Since generative AI burst onto the scene, much of the discussion around AI and automation in general seems to be focused on how it can eliminate the human element from the working world. Look deeper, …
Boston Dynamics unveils an all-electric version of its Atlas robot
When Boston Dynamics announced on Tuesday it was retiring the hydraulic version of Atlas, there were a few hints that the company wasn't done with humanoid robots entirely. Sure enough, one day later, …
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Meet The New AI-Robot Billionaire
Figure 01, can you choose a healthy snack for me from that basket?” Brett Adcock asks the humanoid robot lurking behind a table close by. Its options are an orange and a bag of chips. The robot–a.ka. …
Most G7 countries feel uncomfortable with the most advanced robots
Are androids our friends or foes? It depends on the context. Most G7 countries have mixed feelings toward robots, according to a survey conducted by United Robotics on nearly 8,000 people in the US, …
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Is robotics about to have its own ChatGPT moment?
Silent. Rigid. Clumsy. Henry and Jane Evans are used to awkward houseguests. For more than a decade, the couple, who live in Los Altos Hills, California, have hosted a slew of robots in their home. In …
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Collaborative Robotics is prioritizing ‘human problem solving’ over humanoid forms
Humanoids have sucked a lot of the air out of the room. It is, after all, a lot easier to generate press for robots that look and move like humans. Ultimately, however, both the efficacy and …
Robotics For Efficient Fulfillment
The last decade has brought a lot of innovation into warehouse operations, targeted at making it faster, more efficient and less error-prone. While historically most warehouses have relied heavily on …
The Future of Work in the Age of Automation
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, automation is revolutionizing the way we work and interact with machines. From artificial intelligence to robotics, automation is reshaping …
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Chinese robot maker says protectionism will not stop its march
The founder of China’s largest industrial automation company believes the key role played by the country’s robot makers in keeping global supply chains running will insulate them from rising global …
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Apple’s electric car loss could be home robotics’ gain
For every tech success story, there are countless projects that slam headlong into the brick wall of reality. Apple’s electric vehicle ambitions are one of the most recent — and, frankly, best — …
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