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UK robotics hubs to drive adoption of new tech
Sharon Edwards Political reporter Eight new Robotics Adoption Hubs are to be rolled out across the UK, the government has announced. The hubs will get £40m to offer advice and support to businesses and public services looking to use the…
UK robotics hubs to drive adoption of new tech
Eight new Robotics Adoption Hubs are to be rolled out across the UK, the government has announced. The hubs will get £40m to offer advice and support to businesses and public services looking to use the latest technologies and switch to…
University of Bradford project to help firms 'adopt robotics
A West Yorkshire university has received funding for a multimillion-pound robotics project to help companies use the technology to expand their businesses. The £3.67m Yorkshire Robotics Hub in Bradford is hoping to bridge the 'automation…
China's Delivery Robots Are Learning to Tackle the Night Shift
By day, Shenzhen flaunts its role as the high-tech factory for the world. Self-driving taxis collect passengers from the roadside, drones carry parcels, and delivery robots jostle with passengers in hotel elevators. By night, the city's factories…
Shaq Says He'd Play Basketball Against an AI Robot
You've probably seen videos of those AI-powered robots taking on the world of sports. Some of them, such as those at the second annual World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, can beat Usain Bolt's 9.58-second world record for a 100-meter sprint.
German Startup Trains Its Robots Using Humans Filming Themselves
Germany's Agile Robots is training its machines by filming humans performing tasks, in a bid to compensate for a shortfall of data that is holding back industrial automation, according to its chief executive officer. Its Robot Academy comprises…
The HomePod is finally getting a screen (and a robotic arm) this October 13th
Apple event names usually read like perfume ads. Wonderlust, Scary Fast, It's Glowtime. So when invites landed this week for an October 13 event called “Welcome home,” the bluntness was hard to miss. Apple went with a literal doormat…
Ultra raises $62 million for fast-growing 'robots as a service' business, announces tie-up with AI research firm Physical Intelligence
Finance editor Jeff John Roberts here. The explosive growth of the robotics industry in recent years is reflected in new technology feats, but also by the proliferation of new business and distribution models. Ultra, a startup that leases its…
South Korean 'robot dog' became first to run a marathon on a single battery charge - now we know how
A four-legged robot completed a full marathon on a single battery charge, covering 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometers) on a hilly public-road course in South Korea two years ago. Now we know a lot more about how it achieved this record-breaking feat. The…
Before AI, There Was Hero 1, The Personal Robot Who Visited TODAY in 1982
Welcome to the “TODAY Archives,” where we revisit memories from our show when celebrities and newsmakers started discourse, made us laugh or shaped our culture. This latest installment highlights a custom-made robot that stopped by…
Denver Robot Riot Comedy Show Tackles Robot Mortality
A robot walked into a comedy club in Denver on October 2, and the punchline wasn't the point. At RISE Comedy, a mannequin-like robot head named Furhat traded improv bits with a human performer about hiking, land and bison, while the rest of the…
Vadamalayan Hospital launches advanced surgical robot in Madurai
Robotic surgery offers unparalleled advantages, including greater precision, 3D magnified vision, minimal blood loss, smaller incisions and less pain, said Vaddi Chandra Mohan, Head, Department of Urology and Managing Director of Preeti Urology and…
Atlas Engineered Products Completes Installation of Canada's First Robotic Roof Truss Manufacturing Line
NANAIMO, BC, Oct. 8, 2026 /CNW/ -- Atlas Engineered Products ('AEP' or the 'Company') (TSXV: AEP) (OTC Markets: APEUF) is pleased to announce that commissioning is complete and training and testing are underway on sellable roof truss production…
Final Call: These Late Prime Day Robot Vacuum and Mop Deals Are Over 50% Off, Clean Up on Savings Now
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale is officially done, but these robot vacuum and mop deals are still cleaning up. Amazon has rolled out some seriously good price drops, making it a great time to automate your floor cleaning at a lower cost. With…
Robots Enter The Octagon
TGIF, Future Party. We appreciated all the responses to yesterday's survey, so we're back for seconds. Take our survey to let us know what you love about us and what we can improve. And to sweeten the deal, we're throwing in a chance to win a $50…
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