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Tesla workers balk at training Optimus humanoid robots as replacements
Tesla's pivot from making electric cars to humanoid robots is facing challenges because of complex robot hands and disgruntled employees pushing back against training their robotic replacements. The struggle to scale up production comes as Tesla…
Chinese robots step into UK spotlight
Robot Week, a 10-day showcase of Chinese robotics technologies across five industry scenarios in London, attracted interest from both the general public and experts in the United Kingdom. From 7 September until 18 September, visitors could watch…
The Aeropod automates soil aeration without robotics. See it at TechCrunch Disrupt.
Farmers around the world face a pressing problem: the equipment they use to till, plant, and harvest their fields is killing their margins. Studies have estimated that soil compaction can reduce yields by 20% to 60%. Plowing can help, but it's a…
Underground robot probing hill thought by some to be Noah's Ark
Researchers are sending an underground robot into a hill whose vaguely boat-like shape has long excited Biblical literalists in search of Noah's Ark. The Noah's Ark Scans expedition hopes to find evidence of the flood at the Durupinar formation…
Work With Your Hands? That's One Area Tesla's Robots Aren't Cracking Anytime Soon
AI could well be coming for your job —well, unless you work with your hands. Then you might be safe for a while yet. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been making bold claims about the company's Optimus line of humanoid robots being “the…
I Stopped By This LA Convenience Store to Have a Robot Arm Hand Me a Snack
LOS ANGELES–Convenience-store workers aren't always the most communicative lot, but “Peter” said nothing to me during my stop at a VenHub Smart Store here and didn't even return my gaze. Because “Peter” was a…
Prediction: Robotics Will Be the Biggest Opportunity Within the AI Supercycle. 1 Dividend Growth Stock to Own.
Nvidia (NVDA +0.22%) is the poster child for artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. That makes sense, given that it makes the high-powered chips that allow these highly complex computer programs to function. But brains are just the start of the AI…
What Happens When You Let a Robot Help You Hike?
This column first appeared in the Men's Health email newsletter. The Optimized Man is a biweekly series from our editorial director as he tries out the latest, greatest, and weirdest health and wellness innovations so you don't have to. Sign up…
Robotic spacecraft falls back to Earth | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The robotic spacecraft that failed to rescue an aging NASA telescope plunged back to Earth on Friday less than three months after launching on the bold mission. Katalyst Space Technologies announced the demise of its…
A Super Clean Deal: Dock Over $110 Off This Roborock Robot Vacuum and Mop
Today's Walmart Deals of the Day feature epic discounts on clever home and lifestyle tech from Roborock, JBL, and Garmin, giving your daily routine some well-earned power-ups. We're leading off with a 44% discount on the Roborock Q7 L5 robot vacuum…
Agility Robotics unveils Digit 5 humanoid with cooperative safety system and $300 million in orders
Agility Robotics unveiled Digit 5, the next generation of its general-purpose humanoid robot, on September 15, 2026, from its base in Salem, Oregon. The announcement marks a significant step in bringing autonomous humanoid machines into shared…
5 garden tools you need to clear up autumn leaves, featuring robot lawn mowers and grass sweepers
Despite how unseasonably warm the past month has been, autumn officially started on the 23rd September, so it's time to start thinking about getting your garden ready for the colder seasons. The biggest thing I – and lots of people –…
US moves to restrict Chinese robots to safeguard national security and boost AI
The United States has taken steps to restrict Chinese-made advanced robots, aiming to contain China's lead in this technology and protect national security from potential espionage threats. A recent report in Eurasia Review highlights that the…
Top Robotics Stocks To Consider - September 25th
Prepare for the Next Wave of Factory Automation With These 3 Standout Names Teradyne, Ouster, Nauticus Robotics, MDA Space, PROCEPT BioRobotics, RoboStrategy, and Serve Robotics are the seven Robotics stocks to watch today, according to…
No flashy robots, just a quiet transformation: How Singapore's food and retail sectors are using AI
Forget the sci-fi stereotypes of robotic waiters and automated chefs. Instead, some brands are quietly deploying AI to streamline backend tasks - from inventory management to staff rostering - freeing up their human workers to provide…
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