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HD Hyundai will test welding humanoid robots at shipyards
SEOUL, March 23 (UPI) -- South Korea's HD Hyundai said Monday t would test welding humanoid robots at shipyards operated by its affiliates, including the world's leading shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. HD Hyundai noted that its…
A bracket full of robots, tariffs, and the push to live forever
The first round of voting for our business-focused March Madness bracket is done. We're on to the final four. Thanks to all those who participated, as we got more than 300 votes. Clearly, some of you had an issue with the selection committee…
Robot plays tennis with humans in real time
A humanoid robot is now rallying tennis shots with a human in real time. It runs without a script or remote control, so it can react instantly on a tennis court. The robot stands about 4 feet tall, giving it a compact, human-like frame. Galbot…
RAI's amazing Roadrunner robot leaves humanoids behind
When the Robotics and AI (RAI) Institute talks technology, it's wise to take notice. The company was, after all, founded by Marc Raibert, who also launched robotics pioneer Boston Dynamics, the firm behind the astonishing Atlas robot and the…
Amazon acquires Swiss delivery robot start-up Rivr
Rivr CEO Marko Bjelonic confirmed the acquisition in a post on LinkedIn but did not reveal any financial details. Investors included Amazon as well as Jeff Bezos through his investment company, according to the tech publication The Information.
Amazing AI Brain, Serious Cleaning Brawn. Meet the Roborock Saros 20 Robot Vacuum Now at a Special Discounted Price
Roborock has this crazy idea that an autonomous cleaning machine should be, well, autonomous. That means ditching the mad scramble of rushing around to pick up the obstacles that can thwart a supposedly autonomous robot vac. A truly autonomous…
Ditch Your Vacuum Cleaner For This Affordable Smart Robot From Amazon
Vacuuming the home is one of those routine chores that no one really looks forward to, but it must be done. If you're one to frequently put off an appointment with your upright vac, we recommend investing in a robot vacuum instead. Not only will…
FANUC America Announces $90 Million Investment to Create Production-Ready Capacity for Robot Manufacturing in the U.S.
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., March 24, 2026 /CNW/ -- FANUC America, a global leader in robotics and automation systems, today announced plans for a $90 million investment to acquire property and construct a new 840,000 sq. ft. facility in Michigan…
Five-level model rates humanoid robots across mobility, manipulation and cognition
A research team from Fraunhofer HNFIZ has published a newly developed evaluation model that classifies the technical capabilities of humanoids into five levels. Applications can also be classified based on the required robot capabilities. The model…
Amazon's Big Spring Sale vacuum deals are early - save up to 70% on cordless, upright and robot options from Dyson, Shark, Roomba and more
The time for spring cleaning is here — are you geared up and ready to go? If you're searching for a new vacuum to replace the aged one currently wheezing its way around your home, early Amazon Spring Sale deals are definitely here to help.
LG's charge into humanoid robotics focuses on joints, eyes
Control of joints, sensors seen as key to humanoid commercialization LG Electronics will establish mass-production capacity for robot joints by the end of this year, while LG Innotek expects to begin large-scale output of sensing modules for…
Pokemon Go's 30 billion user-made images are now powering delivery robots
Millions of players who spent years scanning landmarks while chasing digital creatures in Pokemon Go have unknowingly helped build one of the largest real-world visual datasets in history, which is now being used to fuel an automated delivery…
Bird-like robots promise greater flexibility and control than drones
A bird banking in a crosswind doesn't rely on spinning blades. Its wings flex, twist and respond instantly to its environment. Engineers at Rutgers University have taken a major step toward building bird-like drones that move the same way, flapping…
Techman Robot forecasts strong year for 'cobots'
Artificial intelligence (AI) collaborative robot (“cobot”) maker Techman Robot Inc (達明機器人), a subsidiary of Quanta Computer Inc (廣達電腦), yesterday said it expects strong…
eufy Omni S2 Review: The Robot Vacuum That Actually Smells Good
Anker is a pretty well-known charging brand, but these days, Anker does a whole lot more than that and has a number of sub-brands. Including eufy. For Anker, the eufy sub-brand basically covers all of their home appliance products, like robot…
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