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Emily Kate Genatowski invited an AI-powered robot to share her home for an entire year to see how machines might fit into our daily lives. Her experiences reveal that robot roommates are less like science fiction and more like the practical, messy reality we're already stepping into.
Scientists in Japan just launched the world's first completely unmanned laboratory where AI-powered robots conduct experiments around the clock without human supervision. This breakthrough could accelerate scientific discoveries while freeing researchers to focus on creative problem-solving.
A humanoid robot dressed in traditional Buddhist robes has become the world's first robot monk, participating in a formal ceremony at Seoul's Jogye Temple. South Korea is showing how ancient traditions and cutting-edge technology can walk hand in hand into the future.
Slate Auto is making real progress on its promised $25,000 electric truck, with robots now installed and parts testing underway at its Indiana factory. If everything stays on track, the no-frills customizable pickup could start rolling off the line by December.
A Jeff Bezos-backed startup just finished installing factory robots in Warsaw, Indiana, setting the stage for an affordable electric truck that starts under $26,000. Production could begin by year's end if final testing goes as planned.
Colin Angle, who put 50 million Roombas in homes worldwide, is building robots designed to form genuine emotional bonds with people. His new company Familiar Machines & Magic just emerged from stealth with a mission to create "artificial life" for a more caring world.
Australian scientists are using artificial intelligence and robots to crack one of solar energy's toughest puzzles: recycling panels without losing their most valuable materials. The breakthrough could turn a million tonnes of future waste into over $1 billion in recovered resources.
Researchers at Aston University cracked a major robotics problem: teaching robots in virtual environments that actually work in the messy real world. The breakthrough could make robots safer and cheaper to deploy in recycling, manufacturing, and hazardous jobs.
Johnson & Johnson's OTTAVA surgical robot just completed its first clinical trial with perfect success, and it fits in operating rooms previously too small for robotic surgery. Five of six hospitals used rooms that had never accommodated surgical robots before.
Genesis AI just unveiled robotic hands that can crack eggs, slice tomatoes, and even play piano—all because they're shaped exactly like human hands. The $105 million startup believes matching human anatomy is the secret to teaching robots millions of real-world skills.
A California company just unveiled an AI that gives robots human-level hand skills, from cooking 20-step meals to solving Rubik's Cubes. The breakthrough could transform how robots help in homes, labs, and workplaces everywhere.
A California factory just started producing quiet, helpful humanoid robots designed to work safely in your home. The first batch sold out in five days, and public shipments begin next year.
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.
A Massachusetts company built a "robot kindergarten" where 100 two-armed robots learn real-world tasks from human tutors across the globe. The system spots learning problems 100 times faster than traditional training methods.
A London recycling plant is training humanoid robots to handle hazardous sorting work that injures workers at rates 45% higher than other industries. The technology promises safer conditions while creating new skilled jobs overseeing the machines.
Singapore's public safety agency just teamed up with a leading AI company to build smarter robots and video systems that could transform how first responders keep people safe. The partnership unveiled its most advanced AI model yet at a global public safety summit.
A three-sided zipper rejected in 1985 is now being built by MIT using 3D printing, transforming how we pack tents, build robots, and even design medical casts. What took 40 years to create now takes just one click.
The entrepreneur who brought robot vacuums to millions of homes just revealed his next invention: cute, furry robots designed purely for companionship. These AI-powered "Familiars" can remember your conversations, express emotions through movement, and respond to touch.
Smart robots powered by "physical AI" are transforming factories and warehouses, learning to adapt to messy, unpredictable environments just like people do. Major companies like Amazon are already using this breakthrough technology to solve real-world challenges.
Japan Airlines is bringing humanoid robots to airport operations, tackling labor shortages while making life easier for ground crew workers. The first-of-its-kind trial could transform how airports handle everything from baggage to cleaning.
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