Disney has introduced a free-roaming animatronic version of Olaf at Disneyland Paris in the World of Frozen themed area, where the character can walk, talk, and interact with guests. A viral video showed Olaf moving through the park before slipping and losing his carrot nose, quickly gaining millions of views online. Disney plans to expand the character’s appearances to parks worldwide and on cruise ships, … Continue reading Disneyland to add Olaf AI robot to parks

German mayors are calling for a nationwide ban on nighttime use of robot lawnmowers to protect hedgehogs and other small nocturnal animals. The concern is that these animals are active at night and can be injured or killed because they are difficult for mower sensors to detect, especially hedgehogs that curl into a ball when threatened. Officials argue that urban green spaces are important habitats … Continue reading German mayors call for night-time ban on robot lawnmowers to protect hedgehogs

The war in Ukraine has increasingly shifted into a technological conflict, with unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) playing a rapidly expanding role since 2024. These battery-powered robots are used for logistics, combat support, engineering tasks, and evacuating wounded soldiers, often replacing human troops in dangerous situations. Ukrainian forces, including units like the Mykhailo Fedorov and military corps leadership, say robots now handle the majority of certain … Continue reading The frontline is like Terminator’: fighting robots give Ukraine hope in war

Federal judges across the United States are increasingly using artificial intelligence to assist with tasks like summarizing cases, analyzing filings, and drafting rulings. A Texas judge, Xavier Rodriguez, said he uses AI to quickly generate timelines, suggest questions, and help prepare written decisions, while still relying on his own judgment. A recent study found that more than 60% of surveyed federal judges have used AI … Continue reading Judges are increasingly using AI to draft rulings

Dyson has launched its new Spot+Scrub AI robot vacuum, a premium device priced at about $1,199 that combines vacuuming and mopping with AI-powered cleaning. The system uses a camera and onboard processing to detect over 100 types of objects and automatically adjust suction and cleaning behavior based on the mess. It features a stain-detection system with angled green light to reveal hidden debris, along with … Continue reading Dyson introduces new robot vacuum with artificial intelligence

Google has begun rolling out a feature that allows users in the U.S. to change their Gmail address without losing their data or starting a new account. Users can update their email through Google Account settings, and the process preserves existing emails while keeping the old address as an alternate login. The change can only be made once every 12 months, and the new address … Continue reading Google is now letting users in the US change their Gmail address

Shanghai-based Agibot reported shipping 5,000 humanoid robots in the past three months, surpassing its previous three-year total in a rapid scale-up. The company attributes this growth to a maturing supply chain and improved manufacturing efficiency, enabling a shift toward large-scale commercial demand. Agibot claims a leading share of the global humanoid robot market, with its robots deployed across multiple regions beyond China. Industry data suggests most humanoid … Continue reading Agibot Shipped A Staggering 5,000 Humanoid Robots In The Last 3 Months

The U.S. law enforcement equipment market, valued at about $11.7 billion in 2025, is expanding as new surveillance technologies become more widely used by police departments. One increasingly popular tool is the “camera on wheels” (COWs) platform, mobile units equipped with cameras, solar panels, and telescoping masts that can be deployed to monitor public spaces. Companies like Flock Safety and Allied Universal offer these systems, which can integrate with … Continue reading Ominous Surveillance “Scarecrows” Appearing Across America

Humanoid robots are becoming popular attractions at parties, weddings, and conventions, with a North Dallas startup, The Robot Studio, helping lead the trend by renting them out for events. Founded by Aaron Mehdizadeh, the company offers robots like Benji and Stewie that can dance, tell jokes, answer questions, and interact with guests. Benji has gained attention for appearances at events and even a shopping mall, along with … Continue reading Humanoid robot rentals take off as North Dallas company builds growing fleet

For the first time, a humanoid robot escorted Melania Trump at the White House during the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit. She promoted AI robots as “personalized” educators, capable of helping children develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a well-rounded lifestyle while adapting to each student’s pace and emotional state. The first lady highlighted companies like Meta Platforms, Microsoft, OpenAI, Google, Zoom, and Adobe as key drivers of AI innovation but emphasized that safety … Continue reading Melania Trump pitches robots as potential educators for American schoolchildren

Scientists from the BASE experiment at CERN successfully transported a trap containing 92 antiprotons across CERN’s main site, marking a world first. The antiprotons were stored in a portable cryogenic Penning trap, designed to preserve them despite their tendency to annihilate upon contact with matter. This breakthrough allows experiments to move beyond CERN’s “antimatter factory,” where magnetic fluctuations limit precision, and eventually deliver antiprotons to other European labs like Heinrich … Continue reading BASE experiment at CERN succeeds in transporting antimatter

A McDonald’s restaurant in Shanghai, China, has introduced humanoid robots built by Keenon Robotics to greet customers, serve meals, collect trays, and provide information. The robots, including Keenon’s first bipedal Dinerbot T10, were showcased at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai and aim to enhance customer experience while letting staff focus on accuracy and presentation. Keenon, founded in 2010, has previously deployed robots in … Continue reading McDonald’s debuts humanoid robot in Shanghai restaurant

A delivery robot in Philadelphia kept rolling despite being sat on and vandalized, video footage shows, highlighting the mixed reactions to robots in city streets. The robot, made by Avride and deployed for Uber Eats deliveries, remained operational even after graffiti reading “Destroy me plz” was scrawled on it. Photographer HughE Dillon captured the incident on March 14, posting it online where it drew reactions … Continue reading Uber Eats delivery robot in Philadelphia gets roughed up but keeps going

