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AI robots can go rogue – a researcher on how easily it happens

Earlier this year in Beijing, a humanoid robot crossed a half-marathon finish line in a blistering 50 minutes, 26 seconds. The feat immediately lit up global headlines for shattering the human world record by almost seven minutes.

The Conversation

30 Futuristic Chrome Tattoos By This Artist That Look Like They Were Imported From The Future

Arda Kaplan has created his own unique signature by specializing in chrome tattoos, particularly over the last three years. In his work, he perfectly captures the hyper-realistic reflections, sharp contrasts, and futuristic textures of polished metal, transforming the human body into a living, breathing cybernetic canvas. This wide spectrum, ranging…

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XPeng Is Getting Serious About Physical AI as Its CEO Takes Over the Robotics Division

XPeng is set to mass-produce its humanoid robots under the leadership of its CEO.

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Despite his new trillionaire status, Elon Musk says money ‘will stop being relevant’ in the future because of AI

The SpaceX CEO envisions a world where robots serve humans, and the output of goods and services will far exceed the supply of money, creating deflation.

Fortune

The factory floor ran out of people, and no hiring strategy will fix it

Manufacturers face permanent worker shortages, accelerating shift to AI-driven, robot-integrated operations.

TechRadar

A home that washes, cools and thinks for you: Inside LG's 'Zero Labor Home' vision for India

LG Electronics is building a future home powered by artificial intelligence. Intelligent appliances, connected platforms, and robots will work together to automate chores. This "Zero Labor Home" vision aims for ultimate convenience. India is a key market for these advanced AI-driven living solutions. LG's manufacturing facilities are aligning with this…

The Economic Times

Indian workers training AI robots to take their jobs

KARUR, Tamil Nadu - With a smartphone strapped to her head, Indian housewife Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes to train AI-powered robots to take on household jobs in the future.

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'Voltron: Legendary Defender' turns 10 today, and we think this mecha robot reboot was just as good as 'Power Rangers' and 'Transformers'

Voltron may sound like an ointment for back pain, but the reboot Legendary Defender demonstrates that there's more to the big stompy robots concept than meets the eye.

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Robotics Company Developing Cognitive Robots Secures Up to $1.4 Billion From Top Companies

Neura Robotics develops cognitive robots capable of seeing, hearing, sensing, and learning from their environments. It has secured $1.4 billion in investments from top companies.

International Business Times

Tech Brief (June 10): China Targets 10,000 Humanoid Robots in Commercial Use by End-2026

Chinese tech insiders cash out after AI stock rally, Pentagon adds Alibaba, Baidu, BYD and Nio to Chinese military-linked list

Caixin Global

Physical AI is Teaching Robots The Real World

Artificial intelligence has transformed many digital tasks, from language processing to image recognition.

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Ambani-backed robot startup seeks $100 million to lead in India

Reliance-backed robotics startup Addverb Technologies is looking to raise over $100 million to fund expansion into humanoid robots, AI and advanced automation. The company, which generates half its revenue overseas, targets a spot among the world's top 10 robotics firms within five years.

The Economic Times

Zoomlion's Humanoid Robot Z01 Shines at KOMATEK 2026, Showcasing Advances in Embodied AI and Industrial Robotics

ISTANBUL, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion") attracted widespread attention at KOMATEK 2026 in Istanbul with the appearance of its humanoid robot Z01. Alongside more than 40 high-end construction machinery exhibits that secured orders exceeding RMB 1 billion, Z01 emerged as one…

AAP

MIT researchers channel AI to turn hand gestures into robot training data

Humanoid robots struggling with tasks like grasping a cup have a new teacher — a person wearing an ultrasound wristband that captures the movement of muscles, tendons and ligaments beneath the skin

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Pudu Robotics and Robobee Forge Strategic Partnership with Denner for Major Robotic Cleaning Deployment Across Swiss Stores

SHENZHEN, China, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robotics, in strategic collaboration with its authorized regional distributor Robobee, today announced a strategic partnership with Denner, one of Switzerland's leading discount supermarket chains and a subsidiary of Migros Group.

The Economic Times

L&T betting big on 'digital workers' to overcome manpower challenges inprojects: CFO R Shankar Raman

Larsen & Toubro is embracing automation and technology for construction growth. The company is using robots for tasks like welding and plastering. This shift aims to overcome labor shortages and improve site safety. L&T's extensive international experience, particularly in the Middle East, has prepared it for large-scale projects. The company…

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China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyers

Chinese humanoid robots are making waves with their ability to do backflips, direct traffic and even make coffee

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Fumito Ueda on why Gen Atlas has shooting but isn't a shooter, cool robots, and generative AI

"It's not to score points, but it's there so that it matters, and you feel that you do exist in that world."

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Nvidia's new world model helps robots navigate the world

The chip giant aims to become a platform for physical AI.

Euronews

Inside Amazon’s busiest European warehouse, where robots, lasers and humans deliver the future

Amazon says robots will make work safer and deliveries faster. Euronews Next saw them in action.

The Economic Times

China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyers

Chinese companies are pushing ahead with humanoid robot production. These robots can perform tasks like directing traffic and making coffee. Thousands of orders are coming from govt and private businesses. Experts question if demand matches production capacity. China leads in manufacturing, while the US leads in AI. The market is…

TechRadar

'Elon Musk said he thinks humanoid robots will be in many homes in three years, and I agree with him.' I sat down with Jake Dyson to hear his predictions for AI and robotics in your home — and why you shouldn't throw out your stick vac just yet

Dyson's Chief Engineer says robots will be in homes within the next three years — but you shouldn't throw out your stick vacuum just yet.

The Independent UK

China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyers

Chinese humanoid robots are making waves with their ability to do backflips, direct traffic and even make coffee

TechRadar

I just watched a robot kick a child and I'm over it — let's keep robots away from people until these bots are 100% safe

A humanoid robot was filmed accidentally kicking a child in the chest, and it's probably time for us to rethink bringing these early bots inside our homes.

TechRadar

Humanoid robots won’t be the future: purpose-built robots will

Humanoid robots grab headlines, but specialized machines will power real factory automation.

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