Researchers teach robot to play badminton using Nvidia RTX machine learning
It can autonomously learn to maneuver and hit the shuttlecock
Amazon sets sights on humanoid robots for last-mile delivery
The robots will ride in Rivian electric vans and deliver packages to customers' doorsteps
Scientists create robots that take their first steps straight out of the 3D printer
By sharing their designs, the Edinburgh engineers hope to spark a new wave of innovation in soft robotics
China hosts world's first mechanical mixed martial arts tournament
Petite plastic pugilists packing powerless punches
Robots are taking over some tasks, but workers report losing purpose and autonomy
When robots take over, workers lose more than just tasks
Tesla's humanoid robots aren't the right fit for factories, says former Optimus lead
Humans aren't built for repetitive tasks - so why are humanoid robots?
Factory video shows Unitree robot going berserk, nearly injuring workers
Robot glitches go from sci-fi to factory floor
A hot potato: Recent efforts by tech companies to develop increasingly human-like autonomous robots have invited endless comparisons to the Terminator films. While the criticisms are usually made in jest, a couple of recent incidents with Unitree robots present some of the strongest evidence yet of the risks of humanoid robotics.
Amazon unveils warehouse robot with sense of touch, raising more concerns about job losses
Amazon claims the new robot will help workers, not take their jobs
Robots use Cornell's RHyME AI to learn new skills by watching just one video
The robots achieved over 50% higher success rates with Cornell's learning framework
Humanoid robots struggle in first humans vs. robots half-marathon
Humanoid robots of all shapes and sizes were on display
What just happened? It appears that one thing humanoid robots still can't do better than their human counterparts is long-distance running. This fact was illustrated during a half-marathon in Beijing, China, over the weekend, when most of the competing robots fell over, fell apart, or failed to finsih.
Bill Gates says AI will end doctor and teacher shortages, transform the future of work
He says AI will let people retire earlier as robots and algorithms take over critical roles
Saddle up: Kawasaki shows off hydrogen-powered robot horse
We checked, it's not an April Fool's joke
Miniature robot takes flight using magnetic fields, no onboard power
Just 21 milligrams - and it flies like a bee
MIT engineers create artificial muscle that mimics real tissue
The breakthrough could lead to soft, wiggly robots
In context: Making robots more biologically compatible has been a challenge scientists have been tackling for years. Until now, they have primarily been able to create lab-grown muscle fibers that contract along only one plane. That works well for a robotic arm that bends at a single joint, but it falls short when it comes to more complex movements. In contrast, the human body's muscles are far more versatile thanks to fibers arranged in intricate, crisscrossing patterns.
Robots leverage Google's Gemini AI to fold origami from simple instructions
Gemini Robotics helps bridge that elusive software-hardware gap
Factory begins trial for humanoid robots that can build more of themselves
Robots building more robots, what could go wrong?
Scientists develop micro-robots that can flow like a fluid or collectively assemble into solid shapes
Shapeshifting robots will be perfect for when we finish developing Skynet
Scientists attach insect antennae to drones for smell-based navigation
Bio-hybrid drones mimic insect behavior to track odors
MLB is testing robotic umpires in Spring Training, eyes 2026 implementation
The system gives teams two challenges per game
Meta is developing humanoid robots designed for household chores
They're at least two years away from launch
Forward-looking: Meta is reportedly planning major investments in AI-powered humanoid robots. The company is said to be in the initial stages of developing futuristic bots that can perform household chores, and is already assembling a crack team for the cutting-edge project.
Stephen Curry's new shooting partner is a robot that never gets tired
High-tech hoops: AI-powered robots make their NBA debut
DARPA begins testing phase for in-orbit space construction
In-space manufacturing, a new frontier
Fighting e-waste with AI: The rise of intelligent recycling
By 2030, global generation of e-waste will reach 75+ million metric tons
