People's Liberation Army robot dogs loaded with explosives were deployed in an amphibious landing exercise simulating an assault on Taiwan, but CCTV documentary showed the robots being shot down on open beaches. Landing unit commander Ren Mengqi said destroyed unmanned equipment forced resorting to "the most primitive approach – using humans," resulting in "heavy casualties." The drill, featuring footage from Strait Thunder 2025A in April, marked one of six large-scale joint

"Circus SE, based in Munich, has launched its autonomous AI cooking robot CA-1 Series 4 in REWE Region West supermarkets. The first location in Düsseldorf Heerdt offers restaurant-quality meals from €6, showcasing a global first in integrating AI-powered robotics into retail. CEO Nikolas Bullwinkel calls it a step toward scalable, sustainable food automation."

UK startup Humanoid and Germany’s Schaeffler have achieved a breakthrough in industrial automation, completing a proof of concept where a pre-alpha humanoid robot autonomously picked metal bearing rings in a near-production environment. Founder Artem Sokolov says the success proves humanoids can deliver real-world value even at early development stages.

Guangdong Institute of Intelligence Science and Technology (GDIIST) unveiled the BI Explorer (BIE-1), a refrigerator-sized brain-like intelligent computer with 1,152 CPU cores, 4.8 terabytes of memory, and 204 terabytes of storage that uses 90 percent less power than traditional supercomputers. The device achieves 100,000 tokens per second training speed and 500,000 tokens per second inference speed while running on a household electrical socket and maintaining temperatures b

AnyWit Robotics deployed "Xiao An", a 1.4-meter-tall humanoid robot, as a teaching assistant at Primary School Affiliated to Hefei Normal School in Hefei, East China's Anhui Province on Monday. The world's first classroom-scenario AI education robot emotionally engaged with students and provided thought-provoking responses during a science lesson about sound and musical instruments, according to deputy general manager Hu Likang, with plans to expand to other academic subjects

Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) researchers led by Dr. Cheol Hoon Park have developed an automated weaving system producing "fabric muscle" from 25-micrometer shape memory alloy wire. The 10-gram fabric lifts 10-15 kilograms, enabling wearable robots weighing less than 2 kilograms that reduce muscle effort by 40 percent during physical tasks and improve shoulder movement by 57 percent in clinical trials at Seoul National University Hospital, with findings pu

The world’s first consumer-ready humanoid robot has been launched. Designed to transform life at home, the NEO humanoid robot automates everyday chores. The robot offers personalized assistance so people can spend more time on the things that matter. With intuitive, user-friendly features and a revolutionary hardware platform, NEO is the safest, most affordable, and most capable humanoid on earth. NEO brings the science-fiction idea of robots from the movie screen into realit

"Norwegian robotics company 1X has launched NEO, the world's first consumer-ready humanoid robot. CEO Bernt Børnich says NEO closes the gap between sci-fi and reality, handling chores from laundry to organization while offering screen-free conversational assistance to free up your mental space and time."

This robot that you see mimicking meditation is a Chinese company's new humanoid. Named DR02 humanoid, the robot is developed by Hangzhou-based Deep Robotics company. The robot delivers 275 trillion operations per second of computing power and features an advanced multi-sensor suite. The DR02 offers IP66 protection rating, making it highly resistant to dust and water. With its powerful integrated system, the robot can detect obstacles, create detailed maps, and adapt its move

Chinese robotic company Unitree has unveiled its new humanoid robot H2. The new humanoid can dance, kickbox and even walk a fashion runway with smooth, humanlike motion. The next-generation bipedal humanoid is 5.9 feet tall and weighs around 70 kilograms. The Unitree H2 is seen twirling gracefully through ballet-inspired spins, including perfectly executed pirouettes and arabesques, before throwing precise kickboxing punches. The robot also showcases its impressive joint flex

Engineers at The University of Texas at Arlington have created a soft, air-powered exoskeleton that cuts muscle activity by up to 22% during lifting tasks. The device, developed by a team including Dr. Veysel Erel and Eshwara Prasad Sridhar, aims to prevent the 30% of workplace injuries caused by musculoskeletal disorders, saving billions annually.

"A team led by Dr. Su Ryon Shin of Harvard Medical School has published a roadmap for creating robots powered by living muscle tissue. These biohybrid machines, built using 3D bioprinting and other advanced techniques, could lead to robots that heal, adapt, and perform medical tasks inside the human body."

A new module launched by robotics company Lucid Bots lets its Sherpa drone paint buildings. Already known for cleaning exteriors and windows, the drone can now spray paint and coatings. The Sherpa drone can reach up to 160 feet and operate continuously with a power tether. With the new painting module, it can cover more than 200 square feet per minute. Lucid Bots claim that one operator can manage the drone easily using simple controls, completing jobs up to three times faste

Chinese startup X-Control has developed the Janus-1, a single-passenger tandem-rotor helicopter that folds for garage storage and requires no pilot's license to fly. Unlike electric VTOLs, the Janus-1 uses a turboshaft engine burning diesel or jet fuel, delivering 62 mph cruising speed and 40 minutes of flight time while carrying up to 440 pounds of passenger or cargo weight.

A Chinese firm's humanoid robot can perfectly pick up a tennis ball. LimX Dynamics Oli robot is showing precision in conducting human-like tasks. The autonomous robot recently sensed tennis balls, picked them up from the floor, and tossed them into a basket. The robot's dual-arm tracking extends up to 200cm vertically and 180cm horizontally. This helps robot to conduct tough tasks. With recent experiment, the robot has shown capability of conducting real-world tasks.

Struggling with slow robot navigation? Researchers have developed LiteRBS, a new algorithm that cuts pathfinding time by up to 98% and memory use by 96%. Discover how this intelligent bidirectional search is enabling robots to make lightning-fast decisions in complex, real-world environments.

Scientists have created "metabots"—flat sheets that transform into complex, moving robots without a single motor. Using smart materials that respond to electricity, these shapeshifting machines can fold into hundreds of structures, crawl, jump, and even grip objects. Discover how this breakthrough is flattening the future of robotics.

Honor unveils world's first 'Robot Phone' design that looks and acts like a pocket-sized ‘Wall-E’. The phone concept imagines a future where your phone can look around, talk back, and even show emotion through AI and robotics. The concept device that blends AI, robotics, and mobile design into what it calls a “new species” of technology. Honor described the device as one that “will integrate AI-powered multi-modal intelligence, robotic functionality, and advanced handheld ima

Scientists have created a smart robotic skin that enables tiny, vine-like robots to steer through our most fragile environments. Watch as this millimeter-wide robot navigates a model of human arteries and a jet engine, heralding a new era for micro-scale exploration and medical technology.

Credit: Skyborne Technologies Skyborne Technologies today unveiled CODiAQ (Controller-Operated Direct-Action Quadruped), a next-generation ground robotic system that pairs modular weapon payloads with AI-assisted targeting to deliver precision remote direct-fire and ballistic breaching capabilities. Rapid RDT&E for CODiAQ was funded by the OASW (SO/LIC) SSO Irregular Warfare Capabilities Development & Innovation Directorate. Built to expand warfighter options on the modern ba