Robotics Industry News

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Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot

The robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or cat with a plush robot that follows you around your home and adapts to your daily habits. Colin Angle unveiled a four-legged…

These service robots could be coming to car showrooms - and I met them

Car showrooms could soon have a new member of staff greeting customers and answering questions. But they won't be wearing a shiny suit or offering you the latest finance deal – they could be robots. Chinese car maker Chery, the company…

Passengers Groan as Robot Passenger Causes Hour-Long Delay at Oakland Airport

Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Humanoid robots still struggle to accomplish real-world tasks with human-level dexterity. At the airport, though, they've already proven perfectly capable of matching human…

Teachers union chief: Melania Trump's robot reveals what this administration really thinks of children

When the Trump administration talks about the future of education, it tells on itself. Beneath the language of “innovation” and “fostering the future together” is a clear agenda: weaken public education, turn it into a…

The iGarden Pool Cleaner M1-AI Series is a smart, AI-powered robot offering hands-free, high-precision pool cleaning in as little as 20 minutes

If you're shopping for a pool cleaning robot, then there will be a list of criteria you're looking for: You'll want a cleaner that can look after itself without constant input from you, one that uses energy efficiently, and one that leaves your…

Figure CEO Says Humanoid Robots Could Soon Enter Homes For $600 A Month

Figure's CEO told Sourcery's Molly O'Shea that the humanoid robotics company is preparing for a 'near-term' push to bring humanoid robots into homes, where they would perform basic household tasks under a consumer subscription model that could cost…

Hyundai robot performs handstand, complex gymnastics moves

Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published May 06, 2026, 04:37 PM Hyundai Motor's robotics unit released a video showing its production-ready Atlas humanoid robot performing complex gymnastics, marking a first-of-its-kind…

IIT Guwahati announces MTech in Robotics and AI hybrid programme; GATE score not required for admission

3 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has launched a new MTech programme in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, designed for both fresh graduates and working professionals. The…

Even in Japan, robots are a long way from being fully-fledged carers - here's why

The robot pauses at the edge of the room as an engineer checks its sensors. Then, with a soft mechanical hum, this humanoid machine begins to move. It lifts a mannequin from a bed, slowly and carefully. The engineers hold their breath. I am in a…

Japanese start-up to launch Gundam-inspired Haro robot into space

Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published May 06, 2026, 10:45 AM TOKYO – A Japanese start-up plans to send a spherical robot inspired by Haro from the classic anime series Mobile Suit Gundam into space by next…

Xiaomi Expands Smart Home Lineup With High-Power H50 Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Xiaomi has officially expanded its smart home portfolio with the international release of the H50 Pro, a high-performance robot vacuum designed to address common cleaning gaps. Initially launched in select European markets and Australia, the H50…

Huayan Robotics to Debut in Broader America at FABTECH Mexico 2026 After HKEX Listing

MEXICO CITY, May 5, 2026 /CNW/ -- Huayan Robotics, a HKEX-listed specialist in intelligent collaborative robotics, is ready to showcase advanced cobot solutions at FABTECH Mexico 2026, from May 12 to 14, at Centro Banamex (Stand 1539), Mexico City.

'Our robots are designed to create engaging, memorable experiences' - like causing an hour-long flight Southwest delay it seems

Bebop the robot tried to get on a Southwest flight He had a seat and a ticket, but bumped up against the airline's baggage rules The flight did eventually take off, but arrived an hour later than planned Bored with threatening jobs, art, and…

Crimson Desert now has a robot eagle-here's how you can tame it for yourself

Taming the Iron Eagle in Crimson Desert isn't quite as tricky as the Phoenix, but it's definitely costlier. This mechanical bird only eats rare metals, after all, such as Mercury or Platinum, so you'll have to source either in order to earn its…