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China's Micbot trains robots to withstand the heat of Saudi Arabian oil industry
A Chinese robotics firm is accelerating its overseas strategy, with a fleet of AI-powered industrial quadrupeds being primed for Saudi Aramco facilities, while revving up its bid for a listing in Hong Kong next year. Heavy-duty, explosion-proof…
China requires robotics industry development to suit local conditions and avoid blind rush
The large group 100-meter sprint match on the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games on August 26, 2026. Photo: Li Hao/GT Development of the robotics industry must be tailored to local conditions and avoid blind imitation and a rushed, herd-like rush, in…
China's humanoid robot Olympics descends into fiery chaos
For any sporting contestant, there is a fear that when it's time to compete, you could crash and burn. For the robots at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, though, that fear is a reality. The competition, now in its second year, involves…
AI and robotics 'critical' for faster growth in UK economy, says Bank boss
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics will be a…
Pizza restaurants: Why pizza-making robots are not cutting it
The 'dough feeder'. The sauce and cheese modules – even the pepperoni-sprinkler. All lay still. A now defunct duo of robots were supposed to be churning out pizzas at a Moto Pizza restaurant in Seattle. However, in May the pair were rendered…
Pizza restaurants: Why pizza-making robots are not cutting it
Chris Baraniuk Technology reporter The 'dough feeder'. The sauce and cheese modules – even the pepperoni-sprinkler. All lay still. A now defunct duo of robots were supposed to be churning out pizzas at a Moto Pizza restaurant in Seattle.
What Does the Ban on Foreign Robots Mean for My Robot Vacuum?
Last month, the FCC announced a ban on the import of foreign-manufactured “advanced robotic devices,” claiming they present national security concerns. Although it mentions robots such as humanoids and quadrupeds specifically, robot…
AI and robotics 'critical' for faster growth in UK economy, says Bank boss
Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics will be a “critical source” of faster growth that is needed in the UK economy, the boss of the Bank of England has said. Andrew Bailey said there was a “different growth story”…
The Tech Download: BlackBerry lost the phone war. Now it's betting on cars and robots
BlackBerry was once one of the biggest phone makers in the world, but its business today looks vastly different from what it was two decades ago. While well below its 2008 highs, BlackBerry's share price has doubled this year on the back of its…
Microduck is a robot built to fall down-and learn new tricks
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Sorry, cats and dogs, there's another goofy pet vying for your owner's attention, and this one doesn't have fur or stink up the apartment. In fact, this companion is not even alive.
Hugging Face Wants You to Stop Worrying and Love This Adorable Robot Duck
For whatever reason, all of Silicon Valley has decided the ultimate achievement in robotics is the humanoid form. Not sure why; get past the age of 30 and tell me your body is well designed. Plus, the way the clankers move gives most folks the…
Humans, be very nervous - rogue robots are arriving…
I wonder how the tens of thousands of out-of-work Chinese feel about this. Oh, I forgot… no room or toleration for protest, there. What next? An army of robots able to parachute into our backyard, fully equipped with the latest Kalashnikov…
The three words that will decide whether robots can kill people in war
Imagine this: Two countries are at war. Country X sends a drone into a major industrial city in Country Y, aiming to take out two propane tanks. A routine sequence. But this time, the drone never reaches its targets. Instead, Country X's drone…
Tiangong Ultra: How China's humanoid robot shattered Usain Bolt's 100m record
A made-in-China humanoid robot, Tiangong Ultra, has achieved a remarkable feat by shattering Usain Bolt's 100-metre sprint world record, showcasing significant advancements in robotics and the potential for machines to surpass human athletic…
Kraken Robotics Inc. (PNG:CA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Kraken Robotics Inc. (PNG:CA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call August 27, 2026 8:30 AM EDT Shant Madian - Director of Capital Markets D. MacKay - CFO & Company Secretary Benoit Poirier - Desjardins Securities Inc., Research Division Kevin Krishnaratne -…
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