Chinese robot makers’ lament: if we only had a better ‘brain’, and more data
Experts at WAIC discuss the bottlenecks preventing embodied AI from improving robots' real-world interactions
‘They don’t need people’: The workers left behind by China’s robot drive
For out-of-work factory workers in Kunshan, a region made rich by electronics manufacturing, a park is the only place to go.
Vend, brew, repeat
EEYONG Ho was part way through studying for a chemical engineering degree in the United Kingdom when she discovered her passion for the food and beverage (F&B) business.
Nvidia to co-develop AI shipbuilding robots in Japan
Nvidia and Kawasaki Heavy Industries will co-develop AI-powered robots for use in shipbuilding, the Japanese firm said on July 16 during a visit to Tokyo by the US chip giant's CEO Jensen Huang.
New winged robot can fly and swim like a puffin
Inspired by the physical feats of diving birds, researchers have created a robot that can plunge into the water and flap back into the air.
Humanitarians look to put the AI in aid
From remote-controlled trucks delivering life-saving aid in dangerous settings to mobile phone data analysis flagging mass displacement, humanitarians are eyeing ways in which artificial intelligence can speed up and improve their operations.
Agibot expands to include 10 UK, Ireland partners
Agibot, one of China's leading humanoid robotics companies, has announced 10 local partners in the United Kingdom and Ireland as part of the Shanghai-based startup's latest overseas expansion.
Ex-Tesla scientist unveils plans for European humanoid robot
A former Tesla Inc scientist who worked on Elon Musk's Optimus robot unveiled plans to produce a lightweight humanoid robot for manufacturing plants, logistics warehouses and homes.
Hyundai Motor showcases humanoid at World Cup in robotics push
Hyundai Motor Co showcased its Atlas humanoid robot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting its technical progress on football's biggest stage as the South Korean automaker gears up for mass production and factory deployment.
Dutch launch humanoid robot centre to 'kickstart' race with China
In a squat building housed on a drab business park just outside Rotterdam, sleek white humanoid robots scuttle around, accompanied by a grey robotic dog performing various canine tricks.
