MACAU — A woman on an evening walk in Macau was briefly hospitalised after being startled by a humanoid robot, authorities said. The incident occurred earlier this month when the woman, preoccupied with her mobile phone, suddenly noticed the robot behind her and felt unwell, prompting a call to local police. Read More: Chinese humanoid robot sets […]
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Humanoid robots fights thrill CES 2026 crowds
Humanoid robots took centre stage at CES 2026 in Las Vegas as they battled in the Ultimate Fighting Bots (UFB) competition, offering a spectacle that blended robotics, gaming, and mixed martial arts. The exhibition drew crowds eager to witness a futuristic twist on combat sports, with tech enthusiasts cheering on as machines swung, kicked, and […]
Nvidia outlines bold AI vision at CES 2026
CES 2026 is underway in Las Vegas, running through January 9, and Nvidia has once again emerged as one of the event’s most closely watched participants. Led by CEO Jensen Huang, the company used its keynote to highlight a strategic shift that goes far beyond gaming hardware. Read More: AI expected to star at CES gadget extravaganza […]
Chinese robot sets Guinness record with 66-mile walk
SHANGHAI: A Chinese humanoid robot has set a Guinness World Record by completing a 106-kilometre (66-mile) walk, the longest distance ever covered by a bipedal machine. The AgiBot A2, standing 169 centimetres tall, traversed highways, city streets, and varied surfaces during its three-day journey from Suzhou to Shanghai. Read More: World’s first humanoid robot boxing match kicks […]
Spider-shaped robot aims to 3D-print homes in a day
SYDNEY: A spider-inspired construction robot named Charlotte is being developed in Sydney with the potential to 3D-print a full-size home in approximately 24 hours. Designed to autonomously build structural walls for a roughly 2,150-square-foot house, Charlotte uses locally sourced sand, soil, and clean waste instead of cement and bricks, significantly reducing carbon emissions. Read More: […]
Toyota unveils four-legged robot wheelchair
Toyota has unveiled a prototype robot chair, called Walk Me, at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, designed to help people with limited mobility navigate environments that traditional wheelchairs cannot. The four-legged robot can climb stairs, cross obstacles, and lift users to access cars or elevated platforms, providing a new level of independence for those with […]
Elon Musk wins approval for record $1 trillion Tesla pay package
SAN FRANCISCO — Tesla CEO Elon Musk secured shareholder approval on Thursday for what is being called the largest corporate pay package in history, valued at up to $1 trillion in stock over the next decade. The vote, which passed with more than 75% support, took place at the company’s annual meeting in Austin, Texas, […]
South Korean scientists create artificial muscle 4,000 times stronger than its weight
In a stunning scientific breakthrough, researchers in South Korea have created an artificial muscle that can lift around 4,000 times its own weight, marking a revolutionary step toward the development of more lifelike humanoid robots and wearable technologies. The research team at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), led by Professor Hoon […]