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China's Micbot trains robots to withstand the heat of Saudi Arabian oil industry
A Chinese robotics firm is accelerating its overseas strategy, with a fleet of AI-powered industrial quadrupeds being primed for Saudi Aramco facilities, while revving up its bid for a listing in Hong Kong next year. Heavy-duty, explosion-proof…
Hull hospitals trust celebrates 5,000th robotic surgery milestone
Grace McGrory East Yorkshire & Lincolnshire A hospital trust has marked a 'major milestone' after its 5,000th patient underwent innovative robotic surgery. The Da Vinci robot was first used by Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in 2015…
Hull hospitals trust celebrates 5,000th robotic surgery milestone
A hospital trust has marked a 'major milestone' after its 5,000th patient underwent innovative robotic surgery. The Da Vinci robot was first used by Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in 2015 and was initially used by its urology team to…
Chinese automakers are following Tesla's bet that robots are the next big profit machine
The hype around humanoid robots isn't particularly new. Thank Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his Optimus robot, as well as the myriad videos of Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot, for that. Behind that hype, though, there is real progress. The physical…
China's humanoid robot Olympics descends into fiery chaos
For any sporting contestant, there is a fear that when it's time to compete, you could crash and burn. For the robots at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, though, that fear is a reality. The competition, now in its second year, involves…
AI and robotics 'critical' for faster growth in UK economy, says Bank boss
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics will be a…
Meet Dax: The robot helping Missoula County improve accessibility
MISSOULA — Have you seen this robot rolling around the sidewalks and trails in Missoula County? Its name is Dax and the county is using it to help collect measurements for the Americans with Disabilities Act self-evaluation. According to the…
AI and robotics 'critical' for faster growth in UK economy, says Bank boss
Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics will be a “critical source” of faster growth that is needed in the UK economy, the boss of the Bank of England has said. Andrew Bailey said there was a “different growth story”…
The Tech Download: BlackBerry lost the phone war. Now it's betting on cars and robots
BlackBerry was once one of the biggest phone makers in the world, but its business today looks vastly different from what it was two decades ago. While well below its 2008 highs, BlackBerry's share price has doubled this year on the back of its…
These robots can run but can't stop: Will we ever learn?
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. The World Humanoid Robot Games, which have just finished in Beijing, weren't an event; they were a perfect metaphor. Robots ran the 100 metres…
Humans, be very nervous - rogue robots are arriving…
I wonder how the tens of thousands of out-of-work Chinese feel about this. Oh, I forgot… no room or toleration for protest, there. What next? An army of robots able to parachute into our backyard, fully equipped with the latest Kalashnikov…
The three words that will decide whether robots can kill people in war
Imagine this: Two countries are at war. Country X sends a drone into a major industrial city in Country Y, aiming to take out two propane tanks. A routine sequence. But this time, the drone never reaches its targets. Instead, Country X's drone…
Meta Tests Robots to Handle Data Center Work
Meta is testing robots to maintain the data centers powering its artificial intelligence systems, including machines that can replace networking cables, restart servers, and inspect equipment. According to a Friday WIRED report, Meta is testing…
Tiangong Ultra: How China's humanoid robot shattered Usain Bolt's 100m record
A made-in-China humanoid robot, Tiangong Ultra, has achieved a remarkable feat by shattering Usain Bolt's 100-metre sprint world record, showcasing significant advancements in robotics and the potential for machines to surpass human athletic…
Maltese Falcon, Robot Chicken, Producer: What's New to Watch on HBO Max the Week of Aug. 28, 2026
The start of a new month is always a special time on HBO Max, as its partnerships with networks and studios bring a deluge of modern and classic movies. September is no different, and there's tons of hot stuff to choose from this week, including…
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