Robot / Robotics

China's National University of Defense Engineering has unveiled a micro drone no larger than a fly. While it holds potential for both military and civilian applications, several hurdles remain before it can be widely deployed.

On the 17th of June, 11,787 drones lit up the night sky in a dual-formation performance, beating the previous record for the most unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to form an aerial image, which was set with 10,197 drones. This mesmerizing show was named Charming Chongqing.

A groundbreaking study published yesterday reveals a counterintuitive medical innovation: a mattress that increases pressure on certain body areas to dramatically reduce the risk of pressure ulcers (PUs), also known as bedsores. The research, initiated by the US Department of Veterans Affairs, could transform care for millions of immobilized patients.

The SwitchBot K20+ Pro is an intelligent multitasking robot designed to handle a wide range of household tasks. It can vacuum, carry items around your home, patrol your living space, and even purify the air. It is currently open for preorder, with shipping set to begin soon.

Husker engineers embed self-awareness and repair into a soft-robotic muscle that locates punctures via liquid-metal sensors, heats a thermoplastic layer to seal wounds in minutes, and then resets for repeated use.

Until now, humanoid robots have been expensive and mostly limited to large companies. But the US-based company Hugging Face aims to change that. Their open-source robot HopeJR is expected to cost just $3,000. A smaller tabletop version is also in the works, priced between $250 and $300. Both models are scheduled for release later this year.

Robots that can be 3D printed are thought to become prominent in the industry thanks to their ease of manufacture - in fact, they can start moving the second their run is complete, as a group working at the University of Edinburgh have just shown. Their new method is also intended to be open-source and cheaper than ever before.

In a new video, Boston Dynamics demonstrates how well the new Atlas robot can handle changing situations. When sorting parts, accidents can sometimes occur—even intentional ones.

Chinese robotics company Ubtech plans to launch a humanoid household robot in late 2025, targeting both private homes and elder care. The move positions Ubtech as a direct competitor to Tesla’s Optimus.

Rainbow Robotics upgrades its RB-Y1 humanoid with omnidirectional wheels, immersive teleoperation, and a flexible SDK. Debuting at ICRA 2025, the new features target labs, integrators, and Samsung’s automation goals.

A new video of Tesla’s Optimus demonstrates its embodied intelligence, as the humanoid robot performs rhythmic movements, including ballet steps, shuffle moves and more. Despite the impressive display, many in the robotics community remain skeptical.

A humanoid robot of the Unitree H1 type suddenly went wild in a Chinese test facility. Although no one was injured, the incident sparks concerns about safety and the future of robotics.

Unlike Elon Musk's Neuralink brain implants, the new bionic hand technology by BrainCo uses subcutaneous nerve impulses to command the prosthetic limb. The brain-computer interface company recently demonstrated what the product is capable of.

In Shenzhen, China, a humanoid robot was deployed for the first time to patrol public areas, help locate missing children and assist tourists. However, public reactions to the robotic patrol have been largely critical.

The future of the auto industry has two legs: Hyundai wants to put its humanoid robots to work as it makes a $21 billion investment in the U.S economy. The automaker intends to use Boston Dynamics Atlas robots to build 300,000 electric and hybrid vehicles annually.

Venhub robot-run convenience stores in Southern California have reduced building and operating costs of 31-percent versus human-staffed stores, while offering 24/7 service. These stores feature secure designs, remote inventory tracking, and lower product prices.

The world’s first half-marathon featuring humanoid robots was held in China’s high-tech E-Town district. Alongside more than 9,000 human runners, 20 robot teams joined the race – delivering a mix of impressive moments and underwhelming performances.

Until recently, liquid robots existed only in science fiction. Now, a research team from South Korea has developed a real-life version that can change shape, divide and even combine with other units. The first video footage of this breakthrough has already been released.

Tesla will produce 5,000 Optimus robots in the first production run in 2025, the businessman has promised at a meeting.

CheckMag Humanoid robots have long been the subject of science fiction, but the latest creation from Clone Robotics, the Protoclone, is bringing that fiction into reality. This eerily lifelike machine, recently showcased in a viral video, demonstrates remarkably human-like movement, twitching and flexing while suspended from the ceiling.

Navimow is rolling out a range of new features for its wireless robotic lawnmowers via a major update. The Navimow i-series in particular benefits from a wide range of improvements, and the app is also being prepared for the new X3 series.

The NEO Gamma is a humanoid robot designed to assist owners with house chores, provide assistance to the physically-challenged, and even operate as a mobile sound system.

A study of a 64-year-old woman, who was paralyzed on the left side of her body seven years ago following a stroke, found improvement in her walking ability after a month of rehabilitation using the Wandercraft Atalante X exoskeleton.

