Stay in the loop with the latest from the world of AI and robotics! This section brings together top news stories and standout discoveries from across the globe. Whether it’s a breakthrough in machine learning or a robot doing something surprisingly human, these are the headlines worth knowing about.
China unveils new humanoid robots for factories and elder care
A humanoid robot in a factory carefully inserts a rectangular battery pack into a charging station, demonstrating…
China’s Unitree R1 robot could make humanoids affordable
China’s Unitree launches the affordable R1 humanoid robot, a lightweight, agile platform designed for education, research and…
Helix the Humanoid: The Robot That Can Now Fold Towels
Helix, a humanoid robot by Figure, folds towels autonomously, showcasing major progress in AI dexterity, adaptability, and…
Deloitte Admits to Using AI in Flawed Government Report
Consulting firm Deloitte will refund part of a A$440,000 (£216,000) fee to the Australian government after a…
Mind-Controlled Hand Helps People Regain Lost Skills
BrainCo’s mind-controlled bionic hand restores lost skills, allowing users to perform delicate tasks like playing the piano…
US Musician Charged with $10m AI-Driven Music Streaming Fraud
US musician charged with using AI and bots to fake billions of Spotify streams, fraudulently earning over…
Microsoft brings AI agents to Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Microsoft has introduced AI agents to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, enabling users to create, analyse, and edit…
China builds virtual worlds to train robots as AI race intensifies
China is accelerating its effort to become self-reliant in artificial intelligence, viewing the technology as central to…