Robots
Discover robot breakthroughs and follow the human story behind a technology reshaping everyday life.
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Humanoid robots are not in our homes because robot bodies still lag far behind AI
Humanoid robots remain rare outside labs and pilot factory trials because their bodies are not yet ready for the messy,…
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videoFigure unveils Figure 02, its advanced humanoid robot designed for real-world tasks
Figure, a robotics startup, has introduced a new humanoid robot capable of performing real-world tasks such as lifting and carrying…
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videoBoston Dynamics’ Spot robot can now unlock secure doors by itself with Assa Abloy access tech
Boston Dynamics and Assa Abloy have linked their systems so Spot, the four-legged robot, can pass through secured, automated doors…
videoVR control lets humanoid robot Nadia practice boxing to keep people out of danger
IHMC has shown its humanoid robot Nadia practicing boxing under direct human control through a virtual reality system. An engineer…
videoHestia’s robot chefs can cook, serve, and clean on their own
Hestia Technology Limited, a Hong Kong company founded in 2018, has built a fully automated kitchen that can handle every…
videoGoogle DeepMind trains robots to autonomously tie shoes and repair other robots
Google DeepMind has developed a robotic system capable of performing complex tasks such as tying shoes and repairing other robots.…
videoGoogle DeepMind uses AI to teach robots complex hand tasks like tying shoelaces
Google DeepMind presents two research systems that make robots more dexterous in the real world. The first, ALOHA Unleashed, shows…
Magnetic artificial muscle lifts 1000 times its weight and changes stiffness instantly
Engineers created a magnetic artificial muscle that lifts 1000 times its weight. It switches from soft to rigid instantly, paving the way for safer robots.