Humanoid robots are increasingly appearing in public spaces, but incidents highlight the challenges of coexisting with them. At a Haidilao hot pot restaurant in San Jose, California, a dancing robot knocked over plates and sent chopsticks flying during a promotional event for Zootopia 2. Staffers struggled to restrain the robot, ultimately requiring three workers to control its waving, sauce-covered arms, raising concerns about the lack … Continue reading Robot Goes Berserk in Restaurant, Dragged Away by Staff After Smashing Tableware

A humanoid robot in Macau was temporarily taken into custody after reportedly startling and “harassing” an elderly woman on a public street. Video shows the nearly 70-year-old woman yelling at the robot, which raised its arms twice as she berated it. The machine belonged to an education center and was being operated remotely with mixed programming; it was later returned to its 50-year-old operator, who … Continue reading World’s first robot arrest? Humanoid Detained by police after harassing elderly woman

The Phantom MK-1, a humanoid robot developed by the company Foundation, is being designed as a potential AI-powered soldier capable of using the same weapons as human troops. The company has already secured about $24 million in research contracts with the U.S. military and has begun testing the robots for tasks like reconnaissance, breaching operations, and possible frontline support. Advocates say humanoid robots could reduce … Continue reading Rise of the AI Robot Soldiers

Uber Eats has launched a pilot program using autonomous robots to deliver food in Center City, Chinatown, and Old City, allowing customers to track orders in real time without tipping. The robots, designed by Avride, navigate streets using LIDAR sensors and cameras at about 5 mph. Local restaurants like Hi-Lo Taco Company are participating, with owners seeing the technology as a way to meet high … Continue reading Uber Eats launches robot food delivery service in Philly’s Center City

Ford Motor is launching “Ford Pro AI,” an artificial intelligence system for its commercial vehicle business to boost profits and software revenue. The system analyzes over 1 billion daily data points from connected vehicles, tracking metrics like fuel consumption, route efficiency, and vehicle health. Ford aims to equip its 840,000 commercial subscribers with tools to reduce downtime, increase productivity, and optimize operations. The AI will … Continue reading Ford launches new AI to grow Pro commercial business

Caitlin Kalinowski, a senior robotics staffer at OpenAI, resigned over concerns about the company’s partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense. She criticized the process, saying policy guardrails around national security uses of AI were not sufficiently defined, particularly regarding surveillance of Americans and lethal autonomous systems. Kalinowski emphasized her resignation was about principle, not specific executives, and expressed respect for CEO Sam Altman and … Continue reading OpenAI robotics leader resigns over concerns about Pentagon AI deal

A mouse-sized robot named PipeINEER has been developed by UK scientists and CERN to inspect the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) on the Swiss-French border. Measuring just 3.7 cm wide and 20 cm long, the robot autonomously navigates the collider’s narrow, ultra-cold tunnels, capturing detailed images of the beamlines. Using AI, PipeINEER detects deformities in the 1,200 dipole magnets and other structures, making inspections safer and more efficient … Continue reading Robot ‘mice’ developed to inspect hadron collider at CERN

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees that the company has no control over how the Pentagon uses its AI technology in military operations. He emphasized that OpenAI does not make decisions about strikes or other battlefield actions once its models are deployed. The deal came after rival AI company Anthropic refused Pentagon terms over ethical concerns, including potential use in domestic surveillance or autonomous weapons. … Continue reading Sam Altman admits OpenAI can’t control Pentagon’s use of AI

BMW has started testing a humanoid robot named AEON at its Leipzig plant in Germany, in collaboration with Hexagon Robotics. AEON has a human-like upper body with wheeled legs, allowing it to roll or step across the factory floor, and can be equipped with different tools for tasks like battery assembly and component manufacturing. This pilot follows lab tests and a short deployment in December … Continue reading BMW Tests Humanoid Robot for Car Production at German Plant

Xiaomi has begun trialing humanoid robots in its electric vehicle factories to boost productivity, according to president Lu Weibing. The two robots can complete 90% of tasks like installing nuts and moving materials in three hours, keeping pace with the factory’s rapid assembly line. Lu described the robots as early-stage “interns” but said the goal is for them to eventually replace humans for certain tasks … Continue reading Xiaomi trials humanoid robots in its EV factory

Xiaomi unveiled its futuristic all-electric hypercar, the Vision Gran Turismo, at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The car, part of Gran Turismo’s Vision GT program, can theoretically reach 217 mph (350 km/h) and features an aerodynamic teardrop-shaped cockpit, cutouts, and air ducts for optimal speed and downforce balance. Its interior is designed as a “Sofa Racer,” with 3D-knitted seats and a cabin that adapts to the driver’s … Continue reading China unveils 217 mph electric hypercar with sofa cockpit and AI brain

Israel has deployed its new Iron Beam to defend against rockets and missiles fired by Iran and its proxies. The system uses precision lasers to intercept projectiles mid-air, complementing the existing Iron Dome, which relies on missile interceptors. Footage shows incoming rockets from Hezbollah exploding after being targeted by the Iron Beam, which can track threats within a 2.5–43 mile radius and prioritize those aimed … Continue reading Israel uses Iron Beam laser to shoot down rockets