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Indian Engineers Make Robotics Education Affordable
VideosApr 24

Indian Engineers Make Robotics Education Affordable

College students who set out to build industrial robots discovered a bigger problem worth solving. Now their company Ecruxbot is making robotics and AI education accessible to students across India.

The Better India2 min read
Small Michigan School's Robotics Teams Inspire Educators
InnovationMay 6

Small Michigan School's Robotics Teams Inspire Educators

Middle and high school robotics students from tiny Benzie Central became the teachers at a major education conference. Their award-winning robots showcased how hands-on learning transforms rural education.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read
Filipino Students Win Global Robotics With Healthcare Robot
Community HeroesJun 3

Filipino Students Win Global Robotics With Healthcare Robot

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.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
Chinese Robotics Firm Ships 5,500 Humanoid Robots in 2025
InnovationJan 19

Chinese Robotics Firm Ships 5,500 Humanoid Robots in 2025

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.

South China Morning Post2 min read
States Unite to Boost K-12 Robotics and STEM Education
InnovationMar 5

States Unite to Boost K-12 Robotics and STEM Education

Governors across red and blue states are joining forces to bring robotics programs into classrooms, opening doors to high-paying careers for the next generation. A 10-year study shows students in these programs are three times more likely to pursue math degrees.

Fast Company3 min read
Iowa Teen Robotics Team Wins State With Transforming Robot
InnovationMar 16

Iowa Teen Robotics Team Wins State With Transforming Robot

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.

Google: robotics innovation3 min read
Delivery Robots Create New Jobs: Meet the Robot Wranglers
SolutionsFeb 25

Delivery Robots Create New Jobs: Meet the Robot Wranglers

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.

Google News - Jobs Created3 min read
Beijing Robotics Hub Reaches 18,000 Global Robot Shipments
InnovationFeb 12

Beijing Robotics Hub Reaches 18,000 Global Robot Shipments

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.

Google: robotics innovation3 min read
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InnovationJan 28

Mexico Launches Robot Soccer Tournament Ahead of World Cup

Mexico is hosting a robotics competition where teams build soccer-playing robots, blending sports excitement with STEM education. The tournament runs April through June 2026 as part of the country's FIFA World Cup programming.

Mexico News Daily2 min read
17 Brazilian Teen Teams Compete in Houston Robotics Tournament
InnovationApr 30

17 Brazilian Teen Teams Compete in Houston Robotics Tournament

Brazilian students aged 9 to 18 are heading to Houston this week to compete in the FIRST Championship, one of the world's largest robotics tournaments. The diverse delegation from 10 states showcases how educational robotics is transforming young minds across Brazil.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
Kenya Powers AI and Robotics Skills for Young Innovators
InnovationMay 11

Kenya Powers AI and Robotics Skills for Young Innovators

Kenya is training the next generation of tech leaders through a new partnership that brings AI and robotics education directly to students nationwide. The program combines hands-on learning with online safety education to prepare young people for tomorrow's digital economy.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
1980s Hobbyists Built Walking Robot in an Attic
InnovationMay 31

1980s Hobbyists Built Walking Robot in an Attic

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.

IEEE Spectrum2 min read
Pittsburgh Robotics Hub Revives Historic Steel Town
InnovationMar 18

Pittsburgh Robotics Hub Revives Historic Steel Town

A cutting-edge robotics center is bringing high-tech jobs and educational opportunities back to Hazelwood, the same Pittsburgh neighborhood where steel mills once employed generations of local families. Six-year-old Kyng's amazed expression at seeing robots in his own community captures the transformation underway.

Google: robotics innovation3 min read
Shenzhen's Robot Valley Leads Global Robotics Boom
InnovationJul 1

Shenzhen's Robot Valley Leads Global Robotics Boom

China's Robot Valley in Shenzhen has become the world's epicenter for robotics innovation, home to over 200 companies producing humanoid robots that can now outrun Olympic athletes. The region's lightning-fast supply chains and university partnerships are turning morning research into afternoon prototypes, reshaping the future of manufacturing.

Google: robotics innovation3 min read
Oklahoma Middle School Robotics Team Thrives Under New STEM Push
SolutionsFeb 15

Oklahoma Middle School Robotics Team Thrives Under New STEM Push

Chisholm Middle School in Oklahoma is proving that small town students can compete in cutting-edge robotics competitions. Under Principal Robin Eckert's leadership, the school's growing STEM program is giving middle schoolers hands-on experience building and programming robots.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read
57 Countries Tour Shanghai's Humanoid Robot Innovation Hub
InnovationMay 1

57 Countries Tour Shanghai's Humanoid Robot Innovation Hub

Scholars from 57 nations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America got hands-on with China's cutting-edge humanoid robots, witnessing the future of AI-powered assistance. The tour at Shanghai's Humanoid Robot Innovation Incubator showed how technology can bring the world together.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
Hong Kong Opens City's First AI Robotics Lab
InnovationMay 18

Hong Kong Opens City's First AI Robotics Lab

The Chinese University of Hong Kong just launched the city's first lab dedicated to building robots that can see, think, and move in the real world. With 24 tech partners backing the effort, the lab aims to train talent and develop humanoid robots over the next five years.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Ghost Robotics Hits 1,000 Robot Sales in 10 Years
VideosApr 27

Ghost Robotics Hits 1,000 Robot Sales in 10 Years

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.

The Robot Report2 min read
Wuhan's Robot Center Lets Kids Play Games With AI Friends
InnovationJul 1

Wuhan's Robot Center Lets Kids Play Games With AI Friends

Children in Wuhan, China are playing "Red Light, Green Light" with humanoid robots at the country's largest robot innovation center, where visitors can experience hands-on how AI learns from human behavior. The tech tourism boom is making cutting-edge robotics accessible to everyday families.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
9-Year-Old Builds Robots, Invests in SIPs Without School
Community HeroesJan 19

9-Year-Old Builds Robots, Invests in SIPs Without School

Vedarth doesn't attend traditional school, but at nine years old he's already read 100 books, builds robots, runs cupcake stalls, and invests his savings through SIPs. His mother Vrishuti chose unschooling to let curiosity guide his education instead of textbooks.

The Better India2 min read

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