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Chinese AI robot delivers needle-free pig vaccinations with 93% accuracy
In China, robots are being used to inject pigs with vaccines to support intelligent pig farming and meet the production demands of the world's biggest pork-producing nation. While eating, a pig may not notice the machine approaching from behind…
Travis Kalanick's robotics startup Atoms taps former Uber finance chief as CFO
Another former Uber executive is joining Travis Kalanick's robotics and industrial AI startup Atoms, just a few weeks after it raised $1.7 billion. Gautam Gupta, the former finance chief under Kalanick, said in social media posts on Wednesday that…
LG, Nvidia chiefs to discuss AI infrastructure, robotics partnership in person next week
LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo will meet with Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang in the United States next week to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and robotics, industry sources said Thursday. The…
Can the US slow China's robotics and tech rise?
US curbs on foreign-made robots intensify its wider rivalry with China over AI, chips and industry. Humanoid robots are no longer a laboratory experiment; they are a growing market. Morgan Stanley estimates it could hit $5 trillion by 2050, with…
China's Unitree Seeks $904 Million in First Mainland Robotic IPO
China's Yushu Technology Co., known as Unitree Robotics, is seeking to raise about 6.1 billion yuan ($904 million) in an initial public offering that would make it the mainland's first publicly traded humanoid robot maker. The Hangzhou-based firm…
US scrutiny of foreign robots, parts likely to benefit Korean makers
The United States' heightened scrutiny of Chinese robots is expected to create a more favorable competitive landscape for Korean component makers such as LG Innotek and Samsung Electro-Mechanics, according to analysts and industry officials…
They're Building War Robots
An American company is building war robots, and the justification for pursuing this risky technology is the same one we hear from people who want to drop a data center in every nook and cranny of the American landscape. “U.S. adversaries…
This 'T800' Isn't From 'The Terminator,' It's a Real Humanoid Robot
The T800 from EngineAI is a full-size humanoid robot designed for strength, mobility, and real-world applications. According to EngineAI, the robot stands roughly between 5.7 feet and 6 feet tall and weighs under 190 pounds, making it suitable for…
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026's Real World AI Stage features robots, automated factories, and extinct animals
At our past TechCrunch Disrupt events, AI has taken center stage, both throughout our programming and in a stage of its own. This year, the technology, implications, and players are so rapidly developing and widespread that we're expanding the…
This startup that just raised $6.5 million bets the next big side hustle is controlling robots with VR headsets
On a cold morning in Dallas shortly before Christmas last year, CEO Colin Webb watched one of his robots work an eight-hour shift alongside warehouse workers. The wheeled machine, equipped with two robotic arms, spent the day packing beauty…
Letters: Banning foreign robotics only dulls the ability of the U.S. to compete
Recent actions by the Federal Communications Commission to block foreign-made advanced robotics (see your recent article, “U.S. bans foreign-made humanoid robots”) under the guise of national security represent a troubling slide into…
Why a friendlier robot loses your trust faster when It messes up
People become more suspicious of a humanoid robot that makes errors, especially when the robot is an expressive conversation partner. In our new study published in the journal Science Robotics, we had 50 people hold conversations and make joint…
Live tracking reveals how robotic surgery impacts surgeon stress
Robot-assisted surgery (RAS) is one of the most advanced tools in modern medicine. These systems give surgeons extreme precision, allowing procedures to be performed through small incisions that minimize both pain and recovery time. Yet even with…
New Ukrainian robot traps attacking drones using airborne nets
Ukraine develops ground robot firing nets against incoming FPV drone attacks VORON combines drone interception with logistics and battlefield evacuation capabilities effectively Net launchers attempt physical drone captures instead of explosive…
Guident says the robots are finally catching up
Walk through enough tech conferences and you'll start noticing a pattern. A few years ago, every major booth wanted to show off an electric vehicle. This year, according to Guident Chairman and CEO Harald Braun, the cars had largely disappeared.
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