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Trump administration looks to supercharge robotics industry, Politico reports
Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.
Robotics Challenges Bedevil AI Evolution Of Housecleaning Robots
Robots as warehouse workers in packaging and picking Why can't a robot do the dishes? Well, it can, but maybe not as well or as cheaply as we'd hoped. More than once, I have started a robotics article with an appeal to the Jetsons tv show of the…
Spotlight shines on humanoid robots at Tokyo show
Robots equipped with cutting-edge technologies that perform duties on behalf of humans at workplaces and disaster-hit sites are on display at the 2025 International Robot Exhibition in Tokyo. At the exhibition, which kicked off at Tokyo Big Sight…
This Robotic Surgery Legend Is Pouring $100 Million Into Next-Gen Medical Startups
Dr. Fred Moll left the practice of medicine more than four decades ago. But he's responsible for some 3 million surgeries a year, done by robots that he helped invent as the cofounder of Intuitive Surgical, the leader in robotic surgeries with more…
The robot stole my chore! The litter-robot deal that's saving holiday sanity
Everyone is stressed during the holidays, and when you have guests visiting from out of town, the last thing you want to worry about is your cat litter. Enter the Whisker Litter-Robot, currently having an early holiday sale so good, it feels like…
Uncommon Knowledge: The new birthrate math-tax condoms, buy robots
At a U.S.-Saudi investment forum last month, Elon Musk, father of 14 children, said that in an AI-rich future only 10 or 20 percent of people will need a job, with most work handled by robots —a world he's framed as compatible with some form…
Alarming Video Shows Humanoid Robot Demon-Scuttling
The tech industry has become obsessed with the idea of humanoid robots, bipedal androids designed to complete tasks on behalf of their flesh-and-blood counterparts. But as many experts have argued, having robots walk around on two legs and…
Ukrainian robotics company says autonomy in defense is overhyped - but it's also past the point of no return
The CEO of Ukrainian arms maker Ark Robotics told Business Insider that 'autonomy in defense is greatly overhyped.' Much of what is labeled autonomous isn't, he said. 'If we're talking about real frontline usage, we are talking less than 1% where…
Beeple Brings Tech Billionaires as Pooping Robot Dogs to Miami
In a puppy pen in the Art Basel Miami Beach, you can watch Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos make a mess—as if we don't get enough of that in the real world. The latest work of the artist Beeple, best known for selling a piece of…
Samsung's Rollable Robot Ballie Isn't Canceled, But It's Delayed Again
Samsung's upcoming AI companion robot Ballie has had an odd journey on its road to release, and the wait for it to arrive is set to continue. Ballie was first teased for a US and South Korea release during the first six months of 2025, before later…
The Vin Diesel 'Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em Robots' Movie Has a New Writer: Vin Diesel
Vin Diesel has been attached to star in and produce a Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots movie for years, and now, he's hired a new writer: himself. Almost five years after news of the classic toy adaptation was first revealed, the star of…
BOTZ: This Is Why The Trump Administration Is Interested In Robotics (NASDAQ:BOTZ)
I reiterate a 'Buy' rating on the Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF, anticipating a major trigger from potential U.S. government support. BOTZ offers concentrated exposure to robotics and AI, with Nvidia as its top holding and nearly…
Long-awaited statue of legendary robotic hero unveiled
Detroit has finally welcomed its iconic protector, RoboCop, as a towering 11-foot (3.3-meter) statue now stands guard over the Motor City. The impressive 3,500-pound (1,587-kilogram) bronze-cast figure was erected on Wednesday afternoon, bolted…
Thousands of readers bought these 10 most popular robot vacuums and mowers in 2025
Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As a smart home reviewer, I'm particularly fond of robot vacuums. I enjoy unboxing, setting up, and testing them, and I love seeing new technologies emerge each year. Even if robot vacuums look…
Robot dog with Elon Musk's head poops out AI generated art
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Robot dogs are already a bit creepy. But slap on a hyper-realistic image of a tech billionaire's face and have them literally crap out a piece of AI-generated art and you're left with…
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