Chinese robotics company UBTech Robotics has launched a new line of highly realistic humanoid robots designed for companionship and emotional support. The robots use an AI system that can recognize over 20 human emotions with more than 90% accuracy and respond in real time. They come in male and female versions, with prices ranging from about 119,800 yuan to nearly 990,000 yuan depending on realism and features. … Continue reading China’s UBTech launches AI-powered lifelike companion robots

Humanoid robots developed by Shanghai startup Agibot completed a six-day live factory shift in China, performing over 60,000 production tasks with a reported 99.99% success rate. The robots handled quality control inspections and material processing, marking one of the first large-scale demonstrations of humanoids operating continuously in a real industrial setting. Agibot said the results show humanoid robotics are moving from lab testing toward practical … Continue reading Chinese robot completes six-day factory shift with 99% success rate

A school district in Salamanca, New York, is introducing both an AI tutor and a humanoid robot into classrooms as part of a new pilot program with tech company Realbotix. The AI system, called Optio, will act as a 24/7 personalized tutor and classroom assistant, while the robot will interact with students in person using speech and facial expressions. The program will begin with high … Continue reading First humanoid robot begins teaching in US classroom

Garment workers in India were asked to wear head-mounted cameras while working, recording their movements as part of a growing effort to collect “egocentric data” used to train AI systems and humanoid robots. Companies say this first-person footage is essential for teaching robots how humans perform physical tasks, especially in factories and warehouses where automation is expanding rapidly. The data is being gathered at large … Continue reading Indian factory workers told to film themselves for AI robot replacements

Agility Robotics, an Oregon-based company that builds humanoid warehouse robots, announced plans to go public through a SPAC merger that would value it at about $2.5 billion. The company’s main product, Digit, is already used in industrial settings to move materials and is backed by major firms including Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank, and Foxconn. Unlike some competitors such as Tesla and Unitree, Agility focuses on practical … Continue reading Agility Robotics heads to Wall Street in a $2.5B bet on staffing warehouses with humanoids

A DoorDash-operated delivery robot, known as Dot the Robot, unexpectedly rolled into an active SWAT situation in Chandler, Arizona, while attempting to complete a food delivery. Police said the robot entered the secured crime scene on June 15 despite officers instructing it to turn around. The autonomous device continued through the area before authorities intervened. Officials later contacted DoorDash to resolve the situation, Fox 28 … Continue reading DoorDash robot refuses to leave SWAT operation in Arizona

U.S. safety regulators have opened a special investigation into a Tesla Model 3 crash in Katy, Texas, that killed a 76-year-old woman after the car struck a home. Authorities say the driver claimed he was using Tesla’s partially automated driving system, though Tesla executives argue he may have manually overridden the system and accelerated before the crash. The incident is being reviewed as part of … Continue reading Tesla faces federal probe after Model 3 slams into Texas home, killing 76-year-old

The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has warned that highly advanced AI models capable of enabling sophisticated cyberattacks could emerge within months, not years. The joint statement from Australia, the US, the UK, Canada, and New Zealand said AI will improve cyber defense but also dramatically increase the speed and scale of cyber threats. Officials urged governments and businesses to treat cyber risk as a core … Continue reading AI models capable of devastating attacks on governments and business months away, Intel agency warns

Waymo is recalling nearly 4,000 robotaxis after regulators found that some vehicles entered closed freeway construction zones during multiple incidents. The recall covers 3,871 vehicles using Waymo’s 5th Generation Automated Driving System and follows 13 reported cases, including several in the San Francisco Bay Area. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the software may fail to properly recognize certain construction-zone closures, allowing vehicles to … Continue reading Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis after cars enter freeway work zones

Genesis AI has unveiled Eno, a general-purpose robot powered by its GENE foundation model, designed to integrate hardware, software, and AI into a single system. The company says Eno emphasizes mobility, dexterity, and real-world functionality rather than human-like appearance, featuring a modular body and dexterous robotic hands for complex tasks. A transparent “cognitive interface” option can display the robot’s real-time thinking and actions to build … Continue reading Genesis AI launches Eno general-purpose robot

A video from Booster Robotics shows its T1 humanoid robot powerfully kicking soccer balls, with some shots hitting hard enough to visibly dent a wall behind the goal. The demonstration, which initially looks like a viral robot soccer clip, raises concerns about how strong and forceful such robots could be in real-world settings. The T1 is a research-focused humanoid platform designed for robotics teams to … Continue reading Robot soccer player dents wall with terrifying kicks

Amazon has introduced its next-generation warehouse robot, Proteus, which can respond to workers using conversational, natural language to move and transport goods. The autonomous robot is already in use in some U.S. facilities and will expand to Europe in the coming years as part of Amazon’s broader investment in automation and AI. The company says the technology will improve efficiency and create new kinds of … Continue reading Amazon unveils latest warehouse robot as tech giants continue AI layoffs

Hong Kong is preparing to open its first humanoid robot–run convenience store on the Hung Hom waterfront, as part of a wider push to integrate artificial intelligence into daily life. The 24-hour shop will be operated by a robot system capable of serving customers in multiple languages and interacting with them to encourage purchases. It is developed by a mainland Chinese embodied AI company, marking … Continue reading Hong Kong to open first convenience store operated by humanoid robot in AI push

