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'Let the refs have total control': Gallen's plea to NRL

The overreach of the bunker has left rugby league great Paul Gallen wondering if robots and AI might one day replace NRL referees.

AAP · Sep 22

Trump is betting big on AI — and that has Americans fearing a Terminator-like dystopia

Experts tell Bruce Golding that artificial intelligence isn’t about to unleash killer robots but is already causing serious harm

The Independent UK · Sep 22

China Made Humanoid Robots A National Priority. Now Beijing Is Slowing Their Rush To Go Public.

At least half a dozen Chinese humanoid-robot companies are preparing listings as investors demand more evidence of recurring commercial demand.

International Business Times · Sep 22

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China's robot dancers limber up for America's Got Talent final

Chinese street dancer Wu Yufei has spent most of his 13-year career performing solo, but this year, he found some new partners -- a crew of robots with sleek moves. Robots are good at rotating moves, or what street dancers call power moves, Wei said, as it is "just a…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

China Can Build Kung FU Robots—but It Still Cannot Teach Them To Work

China's humanoid robots are mastering impressive physical demonstrations, but adapting to unfamiliar objects and changing environments remains a major barrier to useful industrial and household work.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

Humanoid robots battle it out in Shanghai fight night

Humanoid robots faced off in Shanghai as they autonomously navigated the ring, read opponents’ movements and chose their responses in real time.

Euronews · Sep 21

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 · Sep 21

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Humanoid robot sales tally hit 7,000 globally last year

Around 7,000 humanoid robots were sold worldwide last year for industrial and professional service use, figures compiled by the International Federation of Robotics showed.

The Economic Times · Sep 21

AI Companies Promise Humanoid Assistants. How Will the Robots Know What To Do?

Developers are using videos of real-life work to train the new generation of robots.

Reason · Sep 20

Elon Musk Predicts That 'There'll Be More Robots Than People' as AI Productivity Surpasses Humans

Elon Musk says more than a billion humanoid robots could operate within a decade and outproduce humanity, though major hurdles remain.

International Business Times UK · Sep 19

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.

Inverse · Sep 19

Humanoid Robots Are Closing In on Their 'ChatGPT Moment,' Chinese Startup Says. It Predicts a Breakthrough Soon.

Spirit AI says its robots already have a 90% success rate performing simple tasks in structured living-room environments.

International Business Times · Sep 18

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 · Sep 18

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 · Sep 18

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The Conversation · Sep 17

Your robotic vacuum is a witness: What home robots mean for evidence, privacy and the law

A husband in Taiwan suspected his wife of having an affair. In September 2023, he found a used toothbrush at their holiday home, and garage video showed an unfamiliar man driving his wife there. Three months later, he opened their robot vacuum’s app to speak with her and saw an…

Euronews · Sep 17

Germany's missile stockpiles 'worryingly low', Rheinmetall CEO tells Euronews

In an interview with Euronews, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger says Germany's missile stockpiles remain worryingly low and production must accelerate dramatically, while detailing the company's plans for cruise missiles, humanoid robots and space technology.

The Conversation · Sep 17

Why do some robots feel creepy? We deliberately built one to find out

Robots no longer exist only in popular culture or science fiction. While we might be familiar with the likes of WALL-E, Baymax, the Terminator and Ultron from the big screen, versions of them are increasingly entering everyday life.

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Three robots worked together like an independent science team in NASA’s latest test — it could change space exploration forever by making decisions without waiting for Earth

NASA tested three robots capable of independent scientific decision-making. These autonomous systems can assess risks and adjust plans without human input. The ASTRA project aims to enhance robotic missions in challenging environments. This technology could support future explorations on the Moon and Mars. Robots will handle exploration tasks while humans…

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

Robots bowling the perfect doosra are some way off but AI is already reshaping cricket

Artificial intelligence is not replacing the player, coach or analyst, but it is certainly allowing them to do more

Euronews · Sep 16

From nail hammering to drilling, Japan’s new robots push physical AI forward

Technology companies gathered in Tokyo on 16 September 2026 for a one-day summit focused on physical AI, showcasing robots designed to perform tasks in the real world.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

China's Humanoid Race Moves From Demos to Factory Floors as Robots Build Robots at 10-Minute Pace

Chinese firms shipped more than 22,000 humanoid robots in the first half of 2026, with AgiBot and Unitree leading the market

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Delivery robots pose ‘real danger’ to people with disabilities, say charities

Tech firms operating in a ‘legal grey area’ are leaving Brits with disabilities vulnerable, say campaigners

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Trump says not to worry about robots marching into cities — a week after sharing an AI pic of him and robots marching

The president dismissed concerns about AI and data centers as a ‘hoax‘

Euronews · Sep 15

Robot valet parking at Gatwick Airport promises safer, easier long‑stay car storage

London Gatwick Airport is testing car-parking robots, offering secure, automated long-stay parking for most vehicles at a small extra cost.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

Would You Pay Up to $179,950 for a Humanlike AI Companion? What UBTECH's U1 Robots Can Actually Do

UBTECH's UWORLD U1 humanoid robots are marketed as lifelike AI companions, with prices up to $179,950 and capabilities focused on conversation, emotional cues and social interaction.

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