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Chinese robotics is quietly cornering a new niche. How will shipyards benefit?
After conquering the sky and land, China's robotics industry is quietly building momentum in a niche segment: high-altitude operation solutions. RobotPlusPlus, a Zhejiang-based robotics supplier, has made headway into the market with its flagship…
Enigma raises $70M to make controlling a robot as easy as adjusting the volume
Multiple robotics companies are tackling one of AI's hardest problems: building foundation models capable of executing tasks they were never explicitly trained to handle. Their approaches run the gamut — from studying millions of web videos…
Chinese robotic maker DexForce Technology plans Hong Kong IPO, Bloomberg reports
DexForce Technology, a Shenzhen-based robotics and artificial intelligence company, is considering a Hong Kong listing, which could raise a few hundred million US dollars, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. SCROLL TO…
XTEND expands in Europe with Lavtia's Atlas, boosting robotics portfolio
XTEND has completed the integration of Latvia‑based robotics company Atlas, strengthening the Israeli American defense-tech company's presence in Europe and adding over 4,200 robotic platforms to its portfolio. The move follows XTEND's…
Making robots faster by helping them think ahead
A new method developed by MIT researchers makes robots better at thinking ahead while they are acting, leading to smoother motions and quicker reactions. This technique enables the artificial intelligence model that plans a robot's motion to…
This AI-Powered Robotic Pool Cleaner Just Dropped to Its Lowest Price Yet
Save $600: Everyone loves having a pool, until it's time for pool maintenance. It isn't exactly anyone's favorite summer chore, but the latest generation of robotic cleaners can handle nearly all the work for you. Right now, our favorite pool…
Harsh Goenka trolls Galgotias University over China's new robot dog: 'Showcase this'
3 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google Industrialist Harsh Goenka has once again taken a swipe at Galgotias University, this time over a newly unveiled robot by Chinese robotics company Unitree. Sharing a video on X, the RPG…
Meet Levin Paulose, Kerala boy who built robot from cardboard
2 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google Levin Paulose, a young innovator from Kerala, is making waves with his DIY creations made from everyday household materials, earning him a chance to meet Chief Minister V D Satheesan. In his…
Parents are raising the alarm as schools roll out robot and AI teachers without consent
Nothing says back-to-school quite like chatter over technology. Some parents are heading to school board meetings to demand their kids receive minimal screen time. Other parents are finding out that their children are or will be exposed to AI…
Enigma raises $71M to develop foundation models for robots
Engima Ltd., a provider of artificial intelligence software for robots, launched today with $71 million in funding. Index Ventures and Ribbit Capital jointly led the seed round with participation from Conviction Partners. They were joined by a…
Duke University engineers use robots and AI to improve gut health
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated a method for systematically developing novel, complex combinations of probiotics and prebiotics to more effectively maintain gut health and treat various gastrointestinal diseases. By…
LG Innotek expands from robot 'eyes' to 'skin' with TDK
LG Innotek is expanding its robotics push from the 'eyes' to the 'skin,' teaming up with Japan's TDK to develop next-generation vision and tactile sensing modules for physical AI applications. The companies said Tuesday they have formed a strategic…
iRobot Roomba Mini review: Can this half-size robot deliver a full-size clean?
When you spend all day comparing robot vacuums with ridiculous suction power, more AI features than you can count and endless app settings, it's actually quite refreshing when something like the iRobot Roomba Mini comes along. Launched in March as…
This video of an AI robot collapsing mid-presentation gets funnier every time I watch it
It's every AI brand's worst nightmare. You invite your brand new humanoid on stage to co-present a keynote about itself. The robot seems to be handling the pressure quite well – until it suddenly dies, collapsing to the ground in a crashing…
United Airlines Bans Humanoid Robots From Flying
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