Construction robotics startup Monumental recently revealed securing $25 million in funding with the aim of addressing the labor, cost, and sustainability challenges prevalent in the global construction industry. Established in 2021, Monumental specializes in creating small, electric, and agile autonomous ground vehicles (AGVs). These robots navigate freely across the challenging terrain of construction sites, offering a solution to labor shortages and escalating costs. The Amsterdam-based … Continue reading A company’s AI-powered robots can lay bricks

The emergence of early drone equivalents, akin to “killer robots,” has been witnessed in conflicts such as those in Ukraine and Gaza. While these drones are currently under human control, the prospect of a future where autonomous weapons, guided by artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced robotics, dominate the battlefield is becoming a reality. Major powers, including the U.S., are actively developing self-guided autonomous weapons systems, … Continue reading Swarms of AI “killer robots” are the future of war

The Colombian government has announced an expedition to recover items of “incalculable value” from the wreck of the legendary San Jose galleon, which sank in 1708 while carrying gold, silver, and emeralds estimated to be worth billions of dollars. Culture Minister Juan David Correa stated that, seven years after the discovery of the wreck off Colombia’s coast, an underwater robot would be deployed to extract … Continue reading Colombia to use underwater robot to remove treasures worth billions from 18th-century shipwreck

As part of the agricultural industry revolution, robots are making their way onto farms, bringing forth a wave of technological advancements. Among the adopted technologies are two Lely robotic milkers, which autonomously milk cows while monitoring various parameters such as cow activity, rumination, resting time, temperature, and milk quality and quantity. A Barn-E robot takes care of manure cleanup within the barn, contributing to cleaner … Continue reading Robots invading farms as part of revolution of agriculture industry

Nvidia, Jeff Bezos, and several prominent technology firms are investing in Figure AI, a startup focused on developing human-like robots. The company is securing approximately $675 million in funding, valuing it at around $2 billion before the investment, as reported by Bloomberg. Figure AI has garnered significant interest from the tech industry, attracting investments from major players such as Microsoft, contributing $95 million, and Nvidia, … Continue reading Nvidia, Intel, and Jeff Bezos invest millions in AI humanoid robot company

The field of esthetics is incorporating artificial intelligence with a new application in eyelash extensions. Luum, a Bay Area-based company, has introduced an AI-powered eyelash extension machine, currently accessible at select locations in California. Nathan Harding, CEO and co-founder of Luum, headquartered in Oakland, California, explained in an interview with Fox News Digital that the company is leveraging robotics and AI to “completely transform the … Continue reading AI comes to the world of beauty as eyelash robot uses artificial intelligence to place fake lashes

On Tuesday, Mayor Eric Adams disclosed that he has an alternative plan for an NYPD robot that has been in storage at the Times Square subway station since the conclusion of its two-month trial period last fall. However, he refrained from providing details about his intended use for the robot. “We have another plan. I want to do with the [Knightscope] K5, I don’t want to … Continue reading Mayor Adams mum about ‘another plan’ for big NYPD droid now in storage in Times Square

In the serene tranquility of Xpres-Spa at Harry Reid International Airport, amidst the bustling chaos of the terminal, employee Sarah Mikel showcased the store’s latest offering—an automated manicure service. Demonstrating the innovative robotic manicure, Mikel followed the cues from the machine. Opting for a vibrant red shade, she comfortably settled in for the experience. The mechanized manicurist meticulously painted Mikel’s nails one at a time, … Continue reading Travelers at Las Vegas airport give thumbs-up to robot manicurist

A breakthrough in aiding visually impaired individuals may be on the horizon, as researchers from the University of Glasgow, in collaboration with industry and charity partners, have introduced RoboGuide—a robotic service powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that could revolutionize navigation for the visually impaired. RoboGuide not only facilitates independent movement for its users but also communicates information about their surroundings through AI technology. The robot … Continue reading RoboGuide robot dog uses AI to assist the visually impaired

Curious to witness a turtle pedaling a bike across the ocean? Now, thanks to OpenAI’s latest text-to-video model, Sora, that whimsical scene can be animated within seconds. Although currently not accessible to the public, OpenAI introduced Sora on Thursday, triggering a surge of reactions online. AI enthusiasts swiftly began envisioning various creative possibilities with this groundbreaking technology. Simultaneously, concerns surfaced regarding its potential impact on … Continue reading OpenAI teases ‘Sora,’ its new text-to-video AI model

On Friday, prominent technology firms collectively pledged to voluntarily embrace “reasonable precautions” in order to prevent the misuse of artificial intelligence tools for the disruption of democratic elections globally. Leaders from Adobe, Amazon, Google, IBM, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, and TikTok assembled at the Munich Security Conference to introduce a new framework outlining their approach to addressing AI-generated deepfakes designed to deceive voters. Additionally, twelve other … Continue reading Tech companies sign accord to combat AI-generated election trickery

Recently, the United States carried out a cyberattack against an Iranian military ship involved in gathering intelligence on cargo vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, according to three U.S. officials. The cyberattack, occurring more than a week ago, was part of the Biden administration’s response to a drone attack by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq that resulted in the killing of three … Continue reading America conducted cyberattack on suspected Tehran spy ship

