At CES 2025, Realbotix showcased their AI-powered humanoid robot lineup, including Melody, an open-source robot with upgraded features for improved functionality and adaptability. Melody incorporates advanced motor technology for smoother movement and interaction, with modular components for customization. Her advanced vision systems and micro-cameras allow her to track movement, maintain eye contact, and identify objects, Tech Blog has reported. The open-source platform supports integration with … Continue reading AI-Powered Humanoid Robots Debut at CES 2025

The Milwaukee Police Department is set to replace its 22-year-old bomb robot, which is no longer functioning, with a new $254,000 model funded by a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs. The new robot will help inspect and defuse suspicious objects and is expected to be more reliable. Currently, the department’s robot has been down for months due to age and ongoing issues, … Continue reading Milwaukee Police Department Buying New Bomb Robot

Romi is a palm-sized emotional support robot designed to help combat loneliness and depression by engaging users in casual conversations. Created by Mixi Inc., Romi uses AI to interact, providing comfort through greetings, mood recognition, and personalized chats. Unveiled at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show, the robot costs around $570, with a new model, Romi Lacatan, priced at $580 plus a $12 monthly subscription. Currently … Continue reading ‘Emotional support robot’ helps people fight depression

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the company’s next-generation gaming chips powered by Blackwell AI technology at CES in Las Vegas, promising a “ChatGPT moment” for robotics soon. The new chips, priced between $549 and $1,999, are twice as fast as previous models and deliver real-time, movie-quality graphics. Huang also introduced the AI model Cosmos, capable of generating synthetic video data to train robots and self-driving … Continue reading Nvidia unveils robot ambitions and powerful new gaming chips

Samsung’s rolling robot, Ballie, first introduced at CES five years ago, will be available for consumers in 2025. It has undergone a redesign for practicality and will appear again at CES this year. Ballie can project information, display movies, and offer smart home control, all through voice commands and virtual buttons. During demos, it showed off its ability to project images onto walls and floors … Continue reading Samsung claims its Ballie AI robot will be released this year

AI startup Natura Umana has teased its Humanpods earbuds, an open-ear wireless design that provides AI assistance with a tap. Set to debut at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, the earbuds offer a “telepathic” connection through Nature OS, allowing users to interact with AI People, specialized agents that assist with tasks like therapy, fitness, or travel guidance. Users can also access LLMs like ChatGPT, Gemini, … Continue reading ‘Humanpods’ Equipped With Different Personas to Be Unveiled at CES

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) to explore trees as a sustainable biofuel source for applications like powering aircraft and heavy vehicles. This technology analyzes the elemental composition of plants and soil, aiding in bioenergy and carbon storage research. It could help farmers grow bioenergy crops more sustainably and assist climate scientists in understanding how plants respond to environmental … Continue reading Scientists explore laser ‘fingerprints’ to turn trees into jet fuel, carbon storage

Roborock, a Chinese robot vacuum cleaner company, unveiled a new model, the Saros Z70, featuring an AI-powered folding arm to remove obstacles like socks and small towels. The model is expected to launch globally in the first half of the year. Roborock’s president, Quan Gang, anticipates that AI will make robot vacuums as essential as washing machines within the next three years. Despite current low … Continue reading Chinese robot vacuum cleaner company reveals model with an AI-powered arm

Foodora Norway has partnered with Tele2 to test home deliveries using robots and drones supported by 5G and IoT technology in the Stockholm area. The trials, part of Foodora’s plan to roll out GPS-based robot deliveries across the Nordic countries by 2025 and 2026, will use the Doora robot for ground deliveries and drones for the Foodora Air project. Foodora aims to launch commercial robot … Continue reading Foodora tests drone and robot deliveries in Sweden

A suspected Chinese submarine drone was recovered off the central Philippines by fishermen and turned over to authorities, raising concerns about national security. The yellow, torpedo-shaped device, marked “HY-119,” is believed to be an underwater navigation and reconnaissance system. While unarmed, it has capabilities for monitoring and communication. Tensions between China and the Philippines have escalated in the South China Sea, with recent confrontations involving … Continue reading Chinese underwater spy drone found by fishermen

Transit agencies in major U.S. cities are using AI-powered cameras to enforce bus lane rules, aiming to reduce traffic and improve bus speeds. Hayden AI, the company behind the technology, has partnered with cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., to issue fines for illegally parked vehicles blocking bus lanes. While the system has helped speed up buses and reduce repeat violations, it … Continue reading Transit systems turn to AI-powered cameras to catch drivers who block bus lanes

Chinese hackers gained remote access to several U.S. Treasury Department workstations and unclassified documents after compromising a third-party software provider, BeyondTrust. The breach, discovered on December 8, allowed hackers to steal a security key used to remotely assist Treasury employees, but there is no evidence of continued access to Treasury information. The incident is under investigation as a major cybersecurity breach. The Treasury Department is … Continue reading China Hacks Treasury Dept. in ‘Major’ Breach

Lovot, a pet robot developed by Groove X, has regained popularity in Japan. Standing 43 cm tall and weighing 4 kg, the AI-powered robot is designed to interact with its owner using sensors, cameras, and artificial intelligence. Lovot can move, blink, make noises, and react to touch, offering affection and even dancing when tickled. Despite its high price, it’s seen as an effective tool against … Continue reading Robotic pets gain popularity in Japan

