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NASA Equips Astronauts, Industry with Robotic Intelligence
As NASA plans long-term missions on the Moon, the agency could use robots to perform routine tasks, allowing crew members to dedicate more time to science and exploration. However, robotic motion control requires complex technology and advances in…
This Wacky New Watch Doubles as the Head of a Robot
For most watch brands, a new release means a new dial color, a slightly thinner case, or maybe a movement upgrade buried somewhere in the new model's innards. For MB&F, it apparently means building a $384,000, 15-kilogram robot. The latest creation…
Struggling German auto supplier Bosch pivots to robots
German industrial giant Bosch said Wednesday it will step up efforts in the field of humanoid robotics, as its traditional auto parts business comes under increasing pressure. The world's biggest auto supplier, Bosch makes everything from braking…
Bringing Jobs Back To The US Via … Robots? Standard Bots Raises $200 Million
Standard Bots announced a $200 million Series C at a $1 billion valuation. The company says it is the largest manufacturer of AI-native industrial robots in the United States. Robots are the bad guys when it comes to jobs, right? But Standard Bots…
Google DeepMind Partner Admits Its Video of a Humanoid Robot Is Fake
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech In August 2021, Elon Musk's Tesla held a flashy event announcing its plans to build a humanoid robot. The so-called Tesla Bot, a product that's since been renamed Optimus, danced…
Mujin Develops Robot Software for Warehouses and Factories - TT
Mujin co-founder and CEO Issei Takino. (Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg) Mujin plans to go public by 2030 as it raises an extension to its $233 million Series D round. The Japanese robot software developer says factory automation demand doubled sales last…
XPeng boss to head robot unit with humanoid mass production imminent
The chief executive of XPeng (9868) said on Wednesday he would personally lead the company's robotics business, as the Chinese electric vehicle maker — emerging as a frontrunner in humanoid robotics among automakers — pushes toward…
Robot magician D4RYL misses out on Magic Circle membership
A humanoid robot magician has been denied permission to join The Magic Circle - the secretive members club for magicians in Britain. The robot, called 'D4RYL', has been trained to perform magic tricks using advanced engineering and AI. The robot…
Game Over, Humans: Humanoid Robot Kicks Soccer Ball So Hard It Smashes Hole in Wall
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech But the other nations might stand a chance if FIFA let them field this absurd soccer-playing robot — which wouldn't even be close to being one of the craziest things the world…
Xpeng boss to head robot unit with humanoid mass production imminent
FILE PHOTO: Xpeng's humanoid robot Iron stands at the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker's booth during a media day for the Auto Shanghai show in Shanghai, China April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Go Nakamura/File Photo BEIJING, June 10 (Reuters) - The chief…
Zoomlion's Humanoid Robot Z01 Shines at KOMATEK 2026, Showcasing Advances in Embodied AI and Industrial Robotics
ISTANBUL, June 9, 2026 /CNW/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ('Zoomlion') attracted widespread attention at KOMATEK 2026 in Istanbul with the appearance of its humanoid robot Z01. Alongside more than 40 high-end…
Robot.com Brings Autonomous Robot Fleet to Cannes as Official Robotics Innovation Partner for PMG's AI & Tech Sandbox
Agency CEOs, global brand CMOs, media buyers, and creative directors will get an exclusive look at Robot.com's offerings in the Innovation Gallery with displays and interactive demos, plus a sneak peek at yet-to-be-announced products. Robot.com…
Tether Backs German Robotics Startup Neura in $1.4 Billion Round
German startup Neura Robotics has raised about $1.4 billion in a funding round backed by stablecoin issuer Tether Holdings SA to develop and ship its artificial intelligence-powered humanoid robot. Other investors in the Series C financing included…
The Wildest New Watch of 2026 Comes With Its Own Robot
MB&F has unveiled one of the year's most unusual watch launches: a mechanical wristwatch designed to function as the head of a robot. Called the HM12 “The Guardian,” the project arrives as the Geneva-based independent watchmaker…
Humaniod robotics company raises up to $1.4 billion from Nvidia, Amazon and others
German company Neura Robotics has raised a round of up to $1.4 billion, the company said on Wednesday. U.S. tech giants including Tether, Qualcomm, Amazon and Nvidia all participated in the round. Robotics companies have raised $55.8 billion so far…
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