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un.org - From AI to 'killer robots': UN chief issues urgent governance call
From AI to 'killer robots': UN chief issues urgent governance call
United Nations

Addressing the inaugural UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva, the Secretary-General insisted on the need for greater accessibility for the billions of people unable to access the revolutionary tech. He also insisted that any future…

bloomberg.com - Thomas Black - AI Promises to Transform Robotics, Just Not Yet
AI Promises to Transform Robotics, Just Not Yet
Bloomberg

The US industrial robot industry is characterized by low growth and highly customized projects. Artificial intelligence holds out the hope to change that, especially when it comes to robots that can move and work safely around humans. The mood was…

techcrunch.com - Connie Loizos - This humanoid robotics company is going public, but its CEO isn't promising a robot in your home anytime soon
This humanoid robotics company is going public, but its CEO isn't promising a robot in your home anytime soon
TechCrunch

The humanoid robotics market is awash in money right now. Last week, AI2 Robotics, a Shenzhen-based startup that makes wheeled humanoid robots, raised roughly $735 million at a nearly $3 billion valuation. Earlier this year, Apptronik, an…

forbes.com - Clemente Lisi - Hyundai Uses World Cup Spotlight To Advance Its Robotics Future
Hyundai Uses World Cup Spotlight To Advance Its Robotics Future
Forbes

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 05: A Hyundai robot performs at half time during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Brazil and Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 05, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Maddie…

wwd.com - Arthur Zaczkiewicz - Ambi Robotics, Pickle Robot Company Partner on Warehouse Workflow Solution
Ambi Robotics, Pickle Robot Company Partner on Warehouse Workflow Solution
WWD

Ambi Robotics and Pickle Robot Company have partnered to fuse their systems into a single autonomous inbound workflow. The aim is to create a continuous path from trailer unloading to pallet stacking and warehouse receiving. It's a notable shift…

foxnews.com - Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report - Starship delivery robots leave campuses for cities
Starship delivery robots leave campuses for cities
Fox News

Those little white robots that once rolled across college sidewalks with lattes, fries and late-night snacks are getting a new assignment. Starship Technologies recently announced that it will wind down its U.S. university campus operations and…

theguardian.com - Amy Hawkins - China wants to solve the hardest problem in robotics - making hands
China wants to solve the hardest problem in robotics - making hands
The Guardian

Human hands – nimble, nerve-filled appendages that are the most flexible part of the human skeleton – are exceptionally complex. Many tasks that most people can do largely without thinking, from tying a pair of shoelaces to buttoning…

businessinsider.com - Tom Carter - Meet the humanoid robot that made a surreal cameo in the Norway-Brazil World Cup game
Meet the humanoid robot that made a surreal cameo in the Norway-Brazil World Cup game
Business Insider

The World Cup is delivering drama, controversy, and halftime entertainment straight out of science fiction. Sunday's showdown between Brazil and Norway featured a surreal cameo from Atlas, the humanoid robot built by US robotics firm Boston…

digitaljournal.com - Dr. Tim Sandle - Canada's space programme: From robotic arms to lunar ambitions
Canada's space programme: From robotic arms to lunar ambitions
Digital Journal

Canada's space programme has never been about scale alone. It has been about strategic specialisation: doing a few difficult things exceptionally well and using those capabilities to secure a place in the world's most important space partnerships.

bgr.com - Daniel Trock - This Breakthrough 3D Sensor Gives Robots True Human-Like Vision
This Breakthrough 3D Sensor Gives Robots True Human-Like Vision
BGR

Robots, humanoid or otherwise, have been able to 'see' for many years now. Similar to how you can use LiDAR on your iPhone, robots can make fairly accurate maps of their surroundings, seeing people and objects in relative clarity. However, until…

tomsguide.com - Elton Jones - Japan plans to deploy 10 million robots by 2040 in push for 'physical AI' - healthcare, food manufacturing and more
Japan plans to deploy 10 million robots by 2040 in push for 'physical AI' - healthcare, food manufacturing and more
Tom's Guide

It's always been fascinating to look back at classic media that painted a far-flung future where humanoid robots have become more integrated into society. Films such as I, Robot, Blade Runner and Ex Machina are just a few examples of media that…

prnewswire.com - Hyundai Motor Company - Hyundai Motor Brings Atlas Humanoid Robot to FIFA World Cup 2026™ in First-Ever Live Match Environment Robotics Integration
Hyundai Motor Brings Atlas Humanoid Robot to FIFA World Cup 2026™ in First-Ever Live Match Environment Robotics Integration
Cision PR Newswire

The moment underscores Hyundai Motor Group's growing leadership in robotics and its commitment to advancing human-centered innovation through experiences that connect technology with people in meaningful ways. Why Is This a Milestone for Robotics…

thesun.co.uk - Charlie Gordon - Fans scared & confused as humanoid robot delivers match ball for Brazil v Norway
Fans scared & confused as humanoid robot delivers match ball for Brazil v Norway
The Sun

STEP aside Peter Crouch – there's a new sheriff in town. At least as far as doing the robot is concerned. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your…

foxbusiness.com - Scott Thompson - Hyundai Motor brings Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot to FIFA World Cup in groundbreaking activation
Hyundai Motor brings Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot to FIFA World Cup in groundbreaking activation
Fox Business

As Norway and Brazil were set to get back to play in the second half at New York/New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, a special guest delivered the match ball to the head referee on the pitch. Hyundai Motor Company integrated Atlas, an advanced humanoid…

techradar.com - Efosa Udinmwen - Noetra powers Japan's ambitious march toward a robot workforce
Noetra powers Japan's ambitious march toward a robot workforce
TechRadar

Japan plans to deploy 10 million additional robots before 2040 arrives Nursing homes and food factories sit at the centre of expansion Noetra will supply the AI foundation powering future Japanese robots nationwide Japan has unveiled a revised…

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