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Scientists in India created flexible snake-like robots that bend through tight spaces without tangling, opening new possibilities for safer surgeries and delicate machinery repairs. The innovation solves a puzzle that's stumped engineers for years.
Researchers at Northwestern University created modular robots that automatically reconfigure their own bodies and immediately run through outdoor terrain. The breakthrough could finally unlock robots that adapt on the spot to any challenge.
A humanoid robot just ran a half-marathon faster than any human in history, completing the 13-mile course in under 51 minutes. The breakthrough suggests robots may soon handle dangerous jobs and complex real-world tasks.
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.
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.
A four-legged robot just proved it can hunt for signs of life on Mars three times faster than current methods, analyzing rocks on its own without waiting for Earth's instructions. This breakthrough could transform how we explore other planets.
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.
A humanoid robot has learned to play tennis by watching fragmentary human movements, not perfect demonstrations. The breakthrough could help robots master complex tasks even when training data is messy or incomplete.
A robotic hand at a major robotics conference twisted balloons into animals without popping them, solving one of the field's trickiest challenges. The breakthrough shows machines learning to handle delicate, changing objects just like humans do.
An AI-powered robot just defeated professional table tennis players in three out of five matches, marking a breakthrough moment in robotics. Sony's creation showcased moves that once seemed impossible for 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.
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.
Engineers are teaching humanoid robots to sense their surroundings like humans do, using advanced vision and hearing technology. This breakthrough could make robots safe enough to work alongside people in everyday settings.
A new humanoid robot from South Korea can run, jump, moonwalk, and kick soccer balls with balance that looks remarkably human. The breakthrough shows how robots are getting closer to moving naturally alongside people in real workplaces.
A five-year study from Shanghai Chest Hospital shows robot-assisted surgery increases esophageal cancer survival rates to 69.4%, compared to 56.2% with conventional methods. The breakthrough marks the first time robotic surgery has proven to significantly extend life in any solid tumor treatment.
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.
NVIDIA just gave robotics researchers access to advanced humanoid robot technology that once belonged only to big tech labs. Four major universities are already using the platform to accelerate breakthroughs in AI-powered robotics.
A Canadian robotics company has created fingertips that let robot grippers actually feel what they're touching, bringing robots closer to handling everyday objects as smoothly as human hands. The breakthrough could help robots work safely alongside people in factories and warehouses within months.
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