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Hong Kong to open first convenience store operated by humanoid robot in AI push
Hong Kong will soon open its first convenience store operated by a humanoid robot as part of the city's push to integrate AI into everyday life and deepen residents' understanding of the technology, the finance chief has said. Financial Secretary…
Furious Airbnb Host Says Bizarre Robots Trashed His Childhood Home
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech An Airbnb host is accusing a San Francisco robotics startup of trashing his precious pad while secretly using it to test prototype robots. In a lawsuit filed late last month and…
Thinking before picking: Smarter harvest robots and the impact on modern farming
Robotic harvesting has long been positioned as a solution to one of agriculture's most persistent challenges, which is labour shortages. But while automation has advanced rapidly in areas such as seeding, spraying, and monitoring, harvesting…
Micron Stock: Robotics Supercycle Meets Fed Rate Hike Risks (NASDAQ:MU)
This article analyzes new risks facing Micron, which prompts me to downgrade the stock despite its lingering high attractiveness. The cyclicality risk is becoming less material, as I anticipate a new era of massive secular growth driven by robotics…
Viral: Humanoid Robot Kicks Chinese Kid In The Stomach During Public Demonstration
A humanoid robot demonstration has sparked safety concerns after a video circulating on social media appeared to show a Unitree G1 robot accidentally kicking a young child during a public event. The robot, which was performing a roundhouse kick…
Al Qassimi Hospital pioneers robotic surgery for children in UAE
Sharjah: Al Qassimi Women's and Children's Hospital, part of Emirates Health Services, has successfully performed the UAE's first series of robotic surgeries on children, marking a major milestone in specialised paediatric care and surgical…
Humanoid robot kicks child in stomach during karate display in sci-fi nightmare
A jaw-dropping clip has reignited fears about humanoid robots after a remote-controlled “clown” bot appeared to kick a young boy in the stomach during a Children's Day show at a packed botanical garden. The disturbing incident…
China's first general-purpose humanoid robot undergoes real-home trials
The humanoid household robot SeeLight S1 moves to a counter, picks up and heats fried chicken in a microwave in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province. Photo: Courtesy of Zhu Zheng 'Xiaoguang, please prepare breakfast.' Responding to the command, a…
Not 300 but almost': A lone Ukrainian robot held a key position against hordes of Russian attackers for a staggering 45 days
One Droid TW 12.7 held off Russian ground assaults for 45 days during the summer last year This is Ukraine's first fully robotic defensive operation, with an operator maneuvering the robot from a distance of 10 km It was supported by aerial drone…
Why Autonomous Robot Dogs Are Becoming a National Security Threat
Autonomous robot dogs are rapidly becoming a fixture in industries ranging from law enforcement to private security, but their rise comes with serious concerns. Benn Jordan examines how these machines, while technologically impressive, suffer from…
I hired a humanoid robot to help clean my home. An auntie did most of the chores
SHENZHEN – I opened my home last week to an unlikely trio: a boxy white robot named Quanta X1 Pro and its two human partners – housekeeper Aunty Tan and a young engineer. They are part of a new cleaning service launched in China in…
I, Robot film director Alex Proyas speaks out in support of AI cinema
Have YOU got a story? Email The Australian director behind the blockbuster hit I, Robot has become an outspoken voice in support of the use of AI in film production. Alex Proyas grossed approximately $353million worldwide with his Will Smith-led…
China Can Build Humanoids at Scale. The Hard Part Is Finding Enough Buyers
Chinese-made humanoid robots are making waves with their ability to do backflips, direct traffic, and even make coffee as the companies developing them seek ways to expand and dominate the market. Robot makers in China say they have thousands of…
Nvidia extends partnership with Korean gaming giants
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has deepened ties with Korea's leading game developers, holding a series of high-profile meetings with top executives from NC and Krafton, as the U.S. chipmaker seeks to expand collaboration with gamers to develop more…
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Constantly being plugged into the news grind is mentally exhausting. Sometimes we just need to take a break, unwind, and do something fun. That's why we've built up a collection of distracting time-wasters for when we need a break from being…
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