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Robot Breaks Half-Marathon Record by 7 Minutes in Beijing
Innovation1d ago

Robot Breaks Half-Marathon Record by 7 Minutes in Beijing

A humanoid robot just ran faster than any human in half-marathon history, completing 21 kilometers in under 51 minutes. The achievement at Beijing's E-Town Half-Marathon shows how far robotics technology has advanced.

Google: marathon world record2 min read
Robots Race Humans at China Half Marathon
Innovation1d ago

Robots Race Humans at China Half Marathon

At the Beijing Half Marathon, runners competed alongside four humanoid robots in a first-of-its-kind race. The robots finished the 13.1-mile course, showing how far robotics technology has advanced.

BBC Sport2 min read
Robot Runs Half Marathon in 48 Minutes, Beats Human Record
Innovation1d ago

Robot Runs Half Marathon in 48 Minutes, Beats Human Record

A humanoid robot just ran a half marathon faster than any human ever has. The machine crossed the finish line in Beijing in 48 minutes and 19 seconds, shattering the human world record by nine minutes.

Google: marathon world record2 min read
Robots Learn Like Humans: $6.1B Bet on Helpful Machines
Innovation3d ago

Robots Learn Like Humans: $6.1B Bet on Helpful Machines

After decades of failed attempts, robots are finally learning to help in homes and workplaces thanks to AI breakthroughs. Investment in humanoid robots jumped from $1.5 billion to $6.1 billion in just one year.

MIT Technology Review2 min read
Robot Sprints at 22 MPH, Nears Usain Bolt's Record Speed
Innovation4d ago

Robot Sprints at 22 MPH, Nears Usain Bolt's Record Speed

A Chinese humanoid robot just ran nearly as fast as the world's fastest human, marking a stunning breakthrough in robotics. The achievement brings us closer to robots that can move through our world as naturally as we do.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Robot Learns Dance Moves Overnight Using AI Training
InnovationApr 3

Robot Learns Dance Moves Overnight Using AI Training

Agility Robotics taught its humanoid robot Digit to dance in a single night using AI simulation training. The breakthrough shows how robots can master complex physical skills faster than ever before.

IEEE Spectrum2 min read
Robot Toy Transforms Itself, Fulfills 40-Year Dream
InnovationApr 1

Robot Toy Transforms Itself, Fulfills 40-Year Dream

A new robot brings childhood fantasies to life by actually transforming on its own, using 28 motors and advanced programming to move just like the cartoons. When a dad showed his four-year-old the self-transforming toy, the look of pure wonder reminded him why some dreams are worth waiting for.

Engadget2 min read
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Community HeroesApr 1

Newark High School Wins First-Ever Robotics Championship

Students from Malcolm X Shabazz High School in Newark just made history by winning their first regional robotics championship. The team's victory proves that dedication and teamwork can turn any dream into reality.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Scientists 3D Print Robot Hand With Artificial Muscles
InnovationMar 7

Scientists 3D Print Robot Hand With Artificial Muscles

Researchers at ETH Zurich just 3D printed an entire robot hand in a single process, complete with bones, joints, tendons, and touch sensors that mimic human anatomy. This breakthrough brings us closer to creating robots that move and feel like living creatures.

IEEE Spectrum2 min read
Historian Lives With Robot Roommate for a Year
InnovationMar 6

Historian Lives With Robot Roommate for a Year

A historian spent an entire year living with an AI-powered robot in her home and discovered the future isn't what sci-fi promised. Her five surprising lessons show that household robots are already here, just messier and more practical than we imagined.

TED2 min read
Delivery Robots Just Got Smarter in LA and Chicago
InnovationFeb 28

Delivery Robots Just Got Smarter in LA and Chicago

Delivery robots are ditching their human supervisors and learning to navigate city streets on their own. After millions of miles driven through floods, snow, and busy intersections, they're finally ready to handle the chaos solo.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
CMU's New Robotics Center Tests Lifesaving Rescue Drones
VideosFeb 25

CMU's New Robotics Center Tests Lifesaving Rescue Drones

Carnegie Mellon's new Robotics Innovation Center is creating autonomous drones and tiny robots that could revolutionize search-and-rescue missions after disasters. These innovations will help save lives without putting human rescuers in danger.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
India Robot Speaks 85 Languages at Pune Airport
VideosFeb 21

India Robot Speaks 85 Languages at Pune Airport

Travelers at Pune Airport are getting help from India's first AI-powered humanoid robot assistant. Spaceo M1 can guide passengers, carry luggage, and communicate in over 85 languages during its trial run.

Indian Express3 min read
Venice Volleyball Team Learns Robotics Through Play
InnovationFeb 8

Venice Volleyball Team Learns Robotics Through Play

Over 50 middle school volleyball players traded serves for circuit boards at a robotics competition that made STEM education feel like game night. The event combined sports and technology to spark career curiosity in young athletes.

Google: robotics innovation3 min read
Robot Walks and Grabs Objects at the Same Time
InnovationJan 31

Robot Walks and Grabs Objects at the Same Time

A new humanoid robot just showed off something surprisingly rare: picking up objects while walking around. Multiple robotics teams are pushing the boundaries of what machines can do in one smooth motion.

IEEE Spectrum2 min read
Robot Dog Helps Medics Save Lives on Battlefield
Community HeroesJan 24

Robot Dog Helps Medics Save Lives on Battlefield

A four-legged robot is now helping military medics identify the most critically injured soldiers faster during chaotic battlefield situations. DARPA's new technology could mean the difference between life and death when every second counts.

IEEE Spectrum3 min read