The battle between AI and humans has started, as a robot kicks a child during a martial arts display in China.
Reflections on AI and Our Future In my time as a writer, I often find myself bemoaning the state of college football or analyzing moments from “The Sopranos”—you know, those obscure details that no one else has mentioned in decades. But every now and then, I stray into uncharted territory. Recently, I’ve been diving into […]
Robot soccer player breaks through wall
Soccer-Bot Creates a Scene World Cup players should savor their moment in the limelight, as robotic competitors are on the horizon. In a fascinating video, a high-tech soccer robot sends a ball flying with immense force, leaving a noticeable dent in a wall. This impressive clip features the Fun Size Booster T1, the flagship creation […]
Hello Robot Stretch: a four-wheeled robot could outpace humanoid robots in entering households
A New Era of Home Robots: Hello Robot’s Stretch 4 A novel robot, the Stretch 4 from Hello Robot, is making waves in the world of home automation. Unlike its humanoid counterparts, which often struggle with walking and balancing, this robot opts for a simpler wheeled design. Its utility in a domestic setting could be […]
Robot with four arms designed for zero gravity may transform space travel
Space introduces a whole new set of challenges, particularly for how robots need to operate. On Earth, we rely heavily on our legs for balance and movement, but in the microgravity of space, those legs aren’t as useful. That’s where Helios comes in, created by Orbit Robotics, a project from ETH Zurich. Instead of having […]
Gatsby announces that its humanoid robot has finished the first home cleaning for consumers in the US.
A Humanoid Robot Cleans a San Francisco Apartment Believe it or not, a humanoid robot recently cleaned an apartment in San Francisco. Gatsby, a robotics startup from West Egg Labs, has made headlines by launching the first humanoid robot in the U.S. specifically designed for household cleaning. The customer selected for this unique service was […]
Yarbo robot mower security issues may put 6,000 owners at risk of hacking
Concerns About Security in Robotic Lawn Mowers Robotic lawn mowers promise to simplify yard work—mowing the grass, saving time, and generally taking care of a task that many find tedious. However, a new security report has unveiled some troubling issues that go beyond just cutting grass. According to security researcher Andreas Makris, Yerbo’s robotic products—like […]
Unitree GD01 is a $574,000 large robot that can walk and change shape.
Unitree’s New Rideable Robot Raises Eyebrows A new kind of passenger robot, the GD01 from Unitree, is definitely turning heads. It’s the sort of innovation that makes you do a double-take and wonder, “Is this actually available for purchase?” This machine is designed to carry passengers and can switch from a bipedal to a quadrupedal […]
Robot Becomes a Buddhist Monk in South Korea
Robot “Gabi” Ordained in South Korea Ahead of Buddha’s Birthday A humanoid robot named “Gabi” was ordained at Jogyesa Temple in South Korea on Wednesday, just prior to Buddha’s birthday on May 24th. This marked the first recorded instance of a robot participating in such a ceremony. Gabi, standing at 4 feet 3 inches, was […]
Humanoid robot becomes a Buddhist monk at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul.
Humanoid Robot Ordained as Monk in Seoul In a rather unique event, a high-tech humanoid robot was officially ordained as a monk at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul on Wednesday. This robot, named “Gabi,” is a $13,500 Unitree G1 model and stands just over four feet tall. Dressed in a traditional brown robe, simple shoes, and […]
Korean monks commit to a Chinese robot that might be capable of spying on them
Robot Monk Joins Korean Buddhist Order On Wednesday, a 51-inch robot was officially inducted into a brotherhood of Korean monks. The event, while unusual, carried a certain promotional flair, with the robot dressed in traditional robes and beads, taking an oath to the order. A voice directed the robot to respond while clasping its hands […]