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Wearable robotics are changing how we walk and run
When you hear the word robotics, you probably think of factory machines or humanoid robots sprinting across a test track. That image makes sense. For years, robotics lived in labs and industrial spaces. But a quieter shift is happening much closer…
Homes evacuated in sleepy UK village as police deploy bomb disposal robot
Residents have been evacuated from their homes in a sleepy UK village, with police sending a bomb disposal unit. Officers rushed to a street in Abergwnyfi, Neath Port Talbot, Wales after recieving a report that a significant number of illegal…
This New Chinese Robot Brings The Uncanny Valley To Your Home
Robots come in all shapes and sizes. You can buy immobile handheld robots at stores like Costco, and farmers in China employ tractor-like robots to tend fields of crops. However, the pinnacle of robot design — at least according to science…
These Three Robots Might Be The Key To Living On The Moon
NASA is working hard to send astronauts back to the moon as part of its Artemis missions, and for good reasons. But to make the most of its plans to explore and perhaps even colonize the moon, NASA needs to find new ways for astronauts to dig…
Humanoid robots at Spring Festival Gala grab headlines, showcasing China's tech leap in just one year
The martial arts performance 'WuBot' at the 2026 Spring Festival Gala. Photo: Screenshot from CCTV 2026 Spring Festival Gala The dazzling performances by humanoid robots at China's 2026 Spring Festival Gala made headlines on multiple overseas media…
The 10 Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner Brands According To Consumer Reports
Robot vacuums were first conceptualized in sci-fi literature in the 1950s as a futuristic gadget, but have since become an increasingly common fixture in American households. Global shipments rose by 18.7% in the first three quarters of 2025 alone…
China's humanoid robots take center stage for Lunar New Year showtime
BEIJING, China – China's most-watched TV show, the annual CCTV Spring Festival gala, on Monday, February 16, showcased the country's cutting-edge industrial policy and Beijing's push to dominate humanoid robots and the future of…
AIBU to think that crushing a biscuit for the robot vacuum is pretty lazy!!
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Construction robotics startup Sitegeist raises €4M to automate arduous concrete repair jobs
German startup Sitegeist GmbH said today it has raised €4 million (around $4.75 million) in pre-seed funding to help accelerate the renovation of Europe's infrastructure with robotic automation. Today's round was led by b2venture and…
This robot vacuum has reduced the amount of time I spend cleaning up after my pet - and it's currently 20%
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Record 700 Startups to Gather at SusHi Tech Tokyo in April; Event Will Center on Themes Like Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Over 700 startups, a record high, are expected to exhibit at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, a gathering of innovators from around the world, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced on Monday. The showcase will be held at Tokyo Big Sight in Koto Ward…
Qualcomm showcases AI humanoid robots at India AI Impact Summit: Sneak peek
US semiconductor company Qualcomm on February 16 showcased its full robotics technology stack at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, marking its India debut after first presenting the platform at Consumer Electronics Show in January. The…
AI robot vehicles learn to team up and extinguish fires in early trial
Fighting fires could be done remotely without the need to place firefighting crews directly in potentially dangerous situations by using collaborative teams of artificial intelligence-powered robots with extinguishing equipment on board, with an…
China's New $173K 'Biometric' Robot Aims to be a Warm-Blooded Companion For Humans
Meet Moya. Moya wants to be your friend. It can make eye contact, smile, and maintain skin that is warm to the touch, while its body moves with a steady, natural (ish) posture. Would you take Moya into your home? Humanoid robots usually struggle…
NC AI targets manufacturing-driven physical AI shift
Feb. 16 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's NC AI is accelerating development of 'physical AI,' aiming to apply real-world manufacturing data to robotics and industrial operations in what industry leaders describe as the next phase of artificial…
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