The Latest Breaking News on Robotics

Alibaba's Ant Group Started Investing in Humanoid Robots Last Year. They've Made A Dozen Deals Since And Bet It's The Future.

Alibaba affiliate Ant Group is accelerating its push into humanoid robotics, leading a new $73.6 million funding round for Chinese startup Zeroth.

International Business Times · Jul 2

I tested Sunseeker S4 robot lawnmower for a month and my yard hasn't looked this good in years — with one exception

The Sunseeker S4 is an excellent midrange robot lawnmower that requires very little effort to set up, thanks to LiDAR and its AI, which can map your yard and navigate around objects. You'll still need to trim the edges of your yard, though.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 2

China to open the world's first robot-run hotel in 2027: No receptionists, no housekeepers, no room service staff

Checking into a hotel has traditionally meant being greeted by reception staff, assisted with luggage and served by teams working behind the scenes. A new project in southern China aims to challenge that familiar experience. Scheduled to open in 2027 on the WestArtificial Island of the Shenzhen–Zhongshan Link in Guangdong…

The Times of India · Jul 1

Selling a Portal-inspired Steam Machine Companion Cube case "without ever asking Valve" was pretty stupid, admits company now issuing refunds

Over 1,000 hours of engineering went into the Steam Machine Companion Cube case

GamesRadar · Jun 29

‘A very good gadget’: taking delivery from the robots of Milton Keynes

Starship Technologies six-wheelers could soon become a more familiar sight across the country under new laws

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29

Ministers likely to support law change to allow delivery robots on England’s paths

Exclusive: Safety campaigners concerned about plan for widespread deployment on already crowded pavements

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29

Gracie Abrams Acknowledges She's a Nepo Baby: Other Celebrities Who Have Also Openly Acknowledged Their Privilege

Gracie Abrams and other celebrities have discussed the 'nepo baby' label, acknowledging the privileges and opportunities afforded by their famous family backgrounds.

International Business Times UK · Jun 29

I Was Shook By Wall-E Director's Story About How Alien Inspired The Pixar Film

Now that I see it, I can't unsee it.

Cinemablend · Jun 28

Meet Floaty, the VTOL robot that could change flight forever

This bird-inspired flying robot hovers without propellers, using the wind itself to stay airborne

T3 · Jun 28

NASA’s daring mission to save its Swift Observatory from falling down to Earth

And the Hubble Space Telescope could be next

The Independent UK · Jun 28