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thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - Chery affiliate AiMOGA robotics prepares for IPO amid surging interest in humanoid robots
Chery affiliate AiMOGA robotics prepares for IPO amid surging interest in humanoid robots
The Standard

A robotics affiliate of China's largest auto exporter Chery Automobile is gearing up for an IPO to fund future growth and investments, its chief said on Wednesday, as competition intensifies in the country's fast-growing humanoid robot sector.

futurism.com - Frank Landymore - This Has to Be the Most Amazing Robot Death We've Ever Seen
This Has to Be the Most Amazing Robot Death We've Ever Seen
Futurism | Science and Technology News

Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Forget AI taking our jobs. We might have to start worrying about robots surpassing us in slapstick humor instead. In a video taken of the practice runs at China's World Humanoid…

businessinsider.com - Rya Jetha - Chinese humanoids steal the spotlight at San Francisco's robot party
Chinese humanoids steal the spotlight at San Francisco's robot party
Business Insider

At a sold-out conference in San Francisco for people who build robots, the robots were surprisingly hard to find. This week, 1,500 robotics investors, founders, and engineers packed a cavernous former Army warehouse at Fort Mason, overlooking San…

straitstimes.com - Michelle Ng - China's humanoid robot boom and industrial challenges
China's humanoid robot boom and industrial challenges
The Straits Times

BEIJING – Inside a boxing ring, two agile humanoid robots traded roundhouse kicks and punches. Two booths away, a less nimble robot spent nearly two minutes trying to fold a T-shirt before its human handler finally stepped in. These…

fortune.com - Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez - CEO of viral backflipping robot company says robots may be years from their 'ChatGPT moment,' even after investors sent his stock soaring 460%
CEO of viral backflipping robot company says robots may be years from their 'ChatGPT moment,' even after investors sent his stock soaring 460%
Fortune

The CEO of a Chinese robotics company whose stock skyrocketed 460% after going public this week said humanoid robots might still be far away from their own “ChatGPT moment.” The 36-year-old CEO behind robotics company Unitree, Wang…

upi.com - Galaxy Corp. opens Seoul robot park featuring K-pop performances
Galaxy Corp. opens Seoul robot park featuring K-pop performances
UPI

Galaxy Corp., a South Korean entertainment tech startup, officially opened a robot-themed park in Seoul on Friday, featuring robot-powered K-pop performances and interactive content. Galaxy Robot Park held its grand opening ceremony at the…

newswire.ca - 2026 World Robot Conference: Zoomlion Showcases Industrial Embodied Intelligence
2026 World Robot Conference: Zoomlion Showcases Industrial Embodied Intelligence
CNW

BEIJING, Aug. 21, 2026 /CNW/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ('Zoomlion' or 'the Company'; 1157.HK) is showcasing its embodied intelligence technologies and robotic products for industrial applications at the 2026 World…

kotaku.com - Ethan Gach - Robot Busted In Half After Racing Top Speed Straight Into A Wall
Robot Busted In Half After Racing Top Speed Straight Into A Wall
Kotaku - Gaming Reviews, News, Tips and More

Take-Two is reeling from GTA 6 leaks, but no, its stock isn't in trouble. A studio head opens up about escaping the event horizon of Microsoft's latest Xbox cuts. And another robot crash-out goes viral. It's another late edition of Checkpoint…

androidauthority.com - Karandeep Singh Oberoi - Even your pool cleaner isn't safe from the FCC's robot ban
Even your pool cleaner isn't safe from the FCC's robot ban
Android Authority

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Some foreign-made pool-cleaning robots could fall under the FCC's robot ban if they can operate at the water's surface, while underwater-only models remain exempt. Existing pool robots aren't affected: Previously…

semafor.com - J.D. Capelouto - China's 'robot games' offer look at latest innovations
China's 'robot games' offer look at latest innovations
Semafor

Come for the funny videos, stay for the insight into the future of automation. While it's only in its second year, China's World Humanoid Robot Games are quickly becoming one of my favorite global tech events. Sure, the clips of robots running into…

nypost.com - Ben Cost - Robot filmed colliding with wall during controversial World Humanoid Games training: 'Sparks flying everywhere'
Robot filmed colliding with wall during controversial World Humanoid Games training: 'Sparks flying everywhere'
New York Post

We might not have to fear machines replacing us in the Olympics just yet. A robo-sprinter's test run ended in a shower of sparks after it plowed into a wall, sustaining damage to its midsection, as seen in a video with 5 million views on X.

balleralert.com - Lacy J - China's Superman Robot Tops Usain Bolt At 28.3 MPH
China's Superman Robot Tops Usain Bolt At 28.3 MPH
Baller Alert, Inc

A humanoid robot out of China is turning one of sports' most untouchable benchmarks into a tech talking point after its maker claimed the machine can move faster than Usain Bolt at full speed. The Unitree Superman robot was unveiled by Chinese…

yankodesign.com - Ida Torres - A Robot Dog That Wants You to Go Outside? Lassie Might.
A Robot Dog That Wants You to Go Outside? Lassie Might.
Yanko Design

Dogs have a way of making you do things you wouldn't otherwise do. Get out of bed on a rainy morning. Walk around the block just one more time. Stop and talk to the stranger whose dog has already decided you're friends. That behavioral magic, the…

pcgamer.com - Lincoln Carpenter - Robot Olympics runner bravely sprints headfirst into wall and collapses in shower of sparks, is not a metaphor
Robot Olympics runner bravely sprints headfirst into wall and collapses in shower of sparks, is not a metaphor
PC Gamer

Robots are just PCs that can walk around, and these days they're doing a lot more than just going for a stroll. Christopher Livingston doesn't trust them, not one bit, and is reporting on their movements monthly—and this month, Lincoln…

nypost.com - Nishka Dhawan - I hate vacuuming, so 38% off a robot that mops and cleans itself has my attention
I hate vacuuming, so 38% off a robot that mops and cleans itself has my attention
New York Post

A good robot vacuum can help keep your apartment clean without the hassle of using your hands. Eufy makes some of my favorites, and the brand's vacuums are highly loved on Amazon, with many garnering thousands of reviews. One that stands out is the…

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