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Boston Dynamics' Spot robots are helping keep fans safe at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by checking suspicious packages and hazardous materials. The technology represents a new era of robotics assisting human security teams at major events.
After a security researcher exposed dangerous vulnerabilities in Yarbo's robot lawn mowers, the company is making remote access optional instead of mandatory. Customers will now decide if they want remote troubleshooting capabilities on their robots.
A Philadelphia robotics company has deployed over 1,000 walking robots since 2015, marking a major milestone in bringing science fiction to real-world security and defense. CEO Gavin Kenneally will share a decade of breakthrough lessons at Boston's Robotics Summit in May 2026.
Unitree Robotics delivered more than 5,500 walking humanoid robots in 2025, outpacing American competitors by over 35 times. The milestone signals rapid progress in making advanced robotics accessible and affordable worldwide.
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.
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.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is bringing futuristic technology to the beautiful game, from sensor-packed soccer balls to robot dogs keeping fans safe. Here's how innovation is making the world's biggest sporting event smarter and more exciting for everyone.
A British photographer with no robotics training rallied friends to build a life-size walking robot using "air muscles" instead of motors. Their weekly spaghetti dinners and scrap-yard finds launched a company that's still pioneering robotics today.
A Kanpur startup just unveiled a security robot dog that could compete with Chinese tech giants. India's homegrown robotics industry is showing the world what's possible when innovation meets determination.
After a hacker remotely hijacked a robot lawn mower and ran over a journalist, the company responded with a complete security overhaul. Yarbo confirmed the vulnerabilities, apologized, and rolled out fixes within days.
A software engineer accidentally discovered he could access live camera feeds from thousands of robot vacuum cleaners worldwide. Instead of exploiting the security flaw, he reported it to protect users.
A tech enthusiast who accidentally discovered he could access 7,000 robot vacuums while trying to control his own with a gamepad just received a $30,000 reward from DJI. The company is now fixing the vulnerabilities and proving that ethical hackers can make a difference.
A Filipino student team just won a world robotics championship with a robot designed to help patients navigate hospitals and receive care. Their creation, Project FRANCIS, beat international competitors and earned them a presidential welcome home.
A student-led robotics team from Iowa designed a robot that transforms into a ramp, solving a space challenge that stumped competitors and earning them a state championship. The EagleBots grew from 3 members to 24 while teaching STEM skills across their community.
Unitree Robotics stole the show at Beijing's latest AI and robotics expo with dancing robots that had tech enthusiasts buzzing. The performance showcased how far consumer robotics has come in making advanced technology feel fun and accessible.
A Chinese robotics company just turned science fiction into reality with a pilotable transformer-style robot that stands nearly 9 feet tall. The GD01 lets humans control a massive mechanical suit straight out of anime and blockbuster movies.
Lawmakers from both parties just joined forces with robotics leaders to keep America at the forefront of the next industrial revolution. The new Partnership for Robotics Competitiveness aims to create jobs, strengthen manufacturing, and secure the nation's tech future.
A major agriculture company is using robot dogs equipped with thermal cameras to protect 8,000 acres of valuable corn crops in Hawaii. The technology shows how AI-powered security is moving from military applications into everyday farming operations.
A California robotics company just secured $52 million to build robots designed to handle the dangerous outdoor work humans shouldn't have to do. Their dual-armed robot Titan is already headed to solar farms, mines, and shipping yards across 12 countries.
In China's northeast, a robot engineer is teaching humanoid robots to move like humans by demonstrating actions hundreds of times while wearing motion-capture technology. Her patient training is helping create robots that can safely work alongside people in real-world environments.
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