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koreatimes.co.kr - Park Yoon-bae - Jeonbuk National University selected for government-backed robotics graduate school project
Jeonbuk National University selected for government-backed robotics graduate school project
The Korea Times

Jeonbuk National University has been selected for the government-funded Support Program for Specialized Graduate Schools in Advanced Industries. The university said Tuesday that the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy designated the university's…

cnet.com - Ajay Kumar - This Robot Vacuum Aims to Compete With the Suction Power of a Stick Vacuum
This Robot Vacuum Aims to Compete With the Suction Power of a Stick Vacuum
CNET

Robot vacuums are a great way to do some general cleaning, but most lack the power of a dedicated vacuum cleaner because you can't pack enough suction into a small design. iRobot may have an interesting solution for that with its new Roomba Max 875…

scmp.com - Yulu Ao - Global investors flock to China's Shenzhen to ride wave of AI and robotics
Global investors flock to China's Shenzhen to ride wave of AI and robotics
South China Morning Post

Shenzhen, the southern Chinese city home to US-sanctioned telecoms giant Huawei Technologies and drone maker DJI, has seen an influx of investors and business leaders amid rising global interest in Chinese artificial intelligence and robotics. On…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - Hugging Face's duck robot powered by a Chinese chip sold over 10,000 units
Hugging Face's duck robot powered by a Chinese chip sold over 10,000 units
The Standard

A new duck robot from artificial intelligence startup Hugging Face's French subsidiary Pollen Robotics, powered by a chip from a Chinese firm, recorded more than 10,000 sales since its launch last week, generating over US$4 million (HK$31.2…

koreatimes.co.kr - Jung Min-ho - [INTERVIEW] Korea looks to AI, drones, robots to make firefighting safer
[INTERVIEW] Korea looks to AI, drones, robots to make firefighting safer
The Korea Times

Korea is moving toward a future firefighting system in which drones and robots enter hazardous zones first, artificial intelligence (AI) helps commanders make decisions and more advanced protective gear gives firefighters a better chance of…

thestandard.com.hk - Gloria Leung - China leads global tech exports, triple boost from AI, robotics, and biotech: HSBC
China leads global tech exports, triple boost from AI, robotics, and biotech: HSBC
The Standard

Robotics, artificial intelligence, and innovative medicines have emerged as new trends in China's exports as the country leads global innovation and technology, said David Liao Yi-chien, co-chief executive, Asia and Middle East, HSBC. SCROLL TO…

rediff.com - Text Feed - SSI Mantra Robotic Surgery System Transforms Delhi Healthcare Landscape
SSI Mantra Robotic Surgery System Transforms Delhi Healthcare Landscape
Rediff.com

The Indian-developed SSI Mantra robotic surgical system is revolutionising healthcare in Delhi, expanding access to specialised medical expertise and positioning the city as a leading hub for advanced, minimally invasive procedures and pioneering…

nypost.com - Kaitlyn Gomez - The automation paradox: Robots that create jobs instead of killing them
The automation paradox: Robots that create jobs instead of killing them
New York Post

There is a notion circulating in the technology and manufacturing sectors that the rise of automation and artificial intelligence will lead to widespread job displacement. While that may be true at some organizations, there is also evidence…

yankodesign.com - Ida Torres - Finally, Learning Robotics Doesn't Cost a Five-Figure Lab
Finally, Learning Robotics Doesn't Cost a Five-Figure Lab
Yanko Design

For most of the last decade, if you wanted to actually build and train a robot, you needed one of three things: a university lab, a five-figure budget, or a job at a tech company willing to foot the bill. The tools existed, but the entry price kept…

vice.com - Matt Jancer - The U.S. Just Banned Some Robot Vacuums. Here Are the Ones You Can Still Buy
The U.S. Just Banned Some Robot Vacuums. Here Are the Ones You Can Still Buy
VICE

Oh, Skynet. This is the path you've chosen, really? Robovacs? If you were a kid who grew up in the '80s or '90s, you made jokes (or had nightmares) about the villain of the Terminator film series that debuted in 1984. The seemingly benign network…

axios.com - Lucinda Shen - Chobani buys back, Norbert's robot nurses, and GoPro's takeover
Chobani buys back, Norbert's robot nurses, and GoPro's takeover
Axios

• Tripo AI, a generative 3D company, raised $446m in Series B and Series B+ funding. MPCi led, joined by Perfect World, BlueFocus, SPC, Yanqu Games, ThunderSoft, 37 Interactive Entertainment. CDH Venture and Growth Capital, CICC, CMC Capital…

newswire.ca - Pudu Robotics Launches PUDU GT Series, a Three-Model Lineup of Commercial Robotic Mowers for Professional Grounds and Turf Management
Pudu Robotics Launches PUDU GT Series, a Three-Model Lineup of Commercial Robotic Mowers for Professional Grounds and Turf Management
CNW

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 1, 2026 /CNW/ -- Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robotics, launched the PUDU GT Series, a new portfolio of commercial robotic mowers designed for professional grounds and turf-care operations. Comprising…

scrippsnews.com - Kelly Broderick - A startup in California is renting out humanoid robots to clean your home
A startup in California is renting out humanoid robots to clean your home
Scripps News

A San Francisco startup is renting out humanoid robots to clean your house. Tau Robotics is charging $30 an hour for the service and these robots can vacuum floors, wipe down kitchen counters and even take out the trash. They can also clean up…

prnewswire.com - iRobot Corporation - iRobot Redefines Hands-Free Cleaning with its Most Powerful Robot Ever, the Roomba Max 875 Combo
iRobot Redefines Hands-Free Cleaning with its Most Powerful Robot Ever, the Roomba Max 875 Combo
Cision PR Newswire

The Roomba Max 875 Combo Robot delivers the company's best floor cleaning performance to date, applying more than 35 years of robotics engineering to the aspects of floor care that today's consumer demands: deep carpet cleaning, dried-on mess…

pcgamer.com - Christopher Livingston - August was a milestone month if you love watching robots completely eat it
August was a milestone month if you love watching robots completely eat it
PC Gamer

Here at Clanker Watch we're keeping a vigilant eye on the future as we uneasily enter the Age of Robotics. And there's never been a month like August of 2026 to keep that eye occupied with videos of robots breaking down, messing up, and in a few…

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