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Young researchers drive development of robotics industry in China's Hefei
Researchers test a humanoid robot at Youibot Robotics Co., Ltd. in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, April 29, 2026.(Xinhua/Zhang Duan) A staff member introduces a delivery robot at Youibot Robotics Co., Ltd. in Hefei, east China's Anhui…
Chinese humanoids are leaving American robots in the dust
In December 2025, the biggest battery maker in the world, CATL, started what it calls the world's first large-scale deployment of robots in its Luoyang, China factory. Last week, the State Grid Corporation of China began its $1 billion 2026 plan to…
Moment real dog gets confused by AI robot pooch in Holland Park
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The creator of Roomba is back with a furry robot companion
Colin Angle revealed his latest creation this week: a dog-sized robot ‘Familiar' designed for human connection, not chores. | Image: Familiar Machines and Magic Colin Angle revealed his latest creation this week: a dog-sized robot…
China robot-hand-building unicorn Linkerbot targets US$6 billion valuation
Chinese robotics startup Linkerbot, the global market leader in highly dexterous robotic hands for humanoids, will seek a US$6 billion (HK$47 billion) valuation in its next financing round, double the valuation in a just-closed funding, the company…
Hyundai Reportedly Demanding 'Tens of Thousands' of Boston Dynamics Robots ASAP
According to a report from Semafor, it sounds like the C-suite at Boston Dynamics—the company that made the original creepy walking robot videos —has come under a bit of a strain as Hyundai, the Korean automaker that bought a majority…
Moment baffled dog faces off with robot pooch in street - and he is NOT a fan
THIS is the moment a dog faced off with a robotic canine in an affluent street. Video footage of the encounter in London shows the black-and-white dog backing away as the robot intimidates the pup. Your info will be used in accordance with our…
Meta acquires humanoid robot developer Assured Robot Intelligence
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. It looks like artificial intelligence-powered robots are going to be the next big battleground for the tech billionaires. Bloomberg reported that Meta has acquired startup…
Chinese humanoid robot maker Linkerbot seeks $6B valuation
Chinese humanoid robot maker Linkerbot is seeking investment at a $6 billion valuation, double the level it raised money at only last week, highlighting investor appetite to enter the fast-growing industry. Beijing has made dominating the humanoid…
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Meta acquires Assured Robot Intelligence Amid Rising AI Costs
Meta Platforms has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI), a startup working on humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence. The deal, confirmed by the company, brings ARI's team into Meta's Superintelligence Labs and Robotics Studio…
It takes everybody': A solar-powered robot is revealing what's buried in Lake Tahoe's sand
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — On the beaches of Lake Tahoe, the surface often appears clean, with smooth sand, clear water and a landscape that draws millions of visitors each year. But environmental groups and cleanup operators say what's…
'Guess what I'm not building? Humanoids': ex iRobot CEO on why his new Familiar is the robot he always wanted to build
Twice now, over the last 24 years, Colin Angle has surprised me. I'm not talking bemusement or nodding appreciation. Think jaw-dropping moments when I felt the earth shift a bit under my feet. The first time was in 2002 when he unveiled the iRobot…
Another online shooter winds down weeks after launch, as robot cowboys take over
It's been a rough year for new multiplayer games but then, the same was true in 2025. By now it's taken for granted that a long in-development project released by major publishers is not guaranteed success. Not only that, what hits is wildly…
AI-Powered Robots are Building Lower-Cost Clay Homes in Texas Using Dirt Dug Up On-Site
South of Austin, a startup and a fleet of AI-powered robots are reviving one of the oldest building traditions by transforming raw earth into modern, affordable housing amidst a worsening building and labor crisis. Think terraforming and 3D…
China's robot police patrol cities during Labor Day holiday, signaling AI-powered urban governance
A robot officer with badge number 'Intelligent Police Unit R001' is seen on a road in Wuhu, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 10, 2026. (Xinhua) During the Labor Day holiday, Hangzhou, in east China's Zhejiang Province, deployed a fully operational…
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