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As delivery robots roll through 20 US cities, they're creating an unexpected workforce of "robot wranglers" who rescue stuck bots, clean sensors, and keep fleets running. Charlie Snodgrass went from delivering food himself to managing the robots that replaced him—earning $54,000 a year in a job that didn't exist five years ago.
Thailand is transforming its industrial landscape by helping thousands of small manufacturers adopt AI and automation technology. Two government agencies just launched a nationwide program to modernize factories while protecting jobs and the environment.
Singapore is transforming elder care with smart wearables, telehealth, and home automation that let seniors live independently longer. The government offers grants making these life-changing technologies affordable for everyone.
Engineers can now test complex robotic drive systems virtually before building them, slashing development time by up to 75%. NORD Drivesystems just launched a digital twin service that lets developers catch errors early and commission systems in weeks instead of months.
Two AI company leaders say automation tools free workers for higher-value work instead of eliminating positions. Their companies are already seeing the shift in action with customer support teams taking on strategic roles.
Two young founders just flipped the script on automation anxiety. Their new platform lets AI bots hire real humans for tasks they can't do themselves, and over 500,000 people have already signed up to work for their robot bosses.
A Carnegie Mellon scientist created Coscientist, an AI agent that translates everyday language into automated lab experiments. The breakthrough is helping researchers tackle studies once impossible due to human limitations.
Companies are proving that humans and robots can work together without injuries when safety comes first. From Toyota to DHL, smart workspace design is making factories safer and more productive.
While many companies cut junior roles due to AI, IBM is doing the opposite. The tech giant plans to triple entry-level hiring in 2026, reimagining these jobs around human skills AI can't replace.
China's robotics industry exploded in 2025, shipping 18,000 humanoid robots worldwide—a 508% jump from the previous year. Inside a Beijing innovation park, robots are now threading needles, running marathons, and transforming how we think about AI's future.
Warehouse robotics leader Symbotic just acquired autonomous forklift maker Fox Robotics, opening doors to thousands of new customers beyond big-box retail. The move shows how automation is becoming accessible to businesses of all sizes, from pizza warehouses to global shipping giants.
A robotics startup has unveiled Sprout, a compact 50-pound humanoid designed to operate safely in homes, schools, and offices without safety cages. Unlike factory robots, this friendly helper can walk, kneel, fall, and recover while moving naturally around people.
The UK government just launched a major competition offering up to £2.5 million to help workers learn the robotics skills companies desperately need. Applications are open now through March 25 for collaborative projects that remove skills barriers blocking automation adoption.
A new Boston facility just opened where AI doesn't just analyze data but actually runs chemistry experiments on its own, learning from each result to design the next test. This could speed up discoveries in medicine and materials that normally take decades.
A home automation enthusiast turned their living room into the USS Enterprise by coding a custom Star Trek control panel that actually controls their lights and devices. The DIY project combines nostalgia with practical smart home tech.
A three-person Nigerian startup with zero funding just outperformed billion-dollar AI companies in solving real-world spreadsheet problems. Decide achieved 82.5% accuracy on global benchmarks, proving African innovation can compete at the highest levels.
Singapore and Airbus just certified a groundbreaking system that lets military aircraft refuel in mid-air automatically, making dangerous manual operations safer and easier. The technology marks a world first in aviation and could transform how air forces around the globe keep their planes flying longer.
A Chinese robotics company just raised $200 million to bring humanoid robots from the lab into everyday life. Their adaptable machines can switch from walking to manipulating objects, bringing us closer to helpful robots that work alongside humans.
Artificial intelligence isn't eliminating human work—it's pushing our judgment toward the moments where it matters most. The real barrier to AI adoption isn't what the technology can do, but whether we trust it enough to let go.
A California company just hit unicorn status with technology that makes flying helicopters as simple as swiping a phone screen. The innovation could save lives by automating the most dangerous parts of flight.
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