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China's Micbot trains robots to withstand the heat of Saudi Arabian oil industry
A Chinese robotics firm is accelerating its overseas strategy, with a fleet of AI-powered industrial quadrupeds being primed for Saudi Aramco facilities, while revving up its bid for a listing in Hong Kong next year. Heavy-duty, explosion-proof…
China requires robotics industry development to suit local conditions and avoid blind rush
The large group 100-meter sprint match on the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games on August 26, 2026. Photo: Li Hao/GT Development of the robotics industry must be tailored to local conditions and avoid blind imitation and a rushed, herd-like rush, in…
Pizza restaurants: Why pizza-making robots are not cutting it
The 'dough feeder'. The sauce and cheese modules – even the pepperoni-sprinkler. All lay still. A now defunct duo of robots were supposed to be churning out pizzas at a Moto Pizza restaurant in Seattle. However, in May the pair were rendered…
Pizza restaurants: Why pizza-making robots are not cutting it
Chris Baraniuk Technology reporter The 'dough feeder'. The sauce and cheese modules – even the pepperoni-sprinkler. All lay still. A now defunct duo of robots were supposed to be churning out pizzas at a Moto Pizza restaurant in Seattle.
What Does the Ban on Foreign Robots Mean for My Robot Vacuum?
Last month, the FCC announced a ban on the import of foreign-manufactured “advanced robotic devices,” claiming they present national security concerns. Although it mentions robots such as humanoids and quadrupeds specifically, robot…
While Trump's America laughs, Xi's China raises a robot army
Viral social media videos from China's robot Olympics gave U.S. audiences fresh laughs online this week, but they ended with one big message: America is seriously missing out. By walling itself off from Chinese technology, the most it can hope for…
Microduck is a robot built to fall down-and learn new tricks
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Sorry, cats and dogs, there's another goofy pet vying for your owner's attention, and this one doesn't have fur or stink up the apartment. In fact, this companion is not even alive.
Scalable robot fish can easily swim in a creek or lake
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Robot fish have come a long way from the novelty Big Mouth Billy Bass of the late 90s. Today, marine life researchers worldwide embed various types of more advanced robots into fish…
Hugging Face Wants You to Stop Worrying and Love This Adorable Robot Duck
For whatever reason, all of Silicon Valley has decided the ultimate achievement in robotics is the humanoid form. Not sure why; get past the age of 30 and tell me your body is well designed. Plus, the way the clankers move gives most folks the…
HuggingFace and Pollen Robotics open pre-orders for the $399 Microduck
Hugging Face has announced its latest robot, and it's a real quacker. Pollen Robotics (acquired by Hugging Face last year) said in a blog post that the excellently-named Microduck was imagined as a more action-oriented alternative to its Reachy…
Tiangong Ultra: How China's humanoid robot shattered Usain Bolt's 100m record
A made-in-China humanoid robot, Tiangong Ultra, has achieved a remarkable feat by shattering Usain Bolt's 100-metre sprint world record, showcasing significant advancements in robotics and the potential for machines to surpass human athletic…
Humanoid robot outruns Usain Bolt record as China races ahead
If your mental image of a humanoid robot still involves stiff knees and awkward demos, you may want to update it. A Chinese humanoid robot has now covered 100 meters faster than Usain Bolt's 9.58-second human world record. At the opening of…
No more crying over spills: I tested a robot vacuum that has a portable spot cleaner
There are a lot of robot vacuums to choose from these days. The Eufy Omni E28 may look like every other robot vacuum and mop, but it has one very big standout feature: its dock includes a detachable handheld carpet/fabric spot cleaner. Whenever you…
Kraken Robotics Inc. (PNG:CA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Kraken Robotics Inc. (PNG:CA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call August 27, 2026 8:30 AM EDT Shant Madian - Director of Capital Markets D. MacKay - CFO & Company Secretary Benoit Poirier - Desjardins Securities Inc., Research Division Kevin Krishnaratne -…
Chinese Robot Breaks Usain Bolt's 100m World Record Time - Then Smashes Into A Wall
China held its second World Humanoid Robot Games event in late August 2026 at Beijing's National Speed Skating Oval, an event meant to display the country's advances in and commitment to robotics. The field has attracted plenty of research and…
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