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This new robot smartphone dances to music and talks to you
This new Robot Phone from Chinese tech company Honor might look like a normal smartphone at first, but it has a special camera that pops up from the back. Swivelling out via a motorised arm, it keeps video recordings stable with smooth movement…
China's tech leaders urge faster AI, robot adoption in 'two sessions' proposals
China's tech leaders, including Xiaomi's Lei Jun, 360 Security Technology's Zhou Hongyi and Xpeng's He Xiaopeng, have put forward policy proposals ahead of the “two sessions”, as Beijing seeks to accelerate development in strategic…
The 6G, modular, robot phones of the future
On The Vergecast: Funky phones, clever phone straps, and phone metaverses. If those are even a thing. On The Vergecast: Funky phones, clever phone straps, and phone metaverses. If those are even a thing. LIVE MWC 2026: all the phones, gadgets, and…
Carmaker BMW to trial humanoid robots at German factory
MUNICH: German carmaker BMW said Friday it plans to deploy two AI-powered humanoid robots in a factory in a pilot programme for the first time this year. Dubbed AEON and developed by the Swedish company Hexagon, the black-and-white robots stand…
First robotic hysterectomies carried out at Margate hospital
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust A hospital in Kent has carried out its first ever robot-assisted hysterectomies. Surgeons at Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, in Margate, have begun operating on patients using the…
Shark's latest robot vacuum hunts stains with UV light
The $1,300 Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal can spot messes, adapt its cleaning to tackle them, then go back to eliminate them. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. If you buy something from…
Hardware for humanoid robots: New perspectives for industrial value creation in Europe
Humanoid robots are currently developing at a rapid pace. The predicted growth potential is enormous. They are set to replace and even surpass the automotive industry in terms of market potential. And in the media and at trade fairs, they are the…
Smith+Nephew to showcase advanced Orthopaedic Handheld Robotics, Reconstruction and Trauma technologies during AAOS 2026
Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, today announces it will feature handheld robotics and digital solutions for hip, knee and shoulder in addition to innovative trauma and extremities products during the American…
China's compact humanoid robot shows off balance and flips
Humanoid robotics companies have already shown their machines can run at 22 mph, land backflips and even pull off front flips. So the new proving ground is not raw speed or acrobatics. It is control when something unexpected happens. That is where…
Beyond spectacles, humanoid robots exploring wider applications
Humanoid robots perform with a child in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Feb. 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu) At a 'robot school' in east China's Shandong Province, dozens of humanoid robots are mimicking human engineers as they carry trays…
I tested Shark's new robot vacuum and mop - and only one thing wasn't perfect
The Shark UV Reveal is available for $1,300. This robot vacuum and mop features intelligent UV-powered stain detection, a bagless base, strong mopping, and hands-free features. The Shark app is the only thing that left me wanting for a better user…
Roborock Reigns Supreme for Robot Vacuums-But These Other Editor-Tested Models Are Worth a Look
If you find cleaning your house to be a drag, robot vacuums do some of the dirty work for you. These intuitive little machines keep your floors tidy by vacuuming up dust, food crumbs, pet hair, and more—all without requiring you to lift a…
5 Robot Vacuum Brands Actually Worth Trying (That Aren't Roomba)
It wasn't all that long ago when robot vacuums were considered a boutique investment for those with buckets of money to burn through. Back in the early days of automated cleaning tech, there were a couple of brands experimenting with robot vacs…
TCL turned your kid's smartwatch into a cutesy desktop robot
Read our complete coverage of Mobile World Congress Updated less than 5 minutes ago TCL just showed off a new desktop robot at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. It's called the Tbot, and it pairs with the company's kids smartwatches. The idea is…
Should You Buy Serve Robotics Before March 11?
Serve Robotics (SERV 4.70%) is poised to publish its fourth-quarter results and host an investor conference call after the market closes on March 11. In December, the last-mile-delivery robotics company published a press release announcing that it…
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