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

Swiss researchers have developed RAVEN, a fixed-wing drone with bird-inspired robotic legs, enabling it to walk, jump, and take off like its biological counterparts. The drone, created by École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, overcomes limitations of traditional fixed-wing drones, which require runways for takeoff. The design includes lightweight, two-segment legs with torsional springs in the ankle joint, improving jumping efficiency by 25%. RAVEN can jump … Continue reading Swiss Researchers Develop Bird-Inspired Drone

Colorado’s first robotic police dog, “Spot,” is set to debut in Denver this Saturday, raising both interest and ethical concerns. Designed to assist in detecting explosives and entering buildings during SWAT operations, Spot’s use in law enforcement has sparked debates. Dr. Kerstin Haring, a robotics expert, warned about the ethical risks of replacing human interaction with technology, noting that robots in dangerous situations could create … Continue reading Denver Police’s robot ‘dog’ sparks concerns

A new AI-based weather model, GenCast, developed by Google DeepMind, delivers 15-day forecasts with unmatched accuracy and speed. In tests on 1,320 real-world scenarios, GenCast outperformed the global benchmark, the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), in over 97% of cases. Trained on 40 years of data, GenCast can produce forecasts in just eight minutes, compared to the current model’s hours, Barron’s has reported. … Continue reading Google Says AI Weather Model Masters 15-day Forecast

Pope Francis received the first-ever all-electric popemobile from Mercedes-Benz, marking a historic moment in papal transportation. The vehicle, a modified G-class SUV in pearl-white, was tailored to the pope’s needs with features like low-speed adaptation, a heated and elevated seat, and a grab bar for stability. Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius personally delivered the popemobile at the Vatican, emphasizing the honor of creating this one-of-a-kind vehicle, … Continue reading Pope Francis receives first all-electric popemobile from Mercedes

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have developed the “X-ble Shoulder,” a wearable robot designed to improve industrial efficiency and reduce musculoskeletal injuries. This lightweight, non-powered exoskeleton helps workers with overhead tasks by reducing shoulder strain by up to 60% and deltoid muscle strain by 30%. Weighing only 4.2 lbs, it uses a multi-link structure to generate assistive force without the need for charging. The … Continue reading Hyundai and Kia unveil “X-ble Shoulder,” a wearable robot

Ukraine has purchased thousands of uncrewed robotic ground vehicles to transport supplies and evacuate wounded soldiers, reducing the risk to troops in high-risk areas near the frontlines. These vehicles are already in use along the front and in Russia’s Kursk region. Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s deputy prime minister for innovation, highlighted plans to expand the fleet to tens of thousands next year. Meanwhile, Ukraine has ramped … Continue reading Ukraine buys thousands of armored robot buggies to hold front lines

Chinese researchers have developed the BHMbot-B, a 15mm microrobot capable of fast, precise forward and backward movements, ideal for navigating tight spaces. It uses a unique vibration control system with electromagnetic actuators and a cantilever to switch between forward and backward motions. The robot can move at speeds of 360 mm/s forward and 338 mm/s backward, and can carry loads up to 32 times its … Continue reading China’s tiny 15 mm robot sets new speed record

China has developed a regiment of robot dogs, equipped with weapons and programmed to respond to human voice commands. These cyber-canines are used for intelligence gathering, hunting enemies, and delivering firepower with mounted guns. While the U.S. and UK focus on using robot dogs for mine clearance, reconnaissance, and surveillance, China has gone further, testing armed robot dogs and even a robot shark. The U.S. … Continue reading Chinese military trials ‘robot dogs’ armed with machine guns learn lessons from Ukraine

The U.S. Navy is transforming the USS Zumwalt, a costly warship, into a platform for hypersonic weapons. Workers are replacing its unused gun system with missile tubes to launch the “Conventional Prompt Strike” hypersonic missiles, which travel over Mach 5. This upgrade aims to enhance the ship’s capabilities, offering fast, precise strikes from long distances. Despite its reputation as an expensive mistake, the Zumwalt remains … Continue reading Stealth destroyer to be home for 1st hypersonic weapon on a US warship

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to launch the largest mass deportation effort in U.S. history, starting with criminals and possibly repealing Temporary Protected Status for certain individuals. His administration has appointed hard-line immigration officials, such as Thomas Homan and Stephen Miller, to lead the crackdown. Although the details are unclear, Trump has signaled that artificial intelligence (AI) could play a role in the operation. The … Continue reading Mass deportation plan can use AI to extend immigration crackdown

China’s Shanghai Kepler Robotics is advancing humanoid robotics with its Forerunner series, particularly the new Forerunner K2. This fifth-generation robot boasts 52 degrees of freedom, allowing for fluid, natural movements, and enhanced arm and leg rigidity for better functionality. Its dexterous hands can carry up to 33 pounds and feature 96 contact points for precise manipulation. With improvements in AI, vision systems, and navigation, the … Continue reading Chinese humanoid robot shows off its strength by lifting 35 pounds per hand