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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…
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…
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…
[INTERVIEW] SES AI eyes robotics boom with 'vibe research' tool for battery materials
The battery industry is bracing for a paradigm shift as the rise of physical artificial intelligence (AI) boosts demand beyond traditional applications such as electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems (ESS) to include drones, humanoid…
Robot vacuums promised hands-free cleaning. The reality is messier
Summary created by Smart Answers AI PCWorld reveals that robot vacuums require regular maintenance and human intervention despite being marketed as fully autonomous cleaning devices. While these devices excel at surface dust and daily cleaning…
Robots are about to overtake armed soldiers as the deciders of war
There's a received piece of wisdom among militaries around the world that whatever new technologies appear, in the end, foot soldiers are what matters. As British Army officer Field Marshal Archibald Wavell put it shortly after the second world…
Chinese Firm To Deploy 100 Humanoid Robots To Households For Daily Chores
A Chinese robotics company has begun placing its humanoid robots inside real homes, marking a significant step in the race to develop machines capable of performing everyday household tasks. Wuhan-based GigaAI recently deployed the first batch of…
Struggling German auto supplier Bosch pivots to robots
The world's biggest auto supplier, Bosch makes everything from braking systems to sensors, but has suffered as European carmakers battle fierce overseas competition and weak demand. However,the rise of humanoid robots, powered with generative AI…
Chinese robotics firm eyes growth opportunities in Indonesia
A humanoid robot performs during a partner conference held by Chinese company AGIBOT in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 9, 2026. Chinese embodied AI company AGIBOT on Tuesday held its first partner conference in Indonesia, officially launching its market…
How an AI-powered robot helps recycle your waste
The robotic arms move at a furious pace inside the Republic Services waste and recycling warehouse. Out, down, suction, up, back, drop — 60 to 70 times per minute. Why it matters: Powered by artificial intelligence, the machine can identify…
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick wants to create a national commission on robotics
(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., is among a bipartisan group of lawmakers who want to establish a national commission on robotics. On Thursday, McCormick, fellow Republican U.S. Sen. Todd Young, and Democrats John…
A dementia patient and his wife got their lives back thanks to a 'coat rack-like' robot
Brenda and Brian Marquis are part of a growing senior population with mental and physical ailments. In particular, Brian has dementia from a brain injury he sustained in 2012. Brenda would help Brian remember to wash himself, eat lunch, and other…
Iran is accused of downing a US Apache. A robot boat pulled the crew to safety
A 24-foot autonomous drone boat just saved two American lives — and may have permanently rewritten the rules of military search and rescue. A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter crashed at 7:33 p.m. EDT Monday in waters off the coast of…
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