robots

China unveiled plans to mass-produce humanoid robots expected to change the world. What To Know: According to a new blueprint document published by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology last week, China is targeting humanoid robot production by 2025. The country...

For many years, the idea of robots assisting with day-to-day tasks was nothing more than a dream. However, with the recent growth of AI technology, this dream is now a reality. Rice Robotics is one of the best examples of how robots are changing the way people live and do business.  The Hong...

Every year, Wendy's serves millions of customers at nearly 7,000 restaurants around the globe. Now, the company is taking a massive step forward. It's partnering with Google to bring artificial intelligence (AI) to a drive-thru at one of the company's Columbus, Ohio-area restaurants. If everything...

A robot at an AI forum said it would not rebel against the human race, but it paused and made a peculiar gesture before answering.  What Happened: The world's first press conference between humans and robots took place on Friday at the "AI for Good" conference...

Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) co-creator Billy Markus, popularly known as Shibetoshi Nakamoto, has a unique suggestion for resolving the ongoing rivalry between tech billionaires  Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.  What Happened: Instead of duking it out in a cage match, Markus on Tuesday proposed that the...

In a thought-provoking Twitter exchange, Elon Musk hinted at a dystopian future where artificial intelligence, or AI, spouses and their human counterparts would raise robot children, igniting a whirlwind of humor, intrigue and ethical contemplation.  What Happened: In the ever-evolving landscape of...

Despite being only 23 years old, social media star Caryn Marjorie has amassed a following of 1.8 million on Snapchat. And if that's not impressive enough, get this: She also has more than 1,000 virtual "boyfriends" that could soon make her a millionaire.  These boyfriends communicate with an...

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA)’s vehicles are equipped with an array of sensors and tools that enable transmission of data to the company’s servers where it’s analyzed to identify issues, optimise performance and enhance the user experience.  Don’t Miss: Qnetic Unveils...

In today's fast-paced world, the restaurant industry has seen a significant uptick in demand for quick, efficient service. As a result, restaurant owners are turning to automation and robotics to meet these growing needs. This is where startups like Blendid and Bear Robotics Inc. with its flagship...

If you’ve recently been to a fast-food restaurant you’ve probably noticed the proliferation of self-service kiosks that allow you to place your order and pay for it remotely.  Now, McDonald’s Corp. is taking another giant leap toward total automation. In late 2022, America...

Exciting news emerged from the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, as Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development Inc. presented its latest creation — a sensational robot that uses motion-capture data to create lifelike performances with an emotional impact.  The...

Although Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and billionaire Bill Gates don't "regularly agree" with one another, they both believe the government should tax the robots that are inevitably coming for American jobs. What To Know: In a new book released Tuesday titled, "...

Boston Dynamics signed an open letter pledging not to weaponize general-purpose robots in October 2022. What Happened: The robotics startup is one among six companies in the space that wrote and signed an open letter on Thursday, stating that "one area of particular concern...

One of the key moments of Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) AI Day in August 2021 was the unveiling of the Tesla Bot, a humanoid robot, which was highlighted by CEO Elon Musk. The introduction of robots by Tesla that could be used for a number of sectors could bring up an old debate of whether...

Researchers have developed a humanoid robot-based new telepresence technology that enables users to virtually explore remote environments and communicate with individuals in those environments. What Happened: Researchers from Hanyang and Duksung Women's University in South Korea have developed...