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Toyota Is Installing 400,000 Robots, But Humans Still Matter

Toyota turns 400,000 factory robots into line partners that learn from takumi, aiming for higher build consistency without cutting human judgment.

Motor1

40 Years Later, The Most Surprisingly Hardcore Animated Movie Ever Is Pure Cinema

We've still got the touch! Here's why 'The Transformers: The Movie' is more than the infamous Optimus Prime moment.

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75 Years Ago, One Bizarre Phrase Made Sci-Fi History

It was in 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' that sci-fi fans first heard the words "Klaatu barada nikto"

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Google, Bill Gates's fund invests $31.8M in California startup aiming to build solar farm using robots

A California startup has successfully garnered considerable funding to enhance its robotic technology for solar park installations. Planted seeks to redefine the construction industry by creating a repeatable, production-line method. By employing advanced software and robotics, they precisely position solar panel posts, allowing for installations across diverse terrains and maximizing…

The Times of India

70 Images Of A Future That Didn’t Quite Arrive, But Sometimes Got Surprisingly Close (New Pics)

If you’ve ever found yourself enthralled by some fantastical vision of what the future might look like, this list might be just for you. Spanning decades, these fascinating images show how people from different eras imagined what tomorrow would hold. Some got a whole lot closer than you’d expect, while…

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San Francisco's $30/hour humanoid cleaning robots; they're remotely human-run

San Francisco tech startup Tau Robotics has, in a feat, launched AI robots that provide home and office cleaning services, including vacuuming floors, clearing clutter, and taking out the trash. "Yeah, yesterday we made it public that we are starting to offer a cleaning service with humanoids in SF," Alex…

The Times of India

5 Star Trek Technologies That Came True

We don’t have warp power quite yet, but in the meantime...

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The Trial of Romeo Oscar review – Ayckbourn goes back to the future with android accused of murder

The playwright explores our relationship with technology, asks if robots have souls and even questions the value of art in this sci-fi courtroom drama

The Guardian - UK

China's EV Boom Is Losing Steam. Carmakers Are Now Pouring Money Into Humanoid Robots.

Automakers can reuse technology, factories and supply chains developed for electric vehicles, but demand for humanoid robots outside their own operations remains limited.

International Business Times

China Moves Humanoid Robots From Commercial Dominance Toward Military Trials on the Battlefield

China is transitioning humanoid robots from entertainment to military use, with the PLA testing them for battlefield applications. This shift raises questions about autonomy and ethical implications.

International Business Times UK

Kawasaki's Corleo Project Isn't Just A Robot Horse. It's An Entire Lifestyle

Team Green doesn't just picture Corleo as a rideable machine in the real world; it's also a riding simulator with a future in esports, apparently.

RideApart

Eufy Robot Vacuum Omni E35 review: I love the form factor of this compact but clever robovac

Average homeowners should find the Eufy Omni E35 fits the bill perfectly with powerful vac and mop options packed inside a svelte design

I Loved Mike Tyson In Robot Chicken’s New Special, But Not As Much As The Creators Dug Working With Him

An all-time great Mike Tyson gag, 29 years in the making.

Cinemablend

The Grand Tour review – This new iteration fronted by social media stars misses the chaos of the original

3/5 Social media stars James Engelsman, Thomas Holland and Francis Bourgeois jump into the driving seat as motoring show enters a whole new era

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Meet the mass-produced humanoid robot that wants to steal your face

China’s UBTECH is launching a line of lifelike robots that can be customized to resemble "designated individuals."

Dyson just launched 3 new robot vacuums – including one that can spot stains and repeatedly clean until gone

Each model offers a different level of cleaning

Tom’s Guide

I just watched a robot vacuum actually climb stairs — it took 3 minutes but those steps were sparkling after

The Roborock Rover is a stair-climbing robot vacuum, and it actually works... but there's a catch.

Mammotion unveils its latest LUBA robot mower – and it's coming for those missed edges

The new LUBA 4 AWD will leave less work behind for you

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iRobot's new flagship Roomba creates an airtight seal with your carpet — the competition should be worried

iRobot unveils the Roomba Max 875 Combo: Is it the ultimate floor cleaning tool?

Tapo's new robot vacuum and mop promises top performance without the £300+ price tag

It might be affordable, but Tapo hasn’t held back on the features

Cinemablend

Why Aren't Rick And Morty Properly In Robot Chicken's Adult Swim Special? Seth Green Gave Me The Logical Explanation

Geez, Rick, you missed out on one of TV's most glorious crossover episodes.

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I Love The Wild Way Paul Bettany And James Spader Sum Up Vision And Ultron’s Dynamic In VisionQuest

Just your friendly neighbor psychopath.

Tom’s Hardware

Man uses robot vacuum to covertly record his wife's affair, wins divorce settlement but gets sentenced to prison for making an illegal recording — Husband lands behind bars after counter-suit over privacy rights

A Taiwanese man sued his wife for having an affair using recordings from a robot vacuum to prove his case. He won, but got sued by the wife for infringing on her personal privacy and was fined the equivalent of 30% of what he earned as compensation previously.

The Guardian - UK

Faster, higher, funnier: what we learned from China’s robot games

Five-day showcase reveals leaps Beijing has made in humanoid tech, but also its limitations as US rivals come up from the rear

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I’ve been testing this robot vacuum with a compact design that takes care of itself for up to 65 days, and it’s quickly become a staple in my home

The Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro is a mid-range vacuum that cleans hard floors masterfully, but it’s not the best for pet owners.

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