Electronics AI Farm equipment giant in Kansas will put humanoid robots to work in 2027, promises they won't replace humans AGCO promises improved safety and efficiency as humanoid robots enter its Kansas factory By Rob Thubron, October 22, 2026, 7:39 AM 15 comments
Tech Culture Electronics "I have to stop this": Retired professor arrested for blocking delivery robots she says are taking human jobs The 78-year-old says she has a First Amendment right to protest and has no plans to stop By Rob Thubron, October 20, 2026, 7:39 AM 32 comments
Security Electronics Eiliko robot maker Energize Lab left its entire fleet of 68,000 robots open to a remote takeover The exposed data includes 13 million conversations, but the company won't answer questions about it By Skye Jacobs, October 17, 2026, 1:20 PM 9 comments
Tech Culture Electronics Police seize humanoid robot after it allegedly sexually assaulted 16-year-old girl in Germany The robot was reportedly controlled by two teenagers, who filmed the alleged assault on a busy street By Rob Thubron, October 15, 2026, 8:01 AM 14 comments
Electronics Industry South Korea removes safety barriers to let humanoid robots work alongside humans in factories A trial involving 20 robots across four industries could pave the way for wider adoption, despite concerns over safety and job losses By Rob Thubron, October 15, 2026, 6:58 AM
AI Tech Culture Former CIA chief says AI could begin directing battlefield weapons by 2030 He predicts autonomous networks could link sensors and weapons with minimal human input By Skye Jacobs, October 9, 2026, 6:15 AM 7 comments
Electronics Tech Culture Humanoid robots pummel YouTuber in cage matches, California tells startup to stop the fights It begins By Rob Thubron, October 5, 2026, 7:03 AM 10 comments
Hardware AI Micron says robots will keep RAM prices high, even if the AI bubble pops Morgan Stanley expects the humanoid market to reach 930 million units by 2050 By Kishalaya Kundu, October 1, 2026, 2:18 PM 25 comments
Electronics Industry Bill Gates says robots should pay FICA taxes when they replace human workers Gates says taxing robots could help replace lost revenue and fund a stronger safety net By Rob Thubron, October 1, 2026, 6:56 AM 16 comments
AI Industry The Pentagon is creating a new command just for autonomous and robotic warfare AutoWarCom will oversee drones, AI, and command and control systems across the US military By Rob Thubron, October 1, 2026, 5:15 AM
Tech Culture Electronics US Army backs humanoid robot with ballistic protection for future battlefield missions The US joins China in exploring how humanoid robots could be used on future battlefields. By Rob Thubron, September 29, 2026, 8:34 AM 27 comments
Tech Culture Electronics A California county wants businesses to pay a fee when robots take someone's job San Mateo County's proposed robot permits would require equal-pay job offers, severance, or retraining fees By Rob Thubron, September 18, 2026, 5:15 AM 8 comments
AI Tech Culture In a bizarre twist, robots protest in Poland to warn that AI and automation could take human jobs Around 30 machines marched, held signs, and "chanted" for tougher regulation By Rob Thubron, September 10, 2026, 7:01 AM 12 comments
Electronics Humanoid robots are being prepared for combat as China moves them from labs to military training grounds "Come with me if you want to live" By Rob Thubron, September 7, 2026, 7:47 AM 27 comments
Electronics Tech Culture ICE seeks to purchase up to $2 million in Boston Dynamics Spot robots The deal would bring Spot into one of its most controversial government roles yet By Rob Thubron, August 31, 2026, 9:11 AM 25 comments
Tech Culture Electronics Man uses robot vacuum to catch cheating wife, wins $16,000 affair case, then gets jailed for secretly filming her The husband's unusual evidence won the case, but also led to a fine and five months behind bars By Rob Thubron, August 31, 2026, 7:47 AM 42 comments
Electronics Industry Hyundai wants to sell humanoid and robot dogs through its car dealerships Hyundai sees a future where robots could be sold and financed much like cars By Rob Thubron, August 27, 2026, 9:39 AM
Tech Culture Electronics FDA approves robot that can find your vein, insert a needle, and draw blood without human help The FDA says automated blood draws could help address the shortage of trained phlebotomists By Rob Thubron, August 20, 2026, 6:15 AM 10 comments
Electronics Tech Culture Unitree shows off new Superman robot that it says can outrun Usain Bolt and jump 6.5 feet The company says the humanoid can hit 28.3 mph after just three months of development By Rob Thubron, August 18, 2026, 7:37 AM 12 comments
Electronics Science Scientists create tiny drones and boats powered entirely by sound 3D-printed resonators create thrust without motors, gears or magnetic components By Skye Jacobs, August 17, 2026, 8:32 AM
Tech Culture Electronics Qualcomm's humanoid robot demo went hilariously wrong when the machine just dropped dead on stage The 700-TOPS machine folded backwards before being covered and carried away By Rob Thubron, July 31, 2026, 8:48 AM 25 comments
Electronics Tech Culture The US just banned Chinese humanoid robots and power inverters over security fears The ban is expected to hit Unitree, Sungrow, and Huawei hardest By Skye Jacobs, July 29, 2026, 12:15 PM 33 comments
Electronics AI United and Delta are banning humanoid robots from flights The ban centers on lithium battery limits, not the robots themselves, the airlines say By Rob Thubron, July 29, 2026, 7:54 AM
Trivia Electronics What was the world's first digital and programmable robot? It was stationed at General Motors and sold at a loss. By TechSpot Trivia, July 21, 2026, 6:18 AM
Electronics Tech Culture Boston Dynamics tests Spot as a delivery assistant that carries packages A planned pilot would see Spot help deliver 200 packages per day By Rob Thubron, July 15, 2026, 9:22 AM