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Young researchers drive development of robotics industry in China's Hefei
Researchers test a humanoid robot at Youibot Robotics Co., Ltd. in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, April 29, 2026.(Xinhua/Zhang Duan) A staff member introduces a delivery robot at Youibot Robotics Co., Ltd. in Hefei, east China's Anhui…
Moment real dog gets confused by AI robot pooch in Holland Park
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Hyundai Reportedly Demanding 'Tens of Thousands' of Boston Dynamics Robots ASAP
According to a report from Semafor, it sounds like the C-suite at Boston Dynamics—the company that made the original creepy walking robot videos —has come under a bit of a strain as Hyundai, the Korean automaker that bought a majority…
China robot-hand-building unicorn Linkerbot targets US$6 billion valuation
Chinese robotics startup Linkerbot, the global market leader in highly dexterous robotic hands for humanoids, will seek a US$6 billion (HK$47 billion) valuation in its next financing round, double the valuation in a just-closed funding, the company…
Meta acquires humanoid robot developer Assured Robot Intelligence
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Meta acquires Assured Robot Intelligence Amid Rising AI Costs
Meta Platforms has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI), a startup working on humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence. The deal, confirmed by the company, brings ARI's team into Meta's Superintelligence Labs and Robotics Studio…
Table tennis robot defeats some of world's best players. Why this has major implications for robotics
A table tennis robot has outperformed elite players in recent evaluations. The robot, called Ace, marks a significant step toward artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can operate in fast, uncertain, real-world environments. In the tests, the…
Another online shooter winds down weeks after launch, as robot cowboys take over
It's been a rough year for new multiplayer games but then, the same was true in 2025. By now it's taken for granted that a long in-development project released by major publishers is not guaranteed success. Not only that, what hits is wildly…
China's robot police patrol cities during Labor Day holiday, signaling AI-powered urban governance
A robot officer with badge number 'Intelligent Police Unit R001' is seen on a road in Wuhu, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 10, 2026. (Xinhua) During the Labor Day holiday, Hangzhou, in east China's Zhejiang Province, deployed a fully operational…
China robotic hands maker Linkerbot aims to replicate entire library of human dexterous skills
BEIJING - Chinese robotics start-up Linkerbot, the global market leader in highly dexterous robotic hands for humanoids, will seek a US$6 billion (S$7.6 billion) valuation in its next financing round, double the valuation in a just-closed funding…
5 Best Robot Vacuums 2026 - iRobot Roomba vs Roborock vs Ecovacs (Amazon Ranked)
Robot vacuums are now Amazon's fastest-growing home appliance category in 2026 — with over 2 million units sold in Q1 alone. The latest models self-empty, mop, avoid obstacles, and map your home in 3D. But with prices ranging from $150 to…
Meta Acquires ARI to Fuel Humanoid Robot Push
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Moment real dog comes face-to-face with AI robot pooch in London
Get your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE Do YOU own a AI robot pooch? Email isabella.machin@dailymail.co.uk A dog was left perplexed after it met an AI robot dog on the affluent streets of…
Robotics Stocks To Keep An Eye On - May 3rd
5 Stocks Racing Ahead as AI Supercharges Robotics Teradyne, Serve Robotics, Ouster, PROCEPT BioRobotics, and Richtech Robotics are the five Robotics stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. 'Robotics stocks' are shares…
Fury as Southwest flight to San Diego is delayed by ROBOT passenger
Southwest Airlines faced a flurry of backlash after a robot passenger delayed a flight for nearly an hour after its carryon luggage was too big. Flight 1568 from San Francisco's Bay Airport to San Diego International Airport had an unusual…
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