Robots: News

26 Oct 2024

South Korea

This robotic exoskeleton fits autonomously, lets wheelchair users walk independently

Scientists at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a revolutionary wearable robot, dubbed WalkON Suit F1.

This AI robot's artwork could sell for $180,000 at auction

In a historic first, renowned auction house Sotheby's will sell its first artwork created by an artificial intelligence (AI) humanoid robot.

20 Oct 2024

China

China's STAR1 humanoid robot sets running speed record at 13km/h

China's latest humanoid robot, STAR1, has broken a new speed record by running at over 12.87km/h (3.6 meters per second). The achievement makes it the fastest bipedal robot to date.

17 Oct 2024

Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics is supercharging Atlas humanoid robot with AI skills

Boston Dynamics and the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) have announced a joint project to bring AI-based robotic intelligence to the electric Atlas humanoid robot.

13 Oct 2024

Cybercrimes

Hackers hijack Ecovacs robotic vacuums to harass pets and owners

Earlier this year, hackers targeted Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni robotic vacuums in a number of US cities.

12 Oct 2024

Health & Wellness

Meet Casio's Moflin: Robotic pet that cuddles and calms you

Casio has unveiled its latest innovation - a robotic pet named Moflin.

11 Oct 2024

Elon Musk

Tesla's Optimus robots steal the show at 'We, Robot' event

Tesla's humanoid Optimus robots stole the show at the recently concluded "We, Robot" event, where they were seen doing a range of tasks.

11 Oct 2024

California

Tesla unveils Cybercab, a $30,000 robotaxi with no steering wheel

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed the company's latest innovation - the Cybercab.

Watch: AI robot couple indulges in human-like banter

In a recent YouTube video, two of the world's most sophisticated AI robots, Ameca and Azi, were seen having a playful conversation.

These robots do not require electricity to perform complex tasks

In a major breakthrough in robotics, engineers have developed a way to send complex instructions to robots without electricity.

08 Oct 2024

CISCE

ICSE and ISC students to study AI, robotics from 2025

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), which conducts ICSE and ISC board exams, will introduce major changes in the 2025-26 academic year.

This robot helps sick kids attend school, interact with classmates

Norwegian company No Isolation has developed an innovative solution, the AV1 robot, to address the challenges faced by chronically ill children who are unable to attend school.

03 Oct 2024

ETH Zurich

Watch: Four-legged robot climbs ladders with unbelievable agility

ETH Zurich, a top player in quadrupedal robot research, has made some serious headway in tackling the ladder-climbing challenge that four-legged robots often face.

28 Sep 2024

Switzerland

This robot features detachable hand that crawls to grab objects

A group of researchers from the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland has hit a major milestone in the world of robotics.

These $1,200 robotic shoes help you walk faster, naturally

Shift Robotics has introduced a new version of its innovative Moonwalkers shoes, also known as motorized roller skates.

24 Sep 2024

Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics' Spot robot can now unlock doors

Boston Dynamics' renowned four-legged robot, Spot, has gained a new capability to autonomously unlock doors.

Nanorobots can prevent deadly brain bleeding in humans: Here's how

An international team of researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the University of Edinburgh, has developed tiny robots that could potentially save lives by preventing severe brain hemorrhages.

22 Sep 2024

Technology

This robot learns from humans, reaches operational capacity in minutes

GXO, the world's leading contract logistics company, has introduced a new type of robot into its warehouse operations.

20 Sep 2024

Technology

Watch: Police robot overpowers suspect in dramatic take down

A dramatic standoff in Texas ended when a police robot outsmarted a suspect who tried to disable it.

17 Sep 2024

Microsoft

Ex-Microsoft employee shares career lessons: Skills matter, not background

Rajat Garg, a former Microsoft India employee and now an entrepreneur, has shared valuable career insights on LinkedIn.

16 Sep 2024

LEGO

13-year-old builds robot that can solve Rubik's Cube

A 13-year-old student from St. Malachy's College in North Belfast, has successfully built a Lego robot capable of solving a Rubik's cube.

15 Sep 2024

Microsoft

How Microsoft's hard drive recycling approach is helping reduce e-waste

Microsoft is revolutionizing the way hard disk drives (HDDs) are recycled at the end of their lifespan.

13 Sep 2024

DeepMind

Watch: Google AI teaches robot to tie shoelaces

Google's DeepMind has successfully trained a robot to tie shoelaces, hang a shirt, and even fix fellow robots, marking a significant milestone in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).

