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America's largest grocery chain is testing tiny robots that could make online grocery shopping faster, cheaper, and actually profitable. The innovation could reshape how 138 million Americans get their food delivered.
A Boston University team beat competitors from MIT and 14 other universities to win a prestigious robotics innovation challenge. Fifteen teams from around the world showcased cutting-edge automation projects at The Robotics Summit 2026.
A warehouse robot just ran for 24 hours straight on electricity beamed through the air by laser, shattering two world records. The breakthrough could mean drones and robots that never need battery changes.
A hard-of-hearing researcher used her unique understanding of touch-based communication to create a robot that mimics how tadpoles talk to their parents. Her invention is unlocking the secret language of poison frog families.
Nigeria's Yaba College of Technology just partnered with tech firm Raotech to launch an AI and robotics innovation hub that will train students across all disciplines. The center promises micro-credentials, global funding access, and real career opportunities for the next generation of African tech leaders.
The chip giant is launching its first Southeast Asian research hub in Singapore, focusing on AI that moves beyond screens into robots and autonomous systems. The city-state is betting on practical AI applications that help workers rather than replace them.
Power line workers in Israel no longer need to risk their lives dangling from helicopters 200 feet in the air. A new drone system does the dangerous job for them, and it's working beautifully.
A California company just launched the first sensor that captures full color and 3D depth information at the same time, making self-driving cars and robots safer and smarter. The breakthrough eliminates the need for separate cameras and could accelerate the arrival of autonomous vehicles in our cities.
New robots are learning to make clothes without sewing, potentially bringing garment production back to the US and Europe while dramatically reducing fashion's environmental footprint. The technology could slash greenhouse gas emissions from making a single t-shirt by nearly half.
A Norwegian company just made robot joints smaller, lighter, and more powerful with motors so thin they open up entirely new design possibilities. Engineers will get hands-on demos at Boston's Robotics Summit in May 2026.
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 South Korean startup is teaching robots to perform complex hospitality tasks by capturing skills from hotel workers, potentially transforming how AI learns real-world jobs. The technology aims to deploy AI robots across industries by 2028 while sparking important conversations about workforce transitions.
Infineon Technologies is inviting startups worldwide to help shape the future of humanoid robots. The German tech giant's new challenge aims to accelerate innovation that could transform how robots work alongside humans.
Allied Bank is teaming up with LUMS university's robotics lab to bring cutting-edge automation to Pakistani banking. The partnership signals a tech-forward future for financial services in the country.
A new robotics company just solved one of the biggest challenges in ocean drone operations: landing safely on moving boats in rough seas. The breakthrough could transform offshore industries from shipping to search and rescue.
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.
A South Korean researcher just won one of tech's most prestigious awards for turning everyday objects into helpful robots. Her secret? Making robots so natural you forget they're machines.
A slim robot that crawls inside massive generators just won international gold and could revolutionize how power plants keep our lights on. University students helped build it from scratch.
Tech giant Qualcomm Technologies is teaming up with MassRobotics to give robotics startups the tools and support they need to bring their innovations to life. The partnership brings advanced AI and computing resources to one of the world's largest independent robotics hubs.
Scientists discovered that rice grains behave like a smart material, getting weaker under fast pressure but staying strong under slow force. This surprising property is now helping engineers design safer robots and protective equipment that responds instantly without electronics.
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