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Inside China's robotics revolution
Chen Liang, the founder of Guchi Robotics, an automation company headquartered in Shanghai, is a tall, heavy-set man in his mid-40s with square-rimmed glasses. His everyday manner is calm and understated, but when he is in his element – up…
How robots made Northampton warehouse three times more efficient
Ben Schofield,BBC East political correspondentand Staff at Decathlon's Northampton warehouse used to walk more than six miles (10km) a day, picking items to send to stores or customers. Now a fleet of 100 robots zips around, climbing shelves more…
Jensen Huang Calls Robotics A '$50 Trillion Industry' As Nvidia And Disney Bring 'Frozen' Character 'Olaf' To Life At GTC 2026
On Monday, Nvidia Corp CEO Jensen Huang underscored the massive potential of robotics while unveiling a real-world AI-powered 'Olaf' in partnership with the Walt Disney Company at GTC 2026. At its annual GTC conference in San Jose, California…
And The Winner Is... Robotics (Again)
With 2026 now in full swing, it's time to announce the global podium for robotics - brought to you by the ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index. China's government has designated robotics a national strategic priority, mobilizing massive state…
Tripartite council puts AI at top of agenda as robot fears grow
The presidential Economic, Social and Labor Council has placed artificial intelligence (AI) at the center of its new work agenda, establishing a dedicated AI transition committee as part of a broader effort to revitalize tripartite social dialogue.
Robot Losing Its Mind in a California Restaurant Is Just as Fed Up as Everyone Else
Technoutopians are always on about the singularity, the moment at which artificial intelligence enters into a sort of feedback loop of self-improvement that allows it to outstrip the capabilities of its hapless, all-too-human inventors. Being as we…
Pokémon Go players built a 30-billion-photo map that's now training robots to deliver your pizza
Pikachus at every street corner. Leveling up before getting into the gym. “ Pokémon Go to the polls.” You remember this era well: Pokémon Go became a frenzy, with hundreds of millions taking to the streets for their…
Watch McDonald's test humanoid robots on the front line
A McDonald's in the Chinese megacity of Shanghai is testing humanoid robots in roles usually the preserve of human workers, with other types of robots also let loose inside the restaurant to greet and entertain diners. Truth be told, the robots…
Dancing Robot Refuses To Stop Causing Chaos At Family Restaurant
A robot waiter at a popular restaurant started dancing and wouldn't stop, forcing staff to restrain the bot as he waved his arms around like he just didn't care. As seen in a viral video clip posted on Tuesday and reported by Futurism, a robotic…
We've tried over 60 vacuums, from powerful uprights to robot models - one brand came out top
Nothing will make more of a difference to the cleanliness of your home than the best vacuum cleaner. They come in all shapes and sizes, from traditional corded upright vacuums to cordless stick models, powerful cylinder versions and machines that…
Artem Sokolov's Humanoid: A Pragmatic Vision for Humanoid Robots
While competitors chase spectacle, Artem Sokolov's Humanoid focuses on commercial viability. This analysis covers its human-centric philosophy, wheeled-to-bipedal roadmap, and real-world validation with Siemens. The most compelling visions…
Matic Robots vacuum/mop adds Apple Home support, here's how it works
I've been testing a robot vacuum and mop from Matic Robots for several months now. It's a solid product built on privacy and intelligence. I'll share more about my overall experience with Matic in the future. For now, I want to quickly highlight an…
Sexy robots and sci-fi utopias: inside Hajime Sorayama's stunning Tokyo retrospective
Few artists can lay claim to an aesthetic as singular as Hajime Sorayama's. The veteran illustrator and designer's concoction of sensuous forms and gleaming metallic surfaces is immediately recognisable, whether in Sony's original Aibo robot-dog…
Robot Dogs Being Deployed at Data Centers as Public Opposition Grows
As Americans grow wary of rapidly expanding data centers, with grassroots protests and legislative and regulatory responses spreading from Northern Virginia to rural Oregon, operators are rolling out a distinctly dystopian fix: robot dogs, tireless…
This boba-making robot runs 24/7 at a Peninsula hotel
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The newest boba shop to land on the Peninsula is only 20 square feet and doesn't have any human employees. It's the latest public project from Yo-Kai Express, a Hayward-based company known for its ramen…
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