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Chinese AI chipmaker Hygon plots expansion to robotics market
Chinese chipmaker Hygon Information Technology is set to release a new chip targeting physical-world applications including robotics, expanding from its current focus on data centres, according to Chinese media reports and company information. The…
China slows humanoid robot IPO rush as hype outruns reality
Chinese regulators are putting the brakes on a rush of humanoid-robot companies seeking listings, people familiar with the matter said, as they scrutinise whether soaring valuations and revenue tied to state-backed projects reflect commercial…
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…
D-Robotics Raises $400M for Humanoid Robot Chips
D-Robotics has closed a $400 million Series C financing round, bringing its announced funding to roughly $770 million as the young chipmaker seeks a larger role in computing for humanoid and industrial robots. The company says its Sunrise chip…
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…
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…
Robots versus fungi FPS Mycopunk is leaving early access next month
Mycopunk 1.0 launch date trailer - PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026 - YouTube Good news co-op fans, Mycopunk just revealed its 1.0 launch date at the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct. It's coming October 20, so you only have to wait exactly one month…
Command a legion of robots in factory builder Brave New Wonders, launching tomorrow
Brave New Wonders launch trailer - PC Gaming Show 2026 - YouTube The best thing about machines is that they do exactly what you program them to do. The worst thing about machines is that they do exactly what you program them to do. In Brave New…
Hello Sunshine's latest trailer has me even more excited for the giant robot game
Hello Sunshine story trailer - PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026 - YouTube A lot of games are basically escort missions dressed up in a fancy way. But in Hello Sunshine, that dynamic is flipped on its head, and you become the little sidekick that…
'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…
Sandia National Labs highlights innovative drones, robots, and wearable tech in New Mexico
Updated: 10:00 PM MDT Sep 17, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Sandia National Labs highlights innovative drones, robots, and wearable tech in New Mexico Updated: 10:00 PM MDT Sep 17, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —…
Posco deploys robots at Seoul headquarters to boost safety, efficiency
Posco has introduced robotic systems for building maintenance and customer services at its Seoul headquarters, including a robot that cleans the exterior of the multistory building, as the steelmaker seeks to boost worker safety and operational…
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…
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