Robots: News

23 Mar 2025

IIT Guwahati

These robots use AI to survey and secure India's borders

In a pioneering initiative, Da Spatio Rhobotique Laboratory (DSRL), a start-up incubated at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, has developed advanced robots to keep a watch on India's borders.

19 Mar 2025

NVIDIA

NVIDIA just built a brain for robots—Groot N1 model explained

NVIDIA has unveiled its latest AI foundation model, Groot N1, for humanoid robotics. The announcement was made at the company's GTC 2025 event in San Jose.

16 Mar 2025

China

This robot can perform continuous backflips without failing

Beijing-based NOETIX Robotics has unveiled its latest innovation - the NOETIX N2 - a humanoid robot that can perform continuous backflips with remarkable precision.

16 Mar 2025

Beijing

Beijing to host world's 1st humanoid robot marathon—What we know

China is gearing up to host the world's first-ever robot half-marathon in Beijing on April 13.

13 Mar 2025

Google

Google's new AI lets robots perform tasks without prior training

Google DeepMind has unveiled two groundbreaking AI models, Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER, to improve robots' physical capabilities.

09 Mar 2025

Estonia

This robot can create its own components like a spider

In a major breakthrough, a team of researchers at the Institute of Technology, University of Tartu in Estonia, has unveiled a revolutionary robotic prototype.

08 Mar 2025

Moon

Pune-based company developing humanoid robots to explore Moon, Mars

Pune-based Muks Robotics, founded by Dr. Mukesh Bangar, is leading the way in creating cutting-edge robots for planetary exploration.

02 Mar 2025

Japan

This AI-driven humanoid robot can assist in elderly care

Japan is now testing a humanoid robot, called AIREC (AI-driven Robot for Embrace and Care), to assist in elderly care.

02 Mar 2025

Technology

US researchers develop robots that can change shape, state

In a major breakthrough, a team of researchers led by Matthew Devlin from UC Santa Barbara has developed small robots that can work in unison to change their shape and transition between solid and fluid-like states.

AIIMS Delhi is now performing surgeries using a robot

In a major leap in medical technology, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi has installed a state-of-the-art surgical robot.

15 Feb 2025

Meta

After Musk's Tesla, Meta to develop AI-driven humanoid robots

Meta is planning to create a new division in its Reality Labs unit to develop AI-powered humanoid robots to help with physical tasks, as per an internal company memo obtained by Reuters.

'Superhuman' vision: This tech lets robots see through thick smoke

A team of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, led by Professor Mingmin Zhao, is working on a revolutionary radio-based sensing system for robots.

13 Feb 2025

Elon Musk

Google-backed robotics start-up raises $350M to rival Tesla's Optimus

Apptronik, a leading start-up in the humanoid robot industry, has successfully raised $350 million in a Series A funding round.

07 Feb 2025

Apple

Meet ELEGNT: Apple's robotic lamp that can dance, express emotions

Apple's research team has unveiled a prototype of a robotic lamp called ELEGNT.

06 Feb 2025

Elon Musk

Want to work on Optimus robot? Tesla is now hiring

Elon Musk's Tesla is ramping up its hiring efforts for mass production of its Optimus humanoid robot, aka the Tesla Bot.

25 Jan 2025

3D Printing

This 3D-printed robot arm can lift 260 times its weight

In a major breakthrough in robotics, the University of Science and Technology of China has developed an octopus-inspired robotic arm, called SpiRobs.

21 Jan 2025

Beijing

World's first human-robot marathon is happening in this country

China is all set to make history by hosting the world's first human-robot marathon. The landmark event will be held in Beijing's Daxing district, this April.

This humanoid robot can climb stairs, walk faster than you

Chinese tech firm Pudu Robotics has unveiled its latest innovation - the D9 humanoid robot.

Meet Aria: $175,000 humanoid robot that can be your partner

Tech firm Realbotix has unveiled a humanoid robot called Aria at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

11 Jan 2025

OpenAI

OpenAI's new job postings hint at its robotics ambitions

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research lab, is hinting at its future plans for the company's revived robotics division.

#CES2025: This robotic swimming pool cleaner holds a Guinness record

Tech firm iGarden has unveiled its latest innovation, the TurboX Master robotic pool cleaner, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

06 Jan 2025

Samsung

Samsung's Ballie AI robot is finally releasing this year

Samsung's artificial intelligence (AI)-powered companion robot, Ballie, will be making its debut in the US market later this year.

This robot vacuum cleaner has an arm to grab objects

Roborock, one of the top Chinese makers of household cleaning appliances, has unveiled its latest offering in the robotic vacuum segment at CES 2025.

This small robocat blows on your food to cool it

Tokyo-based Yukai Engineering has unveiled its latest creation at CES 2025 - Nekojita FuFu.

