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TechCrunch · US
Waymo argued that fully autonomous vehicles aren't possible without using a mix of sensors and warned that pure end-to-end AI systems aren't safe enough.
TechCrunch · US
Fambot is building an AI “chief of staff” to help families manage the emails, calendars, school updates, sports schedules, and other logistics of raising kids.
TechCrunch · US
Waymo will begin inviting riders on a rolling basis and slowly ramp up access in the three cities, following its usual commercial playbook.
South China Morning Post – World · China
Shenzhen, the southern Chinese city home to US-sanctioned telecoms giant Huawei Technologies and drone maker DJI, has seen an influx of investors and business …
South China Morning Post – World · China
Heavy rain and internet outages marred the launch of Hong Kong’s first humanoid robot-operated convenience stores on Tuesday, but visitors said they still appr…
TechCrunch · US
Technical progress has encouraged a new batch of companies to jump in on the promise of profits from humanoid robots. And they're all Chinese automakers.
TechCrunch · US
The firm, known for its focus on software, is going to start throwing more money at the hardware behind AI.
Wired · Global
The company is testing robots that can swap cables, reset servers, and take on other tasks performed by technicians, fueling concerns among some workers that t…
Wired · Global
The potential for AI to automate scientific research and manufacturing must be balanced with new risks, Anthropic says.
TechCrunch · US
Clem Delangue, CEO of Hugging Face, said the Microduck is an “open-source robot you can teach new tricks with reinforcement learning.”
Your Story · India
The Noida-based company makes inline inspection tools that run through oil and gas pipelines, measuring their shape and detecting metal loss, in a category Ind…
Wired · Global
Beijing’s endlessly delightful Robot Games featured tons of impressive stunts. But the most mind-blowing tricks challenged the humanoid’s brain, not its brawn.
IEEE Spectrum · Global
This article is brought to you by Ollobot.From about 2017, individuals began to truly connect with the initial wave of companion robots. These devices had pers…
The Hindu – World · India
At a 100-meter sprint, a humanoid robot achieved a result of 9.39 seconds, beating the human record of 9.58 seconds set by Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt in 2009;…
Indian Express – World · India
- Chinese robot Tiangong Ultra ran 100m in 9.39 seconds, breaking Usain Bolt’s 9.58-second record at the World Humanoid Robot Games. - Lightning finished 9.4…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
A Chinese humanoid robot ran 100m in 9.39 seconds, beating Usain Bolt’s 9.58 second world record.
South China Morning Post – World · China
Humanoid robots were still among the biggest crowd-pleasers at this year’s World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, though other types of robots, such as wheel…
BBC News – World · Europe
The robot ran the distance in 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The Chinese humanoid robot "Lightning" ran a 100-meter trial race faster than human world-record holder Usain Bolt. A year ago, humanoid robots struggled to fi…
BBC News – World · Europe
More than 300 companies are showcasing the latest advances in robotics at the five-day event in Beijing, China, organisers say.
The New York Times – World · US
In India, some people are strapping cameras to their bodies to collect data on how humans move and train A.I.
TechCrunch · US
Nvidia research shows that AI agents can perform well, and not go off the deep end, through fine-tuning, even if the AI model isn't that great at the task.
South China Morning Post – World · China
A team of researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has conducted the city’s first robot-assisted pelvic fracture surgery in what promises to…
Your Story · India
The Bengaluru-based company makes autonomous docking, charging and battery management infrastructure, so that a drone can land, recharge and fly again on its o…
Your Story · India
The Kochi-based company makes remotely operated vehicles and surface vessels for inspecting dams, tunnels, ports and ships, and sells both the machines and the…
NBC News – World · US
The second annual World Humanoid Games are set to take place in Beijing. It comes as tension continues to build between China and the U.S. in a technological a…
NBC News – World · US
The World Robot Conference in Beijing provides an opportunity for China’s robot makers to display their innovations and convince investors of the real-world po…
NBC News – World · US
Unitree’s shares closed up 460% on Wednesday, a significant marker as Beijing competes with Washington for global tech dominance.
South China Morning Post – World · China
Electric eels hunt in pitch-black, murky waters by generating electric fields around their bodies. Now, Chinese scientists have mimicked this natural radar, gi…
Wired · Global
The Unitree G1 has found online fame as a relatively affordable robot that can charm a crowd. But can it ever hold down a real job?
TechCrunch · US
The divestiture comes as the two once-tight companies have started to diverge on the business side.
TechCrunch · US
One of OpenAI's longest-serving executives is headed out the door, although the longtime COO told staff that he was "excited to help you all advance the missio…
TechCrunch · US
Rivian's CEO RJ Scaringe is speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to detail his journey, and the lessons it’s bestowed.
South China Morning Post – World · China
Concession speeches follow a formula: the vocabulary of defiance, thanks to the faithful, a promise that the fight goes on. Last month, Brendan Carr, chairman …
South China Morning Post – World · China
China’s AgiBot has surpassed its domestic rival Unitree Robotics to become the world’s largest humanoid robot vendor in the first half of 2026, according to ne…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
They carry ammunition, can conduct kamikaze missions and have shown they can capture enemy positions.
South China Morning Post – World · China
Robot dogs could one day lead the way across the moon, patrolling research stations, scouting hazards and helping astronauts search for scientifically valuable…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
"Our main goal is to empower robots' brains." China has launched its first robot school.
South China Morning Post – World · China
The long-awaited initial public offering of Unitree Robotics, which values the Hangzhou-based firm at 60.99 billion yuan (US$9 billion), is set to serve as a v…
TechCrunch · US
Additional details about OpenAI's mysterious new AI device make it sound like a pricey smart speaker.
TechCrunch · US
Not everyone needs a keynote slot to make noise at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Sometimes the best way to meet investors, customers, and partners is by exhibiting …
South China Morning Post – World · China
Imagine a woman sitting at her vanity as a robotic arm reaches across the table, picks up her lipstick, and applies it to her lips while running through her mo…
The New York Times – World · US
Monster Wolf and Pochi are among the robots deployed to scare away bears and transport cherry blossoms in a northern region where many farmers are in their 70s…
Your Story · India
The Bengaluru-based company runs modular, software-controlled production lines for wellness and pharmaceutical products, sold as on-demand capacity rather than…
TechCrunch · US
Kalanick continues to get the band back together, after acquiring Anthony Levandowski's autonomy startup, and even soliciting investment from Uber.
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