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German robot startup RobCo hits $1 billion valuation, CEO moves to US Reuters
October 5, 2026Queen's University students blast off to US for Nasa robotics competition
The students will head to Florida to compete against university teams from Australia, India and the US.
October 4, 2026Would you pay for this robot to clean your house?
Tau Robotics humanoids are remotely controlled by humans, and cost $30 per hour for house cleaning.
September 29, 2026Tech Life
China is competing with the United States and other nations to develop AI.
September 22, 2026Humanoid robot sales tally hit 7,000 globally last year - Reuters
Humanoid robot sales tally hit 7,000 globally last year Reuters
September 21, 2026The virtual worlds where robots are trained
Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.
September 17, 2026EXCLUSIVE: After outrunning Bolt, China's robot champion races towards real-world work - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: After outrunning Bolt, China's robot champion races towards real-world work Reuters
September 10, 2026AI cancer cures slowed by chip shortage, says UK's biggest tech boss
The head of chip designer Arm says modelling how a DNA marker is impacted by cancer cannot be done now, but computers are "going to solve it".
September 7, 2026China’s record robotic strides show the limits of human speed - Reuters
China’s record robotic strides show the limits of human speed Reuters
August 28, 2026Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing
A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.
August 27, 2026Chinese robot Tiangong clocks sub-9 second 100 metres in Beijing - Reuters
Chinese robot Tiangong clocks sub-9 second 100 metres in Beijing Reuters
August 25, 2026China robot maker Unitree's post-listing slump sparks bubble fears - Reuters
China robot maker Unitree's post-listing slump sparks bubble fears Reuters
August 25, 2026Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding
There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.
August 24, 2026Xpeng's robotics unit valued at over $6.3 billion after record funding round - Reuters
Xpeng's robotics unit valued at over $6.3 billion after record funding round Reuters
August 24, 2026Watch: Moment humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record
The robot ran the distance in 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.
August 22, 2026Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference
More than 300 companies are showcasing the latest advances in robotics at the five-day event in Beijing, China, organisers say.
August 22, 2026Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record in test run - Reuters
Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record in test run Reuters
August 22, 2026Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference
More than 300 companies are showcasing the latest advances in robotics at the five-day event in Beijing, China, organisers say.
August 22, 2026From science fair to strategic showcase: a decade of China’s robot games - Reuters
From science fair to strategic showcase: a decade of China’s robot games Reuters
August 22, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Chery's robot affiliate AiMOGA eyes IPO, targets overseas market - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Chery's robot affiliate AiMOGA eyes IPO, targets overseas market Reuters
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Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing
Robot pizza makers have struggled to make money The "dough feeder". The sauce and cheese modules – even the pepperoni-sprinkler. All lay still. A now defunct duo of robots were supposed to be churni
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Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding
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Watch: Moment humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record
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Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference
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