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newyorker.com - Stephen Witt - The A.I. Robots Are Coming
The A.I. Robots Are Coming
The New Yorker

Watching an autonomous humanoid robot come to life is one of the more stunning experiences of my career. A hand articulates, the head swivels, and the legs begin to take tentative, deliberate steps. The machine moves with circumspection, as if…

bbc.co.uk - Chris Marshall - Renting makes robots affordable for work and play
Renting makes robots affordable for work and play
BBC

In hospitals across the US, patients and staff have become accustomed to seeing a one-armed, four-foot high, friendly-looking white robot going about its business. Nurses have been known to greet Moxi, as the robot is called by its maker Diligent…

bbc.co.uk - Chris Marshall - Renting makes robots affordable for work and play
Renting makes robots affordable for work and play
BBC

Chris Marshall Technology reporter In hospitals across the US, patients and staff have become accustomed to seeing a one-armed, four-foot high, friendly-looking white robot going about its business. Nurses have been known to greet Moxi, as the…

un.org - From AI to 'killer robots': UN chief issues urgent governance call
From AI to 'killer robots': UN chief issues urgent governance call
United Nations

Addressing the inaugural UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva, the Secretary-General insisted on the need for greater accessibility for the billions of people unable to access the revolutionary tech. He also insisted that any future…

businessinsider.com - Rya Jetha - The humanoid robot boom is here. These top Silicon Valley investors aren't buying it.
The humanoid robot boom is here. These top Silicon Valley investors aren't buying it.
Business Insider

Humanoid robots have become the mascot of Silicon Valley's physical AI boom. They dance in viral videos, bang out tunes on the piano, and are headed to Wall Street as Agility Robotics plans to go public. They promise a new workforce that never…

mirror.co.uk - Rachel Vickers-Price - Man in critical condition after robot vacuum explodes in freak accident
Man in critical condition after robot vacuum explodes in freak accident
Daily Mirror

A man has been left fighting for his life in hospital after his robot vacuum cleaner malfunctioned and exploded, triggering a housefire that has left him with burns on 75 per cent of his body. Lachie Perrem, 25, was severely injured in the horror…

bloomberg.com - Thomas Black - AI Promises to Transform Robotics, Just Not Yet
AI Promises to Transform Robotics, Just Not Yet
Bloomberg

The US industrial robot industry is characterized by low growth and highly customized projects. Artificial intelligence holds out the hope to change that, especially when it comes to robots that can move and work safely around humans. The mood was…

scmp.com - Coco Feng - China records most new unicorn start-ups in 5 years as AI and robotics boom
China records most new unicorn start-ups in 5 years as AI and robotics boom
South China Morning Post

China's innovation ecosystem has witnessed a resurgence, minting 67 new unicorn start-ups in the first half of 2026 – the biggest increase in almost five years – as AI and robotics kick off a new investment cycle. The growth…

wwd.com - Arthur Zaczkiewicz - Ambi Robotics, Pickle Robot Company Partner on Warehouse Workflow Solution
Ambi Robotics, Pickle Robot Company Partner on Warehouse Workflow Solution
WWD

Ambi Robotics and Pickle Robot Company have partnered to fuse their systems into a single autonomous inbound workflow. The aim is to create a continuous path from trailer unloading to pallet stacking and warehouse receiving. It's a notable shift…

foxnews.com - Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report - Starship delivery robots leave campuses for cities
Starship delivery robots leave campuses for cities
Fox News

Those little white robots that once rolled across college sidewalks with lattes, fries and late-night snacks are getting a new assignment. Starship Technologies recently announced that it will wind down its U.S. university campus operations and…

businessinsider.com - Tom Carter - Meet the humanoid robot that made a surreal cameo in the Norway-Brazil World Cup game
Meet the humanoid robot that made a surreal cameo in the Norway-Brazil World Cup game
Business Insider

The World Cup is delivering drama, controversy, and halftime entertainment straight out of science fiction. Sunday's showdown between Brazil and Norway featured a surreal cameo from Atlas, the humanoid robot built by US robotics firm Boston…

seekingalpha.com - Michael Del Monte - Allegro MicroSystems: Riding The 800-VDC Transition Across Robotics, Autos And More (ALGM)
Allegro MicroSystems: Riding The 800-VDC Transition Across Robotics, Autos And More (ALGM)
Seeking Alpha

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. is positioned for multiyear growth via automotive, data center, and industrial robotics markets, but shares reflect much of the near-term upside. Key ALGM growth drivers include higher content per vehicle, data center…

bgr.com - Daniel Trock - This Breakthrough 3D Sensor Gives Robots True Human-Like Vision
This Breakthrough 3D Sensor Gives Robots True Human-Like Vision
BGR

Robots, humanoid or otherwise, have been able to 'see' for many years now. Similar to how you can use LiDAR on your iPhone, robots can make fairly accurate maps of their surroundings, seeing people and objects in relative clarity. However, until…

tomsguide.com - Elton Jones - Japan plans to deploy 10 million robots by 2040 in push for 'physical AI' - healthcare, food manufacturing and more
Japan plans to deploy 10 million robots by 2040 in push for 'physical AI' - healthcare, food manufacturing and more
Tom's Guide

It's always been fascinating to look back at classic media that painted a far-flung future where humanoid robots have become more integrated into society. Films such as I, Robot, Blade Runner and Ex Machina are just a few examples of media that…

dailystar.co.uk - Rachel Vickers-Price - Freak 'robot vacuum explosion' sparks blaze leaving man fighting for life
Freak 'robot vacuum explosion' sparks blaze leaving man fighting for life
Daily Star

A man is battling for his life in hospital after his robot vacuum cleaner allegedly burst into flames, sparking a house fire that left him with burns covering 75% of his body. Lachie Perrem, 25, suffered devastating injuries in the terrifying blaze…

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