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Goldman Sachs Global Institute co-head: remaking our world for machine intelligence

The irony is that a world redesigned for machines may eventually allow us to recover something more purely human as we are relieved of utilitarian burden.

Fortune

Bill Gates wants to tax robots to deter businesses from replacing humans with machines

"The tax system nudges you toward replacing people with machines."

Fortune

An 18-year-old wanted to make advanced robotics cheaper so he built a high-precision sensor that costs less than $25; similar devices can cost hundreds or thousands

In a remarkable feat of innovation, eighteen-year-old Frank Lucci has crafted SubArc, a groundbreaking rotary sensor for robotics that retails for less than twenty-five dollars. This compact device is designed to withstand harsh environments, making precision robotics accessible for both students and researchers. Lucci’s vision is to democratize advanced robotics,…

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Tiny Light-Powered Robots Can Hunt Down and Collect Bacteria, Offering a New Way to Tackle Harmful Microbes

Scientists developed submicrometer robots that use light to move through water, collect bacteria, and transport them to another location.

Medical Daily

Bill Gates calls for some jobs to be ‘Human Reserved,’ suggests taxing AI tokens and robots — billionaire says that ‘AI era will be one of the most turbulent times in human history’

The billionaire philanthropist penned a 6,000-word essay raising the societal risks that AI bring and his proposed solutions to protect the average person.

Tom’s Hardware

A San Francisco woman hires a humanoid robot for $30 an hour to clean her apartment while controlling it remotely from her sofa

A San Francisco woman has given a glimpse of what home cleaning could look like in the age of humanoid robots after hiring one for $30 an hour to work inside her apartment. Gianna Capezio booked a one-hour cleaning visit from San Francisco startup Tau Robotics, with the humanoid robot…

The Times of India

The ‘robot Olympics’ were spectacular – but will this technology end up helping humans?

In the past few days your social media feeds may have been full of videos of humanoid robots sprinting, jumping and performing various incredible (and not so incredible) feats.

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Workers Suit up in Motion-Capture Gear as Researchers Train AI Robots to Imitate Intimate Human Movements

Somnia Robotics uses motion-capture technology to train AI robots in intimate human movements.

International Business Times UK

‘Robots Right Lane Only’ road sign leaves community baffled

The unusual sign is actually the product of a speculative fiction project imagining a future in which robots have taken on the bulk of labor and are demanding equal rights

The Independent UK

What are ‘killer robots’ and will they be banned from the battlefield?

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Robots crash to ground in tug-of-war at 2026 World Humanoid Games

Humanoid robots participated in a tug-of-war competition at the 2026 World Humanoid Games in China on Tuesday (25 August).

The Independent UK

UN warns humanity is ‘dangerously close’ to handing kill decisions to machines

The United Nations and the International Red Cross are urging countries to adopt bans and restrictions on autonomous weapons systems, often called killer robots

The Independent UK

China's Humanoid Robots Are Learning to Fight. Developer Says Robot Soldiers Are Only 5 to 10 Years Away.

China is hosting the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, where more than 2,000 robots from 16 countries are competing.

International Business Times

UN and Red Cross warn 'risks have intensified,' urge regulation of killer robots

Lethal autonomous weapon systems are generally understood as weapon systems that select targets and apply force without human intervention.

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China robot maker Unitree's post-listing slump sparks bubble fears

The post-listing selloff in the company, one of the world's largest producers of quadruped and humanoid robots, has also led to soul-searching over China's listing mechanism, which some analysts say distorts prices.

Euronews

Ukraine’s robot and drone parade offers a glimpse of the future of war

Ukraine marked its 35th Independence Day with a military display unlike any it had staged before: robots on the streets of Kyiv, naval drones on the Dnipro river and UAVs in the skies above the capital, showcasing technologies that have transformed the battlefield since Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Fortune

Goldman Sachs says America’s energy sector will need 500,000 more workers by 2030—and humanoid robots may have to step in

America’s energy sector is thriving thanks to AI. The only issue? There aren’t enough workers to meet the demand.

TechRadar

Robots have smashed human world records for the 100m sprint and high jump at China’s ‘robot Olympics’ — but the biggest hurdle is stopping safely

The second World Humanoid Robot Games have got underway in China, and records are falling.

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Euronews

Beijing Robot Games: humanoids take on sprints, football and tai chi

More than 2,000 robots compete in races, football and tai chi at the Beijing Robot Games, testing the movement and stability of humanoid machines.

Bangkok Post

Chinese robots beat human 100-metre, 400-metre records at Beijing games

Chinese robots beat the human records in the 100-metre and 400-metre races at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, which opened on Saturday for a five-day run, showcasing rapid advances in artificial intelligence-driven robotics technology.

International Business Times UK

Viral Clip Puts Elon Musk's AI Job Predictions Back in Focus as He Forecasts Economic Boom in 5 to 7 Years

Elon Musk predicts AI and robotics could double the economy in 5-7 years, with humanoid robots reaching 100 million units. He envisions work becoming optional in 10-20 years.

The Independent UK

Humanoid robots sprint, play soccer and set records at Beijing games, in photos

More than 2,000 humanoid robots run, play table tennis and soccer, and are setting records at the ongoing World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, highlighting China’s rapid advances in robotics amid a tech race with the United States.

France 24

Humanoid robot breaks Usain Bolt's 100m record in China

Humanoid robots smashed sprinting records and competed in boxing, football and martial arts at Beijing’s World Robot Games, including running legend Usain Bolt's record for the 100-metre dash. The robo-athletes drew cheers from hundreds of spectators and showcased China’s growing dominance in humanoid robotics.

Tom’s Hardware

Humanoid robots shatter Usain Bolt's 100m record, hits 23.8 mph before crashing into foam pads — video shows Tiangong Ultra logging 9.39-second sprint before colliding with padded wall

Two robots at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing beat Usain Bolt's 2009 100-meter dash world record. The Tiangong Ultra set a record of 9.39 seconds, while the Honor Lightning achieved a 9.47 record time, breaking the Jamaican runner's 9.58-second record.

Euronews

Chinese humanoid robot beats Bolt's 100-metre world record time

"In 1 year alone the robots competing have become twice as fast. This highlights the pace of advancement both in the market, and specifically in Chinese robotics," organisers of the World Humanoid Robot Games said.

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