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Manufacturing AI Alliance discusses ways to boost competitiveness of humanoid robot industry
The government on Thursday discussed ways to strengthen the competitiveness of the country's humanoid robot industry in a special meeting with officials from robotics companies and industry experts, the industry ministry said. The meeting, convened…
The path to future U.S. innovators starts with K-12 robotics
In September 2025, the nation received its latest report card on 12th-grade math from the National Assessment of Educational Progress. These results should be a wake-up call for any American concerned about the future of education and workforce…
Will Sunderland food delivery robots help or hinder workers?
Self-driving food delivery robots will be able to help out during busy periods and staff shortages, according to a restaurant boss, but there are fears about the impact on jobs. Several automated vehicles are being trialled by online delivery firm…
Hyundai, Kia launch MobED alliance to expand robot platform ecosystem
The 2026 Smart Factory & Automation World (AW 2026) opens at COEX in Seoul on March 4, showcasing next-generation manufacturing technologies under the theme “Autonomy, the Driver of Sustainability.” The three-day exhibition features…
Passengers will be welcomed by AI robots on huge new cruise ship
In a futuristic move, one of the largest cruise brands is bringing on board humanoid robots to meet passengers, as well as AI-powered robotic dogs. In a first for the industry, MSC Cruises is introducing AI-powered robot entertainment on selected…
China increases presence in Korea's advanced robot market
Chinese robot firms are stepping up their push into the Korean market, evolving from task-oriented service robots such as robot vacuum cleaners and serving robots to advanced robotics including exoskeletons and humanoids. Hypershell, a Chinese…
Globus Medical (GMED) Slips on Acquisition and Robotics Segment Challenges
Invesco Ltd ‘s “Small Cap Value Fund” released its Q4 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Invesco Small Cap Value Fund reported strong results for Q4 2025, outperforming its Russell 2000 Value…
Dancing robots and headphones with cameras - my eye-opening visit to the world's largest mobile show
There are a couple of major technology shows that take place throughout the year. The first is CES, which is often the launch platform for some delightfully weird and wacky gadgets. The second is Mobile World Congress, otherwise known as MWC, which…
Amazon cuts jobs in strategically important robotics division
Amazon cut jobs inside its robotics division this week, the latest reductions in a sweeping cost-cutting campaign. In a message to employees on Tuesday, seen by Business Insider, Amazon Robotics VP Scott Dresser described the changes as 'difficult…
Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai robot vacuum review
Dyson knows how to make a great vacuum cleaner. I've got two in my house, purely because I love them both for different reasons. So when Dyson announced its new Spot+Scrub Ai robot vacuum, I was first in line to test it. After a couple of weeks of…
TCL TBOT | Kids Smartwatch and AI Robot Companion
TCL didn't bring the flashiest phone or the thinnest tablet to MWC 2026. It brought a small robot, part ai desktop pet and part study buddy, that sits on a desk and tells bedtime stories. The company unveiled Tbot, a conceptual AI desktop companion…
Amazon cuts more jobs; this time in robotics unit
SAN FRANCISCO, March 4 (Reuters) - Amazon on Tuesday confirmed it laid off staff across its robotics unit, with at least 100 white-collar jobs affected, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. This comes after a…
BMW Expands Implementation Of Humanoid Robots
BMW has announced that it will be expanding its usage of humanoid robots after having successfully tested units from Figure AI in Spartanburg, South Carolina, last year. The next batch of bipedal robots will be sent to Leipzig, Germany, to see how…
Op-ed: What $5 billion humanoid robots taught me about risk, jobs and the future of the economy
Labor is one of the largest input costs in the global economy, so if you can build a humanoid that performs repetitive, dangerous, or ergonomically brutal tasks, you're altering a cost structure that sits at the core of global GDP. That's the type…
MWC 2026 Was All About Chinese Phones, 6G, And Dancing Robots
Mobile World Congress 2026 is about to wrap up in Barcelona. Over the past few days, BGR exhaustively walked through the Fira Gran Via venue to discover all the latest mobile techs, which this year have been represented by Chinese phones, 6G and…
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