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Robotics: Firms race to improve robot training systems
Ben Morris Technology of Business Editor Freddo the robot walks across the office and takes a plastic bottled offered by a staff member. Given that a robot recently beat Usain Bolt's 100m sprint record, it's not the most startling achievement. But…
Robotics: Firms race to improve robot training systems
Freddo the robot walks across the office and takes a plastic bottled offered by a staff member. Given that a robot recently beat Usain Bolt's 100m sprint record, it's not the most startling achievement. But the speed by which Freddo has been…
Japan's busiest rail station tests robot bins
The world's busiest railway station, located at the heart of Tokyo in Japan, is testing whether mobile robotic rubbish bins can ease the workload of sanitation workers, a rail operator representative said on Friday. Shinjuku Station is a sprawling…
Founder of Chinese startup Spirit AI says robot brains set for 2027 breakthrough
Humanoid robot brains are likely to achieve a breakthrough as soon as mid-2027, but their deployment in homes could take at least eight years as model development faces a data bottleneck, leading Chinese embodied AI firm Spirit AI said this week.
Sunseeker Unveiled S7 LiDAR Ultra AWD 3000 Robot Mower: An Industry-First 3D Map, Animal Detection, and a Robotic Arm
At IFA 2026, Sunseeker introduced its 2027 robotic lawn mower lineup, led by the S7 LiDAR Ultra AWD 3000. I also met with Sunseeker CEO Terry Ma, who explained its push to become a major consumer brand in robotic lawn care. Sunseeker has…
OpenAI is offering robotics engineers up to $500,000. Here's what its new job listings reveal.
OpenAI is offering robotics engineers up to half a million dollars a year in base salaries as it builds out its robotics efforts. The company has 27 robotics jobs listed on its careers page, up from 11 in May, spanning hardware, software, data…
World's First Robotic Ceramic Knee Implant Surgery Performed In Delhi
Discover how doctors in Delhi are revolutionising knee replacement surgery with the world's first active robot-assisted procedure using a non-metallic ceramic implant, promising enhanced precision and improved patient outcomes. Doctors in Delhi…
Japan's busiest rail station tests robot bins
Shinjuku Station is a sprawling transport complex with multiple rail firms that serve more than 2.7 million passengers every day, and holds the Guinness World Record for the world's busiest rail station. In a part of the station operated by East…
Icarus Robotics' Microgravity Robot JOY Completes 22 Minutes of Successful Weightless Flight
Icarus Robotics just announced that its microgravity robot, JOY, successfully completed 22 minutes of cumulative weightlessness across four test flights, marking the first successful simulated space-environment tests of the next-generation robot…
China's UBTech opens world-first factory that builds a humanoid robot every ten minutes - 14,000 square meter plant will deliver army of 10,000 robots a year
China's UBTech has revealed its new robot factory The facility can produce 10,000 androids a year It uses many autonomous robots in the production process Forget AI agents and ChatGPT, fully autonomous robots are the next high-tech frontier, with…
Robots clash in first naval engagement between uncrewed sea drones
In the first-known naval engagement between uncrewed vessels, a Ukrainian robot boat sank a Russian opponent in the Black Sea. The action between the remote-controlled uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), or sea drones, took place earlier this month. A…
Vbot Launched SuperDog, a $3,000 AI Robot Companion, in Europe at IFA 2026
Chinese robotics company Vbot made its official European debut at IFA 2026, where I saw its SuperDog in action. Commercial deliveries began in China in May 2026, and European pre-orders are now open for the company's consumer robot dog at…
Should You Buy Medtronic Stock as Its Hugo Surgical Robot Gains Ground?
Shares of Medtronic (MDT +0.65%) are down more than 3% this year, presenting a compelling opportunity for savvy, growth-oriented investors. The healthcare company, known for its medical devices, is seeing significant gains in its Hugo…
TLD Robotics launches to deploy autonomous operations at scale | Computer Weekly
Following parent Alvest Group 's acquisition of domain technology leader EasyMile, TLD Robotics has begun operations looking to specialise in autonomous ground operations, bringing together autonomous software, industrial vehicle capacity…
Treble nabs $18M to generate audio simulations for robots - SiliconANGLE
Icelandic audio startup Treble Technologies ehf today announced that it has raised $18 million in funding. Paladin Capital Group led the Series-A2 round. It was joined by returning backers KOMPAS VC, Frumtak Ventures and the European Innovation…
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