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Carbon Robotics built an AI model that detects and identifies plants
What is and isn't a weed that needs to be eliminated in the field is determined by the eyes of the farmer — and now, increasingly, by a new AI model from Carbon Robotics. Seattle-based Carbon Robotics, which builds the LaserWeeder — a…
Seoul to deploy robots to improve disaster management
Seoul Metropolitan Fire and Disaster Headquarters announced on Monday that it will use robots and new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) more proactively to address problems and improve its emergency response system. A key initiative…
I let a robot do my manicure at Ulta
In my suburban Boston Ulta, I'm sitting with my hand in a little box. I've been promised that in roughly 30 minutes I'll have nails that are shaped, buffed, and painted—not by a human, but by an AI -powered robot. It feels like an episode of…
When a robot topples: China's Xpeng deals with fallout from humanoid's plunge
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng Motors showcased its humanoid robot in front of hundreds of onlookers at a mall in the southern metropolis of Shenzhen over the weekend, but a backwards flop became headlines, reflecting the bumpy journey…
Robots descend into lava tubes to prepare for future Moon bases
Date: February 2, 2026 Source: Summary: Hidden lava tunnels on the Moon and Mars could one day shelter human explorers, offering natural protection from radiation and space debris. A European research team has unveiled a bold new mission concept…
Samsung SDI eyes robotics market with all-solid-state batteries
Samsung SDI said Monday that it has been seeking collaboration with multiple robotics companies looking to use its all-solid-state batteries, which are under development and set for mass production starting next year. The statement fueled…
Watch: Russian Soldiers Surrender To Gun-Wielding Robot; Humanoid Warfare Nears
Video footage circulating on X from the Ukrainian front shows a Droid TW-7.62 ground robotic system, roughly half the size of a Mini Cooper, forcing the surrender of three Russian troops during an active military operation. The incident suggests…
China's Farming Robots Are A Lot More Than Just Fancy Tractors
Much has been made of the AI race between the U.S. and China as the two national powers jockey for leadership in the world's fastest-growing industry. To some Western observers, China's progress in autonomous robotics is a cause for concern. But…
A mathematical framework for optimizing robotic joints
Consider the marvelous physics of the human knee. The largest hinge joint in the body, it has two rounded bones held together by ligaments that not only swing like a door, but also roll and glide over each other, allowing the knee to flex, extend…
From Katrina to robotics: Mindy Núñez Airhart's path in steel
When Mindy Núñez Airhart talks about robotics, she's not describing some distant, theoretical future. She's talking about equipment that will soon be walking the shop floor in St. Bernard Parish. “This is going to be an actual…
A Chinese humanoid robot flopped face-first onto the ground during a public showcase. Its CEO says it's all part of 'learning to walk.
After drawing cheers from a crowd at its debut in China, a humanoid robot dressed in a black suit and pants fell face-first onto the stage. The robot, called IRON, was developed by XPeng Motors and made its first public appearance at a shopping…
Cleared for the dirt: How robotic rovers are revolutionizing military runway assessment
No audio available for this content. Tactical air-lifters such as the Airbus A400M, Lockheed C-130 and Boeing C-17 require precise runway roughness assessments to operate safely on unpaved surfaces. An autonomous rover system developed at the Royal…
Your Future Robot Companion Might Actually Be A Human Stranger - Here's Why
A hotly-anticipated line of humanoid robots is giving a whole new meaning to the concept of 'stranger danger'. The 1X NEO robot is set to become one of the first mass-marketed humanoid robots available for home service. It's produced by Silicon…
Will.i.am Worried Robotic Artists & Agents Will Take Over Grammy Red Carpets
Will.i.am dropped a warning that should make every musician nervous. The Black Eyed Peas founder told reporters at the 2026 Grammy red carpet that robotic artists will be walking these same carpets within 10 years. “There's only humans here…
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