Robot

Exploring what’s next. Stories on emerging ideas, innovations, and trends shaping the future of technology, culture, and the world ahead.

China launches world's first AI hospital with robot doctors 'able to treat 3,000 patients daily'
China launches world's first AI hospital with robot doctors 'able to treat 3,000 patients daily'

It’s expected to lead to the cultivation of ‘highly-skilled doctors’

Quirky-looking robots could be the future of home delivery
Quirky-looking robots could be the future of home delivery

Are you ready to see robots on the street?

US Marines testing a robot dog armed with AI-enabled rifles
US Marines testing a robot dog armed with AI-enabled rifles

To provide increased safety for soldiers

Engineer builds DIY prosthetic that doesn't require battery or electricity
Engineer builds DIY prosthetic that doesn't require battery or electricity

A real-life Tony Stark, if you will

Tesla Optimus robot filmed performing 'useful' at Tesla factory
Tesla Optimus robot filmed performing 'useful' at Tesla factory

Elon Musk wants to mass produce the robot

First-ever flame-throwing robot dog on sale for less than $10,000
First-ever flame-throwing robot dog on sale for less than $10,000

It looks like fu

Boston Dynamics reveals retiring humanoid robot Atlas being replaced by fully electric version
Boston Dynamics reveals retiring humanoid robot Atlas being replaced by fully electric version

Atlas has entered his electric era

Iconic humanoid robot renowned for its groundbreaking capabilities set to retire
Iconic humanoid robot renowned for its groundbreaking capabilities set to retire

The bittersweet footage is remarkably human

Researchers create humanoid robot so advanced it can predict when you are going to smile
Researchers create humanoid robot so advanced it can predict when you are going to smile

Non-verbal communication is what robots are lacking.

Scientists develop a shape-shifting humanoid robot that can liquefy itself
Scientists develop a shape-shifting humanoid robot that can liquefy itself

Is that T-1000 from Terminator 2?

Humanoid robot can pilot plane in cockpit designed for humans
Humanoid robot can pilot plane in cockpit designed for humans

Watching this robot piloting a plane seems unbelievable, but that’s reality these days!

Mercedes-Benz officially employs humanoid robots to work on assembly line
Mercedes-Benz officially employs humanoid robots to work on assembly line

It looks friendly enough.

OpenAI and Figure share creepy video showcasing humanoid robot speaking like a person
OpenAI and Figure share creepy video showcasing humanoid robot speaking like a person

Are we watching the birth of Skynet?

World's most advanced humanoid does an uncanny impression of Elon Musk
World's most advanced humanoid does an uncanny impression of Elon Musk

It’s eerily accurate.

Amazon introduces two-meter tall humanoid robots to work in its warehouses
Amazon introduces two-meter tall humanoid robots to work in its warehouses

It’s a move towards automating its warehouses.

Elon Musk shares new video of 'Optimus' robot strolling confidently around lab
Elon Musk shares new video of 'Optimus' robot strolling confidently around lab

Robots are looking more and more human.