Robots: News
This Ambani-backed start-up seeks $100M to make humanoid robots
Addverb Technologies, an Indian start-up backed by billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, is looking to raise over $100 million.
NVIDIA and LG partner to develop humanoid robots, data centers
NVIDIA is joining forces with South Korea's LG Group to develop humanoid robots and next-generation data centers.
Watch: Humanoid robot accidentally kicks child during a demo
A humanoid robot has gone viral after inadvertently kicking a child in the stomach during a public demonstration.
NVIDIA and China's Unitree are making a humanoid robot
NVIDIA has teamed up with Chinese robotics leader Unitree Robotics and Singapore-based robotic hand manufacturer Sharpa.
After AI tools, OpenAI now wants to make robots
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is expanding its horizons beyond software and conversational AI into physical robotics.
Want to watch robo K-pop singers, dancers? Head to Korea
South Korea has unveiled a new kind of entertainment with the opening of Galaxy Robot Park, a 16,500 square meter facility in eastern Seoul.
China to give humanoid robots national IDs like humans
China is planning to give a digital identity to every humanoid robot manufactured in the country.
China is sending a humanoid robot to Moon as porter
China is gearing up to send a unique explorer to the Moon, a humanoid upper body mounted on four wheels.
This AI robot can cook, play piano, solve Rubik's cube
Genesis AI, a robotics company, has unveiled its revolutionary robotic system called GENE-26.5.
Roomba creator unveils AI robot designed for companionship
Colin Angle, the mastermind behind the Roomba and longtime former CEO of iRobot, has launched a new venture called Familiar Machines & Magic.
Humanoid robots to work as baggage handlers at Tokyo airport
Japan Airlines (JAL) is set to deploy humanoid robots at Tokyo's Haneda airport, one of the world's busiest.
Sony's AI robot beats elite table tennis players
Sony AI's robotic system, Ace, has managed to beat elite table tennis players in a major breakthrough for robotics.
Why Ukraine is sending robots to fight Russia
In a groundbreaking development, Ukraine has started deploying robots and drones on the battlefield instead of human soldiers.
China may control riots in the future using robots
China's internal security forces are exploring the use of autonomous machines for riot control, according to a recent study.
Humanoid robots outrun humans at half-marathon in China
In a stunning display of athletic prowess, Chinese-made humanoid robots have outpaced human runners in a half-marathon race in Beijing.
Over 300 humanoid robots to participate in China's half-marathon
Over 300 humanoid robots are set to compete in China's second robot half-marathon tomorrow.
This robotics start-up wants to raise $1B at $11B valuation
San Francisco-based robotics start-up Physical Intelligence is in talks to raise around $1 billion in fresh funding.
This Chinese robot is a better surgeon than humans
Chinese researchers have developed a revolutionary surgical robot that can perform complex brain imaging procedures, almost 30% faster than traditional manual techniques.
McDonald's now using humanoid robots to serve meals in China
A McDonald's outlet in Shanghai, China, has started using humanoid robots to serve meals and entertain customers.
This innovative Chinese robot can make you a centaur
Chinese researchers have developed an innovative wearable human-robot hybrid device, dubbed the "centaur robot."
China will send a wheeled humanoid robot to the Moon
Chinese scientists have proposed a semi-humanoid robot on a wheeled platform as part of the infrastructure for China's lunar research station.
This mini robot inspects world's largest particle collider
A team of British scientists has developed a revolutionary mouse-sized robot, dubbed PipeINEER, to inspect the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) on the Swiss-French border.
Hyundai to invest over $6B in AI, robotics, renewable energy
Hyundai Motor Group has signed a deal with the South Korean government to invest around 9 trillion won ($6.26 billion) in an artificial intelligence (AI) data center, a robot manufacturing facility, and other developments in the country's western coastal region.
Security flaw lets engineer control 7,000 internet-connected robots
A software engineer's attempt to control his new DJI robot vacuum using a gaming controller has exposed a major security flaw.
Meet 'PARAM', a robot dog locally built by Bengaluru start-up
Bengaluru-based start-up General Autonomy has unveiled PARAM, a fully indigenous robot dog.
Why Galgotias University was asked to vacate AI Impact Summit
Galgotias University has been asked to vacate the India AI Impact Summit 2026, following a controversy over its display of a Chinese robotic dog as its own creation.
Humanoid robots perform kung fu at China's New Year gala
China's annual Spring Festival Gala turned into a global tech spectacle this year, as humanoid robots showcased complex martial-arts choreography live on stage.
Boston Dynamics CEO steps down after 3 decades at company
Boston Dynamics, the Massachusetts-based robotics company famed for its four-legged robots and humanoids, is witnessing a major leadership transition.
Alibaba's new AI model helps robots recognize, interact with objects
Alibaba has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) model, RynnBrain, to power robots. The new development comes from the company's research arm, DAMO Academy.
Teaching kids about recycling needn't be boring: Here's how
Teaching kids about recycling is a great way to instill environmental responsibility in them.
Starbucks now plans to draw customers using AI and robotics
Starbucks is investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics technology to improve its customer service.
Robots join India Army's firefighting force at ammunition depots
The Indian Army is all set to revolutionize its firefighting capabilities with the induction of 18 indigenously developed Fire Fighting Robots (FF BOTs).
This ocean robot can withstand a Category 5 hurricane
Anahita Laverack, who initially aimed to become an aerospace engineer, has made significant advancements in ocean data collection with her company Oshen.
CES 2026: Meet the weirdest robots that stole the show
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has long been a platform for groundbreaking tech, and this year's event was no different.
Chip designer Arm enters robotics with new 'Physical AI' division
Chip technology giant Arm Holdings has announced the formation of a new unit, Physical AI, as part of its restructuring efforts. The move is aimed at bolstering its presence in the robotics sector.
Lovense's AI 'companion doll' can talk with you, mimic emotions
Lovense has unveiled a new "companion doll" at CES 2026, a life-sized sex doll with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities.
This stylish robo vacuum cleaner can climb the stairs
Chinese appliance maker Dreame has unveiled a prototype of its latest robotic vacuum cleaner at CES 2026.
CES 2026: This robotic puppy can comfort anxiety, dementia patients
At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Tombot unveiled Jennie, a lifelike robotic puppy.
Meet GENE.01, the robot that can actually feel touch
At CES 2026, Italian robotics firm Generative Bionics unveiled its first humanoid robot concept, GENE.01.
Forget Labubu! This tiny 'happiness robot' is 2026's new obsession
Meet Mirumi, a cute and furry robot from Japan that is taking the internet by storm.