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Elon Musk says ‘thousands’ of humanoid robots could be working at Tesla in 2025
Tesla chief Elon Musk has shared new footage of the company’s humanoid Optimus robot, along with an update on how development of the robot is progressing.
Autonomous delivery robots at center of bomb scare ‘prank’
A bomb threat involving wheel-based delivery robots at an Oregon State University campus turned out to be a prank following the reported arrest of a suspect.
Amazon’s new humanoid robot will not take human jobs, company insists
It looks like a human and it moves like a human but Amazon insists its latest robot will not replace workers at its warehouses but instead work alongside them.
3 rom-coms on Hulu you need to watch in October
There are three rom-coms that you need to watch in Hulu, including a sci-fi romance, a story of star-crossed lovers, and a modern arranged marriage.
Bear-repelling ‘Monster Wolf’ robot gets wider deployment
Japan's Monster Wolf robot, complete with menacing roar and glowing red eyes, is being deployed more widely in a bid to keep bears in the mountains.
I built my own robot dog, and you can too
I tried Petoi's Bittle X robot dog kit, an inexpensive way to learn new skills and have fun with advanced technology.
Telepresence classroom robots trialed for absent students
A school in Japan will deploy telepresence robots that can be controlled by absent students in the hope that it may encourage them to return to the classroom.
The squishy Sensiworm robot goes places other robots can’t
GE Aerospace has unveiled a remarkable -- and remarkably squishy -- robot called Sensiworm that’s set to enhance aircraft safety.
Apptronik’s new humanoid robot is a rival to the Tesla Bot
Texas-based Apptronik has unveiled the Apollo humanoid robot. It looks a bit like the Tesla Bot and is designed for various tasks in the workplace.
Police robots put on permanent patrol at Singapore airport
Singapore’s main international airport is going ahead with the permanent deployment of police robots following a successful trial of the technology.
This remarkable shape-shifting robot could one day head to Mars
A team of researchers has developed an impressive shape-shifting robot that could one day find itself on a mission to Mars.
Check out the latest version of Tesla Bot in video update
A new video from Tesla features the latest version of the Tesla Bot, the company’s humanoid robot that could one day be deployed insides its factories.
Robots deployed to assist New York City police … again
New York City has unveiled two crime-fighting robots designed to assist human officers, but not everyone is happy about the move.
Amazing Atlas robot shows it’s almost ready for work
A new video released by the tech wizards at Boston Dynamics reveals how its Atlas robot could one day be usefully deployed in the workplace.
Boston Dynamics’ festive robot video has a surprise ending
Robot specialists Boston Dynamics has shared a festive video featuring Spot, its dog-like robotic quadruped. But the ending is something of a surprise.
Tesla set to unveil working humanoid robot for the first time on September 30
Tesla is set to announce its new Teslabot -- codenamed Optimus -- at the AI Day event on Friday.
Chess-playing robot breaks child’s finger during game
A robot chess player went outside the usual rules of the game by making a move that shocked onlookers and left its seven-year-old opponent with a broken finger.
Say hi to Proteus, Amazon’s most advanced warehouse robot yet
Amazon has unveiled its first fully autonomous mobile robot. While it looks very much like a robot vacuum, Proteus is designed for transportation not cleaning.
Dyson lifts lid on ‘top secret’ project
Electronics firm Dyson has revealed it's planning to take on hundreds of engineers for a major new robotics-based project.
Finishing touch: How scientists are giving robots humanlike tactile senses
Giving robots sight and hearing is fairly straightforward these days, but equipping them with a robust sense of touch is far more difficult.
This LG robot could soon be serving your restaurant meal
LG is bringing its semi-autonomous CLOi ServeBot to the U.S. The robot can carry loads of up 66 pounds and operate for 11 hours while assisting human workers.
Ouch! Amagami Ham Ham bit my finger
Amagami Ham Ham is the collective name for a pair of plush robots that are designed to nibble the tip of your finger in a cute and reassuring fashion.
Watch Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot dance like the Stones’ Mick Jagger
Watch Boston Dynamics' versatile Spot robot mirror moves by Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger in the latest demonstration of its dancing skills.