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AI is giving physical therapy a robotic makeover
Physical therapy can be critical to recovery, but many patients cannot access it as often as they need due to a growing shortage of therapists and an aging population. Researchers believe AI could help address this challenge by expanding access to…
The robot butler dream doesn't have legs
Humanoid robots will take to the catwalk at IFA this week to show us how far they've come. But after years of living with home robots, I think we're chasing the wrong machine. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission.
Jeonbuk National University selected for government-backed robotics graduate school project
Jeonbuk National University has been selected for the government-funded Support Program for Specialized Graduate Schools in Advanced Industries. The university said Tuesday that the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy designated the university's…
This Robot Vacuum Aims to Compete With the Suction Power of a Stick Vacuum
Robot vacuums are a great way to do some general cleaning, but most lack the power of a dedicated vacuum cleaner because you can't pack enough suction into a small design. iRobot may have an interesting solution for that with its new Roomba Max 875…
Hugging Face's duck robot powered by a Chinese chip sold over 10,000 units
A new duck robot from artificial intelligence startup Hugging Face's French subsidiary Pollen Robotics, powered by a chip from a Chinese firm, recorded more than 10,000 sales since its launch last week, generating over US$4 million (HK$31.2…
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[INTERVIEW] Korea looks to AI, drones, robots to make firefighting safer
Korea is moving toward a future firefighting system in which drones and robots enter hazardous zones first, artificial intelligence (AI) helps commanders make decisions and more advanced protective gear gives firefighters a better chance of…
China leads global tech exports, triple boost from AI, robotics, and biotech: HSBC
Robotics, artificial intelligence, and innovative medicines have emerged as new trends in China's exports as the country leads global innovation and technology, said David Liao Yi-chien, co-chief executive, Asia and Middle East, HSBC. SCROLL TO…
SSI Mantra Robotic Surgery System Transforms Delhi Healthcare Landscape
The Indian-developed SSI Mantra robotic surgical system is revolutionising healthcare in Delhi, expanding access to specialised medical expertise and positioning the city as a leading hub for advanced, minimally invasive procedures and pioneering…
The automation paradox: Robots that create jobs instead of killing them
There is a notion circulating in the technology and manufacturing sectors that the rise of automation and artificial intelligence will lead to widespread job displacement. While that may be true at some organizations, there is also evidence…
Robotics Isn't 'Hey Hi', Robotics Isn't New Either
Is the official Arduino blog becoming shilling platform for Qualcomm's 'hey hi' [so-called 'intelligent'] chips? Watch out, be vigilant and sensitive to hype. Robotics isn't slop. Slop is not AI. And AI isn't slop. Robotics is also very old. This…
The U.S. Just Banned Some Robot Vacuums. Here Are the Ones You Can Still Buy
Oh, Skynet. This is the path you've chosen, really? Robovacs? If you were a kid who grew up in the '80s or '90s, you made jokes (or had nightmares) about the villain of the Terminator film series that debuted in 1984. The seemingly benign network…
Chobani buys back, Norbert's robot nurses, and GoPro's takeover
• Tripo AI, a generative 3D company, raised $446m in Series B and Series B+ funding. MPCi led, joined by Perfect World, BlueFocus, SPC, Yanqu Games, ThunderSoft, 37 Interactive Entertainment. CDH Venture and Growth Capital, CICC, CMC Capital…
A startup in California is renting out humanoid robots to clean your home
A San Francisco startup is renting out humanoid robots to clean your house. Tau Robotics is charging $30 an hour for the service and these robots can vacuum floors, wipe down kitchen counters and even take out the trash. They can also clean up…
iRobot Redefines Hands-Free Cleaning with its Most Powerful Robot Ever, the Roomba Max 875 Combo
The Roomba Max 875 Combo Robot delivers the company's best floor cleaning performance to date, applying more than 35 years of robotics engineering to the aspects of floor care that today's consumer demands: deep carpet cleaning, dried-on mess…
August was a milestone month if you love watching robots completely eat it
Here at Clanker Watch we're keeping a vigilant eye on the future as we uneasily enter the Age of Robotics. And there's never been a month like August of 2026 to keep that eye occupied with videos of robots breaking down, messing up, and in a few…
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