Artificial Intelligence
Scary AI-powered swarm robots team up to build cars faster than ever
The automotive industry is undergoing a seismic shift driven by the integration of AI-powered humanoid robots into production lines. UBTech Robotics, in collaboration with Zeekr, has pioneered a groundbreaking initiative where swarm robots work together to build cars faster and more efficiently than ever before. But is this technological advancement a leap toward innovation or a step closer to human replacement?
Rise of the bots: How AI rules much of your financial life
While AI’s role in financial planning will only continue to grow and can empower you, writes Lesley-Anne Scorgie, it lacks emotional intelligence and should never totally replace human judgment.
Innovation
50 most innovative robotics companies
We are passionate about the impact robotics can have on the world. That’s why for 14 years, the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards have honored the most innovative robotics companies, technologies, and applications from around the world.
Walking a robot dog around Barcelona to 'help society' spreading assistive technology
'La patita.' Sit. Good boy! Dozens of passersby on Tuesday morning in Barcelona stopped in front of the Catalan News' headquarters for a few minutes to meet Khlipper.
It is not a normal dog, but rather a unique and not-very usual to see down the streets as it is a robot dog.
Is There a Robot in Your Future?
Recent developments in humanoid robots are grabbing plenty of global attention. Here are some intriguing robot developments and why we all need to pay attention.
Technology
World's Smallest Flying Robot Powered by Magnets
The prototype, with less than a centimeter wingspan, has no onboard power source
Israel's Heven Drones says its hydrogen-fueled flying robots are a military game-changer
Israeli-American startup founder Bentzion Levinson is one of many entrepreneurs who returned from the battlefield with a sense of urgency after being on extended reserve duty during Israel’s 17-month military campaign against the Hamas terror group in the Gaza Strip. For Levinson, the war exposed the IDF’s vast challenge to defend against cheap and effective enemy drones that were causing casualties and damage.
Deep dive: How I use robots to survey coral reefs
“Deep coral reefs occur throughout the world and generally reach depths of up to 150 metres. They host different ecological communities from the shallow coral reefs that most people think of, but are relatively understudied. An analogy would be a botanist not studying any sections of the plant below the ground; ignoring deep coral reefs means missing out on understanding a big part of the habitat.
Brobot: US' new humanoid robot comes with situational awareness
The race to make an advanced humanoid robot is gaining pace like never before. Robots are increasingly being integrated across diverse industries to enhance human capabilities.
China already ahead of U.S. in humanoid robot race, analysts say
American tech giants are increasingly focusing on the humanoid robotics space, but analysts say they're at risk of falling behind China.
Are robots coming for solar installer jobs?
Robots on solar sites are not new; they have been deployed to automate everything from operations and maintenance to inspection and cleaning. In recent months, there has been an uptick in interest in robots for installation, particularly among utility-scale solar developers dealing with staff shortages, safety concerns, rising costs, and pressure to build.
Investment
Chef Robotics raises $20.6 million to continue building AI robot arms
As the food service industry continues to struggle with labor shortages, a Silicon Valley startup has put together artificially-intelligent robots that are ready to clock in.
Entertainment
10 Coolest Sci-Fi Movie Robots
Robots have been a staple of sci-fi movies from the very beginning. From the black-and-white silent era to the digital age, automatons have been walking, rolling, and floating across the silver screen, providing countless hours of entertainment for moviegoers everywhere. Robots can be villains, comic sidekicks, and occasionally even heroes. We scoured the Internet to […]