11 Sep 2024

Elon Musk

Optimus robots could help save Tesla over $500M annually

Tesla, the renowned electric vehicle manufacturer led by Elon Musk, is making significant strides in its robotics division.

11 Sep 2024

Japan

Japan deploys robot to retrieve nuclear waste from Fukushima

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO) has deployed a robot named Telesco, into the Unit 2 reactor at the defunct Fukushima nuclear power plant.

Watch: Cornell University engineers use mushrooms to control robots

An interdisciplinary team of engineers from Cornell University in the US, has successfully used mushrooms to operate a robot, according to a recent study.

02 Sep 2024

Tesla

Norwegian start-up unveils humanoid robot to take on Tesla Optimus

Norwegian robotics firm 1X Technologies (1XT) has introduced its latest creation, Neo Beta. This bipedal humanoid robot is designed specifically for serving as an assistant at home.

02 Sep 2024

Kenya

Kenya's first robot-staffed cafe is a hit, attracting visitors

In Nairobi, Kenya's capital and the heart of East Africa's tech hub known as the Silicon Savanna, a unique dining experience is captivating locals and tourists alike.

30 Aug 2024

NASA

NASA tests underwater robots to monitor polar ice melt

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is testing a prototype robot, known as IceNode, in the Arctic region.

29 Aug 2024

New York City

Meet Ozmo: AI-powered robot cleaning windows of NYC's 45-story skyscraper

New York City is now home to the world's first robotic-armed window-cleaning robot, Ozmo.

This robot has aced to pick only ripe raspberries

Fieldwork Robotics, a University of Plymouth spinout company, has unveiled an improved version of the world's first raspberry-picking robots.

26 Aug 2024

Atlanta

Autonomous surveillance robot deployed in Atlanta to combat crime

An autonomous surveillance robot has been deployed in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward, a neighborhood that has witnessed a surge in violent crimes over the past seven months.

26 Aug 2024

Apple

Apple's next big thing! Robots that wash utensils, do laundry

Apple is reportedly venturing into the field of robotics, with plans to develop units capable of performing household chores such as washing dishes and doing laundry.

Meet ADAM, the robot bartender serving cocktails at baseball stadium

The Texas Rangers' Major League Baseball stadium has welcomed a new team member, ADAM, a humanoid robot that will serve cocktails with precision.

23 Aug 2024

Boston Dynamics

Watch: Boston Dynamics' new Atlas robot performing push-ups 

Boston Dynamics, the Hyundai-owned robotics firm, has unveiled its new Atlas robot.

20 Aug 2024

Ukraine

Ukraine's new robot dogs can dispose bombs on the battlefield

Ukraine has made a groundbreaking move by deploying robotic dogs on the battlefield, marking the first known use of such machines in combat.

20 Aug 2024

Elon Musk

Tesla offering ₹4,000/hr to train its Optimus robots to walk

Elon Musk-owned Tesla is making significant strides in its Optimus humanoid robot project.

17 Aug 2024

Technology

MIT unveils hair-thin battery to power tiny robots

The main limitation of tiny robots is their size. The smaller the robot, the harder it is to develop its components.

15 Aug 2024

Apple

Apple's next big thing? A robot with iPad-like display

Apple is reportedly developing a new product that combines an iPad-style display with a robotic arm.

09 Aug 2024

Boston Dynamics

MIT's new tech helps robots learn on the job

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)'s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), and The AI Institute have developed an innovative algorithm.

09 Aug 2024

Google

Google's new robot can play table tennis like humans

Google's DeepMind team has made a significant breakthrough by developing a table tennis-playing robot.

07 Aug 2024

BMW

Figure's new robot can talk and work like a human

Figure, a prominent player in the humanoid robotics industry, has unveiled its latest creation - Figure 02.

This robot can function amid nuclear threats

UK-based AI start-up, Oxford Dynamics, has developed a robot named Strider designed to operate in hazardous environments.

This humanoid robot can mimic facial expressions

A team of Chinese scientists, led by Professor Liu Xiaofeng from Hohai University in Jiangsu Province, has successfully developed a humanoid robot capable of mimicking human facial expressions.

03 Aug 2024

Technology

This tiny robot can fly like a beetle

A group of international researchers has successfully developed a flapping microrobot, inspired by the unique flight mechanism of the rhinoceros beetle.

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