Chinese robotics company Unitree has unveiled the R1—its most budget-friendly humanoid robot yet—with a surprisingly low price tag of just $5,900. That’s less than the cost of a high-end Leica Q3 camera, making it remarkably accessible for a robot that can walk and respond to commands. Compact Build with Functional Capabilities Standing just under 4 […]
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USC researchers have created a wearable system that allows for more natural and emotionally rich interactions in shared virtual environments, expanding opportunities in remote work, education, healthcare, and more. Restoring the Power of Touch in a Digital World Touch is essential to human communication and connection, helping build trust, regulate stress, and form emotional bonds
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From serving craft beer and playing mahjong to stacking shelves and boxing, the dozens of humanoid robots at this weekend’s World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai showcased China’s advancing AI capabilities and aspirations. China Showcases AI Progress at Annual Event Amid Push to Rival U.S. in Tech and Regulation The annual event serves as a
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Accurate Metal Products (AMP), a Milwaukee-based steel processor and fabricator, has installed two AI-powered EasyGrinder robotic systems from Dutch company Teqram—marking the technology’s first U.S. deployment. “These machines uphold our quality standards and support our tradespeople,” said AMP owner Woody Alverson. “They enhance precision and free up time for higher-value tasks—not replace workers.” Founded in
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Robotics experts appeared before the Massachusetts State House last week to voice their support for a bill aimed at ensuring the safe and ethical use of robotics across the state. The panel featured Tom Ryden, executive director of MassRobotics; Kelly Peterson, assistant general counsel of compliance at Boston Dynamics; and Grant Baker, senior manager of
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TRIC Robotics, specializing in autonomous pest and disease control, has raised $5.5 million in seed funding. The company plans to scale its robots for specialty crops, starting with labor- and pesticide-heavy strawberries. “Our robots have already helped cut chemical use across hundreds of acres on California’s Central Coast,” said founder and CEO Adam Stager. “This
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Motors have powered up bikes, skateboards, and kayaks — so why not attach them to your legs? That’s the Z1 exoskeleton’s goal: boost leg strength by 50% and reduce knee pressure by 200%. “Now on Kickstarter, the Z1 comes from Hong Kong-based startup Dnsys, founded four years ago by robotics veterans with experience at Segway,
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Meta researchers have created a wristband that converts hand gestures into computer commands—like moving a cursor or turning air handwriting into text. This tech could improve device accessibility for people with limited mobility and offer easier, more intuitive control for everyone. A Wrist-Worn Device That Translates Nerve Signals Into Digital Commands In a recent Nature
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Artificial intelligence is set to automate certain tasks and alter others, but one thing is clear: it’s changing the landscape of employment. To track which roles are most affected and where these shifts are beginning, researchers at USC’s Information Sciences Institute (ISI) examined LinkedIn job listings and AI-related patent filings. ISI research assistant Eun Cheol
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SS Innovations announced that CEO Dr. Sudhir Srivastava performed an intercontinental robotic cardiac telesurgery with the SSi Mantra 3 on July 19, 2025. Remote Atrial Septal Defect Closure Performed Between India and France During SRS Meeting The atrial septal defect closure was done at SAIMS, Indore, with Dr. Srivastava remotely operating the robot from IRCAD,
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