06 Jan 2025

Japan

Meet 'Mirumi,' furry companion bot that mimicks a shy baby

Japanese start-up Yukai Engineering, famous for its innovative robotic creations, has unveiled a new companion bot - Mirumi at CES 2025.

30 Dec 2024

NVIDIA

NVIDIA to launch compact computers for humanoid robots in 2025

NVIDIA, the leading name in the chipmaking industry, is poised to make major strides in the robotics sector in the first half of 2025.

25 Dec 2024

OpenAI

OpenAI plans to build humanoid robots powered by ChatGPT

OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, is planning to develop humanoid robots, according to The Information.

24 Dec 2024

Boston Dynamics

Watch: Boston Dynamics's Atlas robot performs backflip in Santa suit

Leading robotics company Boston Dynamics has released a video of its advanced Atlas robot executing a perfect backflip in a Santa suit.

30 Nov 2024

Harvard

Harvard researchers develop vodka-powered robots for industrial use

Harvard University researchers have created tiny robots that use surface tension to do work.

30 Nov 2024

Honda

Honda's 12-inch AI robot Haru can communicate with facial expressions

Honda has unveiled a new AI-powered robot, Haru, to offer support and companionship to children stuck in hospitals for long periods.

This game-changing tool allows robots to learn from each other

A team of researchers at UC Berkeley in the US has developed an innovative tool called RoVi-Aug.

24 Nov 2024

BMW

Figure's humanoid robot achieves 400% speed boost at BMW plant

Figure AI, a robotics company, and German car manufacturer BMW have announced major upgrades in the capabilities of the Figure 02 humanoid robot.

This AI-powered robot can play drums at superhuman speeds

Researchers at the University of Oslo have developed an innovative robot, ZRob, that can play drums at a speed beyond human capabilities.

13 Nov 2024

US Army

US military testing AI-powered machine guns to take down drones

The US Army is looking at a revolutionary way to combat the growing menace of drone attacks, WIRED reported.

11 Nov 2024

Technology

This ultra-creepy robot torso can mimic your actions

Polish firm, Clone Robotics, has unveiled its latest innovation: a humanoid torso that can mimic human movements.

11 Nov 2024

South Korea

This skin-soft, steel-strong robotic arm can lift 1,000x its weight

In a major breakthrough in material science, a team of researchers from the Ulsan National Institute of Science & Technology (UNIST) in South Korea, has developed an innovative magnetic composite artificial muscle.

10 Nov 2024

Boston Dynamics

Robotic dog now part of Trump's security detail at Mar-a-Lago

After winning the 2024 US presidential election, Donald Trump has stepped up his personal security.

04 Nov 2024

NVIDIA

NVIDIA aims to bring 'physical AI' in hospitals through robots

NVIDIA, one of the biggest tech giants, is making big moves in the healthcare industry by bringing artificial intelligence (AI) into the very fabric of hospital operations.

03 Nov 2024

Technology

MIT's AI-inspired approach lets robots learn faster

Researchers at MIT have unveiled a novel approach to training robots, inspired by the success of large language models (LLMs).

Meta developing robot capable of sensing your touch

Meta has announced a partnership with sensor firm GelSight and South Korean robotics company Wonik Robotics.

30 Oct 2024

Elon Musk

Musk predicts humanoid robots could make Tesla $25 TRILLION company

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has made a bold prediction about the future of his company.

30 Oct 2024

Elon Musk

Musk warns there's still 10-20% chance of AI turning dangerous

Elon Musk, the visionary behind SpaceX and Tesla, has long been worried about the risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI).

Japanese inventor creates robotic clone of himself, featuring similar expressions

Japanese inventor Hiroshi Ishiguro has successfully created six robotic clones of himself in the last 18 years.

26 Oct 2024

South Korea

This robotic exoskeleton fits autonomously, lets wheelchair users walk independently

Scientists at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a revolutionary wearable robot, dubbed WalkON Suit F1.

This AI robot's artwork could sell for $180,000 at auction

In a historic first, renowned auction house Sotheby's will sell its first artwork created by an artificial intelligence (AI) humanoid robot.

20 Oct 2024

China

China's STAR1 humanoid robot sets running speed record at 13km/h

China's latest humanoid robot, STAR1, has broken a new speed record by running at over 12.87km/h (3.6 meters per second). The achievement makes it the fastest bipedal robot to date.

17 Oct 2024

Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics is supercharging Atlas humanoid robot with AI skills

Boston Dynamics and the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) have announced a joint project to bring AI-based robotic intelligence to the electric Atlas humanoid robot.

13 Oct 2024

Cybercrimes

Hackers hijack Ecovacs robotic vacuums to harass pets and owners

Earlier this year, hackers targeted Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni robotic vacuums in a number of US cities.