Pudu Technology Inc. recently introduced its first full-sized bipedal humanoid robot, the PUDU D9, aiming to achieve “commercially viable embodied intelligence.” The robot will soon be available for pre-sale on the company’s website. Pudu Robotics, with over 1,000 patents, specializes in service robots for sectors like dining, retail, healthcare, and more, the Robot Report has reported. The company has shipped over 80,000 robots to over … Continue reading Pudu Robotics launches PUDU D9 humanoid robot

A new 1,000-foot tall roller coaster is set to break all speed and height records, surpassing the Kingda Ka in New Jersey. Expected to open in 2025, the coaster will be twice as tall as any existing ride, making it the world’s tallest. Developed using advanced technology and AI-assisted design, it will feature a unique braking system to manage its extreme speed. The coaster’s location … Continue reading World braces for unveiling of record 1000-foot ‘Megalodon’ rollercoaster

South Korean researchers at KAIST have developed the WalkON Suit F1, a lightweight wearable robot that enables paraplegic users to walk, climb stairs, and navigate obstacles. Demonstrated by team member Kim Seung-hwan, who is paraplegic, the 50 kg exoskeleton uses 12 motors, sensors, and cameras to mimic human joint movements and analyze surroundings in real-time. Inspired by Iron Man, the suit seamlessly integrates into users’ lives, … Continue reading South Korean team develops ‘Iron Man’ robot that helps paraplegics walk

Meta Platforms plans to launch updated Ray-Ban smart glasses in late 2025, featuring built-in displays for notifications and AI assistant responses. This follows the success of its current Ray-Ban glasses, which can snap photos, play music, and interact with AI. Meta is also accelerating work on its Orion augmented-reality glasses, though a consumer version remains years away. CEO Mark Zuckerberg sees smart glasses as the … Continue reading Meta Reportedly Planning Displays For Ray-Ban Glasses Amid Push To Expand ‘AI-Native’ Devices

Ukraine has launched its first all-robot assault force in Kharkiv, deploying ground and aerial drones in a combined-arms operation against Russian troops. The assault included remote-controlled surveillance, minelaying drones, explosive robots, and tracked ground bots armed with machine guns. Ukraine’s advanced military tech also features “Sea Baby” marine drones, which have successfully targeted Russian helicopters, warplanes, and the Crimean Bridge. Additionally, the deadly Dragon drone … Continue reading Ukraine deploys all-robot force against Russian troops

Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk on December 21 in Riyadh will feature a groundbreaking AI boxing judge. While the robot’s scores won’t influence the fight’s outcome, fans can compare its scoring with the official judges. The AI will analyze key metrics like aggression, landed punches, and defense in real time. This experimental system, introduced by Saudi official Turki Alalshikh, has sparked mixed reactions online, … Continue reading First AI boxing referee will oversee title bout in Saudi Arabia

Ukraine has acquired a laser weapon called “Tryzub” capable of shooting down low-flying aircraft and drones. The weapon, revealed by Colonel Vadym Sukharevskyi, can engage targets up to 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) in altitude and is currently operational. Ukraine is reportedly the fifth country to possess such technology. While it’s unclear whether the weapon is locally made or imported, its name suggests it may be … Continue reading Ukraine Becomes Latest Country to Possess Laser Weapon

University Hospitals (UH) in Northeast Ohio has become the first in the region to use the Da Vinci 5 (DV5) robotic system for surgeries. The DV5, offering improved visualization, haptic feedback, and enhanced ergonomics, will be used for various procedures like esophagectomies and gastric bypasses. The first surgery, performed by Dr. Christopher Towe, was a hiatal hernia repair and thymus mass resection, with both patients … Continue reading University Hospitals uses Da Vinci 5 robot for surgeries

A South Korean company, Hyodol, has registered its AI-powered companion doll for seniors with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The doll, first released in 2019, offers emotional, safety, and emergency care support, acting as a seven-year-old grandchild with personalized, real-time conversations powered by AI. It helps with meal and medication management, cognitive tests, and can alert healthcare centers in emergencies. Hyodol aims to … Continue reading AI care robot doll from Korea eyes US entry in 2025

Toyota’s humanoid robot, CUE6, set a new Guinness World Record by making the farthest basketball shot by a humanoid robot, sinking a shot from 24.55 meters (80 feet 6 inches) in Nagakute, Japan, on September 26. This achievement marks CUE6’s second Guinness title. Originally developed in 2017 by nine Toyota volunteers as a basketball-playing robot, CUE has progressively improved its shooting accuracy and range over … Continue reading Toyota claims world record with robot’s long-distance basketball shot

Chinese robotics company Logon Technology has unveiled the RT-G autonomous spherical robot, designed to assist or replace humans in dangerous environments. The robots, capable of moving on both land and water, can reach speeds of up to 35 km/h and withstand impacts up to 4 tons. Footage from Hangzhou, China, shows one of these robots patrolling alongside law enforcement officers. The RT-G is equipped with … Continue reading China’s sci-fi spherical Death Star-like robot cop uses AI, facial recognition to track criminals

Embodied, the company behind Moxie, an AI-powered robot for kids, is shutting down, leaving parents with a $799 robot that will soon stop functioning. The company cited financial struggles and a failed funding round as reasons for its closure and stated that no refunds will be issued. Moxie, designed for children ages 5 to 10, offered interactive games, emotional support, and conversation, but its reliance … Continue reading Maker of AI robots for kids abruptly shutters