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Africa Launches AI and Robotics Contest for Youth Innovators
InnovationMay 14

Africa Launches AI and Robotics Contest for Youth Innovators

Young Africans now have a continental platform to showcase AI and robotics solutions that could transform the continent's economy. The Presidential African Youth in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Competition connects innovators aged 15 to 35 with investors, policymakers, and industry leaders. ##

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
White Center Youth Robotics Team Rolls into West Seattle Parade
Community Heroes3h ago

White Center Youth Robotics Team Rolls into West Seattle Parade

A youth robotics team from White Center is bringing student-built robots to one of Seattle's biggest summer parades. The High Tekerz want to show kids that technical skills can open doors to exciting futures.

Google: robotics innovation3 min read
NY Garage Project Becomes Thriving Youth Robotics Hub
Acts of KindnessJun 11

NY Garage Project Becomes Thriving Youth Robotics Hub

What started in Kate and Rick Robertson's garage has grown into a community robotics center serving hundreds of students across New York's Capital Region. Their Innovation Station hosted Robotics Night at RCS High School, inspiring young engineers from kindergarten through high school.

Google: robotics innovation3 min read
Guyana Joins Caribbean Robotics Partnership for Youth
InnovationMar 17

Guyana Joins Caribbean Robotics Partnership for Youth

STEMGuyana has officially joined a regional network connecting young innovators across the Caribbean through robotics competitions and technology education. The partnership opens doors for Guyanese students to compete internationally and collaborate with peers from neighboring islands.

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
30 African Youth Head to China for AI and Robotics Camp
Community HeroesJun 9

30 African Youth Head to China for AI and Robotics Camp

Digital Equity Africa is sending 30 young people, ages 5 to 17, to Shenzhen, China this summer to experience the future of technology firsthand. The immersive camp aims to transform African youth from tech consumers into tech creators.

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
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
Morocco Hosts Robot Competition for Deaf and Hearing Youth
Community HeroesMay 16

Morocco Hosts Robot Competition for Deaf and Hearing Youth

Nearly 200 students from across Morocco will compete side by side in the country's first national robotics competition that fully includes deaf and hearing-impaired participants. The groundbreaking event treats all competitors equally, regardless of hearing ability.

Google: robotics innovation2 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
Hong Kong Students Win AI Disaster Response Robot Challenge
Community HeroesMar 10

Hong Kong Students Win AI Disaster Response Robot Challenge

Nineteen elite youth teams from Asia competed in Hong Kong using AI robots to tackle simulated typhoon disasters. A Shanghai team took the grand prize by designing rescue robots that could navigate disaster zones and propose community support solutions.

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
Robot Company Bear Acquires Kinisi, Adds Humanoid to Fleet
Videos3d ago

Robot Company Bear Acquires Kinisi, Adds Humanoid to Fleet

Bear Robotics just bought Kinisi Robotics to add humanoid manipulation technology to its 16,000 deployed service robots. The move transforms Bear's delivery and cleaning robots into a complete automation platform that can now pick up and handle objects.

The Robot Report3 min read
Africa's AI Contest Offers Youth $120K in Prizes
InnovationJun 11

Africa's AI Contest Offers Youth $120K in Prizes

Young innovators across Africa can now compete for $120,000 in prizes by showcasing their artificial intelligence and robotics projects. The continental competition aims to position African youth at the forefront of technological innovation.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
Engineer Teaches Robots Through 100s of Practice Sessions
InnovationApr 30

Engineer Teaches Robots Through 100s of Practice Sessions

In China's northeast, a robot engineer is teaching humanoid robots to move like humans by demonstrating actions hundreds of times while wearing motion-capture technology. Her patient training is helping create robots that can safely work alongside people in real-world environments.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
Japan Bets on Robot Software as China Leads Manufacturing
InnovationApr 18

Japan Bets on Robot Software as China Leads Manufacturing

While China dominates humanoid robot production, Japanese companies are carving out a new niche in the global robotics race. They're focusing on the "brain" behind the bots: AI software that helps robots think and act in real-world situations.

Euronews2 min read

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