Google CEO Sundar Pichai aims to reach 500 million Gemini users by the end of 2025. To help achieve this, Google is offering US college students free access to Gemini Advanced for a year. This includes premium features like Pro models, Deep Research, Veo 2 video generator, and 2TB of Google Drive storage through the Google One AI Premium plan. The offer is available until … Continue reading Google is gifting a year of Gemini Advanced to every college student in the US

Cursor, an AI-powered code editor, faced backlash after a developer noticed that switching between devices led to unexpected logouts. When the user contacted support, the AI agent, “Sam,” falsely claimed that this was due to a new policy, which led to frustration and multiple subscription cancellations. The issue was traced back to a technical bug and a confabulation by the AI model, which invented a … Continue reading Company apologizes after AI support agent invents policy that causes user uproar

Samsung’s Ballie, a ball-shaped AI robot, is set to launch after five years of development. Originally announced in 2020 and showcased again at CES 2024, Ballie will assist with tasks like setting reminders, greeting guests, and offering advice, all through natural conversation. It moves freely around the house, listens, and interacts using Google Gemini AI. Ballie will also feature a built-in projector, as shown in … Continue reading Samsung’s ball-shaped robot Ballie to launch with Gemini smarts

Kawasaki Heavy Industries has unveiled CORLEO, a hydrogen-powered, four-legged robot prototype designed for off-road riding. Unlike traditional vehicles, CORLEO moves like a wolf, using independent robotic legs to navigate rugged terrain. The robot is controlled by the rider’s body movements, similar to horseback riding. Powered by a hydrogen engine and battery, it offers a sustainable alternative to motorcycles and ATVs, Fox News has reported. Though … Continue reading 4-legged hydrogen-powered robot you can actually ride

DoorDash and Coco Robotics are expanding their partnership to bring sidewalk robot deliveries to Los Angeles and Chicago. Building on a pilot program in Helsinki, Coco’s zero-emission robots will now deliver restaurant, convenience, and grocery orders from nearly 600 retailers via the DoorDash app. The initiative is part of DoorDash’s broader strategy to integrate autonomous delivery methods, including drones and robots, to cut costs and … Continue reading DoorDash Launches U.S. Sidewalk Robot Delivery

The 2025 Beijing Yizhuang Half Marathon, featuring humanoid robots racing alongside humans, has been postponed to April 19 due to strong wind forecasts. The event, meant to showcase China’s AI and robotics advancements, will take place in a tech hub with over 100 robotics firms and a $1.36 billion government fund. Robots are expected to complete the full race for the first time, judged on … Continue reading World’s first humanoid robot half marathon postponed due to windy weather

Eufy, Anker’s lifestyle brand, is entering the robot lawn mower market with the launch of its E15 and E18 models. These mowers use “visual full self-driving” (vFSD) technology, relying on cameras instead of GPS or boundary wires for navigation and obstacle avoidance. The E15 handles up to 800 sqm and the E18 up to 1,200 sqm, both priced at $1,599 and $1,999 respectively. Key features … Continue reading Eufy’s new robot mowers use smart vision to trim your grass

A new robotic machine, REMEDY, is set to revolutionize access to urgent medication in Dolgellau, Gwynedd. The first of its kind in Europe, the machine will allow patients to collect prescriptions outside Dolgellau Hospital after a teleconsultation with NHS 111. This is a major benefit for locals who previously had to travel up to 50 miles to access pharmacies when closed. Dr. Rebecca Payne, a … Continue reading Drug dispensing robot hailed as ‘ground-breaking’

A viral video of an AI robot sculpting a marble statue has sparked outrage online, with many questioning why AI isn’t being used for more practical purposes like curing diseases. The video, shared by Monumental Labs, shows the robot carving a Renaissance-style sculpture of St. Joseph, which triggered criticism from art lovers who felt it undermined the value of human creativity. Despite Monumental Labs’ attempt … Continue reading AI Robot Sculpting Marble Statues Leaves the Internet Stunned

Security researchers discovered a backdoor in Unitree Robotics’ Go1 robot dogs, allowing unauthorized access to live camera feeds and location data. The vulnerability, listed as CVE-2025-2894, raised concerns about potential foreign surveillance, particularly from China. U.S. officials, including Rep. John Moolenaar, called it a national security threat. Unitree claimed the issue stemmed from a third-party cloud service and has since been disabled, Axios has reported. … Continue reading Threat spotlight: Backdoor in Chinese robots

Silicon Valley startup Chef Robotics has raised $20.6 million in Series A funding, plus $22.5 million in equipment financing, to expand its AI-powered robotic meal assembly systems. Founded in 2019, the company aims to address labor shortages in food processing by deploying robotic arms that automate repetitive food assembly tasks. Unlike traditional automation, Chef Robotics builds its own training data to teach robots how to … Continue reading Chef Robotics raises $20.6 million to continue building AI robot arms

A new prototype of the smallest, lightest untethered flying robot has been developed, with a wingspan under a centimeter and weighing just 21 milligrams. The robot is powered wirelessly using magnetic fields and can fly without tethers, making it suitable for tasks like search and rescue, machinery inspection, and pollination. However, its current range is limited to about 10 centimeters from the magnetic source. Researchers … Continue reading Tiniest Flying Robot Soars Thanks to Magnets

Tech giants like Tesla and Nvidia are racing to develop humanoid robots, seen as key to future economies, but analysts warn that China is ahead in the field. Tesla’s Optimus robot project, aiming to produce 5,000 units this year, is facing competition from Chinese companies like Unitree Robotics and Agibot, which are underpricing U.S. competitors due to better manufacturing capabilities. China leads in humanoid robot … Continue reading U.S. tech giants are betting big on humanoid robots 

