by employees “the way they'd communicate with a colleague.” The company unveiled the latest version of its Proteus robot on…
Sheffield hospital patient gives robot surgery the 'thumbs up
The first patient to undergo pioneering robotic-assisted surgery has said he is 'amazed' by the speed of his recovery. Andy Sturrock, from Wincobank, underwent a gallbladder procedure in April this year, where surgeons were assisted by surgical…
Amazon's new Proteus warehouse robot is fully autonomous
Amazon has put more than a million robots into its warehouses but none so far have been able to 'talk' with human employees. However, a new version of its Proteus robot can now be directed by workers using plain language thanks to an AI upgrade…
DMS Progrowers utilises Electropack robotic technology
This content was prepared by DMS Progrowers and is being published by The New Zealand Herald as Advertorial. A collaboration between two Te Puke businesses has resulted in cutting-edge robotic automation being introduced into the kiwifruit…
Nvidia CEO says robotics is South Korea's next big sector, points to 'some suprises
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Friday said robotics will be South Korea's next major sector, as he arrived for his second visit in seven months, underscoring deepening ties with local firms in not only chips but also robotics and AI factories. SCROLL…
Hyundai Motor's soccer robot learns year of skills in 1 day
A humanoid robot weaving through football drills and flawlessly executing one of the sport's most difficult trick kicks has demonstrated a profound leap in machine learning, according to technical details released Friday by Hyundai Motor and its…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visits Seoul for robotics, AI, gaming partnerships
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited Seoul on Friday, seven months after making headlines with a fried chicken gathering with the heads of Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor Group that was followed by a large-scale Nvidia artificial intelligence (AI)…
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