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Scientists uncover thriving life beneath Antarctic ice, revealing hidden ecosystems that impact carbon cycles and reshape climate models for future predictions.

'No matter where I am...': Chinese girl bids tearful goodbye to broken AI English tutor. Video

In the end, as the six-year-old whispers that she will miss her friend, the AI robot’s screen displays a crying face and responds: 'No matter where I am, I will be cheering for you. Stay curious, study hard, and make your dad and aunt proud.'

China's 'robot Olympics' sees humanoids from 16 nations compete in table tennis, football, track

Robots will compete in sports such as football, track and field, and table tennis, as well as tackle robot-specific challenges from sorting medicines.

When Rajinikanth revealed his neighbour was shocked after learning Aishwarya Rai will be his heroine in Robot

Superstar Rajinikanth, known for his immense popularity and magnetic on-screen presence, revealed an amusing incident that highlights both the scrutiny and the playful mockery he faced for playing Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's hero in the 2010 blockbuster "Robot."

Chinese multi-functional $16,000 humanoid robot set for mass production

Unitree says that its G1 robot is equipped with advanced features, making it highly adaptable for various tasks.

Japanese scientists create robot with living skin that can simulate a smile

Researchers at the University of Tokyo grew human skin cells in the shape of a face and pulled it into a wide grin, using embedded ligament-like attachments.

Robot civil servant in South Korea found at bottom of staircase in apparent 'suicide'

The robot was able to navigate multiple floors using elevators, unlike many other service robots that are restricted to a single level.

The Ultimate Household Experience: Twitterati reacts to Apple's plans of home robotics

Some users on social media platform X have called this the ultimate household experience, while some are of the opinion that Tim Cook isn't an innovator and should handover the reins.

Aisha, a robot, serves desserts to customers at Ahmedabad's Robotic Cafe. Watch

A staff member and an ice-machine prepare the bingsu and Aisha the robot transports it to waiting customers.

Kerala School Introduces Iris, India’s First Generative AI Humanoid Teacher | Watch

Kerala unveils Iris, its pioneering AI teacher developed with Makerlabs Edutech Pvt. Ltd. Discover how Iris, introduced at KTCT Higher Secondary School in Thiruvananthapuram, is reshaping education under the ATL project by NITI Aayog. With multilingual abilities and innovative features, Iris offers personalized learning experiences for students, revolutionizing traditional teaching methods. Explore how Makerlabs envisions Iris as an educational voice assistant, powered by Robotics and Generative AI technologies.

Saudi Arabia's first male robot inappropriately touches female reporter during live interview. Video

During its launch, Mohammad, the humanoid robot, extended his hand toward the reporter, seemingly touching her back.

Cancer patient in US dies after surgical robot burns hole in organs, husband sues firm

Harvey Sultzer is suing IS for over $75,000 (about Rs 62 lakh) for negligence, product liability, including design defect and failure to warn, loss of consortium and punitive damages.

Happy Birthday Rajinikanth: Top 5 films of Thalaivar, the bus conductor who became India's Superstar

Rajinikanth, who made his acting debut with the Tamil film 'Apoorva Raagangal' in 1975, has turned 73 years old on December 12, 2023.

Robot crushes man to death mistaking him for a box

The robotic arm pushed the man's upper body down against the conveyor belt, crushing his face and chest.

Enter the dragon robot

The number of robots deployed on factory floors has gone up sharply in China, much faster than in any other country in the world. Between 2017 and 2021, robot density, defined as the number of robots per 10,000 employees in manufacturing, went up from 97 to 322 in China, that is more than trebled

Here's how an AI can design robots from scratch

What's interesting is that the team says the entire process took just 26 seconds on a laptop.

Japan startup develops 'Gundam'-like robot with $3 million price tag

Tokyo-based start-up Tsubame Industries has created a 4.5-meter-tall, four-wheeled robot resembling "Mobile Suit Gundam" from a popular Japanese anime series, available for $3 million.

'Namaste': Tesla AI robot does yoga, video has over 11 million views. Elon Musk reacts

The viral video shows the ability of the robot to sort objects and even rectify its mistakes.

Robot stock analysts

Even machines suffer from recency bias!

2023 World Robot Conference opens in Beijing with over 600 products on display

The World Robot Conference (WRC) 2023 kicked off on August 16 in Beijing and will be held until August 20. The WRC 2023 aims to promote scientific and technological progress under the new industrial development trends in the world. A total of 140 Chinese and overseas robot manufacturers will display over 600 products. Take a look at the new generation of robot technology exhibited at WRC 2023

Affordable Robotic gains 3.5% after announcing channel partner for its US arm

Affordable Robotic & Automation designs automation systems. The company offers line automation, conveyor, robotic inspection stations, welding fixtures, gauges, pneumatic, hydraulic and automatic car parking systems.

The future of IVF: Sperm-injecting robot gives birth to first babies

The IVF process is currently performed manually by trained embryologists who handle eggs and sperm using ultra-thin hollow needles under a microscope.

As Walmart, US's biggest employer, plans an automated future, concerns about job losses rise

Walmart envisions dramatically changing the nature of retail work as it deploys robots to take on more, and more complex, tasks. As a bellwether for the industry, what Walmart does has ramifications for everyone else

Lacking health workers, Germany taps robots for elder care: See Pics

The white-coloured humanoid "Garmi" does not look much different from a typical robot -- it stands on a platform with wheels and is equipped with a black screen on which two blue circles acting as eyes are attached. Garmi is a product of a new sector called geriatronics, a discipline that taps advanced technologies like robotics, IT and 3D technology for geriatrics, gerontology and nursing.

Could the next great author be a robot? We asked (Human) writers

Recently, editors at three science fiction magazines said they had been flooded with AI-generated fiction submissions.