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China frets bubble in robotics industry | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
China's powerful economic-planning agency warned of the risks of a bubble forming in the country's humanoid robotics industry, issuing a rare official expression of concern about a technology sector. The National Development and Reform Commission…
Quality, Speed, Consistency: Robots Are Already Indispensable In The Sushi Industry
Automation is rolling into the sushi industry. Americans love sushi. And increasingly more. There are approximately 23,000 Japanese restaurants in the U.S., according to JETRO, the Japanese government-affiliated organization. As of 2022, California…
Meet the humanoid robot that just set a new world walking record
One robot just walked its way into history. Chinese robotics company AgiBot has set a new world record for the longest distance walked by a humanoid robot with their bipedal automaton named A2, per the Guinness World Records. From Nov. 10-13, A2…
How cutting-edge robots can help prevent wildfires
A Southern California couple became the first residents to return to a rebuilt home in the Eaton Fire burn zone outside Los Angeles. That home is designed to resist any future fires. Jonathan Vigliotti looks at how new robot technology is being…
China's Robotics Stocks Face Investor Scrutiny Over Bubble Fears
Investor hype over Chinese robotics stocks is giving way to deepening unease, with the latest government warning against a potential bubble bringing fresh scrutiny to the sector's lofty valuations. The Solactive China Humanoid Robotics Index surged…
Malaysia claims 13th overall title, reaffirms dominance of World Robot Olympiad
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reaffirmed its dominance of the World Robot Olympiad (WRO), winning its 13th overall champion title at the 22nd International Final in Singapore, held from Nov 26 to 28. Competing against over 1,571 students from 91…
Robot Walks for Three Days Straight, Hotswapping Its Battery Over and Over in New World Record
A three-day walk would be hard enough for humans, but for robots, it might as well be a trek around the world. An AgiBot A2 unit, developed by Chinese firm Zhiyuan Robotics, recently completed a 66-mile pilgrimage from Jinji Lake in Suzhou to…
Chinese authorities sound alarm over humanoid robots
China's humanoid robotics industry risks facing a bubble as a result of the current investment frenzy, the country's economic planning commission has warned. Speaking to reporters in Beijing on Thursday, a spokesperson for the National Development…
iRobot's Black Friday deals drop feature-packed robot vacs to as low as $149
Jonathan Feist / Android Authority There's never a shortage of cleaning to do once the holidays roll around, as people visit and pine needles appear out of thin air. Black Friday has at least made one part easier this year, with iRobot cutting…
The World's Smallest Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum Just Hit $191 for Black Friday
Most people think of smart home technology in terms of basics like plugs and lightbulbs, but the real innovation is often found in devices that solve unique, tangible problems. SwitchBot has built its entire brand on this idea, developing a…
Roborock Black Friday deals - save up to 53% on flagship robot vacuums
This post is brought to you in paid partnership with Roborock Roborock is a leader in the robot vacuums game, and you can pick-up an automated home helper for less this Black Friday with huge discounts across its range. These exclusive…
Big dreams for Palestinian teens at Singapore robot fest
SINGAPORE – Palestinian student Razan Shawar travelled for 24 hours to showcase her team's artificial intelligence (AI)-powered invention at the World Robot Olympiad in Singapore, telling AFP that innovation – not war – should…
Big dreams for Palestinian teens at Singapore robot fest
The 15-year-old high school student from Ramallah in the Israeli-occupied West Bank said she dreams of making 'something big, so the world can know that the one who did this is Palestinian'. Together with the rest of the Palestinian delegation, she…
Roborock Dumps 22,000Pa Robot Vacuum at Zero-Profit, Self-Emptying Tech Now at All-Time Low - Kotaku
Cheap robot vacuums that bump randomly around rooms, miss entire areas and get stuck constantly serve no purpose beyond cluttering the market and disappointing buyers who conclude that robot vacuums fundamentally don't work. These failures damage…
3 golden rules for choosing a cheap robot vacuum, from a seasoned robovac tester
A robot vacuum can be a major effort saver – and especially welcome during the hectic festive season. Prices vary hugely, with the cheapest bots coming in at around the $100 / £100 mark and ranging right up to a couple of grand. It can…
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