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Korean Workers Vote to Go On Strike, Fearing Robots Could Replace Them
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Sensing where the winds are blowing, Hyundai factory workers in South Korea have voted to go on strike over fears that they could be replaced by humanoid robots. The Financial Times…
A US Army commander used attack drones and C4-packed robots to clear a deadly breach before soldiers even got in the fight
At a recent exercise at Fort Polk, Louisiana, a US Army company commander used attack drones and ground robots to destroy enemy positions, clearing the way for soldiers. The drones and robots did the difficult and dangerous work that a rifle…
Kroger Is Experimenting With Robots to Handle Inventory Tasks
A video reshared on X by user @WallStreetApes has sparked discussion online after it showed a robot roaming the aisles of a Kroger grocery store. The clip captures a shopper encountering one of the machines while browsing the store. As videos of…
Framework Ventures Raises $400M Fund, Going Beyond Crypto Into AI and Robotics
Framework Ventures, one of crypto's known venture capital firms, has raised a new $400 million investment fund for the fourth time. What makes this fundraising round different is that the firm, known for backing some of the biggest blockchain and…
'I'm part of medical history': Toumai surgical robot wins patient praise and EU approval after executing the UK's first 1,500-mile remote operation
A Chinese medtech firm has gained EU approval for its remote surgery robot Medbot's Toumai system can now be moved and marketed freely in the European Union The approval comes after Toumai was used for the UK's first long-distance surgery A Chinese…
Modded Steam Controller can automatically charge itself like a robot vacuum - enthusiast creates GitHub program that uses the vibration motor to walk it back to its docking station
An aerospace worker and programmer created a GitHub-hosted program that lets your Steam Controller automatically walk back towards its charging puck as soon as you place it down on your desk. The web app, called the Auto-Charge Vision Tracker, uses…
New artificial skin gives robots a human-like sense of touch and temperature
Scientists have developed a new type of artificial skin that allows robots to feel both temperature and pressure at the same time, much like human skin. The breakthrough could help create smarter robots that interact with people and the world more…
Robots that see the invisible could make dangerous jobs much safer
Robots are becoming much smarter than ever before. Researchers at the University of Surrey are developing robots that can do something people cannot—they can “see” what objects are made of, build detailed 3D maps of unfamiliar…
Scientists create inchworm-inspired soft robot that could explore Mars one day
Scientists have created a tiny robot inspired by the humble inchworm, and it could one day help inspect damaged sewer pipes, explore dangerous environments, or even travel across the surface of Mars. Unlike traditional robots, which rely on metal…
Opinion | Why China's tech firms could be in for a rude IPO surprise
A listing path is not a valuation endorsement. China's artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics companies are about to find out which parts of their private market premiums can survive public market pricing. The Shanghai Stock Exchange has…
Diplomatic envoys explore high tech vitality in central China's Hubei
A foreign diplomatic envoy tries a VR device at Wuhan Huaweike Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, June 25, 2026. Nearly 40 envoys from 27 countries and international organizations visited Hubei this week to…
Tesla Completes Key AI Chip Milestone in Its Push Beyond the Auto Industry
Tesla (TSLA +1.38%) and Elon Musk are making a big push to expand beyond electric vehicles (EVs). The company recently completed a tape-out for its upcoming AI5 computer chip, which will be deployed in new projects such as the Optimus humanoid…
Military AI is reinventing war at the expense of all previous theories and many sacred cows
If you give someone a weapon nobody knows quite how to use, nobody can be sure what's going to happen. A raging torrent of military AI news is reshaping everything from logistics to intelligence to basic tactics daily. It's turning strategy into a…
Thousands expected to attend Bridlington's vintage festival
Thousands of people are expected in Bridlington on Sunday for the return of a vintage festival. Set among the historic streets of the Old Town, there will be period music and entertainment, food and a best dressed competition. The mayor of…
Thousands expected to attend Bridlington's vintage festival
Emma Petrie East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Thousands of people are expected in Bridlington on Sunday for the return of a vintage festival. Set among the historic streets of the Old Town, there will be period music and entertainment, food and a…
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