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On the outskirts of Beijing, young Chinese entrepreneur Cheng Hao sits on an indoor soccer pitch – but this turf isn’t for humans. It’s where engineers working for his start-up, Booster Robotics, ...

Humanoid robots have come on leaps and bounds in recent times, and much is expected of the advanced machines in the coming year. The process of training humanoid robots can take various forms. Unitree ...

Thorvald Robots work the vineyards scouting and treating disease on crops. In 2023, Tuscany lost 70% of its wine production due to downy mildew on vines. Downy mildew takes root on the leaves, ...

Even world religions have to keep up with digital progress. Examples include: androids that hold church services, AI models taking confession, robots assisting with rituals and apps to guide your ...

Hyundai Motor Group says it will roll out human-like robots in its factories from 2028, as major companies race to use the new technology. The South Korean firm showed off Atlas, a humanoid robot ...

China is preparing to deploy humanoid robots at a busy border crossing with Vietnam. This marks a striking new chapter in the use of robotics in public spaces. Shenzhen-based UBTECH Robotics has won a ...

Imagine walking into a bustling café where a humanoid robot greets you, takes your order, and expertly prepares your coffee, all while engaging in casual conversation. This scenario, once the stuff of ...

If you buy a car from Hyundai in future, there’s a good chance it will have been made by human-like robots which will start staffing their factories. The South Korean giant announced it will begin ...

Mengni Fu checks in to her hotel room using her mobile phone from the backseat of a taxi. When she arrives at the hotel, she drops her luggage to one of the porter robots who delivers it to her room.