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FCC Bans Robot Vacuums, Mops: Here's How You'll Be Affected - Forbes Vetted
On July 27, the Federal Communications Commission announced a ban on new foreign-produced advanced robotic devices seeking approval for sale in the United States. This encompasses an array of household mobile robots, including robot vacuums, mops…
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…
One-wheeled AI security robot could patrol your property
What if the next security guard rolling past your office had one wheel and never needed a coffee break? That is the pitch behind 1Rollo, a one-wheeled AI security robot from Estonian startup Rollo Robotics. The company believes its narrow design…
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…
Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree prices IPO at 61 billion yuan valuation
China's Unitree has priced its Shanghai initial public offering at 150.8 yuan per share, valuing the company at around 61 billion yuan, it said on Thursday, in a deal that would make it the country's first mainland-listed maker of humanoid robots.
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…
Researchers Test Humanoid Robot Surgeons, Use AI Brain Chips for Paralysis Victim
Emerging health technologies like robots and artificial intelligence could improve the lives of countless patients moving forward. Two recent breakthroughs, still in the testing phase, already offer a great deal of hope. Humanoid robot surgeons…
Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree prices IPO at $9 billion valuation
China's Unitree has priced its Shanghai initial public offering at 150.8 yuan ($22.34) per share, valuing the company at around 61 billion yuan ($9.04 billion), it said on Thursday, in a deal that would make it the country's first mainland-listed…
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…
Thanks to This Robot Pool Skimmer, I Haven't Had to Touch the Net All Summer
The Aiper EcoSurfer S2 is a smart pool skimmer that works tirelessly to rid your pool's surface of leaves and other debris that you'd normally have to fish out with a net. It won't scrub the floor, walls, and waterline like a full-fledged robot…
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…
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…
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