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South Korean shipyard turns to AI-powered welding robots
June 15 (Asia Today) -- Sparks flew continuously inside HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' Hull Assembly Plant 2 in Ulsan, where ship blocks stretching dozens of yards filled the production floor. From a distance, the scene appeared to show welders at…
Meet the 22 investors to know in robotics and physical AI
Madigan-Curtis began her Silicon Valley career at Apple, where she worked on global operations for the first Apple Watch. She later joined Samsara as an early executive and led operations as the company scaled. When Eclipse approached her about…
I tried out a robot lawn mower. It didn't go as planned
When I moved into a house in upstate New York after years of living in apartments, I decided to get an old-fashioned reel mower—the kind you push yourself, with no engine to help—for the lawn. The exercise seemed like a good idea at…
Atlanta nonprofit's STEM summer camp inspires students to dream bigger through robotics
While school may be out for the summer, students at one Atlanta camp are still learning — this time through robotics, engineering, and problem-solving. A new partnership between Atlanta nonprofit Children's First and STEM education…
8 best robot vacuums to tackle dust and mop floors
It was more than a decade ago when an early version of the iRobot Roomba was donated to my studio, and while it had done the rounds, handed from one tech reviewer to the next, it was still working. To say it was a little battered would be an…
AeroVironment unveils backpack robot for reconnaissance, bomb disposal (AVAV:NASDAQ)
It adds a new lightweight uncrewed ground vehicle for tasks such as reconnaissance, explosive ordnance disposal, and communications support, broadening offerings beyond aerial drones and other robotics. It is lightweight, backpack-carried, can…
Inside the start-up aiming for a giant leap in robot intelligence
In San Francisco, inside a warehouse coated with gleaming steel panels, I am handed a fresh cup of coffee made entirely by a robot. This fact alone is unimpressive — robots have been making coffee for more than a decade — but the…
This Wearable Robot In China Gives Hope For Those Unable To Walk
People often use wheelchairs because they have lost the use of their legs. However, the underlying cause of this issue isn't the same across all people, and sometimes they can regain the use of their legs with some rehabilitation. And hi-tech…
Japan Thinks Swarms of Transformer Robots Could Explore the Moon
A tiny robot developed by Japan's space agency operated autonomously on the moon for more than 100 minutes and sent a series of images back to Earth. LEV-2 moon robot closed (left) and open (right). AXA/TOMY/Sony Group Corporation/Doshisha…
Samsung's Rainbow Robotics pilots warehouse robot at Coupang
Rainbow Robotics, the robot maker controlled by Samsung Electronics, has placed its mobile dual-arm robot RB-Y1 inside a Coupang fulfillment center, where the e-commerce company is running a trial to see whether the machine can handle warehouse…
China developing robotic 'wolves' to support military
By Hollie Younger / Staff writer China is developing quadruped robots, which Beijing has been calling “robotic wolves,” as part of its push toward “intelligentized warfare,” the next stage of its military modernization…
AI robots can go rogue - a researcher on how easily it happens
Earlier this year in Beijing, a humanoid robot crossed a half-marathon finish line in a blistering 50 minutes, 26 seconds. The feat immediately lit up global headlines for shattering the human world record by almost seven minutes. This performance…
Xiaomi's robotic home charging arm could make life with an EV easier, but Tesla ditched the idea a long time ago
Automatic plugging in, unplugging, and remote control Xiaomi Auto is reportedly the first to bring the technology to market It will only be compatible with Xiaomi's electric vehicles Back in 2014, Elon Musk took to Twitter to state that the company…
Multiple NexLawn Robotic Lawn Mowers Sweep the 2026 iF and Red Dot Design Awards
BERLIN, June 15, 2026 /CNW/ -- NexLawn, a premium brand under MOVA leading the evolution of smart gardening, is proud to announce a historic achievement in the world of industrial design. The company has secured a total of six prestigious accolades…
MOVA Claims 2026 Red Dot Design Award for Smart Robotic Lawn Mower Innovation
BERLIN, June 15, 2026 /CNW/ -- MOVA, a global leader in smart home innovation, is proud to announce that its robotic lawn mowers have been honored with the 2026 Red Dot Award. The award-winning lineup includes two core series tailored for diverse…
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