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Robotic slugs with claws can fuse together to create one massive machine
An unsuspecting traveler trucking their way through a hiking trail would likely stop in bewilderment if they saw it: a nearly two-foot-long, Slinky-like contraption made of plastic and rubber, clambering forward like an inchworm. That confusion…
Meet the founder betting Washington can help him take on China's robot makers
Evan Beard was having dinner with his wife and friends this summer at a Long Island country club when the Pentagon called. It was 7:30 p.m. on a Friday. Cellphones weren't allowed in the dining room, so he walked away from his pasta to answer. The…
US humanoid robot production could hit 400,000 by 2030 as deployment ramps, J.P. Morgan says
Humanoid robot production in the US will hit 300,000-400,000 units by 2030 and about 1.5 million units by 2035, J.P. Morgan said on Thursday, as the industry shifts from demonstrations to commercial deployment. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Labor…
Helping robots fit into the human workplace
Despite fears about robots replacing humans at work, there are still plenty of things humans can do far better than machines. That's fine with Robust AI, a startup building robots designed to complement what humans do best. The company's mobile…
Even every robot dog has his day
SF-ites were treated to quite a spectacle recently. A robot dog was seen taking a real, blood-flesh-and-fur dog for a walk in the Castro neighbourhood. It turned out the owner was just a few steps behind, supervising the machine with his iPad and…
Agile Robots Raises $500 Million at $8.5 Billion Valuation
Agile Robots SE closed a $500 million Series F at an $8.5 billion valuation, giving the German robotics company financing for planned U.S. growth and expanded production. In an announcement dated Nov. 12, Agile Robots said SoftBank Group led the…
Are Warehouse Robots the Key to Speedy Holiday Fulfillment? Puma Thinks So.
A pair of Puma sneakers that ends up gift-wrapped under a tree this holiday season may pass through the proverbial hands of a robot moving merchandise at the brand's distribution center in Los Angeles. There are 171 zooming automatons helping 70-90…
2 AI Robotics Stocks That Could Help Set You Up for Life
While chips and AI models have been receiving most of the attention, robotics is a long-term growth opportunity that can mint new millionaires. Robots can help with a wide range of tasks, including security, physical labor, and military. Grandview…
Robot tells Al Jazeera AI is 'too useful to disappear'
Massive investments in AI have driven the dominance of tech companies in US stock markets, but experts warn valuations may be outpacing the technology's actual capabilities. Al Jazeera's Rosie Birchard put the question to a humanoid robot at the…
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Eric Trump-Backed Company Could Send Robot Soldiers Into Hamas Tunnels
An American robotics company backed by Eric Trump is negotiating a potentially massive deal to send humanoid robots into Hamas's underground tunnel network in Gaza, where the machines could eventually fight alongside Israeli soldiers. Foundation…
Trump's son, the IDF and 1,000 robots for Hamas tunnels
A US robotics company in which Eric Trump, the son of the US president, holds shares says it is in talks with the IDF to supply up to 1,000 humanoid robots capable of operating in Hamas tunnels in the Gaza Strip, the British newspaper Financial…
German AI robotics startup valued at $8.5 billion after new fundraising
German AI robotics startup Agile Robots said Thursday that a new funding round valued the company at $8.5 billion (7.7 billion euros), providing additional firepower for a global expansion. One of Europe's leading makers of humanoid robots and…
Black Friday deals: Save up to $479 on these top robot pool cleaners
Just about every pool owner will tell you that having a pool is fantastic, but a lot of work. It's true; pools require constant cleaning and pH monitoring, so when the warmer weather finally rolls around, there's often a bit of a to-do list to work…
Exclusive: York Space Systems eyes Australian robot maker
York Space Systems is planning to buy an Australia-based robot maker, marking the publicly-traded U.S. company's expansion into unmanned technology. Why it matters: Space and autonomous systems are the future of modern warfare. York wants to weave…
German AI robotics start-up valued at $8.5 bn after new fundraising
One of Europe's leading makers of humanoid robots and robotic arms, Agile works in the field of 'physical AI', with its equipment used to automate and speed up factory work. The Munich-based company raised $500 million in the funding round led by…
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