Apptronik, which makes humanoid robots, raises $350M as category heats up
Apptronik, a University of Texas spinout that was quietly building humanoid robots before it became quite so fashionable, on ...
Spirobs shape-shifting robot moves like an octopus and grips like an elephant
Inspired by nature’s most adaptable creatures, SpiRobs is a new kind of soft robot developed by researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China. Unlike traditional robotic arms that ...
The National Interest14d
Chinese Humanoid Robot Developments: Benign or Malignant?
The inspiration for this article comes from a January 29, 2025, LinkedIn post by robotics entrepreneur Peter Kappes, which reads as follows: “Unitree Robotics is always impressing, as China ...
Yahoo Finance22d
AI & robotics threaten blue-collar jobs, warns Nouriel Roubini
When it comes to AI and humanoid robots, his tune was equally critical ... "If you're a low-skilled or medium-skilled, white-collar, blue-collar, increasingly your job and income is going to ...
The Robot Report22d
IFR predicts top 5 global robotics trends for 2025
The global market value of industrial robot installations has reached an all-time high of $16.5 billion (U.S.), according to the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR. Future demand will be ...
BBC24d
Human hands are astonishing tools. Here's why robots are struggling to match them
Our hands perform thousands of complex tasks every day – can artificial intelligence help robots match these extraordinary human appendages? The human hand is one of the most staggeringly ...
decrypt24d
China to Pit 12,000 Humans Against Robots in World's First AI Marathon Race
AI is coming for your job, too. China is organizing what could be one of the weirdest races in history: a half-marathon where 12,000 humans will compete against an army of humanoid robots to see who’s ...
The Tab24d
You’ve seen it associated with Bonnie Blue and Lily Phillips, but what is Orange YouTube?
As Bonnie Blue and Lily Phillips make a name for themselves through incendiary stunts and divisive statements, I’m starting to see the term Orange YouTube pop up across TikTok, Twitter ...
Indiatimes24d
World's first human-robot race: 12,000 runners to compete with robots this April. Check eligibility, requirement, prize
History is set to made this April as China will be hosting the world's first human-robot marathon in Beijing's Daxing district. This half-marathon will feature 12,000 human runners competing alongside ...
Yahoo24d
Watch: World’s first human-like walking humanoid robot takes a stroll in China
The SE01 humanoid robot, which previously made headlines for achieving one of the most human-like gaits, has again captured global attention. Chinese robotics firm EngineAI has posted a new video ...
Benzinga.com25d
Robotics Company Showcases $150,000 'Companionship And Intimacy' AI Robots That You Can Break Apart And Carry In A Suitcase With You
With 100+ historic trademark victories, this company holds IP for some of the highest-grossing characters in history. Now, they've propelled these icons into the future using next-gen patented AR ...