The second World Humanoid Robot Games began on August 21 at Beijing’s National Speed Skating Oval, drawing attention mainly to robot sprinters and boxers. However, beyond the competitions, the five-day event highlights an important reason why China is taking the lead in the robotics race. This year’s games feature 666 teams and 2,056 humanoid robots […]
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When people collaborate in pairs or groups, they can tackle a broader range of challenges and often complete tasks more quickly and efficiently than they could alone. To provide similar support, robots need to quickly understand human actions and instructions, anticipate what their partners will do, and use those predictions to plan and carry out
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Researchers at the University of Tokyo’s Rekimoto Lab have developed a backpack that transforms ordinary jumps into moon-like leaps. Known as Lunavity—or Augmented Jump in the research paper—the device mounts a multi-rotor aircraft on the wearer’s back and generates continuous upward thrust. By reducing the user’s effective weight, it enables higher jumps, longer airtime, and
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If you end up with an upset stomach after eating questionable food, you may consider yourself one of the lucky ones. Foodborne illnesses are a serious global health threat that can cause far more than temporary digestive discomfort. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 850 million people become sick each year from
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During a trial at Longcheer Technology’s manufacturing facility in Nanchang, China, Agibot’s G2 humanoid robots processed more than 3,000 tablets over nearly 10 hours. The test was broadcast live continuously for six days. Agibot reported that the robots maintained a 99.99% success rate throughout the demonstration. Their tasks included inspecting, positioning, and separating tablets as
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Two humanoid robots held a symbolic wedding ceremony in Moscow, featuring vows, rings, and a robot dog ring bearer. The event drew mixed reactions, with some praising the AI milestone and others questioning the growing role of artificial intelligence. The ceremony took place at Moscow’s historic Pushkin Library, where formally dressed robots crossed the parquet
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A robotic bird tested in a wind tunnel could pave the way for drones capable of flying reliably in strong winds. Scientists from RMIT University in Australia and the University of Bristol in the UK recreated the Australian kestrel (Falco cenchroides) to uncover the secrets behind its remarkable ability to hover steadily in turbulent conditions—insights
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A machine that learned by observing real surgical procedures for the first time successfully performed surgical steps with human-like precision. The study was led by researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland, USA, with contributions from Stanford University experts, and was featured at the Conference on Robot Learning in Munich. The successful results of the
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Technology is reshaping a wide range of professions, and tennis coaching appears to be among its latest targets. The Acemate S10 goes beyond traditional ball machines by both launching and returning shots for a more realistic rally experience. The S10 uses dual 4K cameras for human-like depth perception and AI tracking for precise 3D ball
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A bio-inspired robotic bird that replicates the key movements of kestrels is helping researchers uncover the secrets behind the birds’ remarkable ability to hover. With climate change expected to intensify atmospheric turbulence, studying how birds naturally navigate and stabilize themselves in rough air could inform the design of small unmanned aerial vehicles (sUAVs), making them
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