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Machine-gun-armed robot dogs appear in El Salvador's Haiti offensive
Robot dogs carrying firearms have appeared alongside Salvadoran soldiers in Haiti, in footage released by President Nayib Bukele during his military offensive against armed gangs. The mechanical dogs, with weapons mounted on their backs, appear in…
Exclusive: OpenAI disbands its stand-alone robotics team as its general-purpose AI models start running robots
OpenAI has disbanded its stand-alone robotics team, moving its researchers onto other teams. The company confirmed the reorganization when asked about it by Fortune. A company spokesperson said that robotics remains a core part of OpenAI's…
FF EAI Robotics (FFR) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Head of Investor Relations - Jimmy Xia Chief Executive Officer - Yueting Jia Executive Chairman - Jiawei Wang Cash and Cash Equivalents -- $3.2 million for the standalone entity as of Sept. 30, 2026, representing the financial position prior to the…
Helping robots fit into the human workplace
Despite fears about robots replacing humans at work, there are still plenty of things humans can do far better than machines. That's fine with Robust AI, a startup building robots designed to complement what humans do best. The company's mobile…
Agile Robots Raises $500 Million at $8.5 Billion Valuation
Agile Robots SE closed a $500 million Series F at an $8.5 billion valuation, giving the German robotics company financing for planned U.S. growth and expanded production. In an announcement dated Nov. 12, Agile Robots said SoftBank Group led the…
Beijing's Robots Are Doing the Jobs the 'Lie Flat' Generation Won't
A new generation of young Chinese is refusing to work the same long hours at the same kind of work that their parents and grandparents did. Beijing's answer is not to persuade them, but to replace them. In 2021, an online manifesto against overwork…
Germany's Agile Robots raises $500m at $8.5bn valuation
The company plans to use the funding to increase production capacity and support expansion into key markets such as the US. Munich-based physical AI company Agile Robots has raised $500m in a Series F round, bringing its total valuation to $8.5bn…
Eric Trump-Backed Company Could Send Robot Soldiers Into Hamas Tunnels
An American robotics company backed by Eric Trump is negotiating a potentially massive deal to send humanoid robots into Hamas's underground tunnel network in Gaza, where the machines could eventually fight alongside Israeli soldiers. Foundation…
Video. Portugal: Humanoid robots take centre stage at Web Summit 2026
No Comment Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Nine Chinese humanoid robots performed a synchronised dance routine at Web Summit 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal, drawing cheers from thousands of spectators at the MEO…
Humanoid Robots Could Outnumber Humans by 2083 as Long as They Start Building Each Other
The next population boom may have nothing to do with babies. It will likely happen on factory floors, as soon as humanoid robots begin helping to manufacture more robots in their own image. For every million people walking the Earth today, there is…
Here's What a $1,000 Investment in Kraken Robotics Will Be Worth by the End of 2027 if Undersea Drone Orders Keep Doubling
Many defense stocks have tumbled following the midterm election results in the United States, with Democrats potentially poised to cap defense spending. Some programs will still grow regardless of which political party is in power. One such program…
Black Friday deals: Save up to $479 on these top robot pool cleaners
Just about every pool owner will tell you that having a pool is fantastic, but a lot of work. It's true; pools require constant cleaning and pH monitoring, so when the warmer weather finally rolls around, there's often a bit of a to-do list to work…
Motor-Driven Reflexes Will Define the Future of Robotics
As AI transforms robotics, it's changing the requirements for real-time deterministic motion control. Why robotics require better motor-driven reflexes, not only more advanced AI. How deterministic motion control keeps robotic movements stable…
High Point Andrews students get hands-on experience with surgical robots
Updated: 5:53 PM EST Nov 12, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Updated: 5:53 PM EST Nov 12, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ HIGH POINT, N.C. — The future of medicine is already here, and dozens of Triad high school students are getting a…
SOFLO FUN: Robots that can dance? The future of entertainment is here!
Move over, dance stars! There's some new competition taking over the dance floor, and they're not even human! Dancing robots are going viral with their incredible moves, impressive technology and larger-than-life personalities. Martin takes us…
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