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Agility Robotics heads to Wall Street in a $2.5 billion bet on staffing warehouses with humanoids

Agility Robotics, an AI-driven humanoid robotics for warehouse operations, plans to go public with a remarkable $2.5 billion valuation. This move signifies a noteworthy advancement for the rapidly growing humanoid robot industry. Their 'Digit' robots, optimized for monotonous manual tasks, are already deployed in various industrial environments, supported by leading…

The Economic Times

‘Who is going to pay us when we’re replaced by robots?’ The Indian factory workers told to film themselves for AI

When workers had cameras attached to them, they found it funny at first. But novelty soon turned to concern

The Guardian - UK

All the world's a robot-staging ground for tech entrepreneurs building 'physical AI'

AI "world models" are the next frontier for computer scientists who see too many limitations in the AI language models behind popular chatbots

The Independent UK

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Look out Nvidia — Alibaba reveals its most powerful AI models for robots as it looks to strike ahead in agentic race

Alibaba is looking to expand into the physical world by launching its first suite of AI models for robots amid a broadening global AI race.

TechRadar

General Motors layoffs: GM replaces over 1,000 workers with 50 robots at US flagship plant in Michigan, says "we are implementing..."

General Motors Detroit plant robots: General Motors has introduced 50 collaborative robots at its Factory Zero plant, a move that has led to over 1,000 job cuts. While GM states these 'cobots' are designed to assist workers and improve conditions, the United Auto Workers union strongly criticizes the decision, viewing…

The Economic Times

‘Ask people if they want to be cared for by a robot, and most say no': People are warming up to robots at work - but they don't want them in hospitals or schools

Public support for workplace robots is growing, but confidence and trust remain low for roles requiring empathy and human caregiving.

TechRadar

Molly Mae reveals ‘random’ Hugh Jackman film inspired her son’s controversial name

Her second child’s name has sparked some confusion on social media

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5 Everyday Problems AI Is Already Solving Better Than Expected

For years, artificial intelligence was imagined as something distant, associated with robots, self-driving cars, and science fiction movies. Today, it has become an invisible assistant working behind screens, apps, and devices we use every day. Many people still think AI is only useful for programmers or large corporations. In reality,…

MyLifeXP

Molly-Mae Hague reveals unexpected inspiration behind son’s name

The former Love Island star, 27, welcomed her second child with partner Tommy Fury earlier this month.

Evening Standard

This artist's ink drawings turn human habits into something mechanical but reflective, creating small narrative moments

Discover Warpsol's human-inspired robots and machines.

Creative Bloq

BABA Stock: The Physical AI Race Heats Up as Alibaba Releases New AI Models for Robots

Alibaba is making a bold push into the next frontier of AI, launching new robot-focused models and strengthening its position in the Physical AI market.

Barchart

Love, loneliness and robots: AI prompts new questions around human connection

VivaTech turned 10 this year and Europe's biggest tech showcase has never been louder, shinier or more crowded. But walking the show floors, FRANCE 24 tech reporters Charlotte Lam and Peter O'Brien were drawn to one topic in particular: not about productivity or performance, but about companionship and how the…

France 24

Humanoid robots and smart homes put AI centre stage at VivaTech 2026 in Paris

France is putting artificial intelligence and robotics in the spotlight at VivaTech 2026, which opened on 17 June at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

Euronews

People are marrying holograms and making friends with chatbots. But can AI bring true happiness?

Can technology really replace human relationships? As philosophy scholars who focus on human happiness and on artificial intelligence (AI), we tackle this question in a recent paper.

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Digital Camera World

A tiny jumping spider with a brain the size of a poppy seed holds the secret to a revolutionary new 3D camera

A new ultra-efficient 3D camera inspired by jumping spiders could reshape how drones, robots and wearables see.

Bangkok Post

Robots pour cocktails and run marathons, but still can't multitask

BOSTON - They can mix cocktails, run marathons and fold laundry. But humanoid robots are still a long way from doing lots of different jobs on command, whatever the marketing says.

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The Final Mile of Robot Simulation Training: Why Scene Assets Are Becoming the Critical Missing Link in the Industry Chain

HONG KONG, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2026, the robot simulation training industry is undergoing a critical infrastructure shift. While large language models (LLMs) effortlessly scrape trillions of words from the open internet, physical robots face a devastating data starvation crisis.The physical world has yielded only about 500,000 hours…

Euronews

AI dominates conversations at VivaTech

VivaTech's 10th edition draws 200,000 visitors to Paris, with Jeff Bezos and Emmanuel Macron among the guests. AI dominates conversations on the show floor. Euronews finds a personal survival capsule for when the robots take over.

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Nvidia reveals AI robots that taught themselves to install GPUs into motherboards — video shows robot ‘solve high-precision tasks like… installing GPUs all by itself’

Nvidia showcases agentic robots that can teach themselves high-precision and dexterous tasks - like PC building - in the real world.

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Dan Ives Predicts a Tesla-SpaceX Megamerger. Here’s What Investors Need to Know.

A merger of Elon Musk's companies would be valued at $3.6 trillion.

Bangkok Post

Indian workers training AI robots to take their jobs

KARUR — With a smartphone strapped to her head, Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes in her kitchen in India to train robots powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to take on household jobs in the future.

The Economic Times

The Indian workers training AI robots to take their jobs

With a smartphone strapped to her head, Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes in her kitchen in India to train AI-powered robots to take on household jobs in the future. "I may get a robot myself in the future," she added.

Euronews

Humanoid robots join models at fashion show in Seoul

Humanoid robots wearing designer outfits shared the runway with human models at a futuristic fashion show in Seoul, highlighting advances in robotics and AI.

The Economic Times

The Next Frontier: LG's future is not just the TV and fridge in your home

LG Electronics is accelerating its transformation: LG Electronics is transforming from a home appliance maker to a technology powerhouse. The company is expanding into recurring services and business-to-business solutions. LG is also investing heavily in AI infrastructure and robotics. This strategic shift aims to build stable, high-margin businesses. The vision…

The Conversation

AI robots can go rogue – a researcher on how easily it happens

Earlier this year in Beijing, a humanoid robot crossed a half-marathon finish line in a blistering 50 minutes, 26 seconds. The feat immediately lit up global headlines for shattering the human world record by almost seven minutes.

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