CheckMag For people with complete paralysis, the dream of walking independently has often remained just that—a dream. But researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have turned that dream into reality with their latest innovation: the WalkON Suit F1. This groundbreaking wearable robot not only assists with walking but also walks to the user, allowing them to suit up directly from their wheelchair without assistance.

The robot delivery company Avride already has 100 delivery robots on Ohio State University campus now, but they have signed a deal with Grubhub that will see their domain spread to college campuses across the US.

A new report suggests that the humanoid robot market is set to exponentially grow to nearly $60 billion by 2029.

The Ecovacs 2025 range of Goat robot lawn mowers has been revealed. The line-up includes five new models across two product families. The A series devices are designed for larger gardens, while the O mowers suit smaller spaces. The models are the Goat A3000 LiDAR, the Goat A1600 RTK, the Goat O1200 RTK, the Goat O800 RTK and the Goat O500 Panorama.

Qualcomm claims that it is ready to make the concept of a Home Service Robot a reality with its new dedicated QCS8550 platform. The SoC is touted to let the smart droid 'see', move and complete your chores reliably and effectively. It will also use Qualcomm's latest developments in AI chatbot technology to respond to and converse with the user.

The Roborock Saros Z70, the first readily available robot vacuum with a robotic arm, has been revealed. The mechanical arm can be used to lift small items out of the way, and you can even tell the robot where to place them. The new smart home device is on show at CES 2025, with features like strong suction, a slim body and an upgraded self-cleaning docking station.

Roborock has announced that it will shortly unveil the G30 Space and G30 robot vacuums. The models have been teased on Weibo in China, with short videos revealing key features. The company claims that the G30 Space will be the first model of its kind thanks to a folding robotic arm.

Yarbo, a versatile garden robot that can mow lawns and clear snow, among other things, will be getting some upgrades at CES 2025, including slimmer modules and a "Follow Me" mode.

The AgiBot World Alpha dataset includes trained actions such as folding clothes. Over 100 scenarios, ranging from home to work environments, were trained with humans demonstrating correct outcomes. AI humanoid developers can use the dataset for free.

Mixi has added AI features to its latest conversational robot, including the ability to see and talk about its surroundings in English or Japanese. The tabletop robot is designed to be a companion much like a pet without the restrictions of owning one. Interested buyers can visit CES 2025 for a demonstration of Romi.

SenseRobot has unveiled the SenseRobot Chess - an AI robotic chess coach with a 2,900 ELO rating to help children hone their chess tactics. The coach provides verbal feedback to help children develop advanced chess skills while moving pieces on real chess boards as an opponent.

1X Technologies has announced its Neo bipedal humanoid is one step closer to taking over home chores forever. The humanoid is entering beta testing at select homes before consumer rollout. The humanoid adopts many of the AI technologies utilized in Eve, allowing Neo to clean the home and bake cookies for its owner.

Sony has released a limited-edition Aibo robotic dog in a two-tone kinako color. The light brown and white-colored Aibo also has two new eye colors – bright auburn and glossy dark brown – that can be changed using the My Aibo app. A kinako-colored collar is also included until supplies run out.

Hungarian researchers have demonstrated the Lifeward ReStore Exo-Suit exoskeleton to improve stroke patients walking ability better than traditional rehabilitation. Traditional rehabilitation cannot stabilize and move the foot properly, so patients often continue having poor gait.

ETH Zürich robotics researchers have unveiled a four-legged ANYmal robot capable of navigating complex terrains such as an obstacle course. The robot utilizes highly-trained AI modules for movement, vision, and location, allowing it to move from point to point efficiently like an agile police dog.

1X Technologies has unveiled the NEO humanoid robot powered by AI technologies. Designed as a life assistance robot, the NEO can learn tasks and actions such as tidying up a room by observing humans. The android is currently under development with no set launch date.

Surgeons at the headquarters of Virtual Incision have successfully remote-controlled the spaceMIRA surgical robot 250 miles afar on the International Space Station during mock surgery. This trial run simulated surgical tasks required during robotic surgeries such as grasping and cutting by using rubber bands as tissue.

A MIT research group has demonstrated the ability to mind-control a 4-legged Boston Robotics Spot. Participants wore a pair of AttentivU smart glasses with built-in electrodes that can mind-read. They were able to tell the robotic dog to fetch items and move about by thoughts alone.

Reliable Robotics has created aviation history with the world’s first flight of a Cessna controlled entirely by smart software, not humans. With nobody on board, the self-flying Cessna is able to taxi, take off, fly its scheduled route, land, and taxi back to the gate all by itself. For safety, a remote pilot monitoring the flight can take over at any moment.

Three Pasadena technology companies have partnered together to counter California labor rate inflation with CaliExpress - the world’s first restaurant where AI-powered robots autonomously cook burgers and fries. This restaurant showcases Miso Robotics latest improvements since their first burger-flipping robot was introduced in 2018.