YouTube is testing a new approach to reduce notification overload by turning off push notifications for channels viewers haven’t recently engaged with, even if they’ve opted to receive “All” notifications. The notifications will still appear in the inbox, but push notifications will be limited for inactive users. The goal is to prevent viewers from disabling notifications entirely due to annoyance, which could affect creators who … Continue reading YouTube may mute notifications from channels you don’t watch

Nvidia and OpenAI-backed Norwegian startup 1X are collaborating to develop autonomous humanoid robots for home use. At Nvidia GTC, they showcased 1X’s NEO Gamma robot autonomously loading a dishwasher. Using Nvidia’s AI models and onboard GPU, NEO learned tasks through imitation learning. 1X plans to begin early home tests of NEO by the end of the year, IOT World Today has reported. CEO Bernt Børnich … Continue reading Nvidia Partners With Humanoid Robot Company to Develop Home Robots

China is ramping up its focus on robotics and AI with a new state-backed venture capital fund aiming to attract nearly 1 trillion yuan ($137.8 billion) over 20 years. This initiative supports China’s dominance in industrial robotics, where it now accounts for over half of global installations and has surpassed Germany and Japan in robot density. The government is prioritizing humanoid development as a key … Continue reading China to invest $137B in robotics and high-tech industries

Dexterity has introduced Mech, the world’s first industrial super-humanoid robot, designed to revolutionize enterprise operations. Mounted on a rover, Mech features dual arms with a 5.4-meter wingspan, lifting up to 132 pounds. It excels in warehouse tasks like truck loading, palletizing, and maneuvering in tight spaces. Powered by advanced Physical AI and a supercomputer, Mech adapts to new tasks like installing an app. With up … Continue reading Humanoid robot for industrial work with AI boost unveiled by US firm

Chinese researchers have developed a small, untethered marine robot capable of swimming, crawling, and gliding in the ocean’s deepest parts. The centimeter-scale robot, weighing just 16 grams, uses shape-memory springs to switch between movement modes. Successfully tested at depths of 1,384 meters in the Haima Cold Seep and 10,666 meters in the Mariana Trench, it offers improved agility over traditional deep-sea robots. The team also … Continue reading Robot can swim, crawl and glide untethered in the deepest parts of the ocean

A new AI-driven brain-computer interface (BCI) has allowed a man with tetraplegia to control a robotic arm with his thoughts for seven months without major recalibration—far longer than previous systems. Developed by UCSF researchers, the system uses AI to match brain signals to movements, enabling real-time corrections and improved accuracy. The man successfully completed tasks like opening a cupboard and placing a cup under a … Continue reading Paralyzed Man Controls a Robotic Arm With The Power of His Mind

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang predicts humanoid robots will be widely used in manufacturing within a few years, not five. Speaking at Nvidia’s developer conference, he unveiled new software tools to aid robotic navigation. Huang said factories would likely adopt them first due to their controlled environments and clear tasks, adding that renting a humanoid robot could cost around $100,000, The Star has reported. Written by … Continue reading NVIDIA CEO: Humanoid revolution closer than you think

Boston Dynamics’ Atlas 2.0 humanoid robot can now breakdance, showcasing advanced mobility with swiveling joints and human-exceeding range of motion. It can run, jump, bend its legs backward, and rotate its head and torso 180 degrees. Using reinforcement learning and foundation models, Atlas adapts to complex environments while maintaining high reliability, Tech Blog has reported. Written by B.C. Begley Continue reading Boston Dynamics Atlas 2.0 Humanoid Robot Goes Breakdancing

Roborock has opened pre-orders for its high-end Saros Z70 robot vacuum, priced at $1,899. The Z70 features a robotic arm for picking up small objects, 22,000Pa suction, and advanced navigation. To boost sales, Roborock is offering a free second vacuum with purchase. The company also surpassed iRobot as the world’s top-selling robot vacuum brand, claiming 16% of global market share in Q4. Meanwhile, iRobot, facing … Continue reading Roborock opens pre-orders for its robot vacuum with an arm

Hackers opposed to Elon Musk have doxxed U.S. Tesla owners, posting an interactive map with personal details and demanding proof of vehicle sales for removal. The site, DOGEQUEST, also lists Tesla showrooms, charging stations, and government officials’ residences, including FBI Director Kash Patel’s home. Musk condemned the act as “extreme domestic terrorism.” The leak comes amid rising anti-Tesla protests, vandalism, and violent attacks, including a … Continue reading Hackers release names and addresses of every Tesla owner in the US

Kroger is testing a new robotic system in 35 stores across Greater Cincinnati to improve inventory tracking in real-time. The robots, equipped with blue lights, scan shelves to identify missing items and ensure accurate pricing, allowing associates to quickly address stock issues. The pilot program, named after Kroger founder Bernard “Barney” Kroger, began in 2024 and aims to enhance the shopping experience. Customers are reassured … Continue reading Kroger’s new test robot, ‘Barney’, checks prices, shelves for missing items

The Kansas City Fire Department successfully deployed its new firefighting robot during a fire at the Batliner Recycling Facility on March 15. The robot, equipped with thermal imaging, a debris-clearing blade, and the ability to pump 2,500 gallons of water per minute, helped tackle the blaze. It is designed for both offensive and defensive firefighting, especially in high-risk situations. The fire, which involved large piles … Continue reading Kansas City Fire Department unveils new firefighting robot