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No, Robots Can't Replace Teachers
MacKenzie Price is the founder of 2hr Learning. I keep running into this false narrative about AI in education that I feel compelled to address. Let me set the record straight: No, robots cannot replace teachers. There is no world where AI…
Chinese firm sells hyper-real, 'always loyal' humanoid robots
Their metallic frames covered in supple, lifelike skin, a posse of new Chinese robots meant for companionship can offer users AI-generated conversation or a hand to hold, complete with manicured nails. The company UBTech says its “U1”…
Japan plans sovereign AI model and 10 million AI robots
Japan plans to develop a homegrown artificial intelligence model and have 10 million AI-equipped robots operating in more than a dozen sectors by 2040, the government said. The country will reportedly invest around $6 billion in the homemade AI…
South Korean shops turn to robots, self-service to escape labour woes
Unstaffed coffee shops, ramen eateries and flower outlets are spreading across South Korea as owners turn to robots and self-service to overcome rising labour costs in a business model that relies on the widespread honesty of users. SCROLL TO…
Nvidia is betting on a trillion-dollar robotics boom. Here is the hidden way to trade it.
Jensen Huang has taken to calling robotics and physical AI the next trillion-dollar opportunity for Nvidia NVDA, and the market takes the company's CEO at his word. Nvidia's physical-AI revenue has run past $9 billion over the trailing 12 months…
Factories Attaches Cameras to Workers, in Hopes of Replacing Them With Robots
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Today, sweatshop workers across the Global South are being made to pull double duty: both stitching clothes together, and training robots to put themselves out of work entirely. New…
AI-Powered Robot Acting As Street Beggar Raises Eyebrows And Pivotal Societal Questions
It is timely to consider the role of AI-powered humanoid robots and how we will live with them and among them. In today's column, I examine the recent headline-grabbing news about an AI-powered humanoid robot that was acting as a street beggar.
Japan plans sovereign AI model, 10 million AI robots
Japan plans to develop a homegrown artificial intelligence model and have 10 million AI-equipped robots operating in more than a dozen sectors by 2040, the government said. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The country will reportedly invest around…
Alibaba-affiliate Ant Group rushes into humanoid robots with a dozen deals in 18 months
Ant Group has led a 500 million yuan ($73.58 million) funding round in humanoid robotics company Zeroth. It's the 12th company in the sector that Ant has invested in since the beginning of 2025, according to CNBC analysis of PitchBook data. Ant has…
Ubtech launches million-dollar bionic humanoid robots, 13,000 units reserved
Ubtech Robotics (9880) launched its U1 series of family-oriented companion bionic humanoid robots, with its top-tier model priced at up to 990,000 yuan (HK$1.14 million) on Tuesday. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The company showcased over 50…
Foodservice giant Sodexo is embracing AI and robotics to reshape the kitchen
Alice Guéhennec's technology career got off to an early start. As a child raised in France, she was just six when she received her first Commodore desktop computer. But it wasn't until Guéhennec studied IT and computer science at a…
The Best Robot Vacuums We've Tested (July 2026)
Vacuums and mops effectively Roller mop limits cross-contamination Side brush and mop extend into corners Dispenses detergent automatically Lifts itself over hurdles Battery lasts longer than two hours Expensive Occasionally gets lost…
Best robot lawn mowers without perimeter wire for 2026
Robot lawn mowers are finally moving past the worst part of the old setup: burying a perimeter wire. The best robot lawn mower without perimeter wire for most small yards is the Segway Navimow i110N, because it gets you RTK plus vision navigation…
Finally, an odor-free robot vacuum and mop that has no problem handling my pet's hair
Pros Very efficient mop roller that cleans your floors with fresh water. Its vacuum performance is outstanding against pet hair. New fragrance diffuser helps mitigate odors. Cleans with electrolyzed water. Cons The water needs emptying and…
Inside $5.5 billion 'Robot Park' where humanoid robots learn to work before getting jobs
4 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google Apptronik, a Texas robotics startup backed by Google and Mercedes, has unveiled what it calls a ‘Robot Park' in Austin, a dedicated facility where its humanoid robots are trained to…
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