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The 'robot relations' department may become reality in workplace of the future
In the not-too-distant future, AI at work may lead to the need for 'robot relations' or 'worker-automation relations' departments distinct from the current human resources role within a corporation. Use of algorithms for employee decisions, and…
Scientists Create New Humanoid Robot That Flinches in Fear When You Come Close
There are plenty of safety concerns to consider when deploying robots in workplaces like warehouses alongside human workers. They can lead to malfunctions, injuries, fires — and in extreme cases, even deaths. And now that we're inching…
Meet the gig workers helping train robots to do our dishes
Mohamad Dunggio recently strapped a mobile phone to his head and recorded himself doing his dishes over and over again for four hours. It left him with wrinkly fingers, but he did not mind. 'I think it's OK because I exchange my time to earn…
iRobot's new 2-in-1 Roomba pairs a bigger robot with a tiny robot for awkward spaces
iRobot has unveiled the Roomba Duo, a concept robot vacuum system that pairs a larger vacuum and steam-mop with a smaller companion robot. The Duo isn't currently planned for release, but it offers an interesting glimpse at iRobot's vision for the…
AI companies promise humanoid assistants. How will the robots know what to do?
The newest home robots look less like a Roomba and more like C-3PO. Last year, a demo of 1X Technologies' home robot, NEO, went viral. In a video produced by The Wall Street Journal, the mouthless bot attempted to load a dishwasher. NEO moved…
Here's how investors should position for the robot apocalypse
I find myself having some odd conversations with fund managers these days. After years of asking them about things like interest rate differentials and allocations to cash, now the questions cropping up include “what do you think Donald…
The Killer AI Robots Are Already Here
Over the last few weeks, panic about artificial intelligence has reached a fever pitch. AI industry whistleblowers as well as politicians like Bernie Sanders are sounding the alarm about the potential for an AI-driven apocalypse and the need to…
'Get this robot out of my house!' How my spouse sense-checks the gadgets I bring home
As someone who reviews tech for a living, I have more of an early adopter mindset when it comes to gadgets, which means I sometimes overlook little quirks because overall, this new piece of tech is just so darn cool. However, I'm not like most…
MilliTrack AMR+ Help Robots Navigate Where Cameras And LiDAR Fail
Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) increasingly move materials around factories and warehouses, but most still rely heavily on cameras and LiDAR to understand where they are. Those systems can struggle in environments filled with dust, fog, excessive…
Chinese 'robot brain' startup sees ChatGPT-style breakthrough as soon as next year
4 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google Humanoid robots will be able to complete most general-purpose tasks from verbal instructions as soon as next year, although becoming useful around the house will take much longer, said the…
More than 300 robots showcase real-world skills at Hangzhou event
Robots assemble at an intelligent robot application skills exhibition in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province on September 20, 2026. Photo: VCG From laboratory showpieces to hands-on tools, a growing wave of high-tech products is moving into…
Humanoid robots do martial arts flips on America's Got Talent, earn live Golden Buzzer
2 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google Humanoid robots won hearts on America's Got Talent, performing alongside Chinese dancer Wu Yufei. The robots' performance blended martial arts, dance, and robotics, featuring Unitree's G1…
Manufacturing Openings Jumped 29%. At 63, a Factory Comeback Can Pause Social Security as Robots Move In.
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China's autonomous 'bionic robot' fish looks just like the real one, perfect for covert military operations - Robocean BG5 could also be used to track poachers
Boyagongdao's BG-5 robotic golden arowana was one of the most popular attractions at CIFTIS 2026, with staff saying it plans its own route around obstacles The 3 kg, 640 mm robot is rated to operate at 5 meters with a top speed of 0.6 m/s, even as…
Humanoid robot firm Boston Dynamics faces delayed public listing
Boston Dynamics, Hyundai Motor Group's humanoid robot unit, is unlikely to pursue an initial public offering next year, a senior executive at the parent company with direct knowledge of the matter said, as it has yet to deploy its flagship…
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