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

Vancouver councillors have approved a six-month pilot program allowing food delivery robots to operate on sidewalks in downtown and Kitsilano starting this fall. The program, run by U.S.-based Serve Robotics, aims to test “last-mile” delivery using small electric robots already used in cities like Los Angeles. Supporters say the technology could reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and complement existing delivery services. Critics, including some officials and experts, warn … Continue reading Vancouver approves 6-month delivery robot pilot program

A humanoid robot named GI, given the Buddhist name Gabi, was formally ordained in a symbolic ceremony at Jogye Temple ahead of Buddha’s Birthday celebrations. The event, organized by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, aimed to highlight the harmony between tradition and emerging technology. During the ceremony, monks adapted Buddhist rituals for the robot, including placing a necklace of prayer beads and a festival … Continue reading South Korea’s humanoid robot ‘Gabi’ becomes first robotic Buddhist monk

Robotics pioneer Colin Angle, known for creating the Roomba at iRobot, has unveiled a new startup robot called “Familiar” that is designed to function like a lifelike pet companion. The four-legged AI-powered machine is intended to follow users around, respond to touch and sound, and adapt to human behavior over time without speaking. Angle says advances in generative AI now make it possible to create … Continue reading Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot

A startup called Terran Robotics is building a home south of Austin using clay and soil from the site, with construction largely handled by robots. The company aims to create affordable housing by automating adobe-style building, a method that dates back thousands of years. The robot gathers, places, and compresses the material while using sensors and machine learning to adjust its work in real time. … Continue reading Robots are building clay homes in Central Texas using dirt from the ground

A humanoid robot named Bebop caused a nearly hour-long delay on a Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland to San Diego after airline staff had to determine how to transport it. The robot, used for entertainment and events, was being shipped by its operator after a Bay Area appearance. Because its carrying case was too heavy to check, the company bought it a ticket and brought … Continue reading Passenger robot delays Southwest flight out of Oakland

Japan Airlines will trial humanoid robots at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport starting in May to help address the country’s growing labour shortage. The robots, made by Chinese company Unitree, will assist with physically demanding tasks such as moving luggage and cargo on the tarmac. The initiative is part of a broader effort to support airport operations amid record tourism and an ageing, shrinking workforce. While the … Continue reading Humanoid robots to become baggage handlers in Japan airport

Sony AI’s table tennis robot Ace has achieved a milestone by competing against elite human players in real matches and winning several games. The robot, developed by Sony AI, secured victories in three out of five matches but lost both against top professional opponents. It demonstrated advanced abilities such as reading spin, reacting to net shots, and adapting strategies through thousands of hours of simulation … Continue reading AI-powered robot beats elite table tennis players

Toyota unveiled its AI-powered humanoid robot CUE7, which performed a live basketball free throw during a halftime show in Tokyo, impressing thousands of spectators. The 7-foot-2 robot can dribble, move smoothly, and adjust its shots in real time using reinforcement learning instead of pre-programmed instructions. Unlike earlier versions, it learns through trial and error, improving its performance after each attempt. Toyota designed CUE7 as a … Continue reading Toyota’s CUE7 robot shoots hoops using AI

A humanoid robot developed by Honor completed a half-marathon in Beijing in 50 minutes, reportedly faster than the current human world record for the distance. The event, held in Beijing, showcased advances in robotics, with some machines running autonomously while others were remotely controlled. The winning robot’s performance marked a dramatic improvement from last year, when the fastest robot took over two hours to finish the same course. Despite … Continue reading Humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating human half-marathon record

Several restaurants in eastern China, particularly in Hangzhou, are using AI-powered robots to cook and manage kitchen tasks, drawing widespread attention online. At one restaurant, robots handle everything from ordering and cleaning to preparing more than 100 dishes, even analyzing customers’ faces and tongues to recommend meals. Supporters say the technology improves consistency, reduces costs, and has even led to cheaper meals for customers. Chefs … Continue reading China AI robot restaurant analyses diners’ faces, tongues to recommend health-focused dishes

A viral video from Warsaw showed a humanoid robot produced by Chinese firm Unitree apparently chasing wild boars as part of a humorous “boar-herding” scenario. The robot, named Edward Warchocki, was actually part of a promotional stunt rather than a real wildlife control effort. The clip gained millions of views online, with social media users joking about the machine’s attempts and calling it a futuristic … Continue reading Humanoid robot chases pack of wild boars in bizarre video