Robots: News
MIT's new robot can peel vegetables, perform other kitchen tasks
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have unveiled a new robot capable of performing kitchen tasks, including peeling vegetables.
Why scientists want regulation for 'living robots'
A team of multidisciplinary researchers has raised concerns over the rapid development and lack of regulation in the field of "living robots."
This humanoid Japanese robot can accurately hammer nail in wood
Tokyo Robotics has introduced a new humanoid robot named Torobo, showcasing its industrial capabilities in a recent video.
This robot dog is tackling the world's second-worst litter problem
A quadrupedal robot named VERO, developed by the Dynamic Legged Systems unit at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Genoa, is tackling cigarette littering.
This revolutionary bricklayer robot can build houses in a day
The world's first outdoor-capable bricklayer robot, Hadrian X, has landed in the United States.
Robots to reveal how the Titanic wreckage is deteriorating
A pair of remote-operated vehicles (ROVs) will descend to the Titanic wreckage this week, marking a significant expedition organized by RMS Titanic, the company that holds the salvage rights to the wreck.
These futuristic robots can amputate limbs and regenerate them
Roboticists at The Faboratory, Yale University, have developed soft robots that mimic certain behaviors of animals and insects, such as self-amputation and body fusion.
General predicts robots becoming 33% of US military by 2035
Retired US Army General Mark Milley, former chairperson of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has forecasted that robots will comprise up to one-third of the US military within the next 10-15 years.
China's Qinglong: A revolution in automation on the horizon
China's first full-sized general-purpose humanoid robot, Qinglong, was recently unveiled at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2024 in Shanghai.
Are robots taking over car factories? BMW says yes
California-based robotics firm, Figure, has released a video demonstrating its humanoid robot, Figure 01, participating in the car assembly process at BMW's facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
MIT robotics expert cautions against overhyping generative AI usage
Rodney Brooks, a renowned robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) expert at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has expressed concerns about the overestimation of generative AI's capabilities.
Self-healing cyborgs? Scientists grow living skin for robots
A team of scientists at the University of Tokyo has developed a robot face covered with self-healing, lab-grown skin that can mimic human expressions.
China's military introduces robot dog in joint drills with Cambodia
China's military unveiled a machine gun-equipped robot dog during joint exercises with Cambodia, indicating a potential shift in future warfare strategies.
Cruise founder launches robotics start-up, raises $150 million
Kyle Vogt, the ex-founder and CEO of self-driving car firm Cruise, has launched a new robotics start-up named the Bot Company.
Boston Dynamics unveils its fur-covered dancing robot dog 'Sparkles'
US-based Boston Dynamics, a leading robotics company, recently showcased its Spot Mini robot dog, donning a unique fur suit.
Explore Tokyo's flavorsome side with these recommendations
Tokyo presents a sensory feast, and its themed dining spots are a testament to this.
Chinese tech firm launches AI robot that can fold laundry
Chinese tech firm Stardust has recently launched its latest robot, the Astribot S1. It is backed by artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
Throwflame's 'Thermonator' is a flamethrower-equipped robot dog: How it works
Throwflame, a tech company, has launched its latest product - a flamethrower-equipped robot dog named "Thermonator."
Meet Menteebot, a human-sized AI robot you can mentor
Israeli tech company Mentee Robotics has launched a human-sized robot called 'Menteebot.'
Boston Dynamics bids farewell to iconic humanoid robot, Atlas
Boston Dynamics has announced the retirement of its renowned humanoid robot, Atlas, after nearly 11 years of service.
This mini robot can hop in zero-gravity to investigate asteroids
SpaceHopper, a revolutionary three-legged robot, is set to change the way we explore low-gravity environments like those found on asteroids and moons.
Apple mulling dip into personal robotics with home assistants
Apple, the US-based tech giant, is venturing into the realm of personal robotics, as per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Meet Iris: Kerala's first school teacher powered by generative AI
A school in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, called KTCT Higher Secondary School, has introduced a cutting-edge humanoid AI teacher named Iris.
Woman died after robot burnt hole in organs, says lawsuit
A tragic incident in Florida, US has led to a lawsuit against Intuitive Surgical Inc., the company behind the Da Vinci surgical robot.
Japanese space agency's lunar robot is made by a toymaker
Japan is gearing up for its 'Moon Sniper' mission, set to take place today around 3:00pm GMT (8:30pm IST).
Agility Robotics's Digit warehouse robot demonstrates AI-enhanced natural language understanding
Agility Robotics has revealed a demo video featuring its AI-enhanced Digit robot, which can now understand and carry out natural language commands.
Japanese start-up creates $3 million robot inspired by anime series
Tokyo-based start-up Tsubame Industries has created a 4.5-meter-tall, four-wheeled robot called ARCHAX, taking inspiration from the Japanese animation series Mobile Suit Gundam.
Researchers build robot that can walk, drive, and even fly
Scientists from Caltech have designed a unique bio-inspired robot called 'Morphobot' (or M4, short for Multi-Modal Mobility Morphobot).
Nanobots can help humans achieve immortality by 2030: Ex-Google engineer
Attaining immortality sounds like a far-fetched thing to some and perhaps impossible to others, but a former Google scientist believes the opposite.
Kerala launches Bandicoot, world's first robotic scavenger for manhole cleaning
Manual scavenging is a grim reality of Indian society and poses a huge health risk to those involved.
Google-parent Alphabet fires robots that performed everyday office chores
It isn't just humans that are affected by the layoff season. Robots have been hit too.
This temple in Kerala is getting a robotic elephant
Robots have entered several spheres of public life and now they have also made their way to temples in India.
Lifeguards in Goa get AI assistance for rescue operations
The lifeguards on Goa's beaches will now receive the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) while conducting rescue operations.
Scientists create a unique robot with shape-shifting capabilities
Scientists from China and the US have designed a liquid metal robot that can reversibly transition between liquid and solid states.
Boston Dynamics showcases robot Atlas's new skills and acrobatic moves
Atlas, the human-like robot developed by Boston Dynamics, is once again grabbing headlines. This time, the bipedal robot has wowed us by performing not-so-easy tasks with astonishing ease and speed.
These tiny AI-powered robots can prevent world's water leakage problem
Billions of liters of water are wasted daily due to leakage in pipes.
MIT researchers are building autonomous, self-replicating robots: Here's how
A robot capable of replicating itself autonomously is a scary prospect. At least, that's what Arnold Schwarzenegger and Terminator taught us.
Elon Musk showcases humanoid robot at Tesla AI Day 2022
At Tesla's 2022 AI Day presentation, the company's CEO Elon Musk unveiled a prototype of "Optimus," a humanoid robot.
Bipedal robot sets 100m world record; it's not that fast
The new 100m sprint world record is 24.73 seconds. No, we haven't forgotten Usain Bolt's 9.58 seconds.
This shape-shifting robot can split into pieces, snap back together
A miniature robot that has the ability to change its shape or split into tinier bits has the potential to redefine targeted drug delivery.