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Your Child's Next Teacher Could Be a Sex Robot
Today in dystopia: another story about a school deciding that the one thing their classroom really needs is a weird AI-driven robot. Who's today's lucky winner? Step forward Salamanca City Central School District in Western New York, which…
Eric Trump Is Building An Army Of Humanoid Robot Soldiers
Oh laugh. Laugh all you want. When that break dancing robot eats a mouthful of pavement. When robo-Olaf short circuits and ruins a Disneyland vacation. Get your licks in now buddy, because once Eric Trump's totally real robot army is up and running…
Nation is a pace-setter in embodied intelligence, humanoid robotics: Jiang Lei, chief scientist at humanoid robotics innovation center
A humanoid robot performs at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, on July 18, 2026. Photo: VCG The 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai points to an important transformation in China's AI landscape: the…
The next innovation in AI: robots that can be controlled by your thoughts
A new 'brain-to-robot' interface has been unveiled in China It uses non-invasive EEG technology The system will supply much-needed real-world AI training data We're seeing brain-computer interfaces (BCI) continue to get more advanced and more…
I tested the Eufy Omni S2 robotic vacuum - and it's expensive and impressive in equal measure
Eufy's latest flagship robotic vacuum and mop, the Omni S2 is a hugely impressive appliance that combines excellent mopping with brilliant vacuuming to create one of the best home cleaning systems you can buy. It also self-cleans so thoroughly…
The Reality of Robot Supersoldiers Might Be Closer Than You Think
Robot supersoldiers — what could go wrong with those? A lot, if The Terminator taught us anything. Yet, the reality of robot soldiers could be much closer than one might believe. Sankaet Pathak, the CEO of the startup Foundation Future…
Pudu Robotics Showcases Full Product Portfolio at WAIC 2026, Winning the 'Most Investor-Attractive Enterprise' Award
SHANGHAI, July 19, 2026 /CNW/ -- Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robotics, is showcasing its full portfolio of intelligent robotics solutions at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), held from July…
Quadruped robots shine at WAIC in Shanghai as human-machine collaboration enters new phase
Photo: courtesy of DEEP Robotics At the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), one of the most eye-catching experiences on the show floor was the chance to ride a quadruped robot - an encounter that felt less like testing a machine…
AI-trained robots replicate confectioners' skills in Japan amid labour shortage
TOKYO – Artificial intelligence-based robots and systems in Japan are advancing to the point of being able to learn and replicate the skills of culinary professionals, even though it has been considered difficult to teach them as they rely…
Eufy Omni C28 robot vacuum review: A smart buy if you don't need flagship features
Another day, another Eufy robot vacuum review. I've had the pleasure of testing several of the brand's models throughout 2026, and it's safe to say Eufy is currently up there with the very best when it comes to robot vacuum cleaners. My latest test…
AUTONOMOUS 2026: Cutting-edge robotics, AI on display as hundreds gather at San Francisco conference
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Some of the latest robotic technology was on display in San Francisco Thursday for the inaugural AUTONOMOUS conference. About 600 leaders in robotics and physical AI came together from around the world at The Midway for a day…
Hyundai Motor chief to raise Boston Dynamics stake, fueling Nasdaq IPO prospect
Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun is set to increase his personal stake in Boston Dynamics to 25 percent by investing an additional 120 billion won ($80.5 million), a move that could accelerate the robotics firm's long-anticipated…
Pocket-size AI: Powerful phones star at China show
Tech firms are racing to roll out advanced smartphones that use artificial intelligence to do everything from ordering food to composing messages upon a simple voice command. Wide adoption of phones running on so-called AI agents would be a…
US party heads to China to examine national security implications of trade ties
Delegates representing a United States congressional advisory panel are making their first trip to China in seven years to investigate how the two countries' economic and trade relationship affects national security. The US-China Economic and…
Kenya launches AI-powered coding competition for schoolchildren
Students (1st R and 2nd R) demonstrate robot adjustment operations for primary school pupils during an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled coding and robotics competition in Kiambu county, central Kenya, July 17, 2026. More than 200 young learners…
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