A New York high school has introduced a pilot program featuring a humanoid robot named Sally and an AI teaching assistant designed to provide personalized learning support. The $57,590 robot, purchased by the Cattaraugus County school district, is intended to supplement teachers and give students access to new AI and robotics tools. Teachers and community members have criticized the program, raising concerns about privacy, security, … Continue reading Teachers decry plan for humanoid robot in New York high school

The South Korean Navy tested a humanoid robot named Pibot as a ship’s helmsman in its first operational experiment to explore the future use of robots aboard naval vessels. Developed with researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Pibot successfully followed steering commands and performed tasks normally handled by human crew members. The Navy plans a four-stage testing program, moving from simulations … Continue reading South Korean Navy tests humanoid robot as ship helmsman

Hyundai Motor Company said its plans to deploy humanoid robots are not part of ongoing negotiations with striking South Korean autoworkers. The company stated that current labor disputes are focused on wages, bonuses, and retirement benefits rather than concerns over automation. Hyundai plans to begin using Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robots at its Georgia electric vehicle plant in 2028, with future deployments to be decided … Continue reading Hyundai claims humanoid robot plan is not part of talks with striking workers

Microsoft has agreed to invest billions of dollars in Mistral’s European AI computing infrastructure as part of a partnership to expand the French startup’s technology. The deal will allow Microsoft Azure customers to use Mistral’s data centers in France and access its AI models through Microsoft platforms. The partnership aims to provide European businesses with more control over AI infrastructure while still benefiting from U.S. … Continue reading Microsoft to fund Mistral’s European AI expansion in multibillion-dollar deal

A humanoid robot lost its head during the first free-combat tournament for full-sized humanoid robots, held in Shenzhen, China. Despite the damage, the robot continued fighting by throwing punches and kicks against its opponent. The Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend (URKL) competition was organized by robotics company EngineAI and featured 32 teams from around the world. All competitors used EngineAI’s T800 humanoid robots in the tournament, … Continue reading Robot Decapitated in World’s First-Ever Humanoid UFC Fight

A New York school district will introduce a $57,000 humanoid AI robot named “Sally” as a classroom teaching assistant beginning in September. The robot will help students in coding, robotics, and artificial intelligence classes but will not replace teachers or collect personal data. Sally, created through a partnership with Realbotix, will have a human-like appearance and a regional accent to make students more comfortable. School … Continue reading NY school to introduce first humanoid robot in US classroom 

A humanoid robot named Atlas appeared at the World Cup and delivered the match ball to the referee during halftime of a Brazil vs. Norway round-of-16 game at the New York New Jersey Stadium. The robot, developed by Boston Dynamics and showcased by Hyundai, also performed movements like goal celebrations, including a pose inspired by Erling Haaland. Engineers had to adapt its systems to handle … Continue reading Atlas, the humanoid robot, delivers match ball at World Cup

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