Nvidia has unveiled a new AI “superchip” called RTX Spark, designed to bring advanced artificial intelligence capabilities directly into laptops and desktop computers. The company says the chip could eventually replace traditional mouse and keyboard input by enabling AI agents to control PCs more autonomously. Developed in collaboration with Microsoft and Taiwan’s MediaTek, the chip will be used by major PC makers like Dell, HP, … Continue reading Nvidia launches ‘superchip’ putting AI power into laptops and PCs

A San Francisco startup, Foundation Future Industries, is developing humanoid robots designed for both industrial use and military applications, setting it apart from other Silicon Valley robotics firms. The company, which has ties to the Trump family, says its “dual-use” robots are intended for dangerous tasks that could replace risky human labor. Early versions of the robots are already being tested in Ukraine for potential … Continue reading Startup plans to put humanoid robots in the military

The NBA has faced growing criticism during the 2026 playoffs over inconsistent refereeing, including frequent flopping by players and controversial missed calls in key games. A major disputed out-of-bounds decision in a recent Oklahoma City matchup intensified debate about officiating quality. NBA commissioner Adam Silver acknowledged the issues and suggested the league may soon use AI-powered systems to automatically handle objective calls like out-of-bounds plays. … Continue reading NBA to Let AI Take Over for Lazy Referees

Los Angeles is seeing a rapid rise in autonomous technology, with driverless Waymo cars and food-delivery robots increasingly filling its streets and sidewalks. Companies like Serve Robotics and Coco Robotics have expanded quickly, deploying hundreds of delivery bots across dozens of neighborhoods. The growth has sparked debate, with some cities considering limits due to concerns about sidewalk congestion and reduced demand for human delivery jobs. … Continue reading Delivery robots are spreading across LA. Residents ‘both pity and hate them’

China’s robotics companies are accelerating development of humanoid robots designed for complex household tasks rather than just factory work. GigaAI has unveiled its SeeLight S1, a general-purpose home robot capable of cooking, cleaning, and performing everyday chores using embodied AI to autonomously plan tasks. The company plans to begin free household trials in Wuhan by 2027 and aims to reduce the robot’s price to under 100,000 … Continue reading Commercial humanoid robots in China may soon do laundry, make beds, care for elders

Google previewed its first audio smart glasses at its I/O conference as it moves to compete in the growing AI wearables market led by companies like Meta. The glasses, developed with partners including Samsung, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker, will integrate Google’s Gemini assistant and launch later this year for both Android and iOS. Unlike display-based devices, they deliver information privately through audio and are … Continue reading Google gives first glimpse of new AI glasses ahead of fall launch

Google announced new AI updates at its I/O conference, including the rollout of its latest Gemini models and a new system designed to simulate the physical world. The company introduced Gemini 3.5 Flash, a faster and cheaper model that will become the default in its Gemini app and search tools. It also previewed Gemini Spark, an AI agent that can take actions across connected apps … Continue reading Google debuts new AI models, personal AI agents

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Seoul for Buddha’s birthday celebrations during the Lotus Lantern Festival, a UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage event. This year’s parade included a modern twist with robots joining the traditional festivities, reflecting growing technological influence in cultural events. The appearance of robots followed the recent ordination of a humanoid robot named “Gabi” as a Buddhist monk in Seoul. Officials said the … Continue reading Humanoid robot ‘monks’ featured in South Korea parade ahead of Buddha’s birthday 

Pope Leo XIV has announced the creation of a Vatican commission on artificial intelligence to help guide the Catholic Church’s response to rapidly growing AI technology. The commission is intended to support an upcoming encyclical that will focus on the ethical and moral implications of AI within the Church’s social teachings. Vatican officials said the initiative reflects concerns about AI’s impact on human dignity, justice, … Continue reading Pope Leo launches AI commission

Japanese officials and farmers are turning to a high-tech scarecrow called “Monster Wolf” to deter an increasingly aggressive bear population. The solar-powered animatronic, which features glowing eyes, loud noises, and motion sensors, is designed to frighten wildlife away from farmland. Made by Hokkaido-based Ohta Seiki, the device has become popular due to rising bear encounters and its effectiveness in reducing crop damage. Demand has surged so … Continue reading Japan unleashes ‘Monster Wolf’ robots to repel record bear attacks

China’s Unitree Robotics has unveiled the GD01, a 2.7-meter-tall, manned “mecha” robot that can be piloted from inside and perform heavy mechanical actions, marking a major step toward turning science fiction into reality. The machine, priced at about 3.9 million yuan ($650,000), quickly went viral online, drawing comparisons to fictional robots like Gundam and Transformers while sparking global fascination with its futuristic design. The company … Continue reading China’s Unitree debuts ‘mecha’ robot that shifts from 2 legs to 4

Yarbo, the company behind a robot lawn mower that was found to have serious security flaws, says it will remove a remote backdoor that previously allowed engineers to access and potentially reprogram devices over the internet. The change follows a security researcher’s discovery that the system could be hijacked remotely, exposing user data and control vulnerabilities. Initially, the company planned to keep limited remote access … Continue reading Yarbo says it will remove the intentional backdoor from its robot lawn mower