Since the 1960s, scientists have identified over a dozen fundamental particles, seamlessly fitting into the theoretical structure known as the Standard Model – the most comprehensive description physicists have of the subatomic realm. The Higgs boson, the last fundamental particle anticipated by the Standard Model, was co-discovered by the CMS and ATLAS experiments at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider in 2012. Despite this significant milestone, numerous … Continue reading Scientists expand search for new particles at the Large Hadron Collider

A Turkish cotton farmer has developed an innovative electric and autonomous field robot capable of potentially increasing cotton harvests by up to 20% on existing farms. The inventor of Afara asserts that conventional self-propelled harvesters often leave between 5% and 20% of cotton yields on the plants due to inherent limitations in existing farm equipment, plant density on farms, and other factors. The only viable … Continue reading Cotton-picking electric robot could boost farm output by up to 20%

On Saturday night, a crowd in San Francisco’s Chinatown surrounded a Waymo robotaxi, breaking its windows and igniting fireworks inside, leading to the vehicle catching fire, as reported by the company. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on Jackson Street near Grant Avenue. Waymo clarified that the autonomous vehicle wasn’t carrying any passengers at the time, and fortunately, no injuries were reported. The motive behind … Continue reading Robotaxi goes up in flames after crowd attacks vehicle

A federal lawsuit alleges that a Palm Beach County woman’s death resulted from a stray electrical arc emitted by a surgical robot during a colon cancer procedure. Delray Beach resident Harvey Sultzer filed the suit in U.S. District Court in West Palm Beach, asserting that Intuitive Surgical Inc. failed to warn his wife, Sandra Sultzer, about potential issues with using the da Vinci surgical robot … Continue reading Surgical robot burned wife’s intestine and caused her to die, suit claims

Just four months after its public introduction, the NYPD has decided to discontinue the use of its subway robot. In April 2023, Mayor Eric Adams unveiled the AI-backed security robot as a measure to address the escalating crime rates in New York City. At a press conference in September, Adams expressed optimism about the robot, describing it as an integral part of the future of … Continue reading NYPD ditches its $12,500 Times Square subway police robot after only four months

A team of four emerging engineers from a Hong Kong school achieved a Guinness World Record by crafting the world’s smallest humanoid robot. Aaron Ho Yat Fung, Isaac Zachary To, Justin Wang Tou Duong, and Ngo Hei Leung, members of the robotics team at the Diocesan Boys’ School, successfully developed a robot standing at 5.55 inches tall, surpassing the previous record holder by 0.44 inches. … Continue reading Hong Kong students build world’s smallest humanoid robot

The latest addition to Apple’s product lineup, The Vision Pro, a virtual reality headset, has been officially launched. This innovative device is now accessible in Apple stores across the United States as of Friday. CEO Tim Cook personally greeted eager customers at Apple’s flagship store in New York City to introduce the company’s first new product in seven years. Apple is positioning The Vision Pro … Continue reading Apple launches $3,500 VR headset

Elon Musk has sparked a division among supporters by revealing the implementation of his controversial Neuralink brain chip in a human. According to Musk, Neuralink technology is designed to empower individuals to control their phone or other devices using their minds. “The first human received an implant from @Neuralink yesterday and is recovering well,” Musk wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Initial results show promising neuron spike … Continue reading First human has received Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain chip implant

The infamous ransomware group Blackcat, also recognized as ALPHV, is issuing a threat to disclose classified and top-secret files from various U.S. intelligence agencies, including the FBI. The group alleges to have breached a technology company and, in a post on the dark web on Tuesday, asserted that it has successfully obtained 300GB of data from the Technica Corporation. According to the company’s website, Technica … Continue reading Cyber gang claims it pulled ‘classified and top secret documents’ from U.S. intelligence agencies

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is progressing with its initiative to introduce facial recognition technology at U.S. airports, collaborating with the Department of Homeland Security’s research and development division to assess data accuracy in the new systems, according to agency officials who spoke to Nextgov/FCW. A TSA representative mentioned that the agency is in the initial phases of integrating automated facial recognition capabilities as an … Continue reading TSA Expands Facial Recognition Scanners to 400+ Airports

Scientists at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) have created an autonomous chemical synthesis robot equipped with an integrated AI-driven machine learning unit known as “RoboChem.” This benchtop device demonstrates superior speed, accuracy, and ingenuity compared to a human chemist. As a pioneering creation, RoboChem has the potential to significantly expedite the discovery of chemical molecules for various applications, particularly in pharmaceuticals. The initial findings of … Continue reading Autonomous synthesis robot uses AI to speed up chemical discovery

Ever dreamt of having a versatile helper capable of handling a myriad of tasks such as cleaning, cooking, shopping, tutoring, and even safeguarding your home? Well, your wish has been granted by 1X, the Norwegian company behind EVE, a humanoid robot designed to perform a wide range of functions. EVE stands out as an advanced humanoid robot that mirrors human appearance and movement but comes … Continue reading Eve the robot can cook, clean and guard your home

Billionaire Elon Musk expressed agreement with a fellow tech leader’s forecast that there will be approximately 1 billion humanoid robots on Earth within two decades. Musk conveyed his concurrence with David Holz, the founder of the artificial intelligence (AI) research lab Midjourney, on X (formerly Twitter). Holz predicted in a recent post that “we should be expecting a billion humanoid robots on earth in the … Continue reading Musk says to expect roughly 1 billion humanoid robots in 2040s