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Kenyan Robotics Startup Joins Qualcomm's Africa Program
InnovationApr 13

Kenyan Robotics Startup Joins Qualcomm's Africa Program

A Nairobi company building assistive robots for people with disabilities just earned a spot in one of Africa's most competitive tech programs. Zerobionic beat out over 1,200 applicants from 45 countries to join Qualcomm's 2026 mentorship cohort.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)2 min read
New Platform Makes Robot Programming as Easy as Apps
InnovationMar 7

New Platform Makes Robot Programming as Easy as Apps

A new platform called GRID is revolutionizing robotics by making complex AI deployment as simple as downloading an app. General Robotics is betting this breakthrough could do for robots what cloud computing did for the internet.

The Robot Report2 min read
Kenyan Robotics Startup Joins Elite Qualcomm Program
InnovationApr 10

Kenyan Robotics Startup Joins Elite Qualcomm Program

Zerobionic, a Kenyan startup building assistive robots for people with disabilities, was selected from 1,200 applications across 45 African countries for Qualcomm's prestigious mentorship program. The company is Kenya's only representative among 10 startups chosen for engineering support, funding opportunities, and a shot at a social impact grant. #

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)3 min read
UK Startup Makes Robot Programming as Easy as Browsing
InnovationJun 22

UK Startup Makes Robot Programming as Easy as Browsing

A Sheffield company just cracked the code on robotics' biggest problem: software that's too hard to use. Their browser-based platform lets anyone build robot applications without being an expert.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
Kenyan Robotics Startup Joins Elite Tech Program in Africa
InnovationApr 10

Kenyan Robotics Startup Joins Elite Tech Program in Africa

A Kenyan company building assistive robots for people with disabilities just earned a spot in one of Africa's most competitive innovation programs. Zerobionic beat out over 1,200 applicants from 45 countries to join Qualcomm's 2026 mentorship cohort.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)2 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
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
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
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
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
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
Ghana Program Teaches 500 Girls to Code and Build Robots
InnovationJan 27

Ghana Program Teaches 500 Girls to Code and Build Robots

A groundbreaking after-school program in rural Ghana is teaching young girls to build robots and write code, with 70% of spots reserved for female students. The initiative has already grown from 50 to over 1,700 students across the country.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 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
500 Ghana Students Learn Robotics in Rural Tech Program
InnovationFeb 3

500 Ghana Students Learn Robotics in Rural Tech Program

A telecom foundation is bringing coding, robotics, and electronics training to 500 students across five underserved regions in Ghana, with 70% of spots reserved for girls. The 12-week program has already reached over 1,700 young learners since launch.

Google News - Ghana Development3 min read
Google Reunites With Intrinsic to Scale Robot AI
VideosFeb 27

Google Reunites With Intrinsic to Scale Robot AI

Google is bringing robotics startup Intrinsic back into the company just five years after it spun out, aiming to make intelligent robots accessible to manufacturers everywhere. The move combines Intrinsic's easy-to-use robot programming platform with Google's powerful AI to transform how factories operate.

The Robot Report3 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
New Robot Gripper Learns to Handle Anything Without Training
VideosJun 3

New Robot Gripper Learns to Handle Anything Without Training

A lightweight robot gripper now lets collaborative robots work safely alongside humans while carrying more payload. New AI software teaches robots to pick up unfamiliar objects without any programming.

The Robot Report3 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
Singapore Robotics Startups Go Global After Accelerator
InnovationJul 4

Singapore Robotics Startups Go Global After Accelerator

Singapore's first RoboNexus accelerator helped robotics companies expand to 40+ countries, raising $125M and creating thousands of jobs. The program returns in 2027 with even stronger mentorship to launch the next wave of robot innovators.

Google News - Singapore Technology2 min read

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