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Meet Caden Pohlkamp, the Texas seventh-grader who built an underwater robot to test 12 neighbourhood ponds; fountains were linked to healthier water

In Texas, a resourceful seventh-grader has crafted an underwater robot to analyze pond water quality. This clever invention measures environmental variables at varying depths across twelve ponds. Results demonstrated that artificial fountains greatly enhance water quality and support aquatic life. This remarkable endeavor secured him a spot as a finalist…

The Times of India · Aug 21

Moment robot carries out controlled explosion of suspicious packages in Golders Green

Footage of a robot carrying out explosion at north London bus stop was shared online by the Campaign for Antisemitism

Evening Standard · Aug 20

The most terrifying and futuristic humanoid machines on display at China’s World Robot Conference

Chinese robot firms are wooing potential ⁠customers and investors at the World Robot Conference

The Independent UK · Aug 20

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Humanoid Robots Still a Decade Away From Their ‘ChatGPT Moment,’ Unitree Founder Says After Blockbuster IPO Debut

Unitree Robotics‘ founder, Wang Xingxing, has predicted that humanoid robots may need up to a decade to reach their “ChatGPT moment”, following the company’s successful market debut.

Benzinga · Aug 20

China puts AI 'robocops' on traffic duty; one 'Superman' robot claims to be faster than Usain Bolt

China is putting robots to work in real-world policing, with a traffic-control machine in Hangzhou now issuing warnings to motorists and pedestrians. Meanwhile, another Chinese robotics firm has unveiled a humanoid machine whose claimed top speed exceeds Usain Bolt’s 100-metre world-record pace.

The Times of India · Aug 20

Meet Rayhan Papar, the 18-year-old Texas student who trained a da Vinci surgical robot to remove tumors; it succeeded in 3 of 4 gel-model tests

A brilliant eighteen-year-old student has engineered a cutting-edge framework designed for surgical robots. Utilizing a simulation strategy, this innovative system instructs robots on autonomous tumor excision. Tested on a da Vinci surgical platform alongside gel models, it achieved success by removing tumors in three out of four trials. This pioneering…

The Times of India · Aug 20

After using the Honor Robot Phone's "basically peerless" gimbal camera, I can't work out if it's the future or not

This phone does a lot right, but it's still slighty tech-demo-ish

T3 · Aug 19

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Emotional care robots with hefty price tag steal the show at China conference after US ban

China is showcasing its expanding robots industry at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Shares in humanoid robot firm Unitree surge 600% on Chinese stock market debut

Company’s robots have gained global fame via videos of them performing martial arts and as dancers for pop stars

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19

Chinese maker of backflipping robots sees shares soar sixfold on stock market debut

Unitree Robotics drew wide attention earlier this year when its G1 models performed backflips and martial arts at China's Spring Festival Gala

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Tesla Optimus Rival Unitree Robotics Explodes 629% in Shanghai Debut, Briefly Hits $66 Billion Valuation

Shares of Unitree Robotics experienced a massive surge in their Shanghai trading debut on Wednesday, marking an impressive 629% increase from their IPO price.

Benzinga · Aug 19

Shares in Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree soar in Shanghai trading debut

Shares of Unitree, one of China's largest humanoid robot makers, have soared as much as 629% in its public stock trading debut in Shanghai

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Humanoid resources: China's robots search for workforce breakthrough

HANGZHOU (CHINA) - A horde of schoolchildren watched excitedly as a diminutive humanoid tour guide named Wuji welcomed them to a robot school in eastern China, gesticulating theatrically as it described the institute's aspiration to train the mechanical workforce of the future.

Bangkok Post · Aug 19

Robot helpers and flying houses: Edinburgh fringe tips for families

From wacky versions of The ABC Song to Quentin Blake’s eccentric Mrs Armitage, these five shows offer fun for young audiences

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18

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The Independent UK · Aug 16

Harrison Ford, 84, to return as Indiana Jones in ‘next adventure’

This is the first time that Ford’s likeness will be used at the Disney parks

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 16

3D-printed sound-powered jet engines propel micro drones — fliers are completely silent; researchers use ultrasonic frequencies to drive 12,000-RPM silent hovering fliers

A specially shaped 3D-printed resonator can make air shoot out of its nozzle and provide thrust when it hit with the proper frequency. While the prototypes don't deliver practical levels of thrust yet, they show proof that the concept works.

Creative Bloq · Aug 15

How to make sci-fi concept art using VR and Blender

Bart Tchorzewski combines new and more traditional 3D modelling to create a futuristic robot figure.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15

Why can’t penguins fly and why don’t buses have seatbelts? The kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

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Tom’s Guide · Aug 15

I put Honor's crazy Robot Phone up against the iPhone 17 Pro Max — I'm both impressed and confused

How does Honor's ambitious new Robot Phone stack up against the content creator's favorite — the iPhone 17 Pro Max? Let's put it to the test.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 14

‘Where other robot vacuums feel like a useful addition to the home, this one feels like a necessity’ — this review is a love letter to the Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete

The Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete is the robot vacuum by which all others must be measured. Yes. It’s that good.

T3 · Aug 14

Xiaomi's new robot vacuums have arrived with some clever maintenance-saving features

The Robot Vacuum 6 series has more than suction power on its side

Android Central · Aug 13

Honor's Robot Phone is finally here: ARRI partnership, Agile Gimbal spotlight a new future

Honor's Robot Phone launch surprises consumers in China with its Agile Gimbal, automatic camera tracking, and ARRI Cinematic Imaging partnership.

Android Central · Aug 13

Is it a phone or a gimbal? This is Honor's new Robot Phone!

Honor's new Robot Phone is an intriguing combination of two very different products that somehow works surprisingly well. It's not perfect, but I still really want one!

Tom’s Guide · Aug 12

I tried the Honor Robot Phone and it's crazy built-in gimbal — and this could be the future of camera phones

By introducing a motorized robotic gimbal to its design, the Honor Robot Phone reimagines mobile video that would give current action camera gimbals a run for their money.

Benzinga · Aug 12

Uber Sells Serve Robotics Stake, Catches Company Off Guard: ‘Differing Views’ Sour Partnership

Serve Robotics (NASDAQ:SERV) investors were already nursing loss after disappointing quarterly financial results. Another blow came days later when long0time Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) dumped its entire stake in the autonomous delivery robot company.

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