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Vietnam's Vingroup Launches $11M Surgical Robotics Venture
Health & WellnessMay 14

Vietnam's Vingroup Launches $11M Surgical Robotics Venture

Vietnam's largest private company is betting big on the future of healthcare with a new surgical robotics subsidiary. The move puts the Southeast Asian nation on the map in a medical technology sector expected to grow from $12.5 billion to $50 billion by 2035.

Google News - Vietnam Growth2 min read
Hong Kong Pioneers AI Surgical Robots That Assist Doctors
Health & WellnessApr 8

Hong Kong Pioneers AI Surgical Robots That Assist Doctors

Hong Kong researchers have developed AI-powered surgical robots that can independently handle tasks like tissue retraction and camera positioning through voice commands. The technology could be in operating rooms within five years, reducing surgeon workload during complex procedures.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
South Korea Launches $8.7M AI Surgical Robot Innovation Lab
InnovationMay 28

South Korea Launches $8.7M AI Surgical Robot Innovation Lab

Samsung Medical Center will lead a five-year initiative to develop AI-powered surgical robots that could transform operating rooms across Korea. The government-backed project brings together hospitals, tech companies, and research institutions to solve real problems surgeons face every day.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
Shanghai Medical Fair Debuts Brain Implant and Surgical Robots
InnovationApr 30

Shanghai Medical Fair Debuts Brain Implant and Surgical Robots

Over 300,000 healthcare innovators from 150 countries gathered in Shanghai to unveil breakthrough medical technologies that will transform patient care. The world's first invasive brain-computer interface and advanced surgical robots signal a new era in precision medicine.

Google News - Medical Breakthrough3 min read
Humanoid Robot Successfully Removes Pig's Gallbladder
InnovationJul 14

Humanoid Robot Successfully Removes Pig's Gallbladder

A surgeon-controlled humanoid robot named Surgie just completed its first live surgeries in a standard operating room, using ordinary surgical tools to remove gallbladders from pigs. This breakthrough could bring life-saving operations to remote communities that lack access to specialized surgical care.

Singularity Hub2 min read
New Robot Fits in Smaller ORs, Completes 30 Surgeries
VideosMay 6

New Robot Fits in Smaller ORs, Completes 30 Surgeries

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.

The Robot Report2 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
Canadian Company Launches Medical Robot Arm for Surgeons
VideosJun 18

Canadian Company Launches Medical Robot Arm for Surgeons

A robotics company celebrated 20 years by unveiling a surgical robot built specifically for operating rooms, not adapted from industrial machines. The lightweight arm could make advanced robotic surgery more accessible to hospitals everywhere.

The Robot Report2 min read
Korean Surgical Robot Startup Hits $1B Valuation
VideosJan 22

Korean Surgical Robot Startup Hits $1B Valuation

A South Korean medical robotics company just raised $94 million and became a billion-dollar "unicorn" with a mission to make advanced surgery accessible worldwide. LivsMed's robotic systems are already performing procedures across continents.

The Robot Report2 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
Stryker's New Handheld Robot Makes Knee Surgery Simpler
Daily MixFeb 11

Stryker's New Handheld Robot Makes Knee Surgery Simpler

After two million robotic procedures worldwide, medical device giant Stryker just launched a handheld robotic system that makes knee replacement surgery easier for doctors and safer for patients. The breakthrough tool guides surgeons with precision without requiring the complex setup of traditional surgical robots.

The Robot Report3 min read
Humanoid Robots Complete First Live Surgery at UC San Diego
InnovationJul 11

Humanoid Robots Complete First Live Surgery at UC San Diego

Two humanoid robots just successfully performed live gallbladder removal surgeries, marking a breakthrough that could bring expert surgical care to rural areas and disaster zones. The lightweight robots worked alongside human surgeons and even completed one operation independently.

New Atlas3 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
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
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
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
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
Dancing Robots Wow Crowds at Beijing Tech Show
InnovationMar 28

Dancing Robots Wow Crowds at Beijing Tech Show

Unitree Robotics stole the show at Beijing's latest AI and robotics expo with dancing robots that had tech enthusiasts buzzing. The performance showcased how far consumer robotics has come in making advanced technology feel fun and accessible.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
Chinese Robot Lets Humans Pilot Real-Life Mecha for $650K
InnovationMay 13

Chinese Robot Lets Humans Pilot Real-Life Mecha for $650K

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.

Al Jazeera English2 min read

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