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Tech companies are making their robots cute to try to win over humans

NBC Washington | 2026-02-23, 22:52

As AI-powered robots grow more common in households and public spaces, tech developers are racing to figure out how to make them appealing to humans. ...

Honor is bringing its first humanoid robot to MWC, and it could help you shop

Digital Trends | 2026-02-23, 19:53

Mobile World Congress Read our complete coverage of Mobile World Congress Updated less than 17 minutes ago CES this year was packed with humanoid robots. From LG’s CLOiD to Boston DynamicsAtlas, the show floor was

The US Department Of Defense Officially Has A Drone Testing Location

BGR | 2026-02-23, 17:19

Unmanned vehicles have absolutely changed the way combat is handled, forcing militaries worldwide to focus resources on drone development and manufacturing. ...

Robots Can Now Find And Repair Even The Biggest Potholes

BGR | 2026-02-23, 16:06

Potholes are a huge annoyance and can take forever to get repaired. Cities can save money and fix potholes quickly by using AI-powered robots. ...

NGTF Locks Down Core AI Robotics IP After CES Breakout – A Commercial Inflection Point

GetNews | 2026-02-23, 16:01

Company locks down full AI robotics stack after high-volume CES commercial validation • Revenue-triggered equity structure signals confidence in scalable, near-term growth • NGTF now positioned at intersection of AI automation surge and

Best cheap drones under $500, hand-picked by our drone pilot

Space | 2026-02-23, 15:27

These are the best drones under $500 that deliver some of the latest drone technology despite their competitive prices. ...

AI robots may outnumber workers in a few decades, ex-Citi executive says

CNBC | 2026-02-23, 15:07

"You can already buy a humanoid today, which gives you a payback period versus human workers of less than 10 weeks," a former Citi executive told CNBC. ...

Phone-Maker Honor Will Unveil Its First Humanoid Robot Next Week

CNET | 2026-02-23, 12:42

The Chinese tech company is branching out from phones to robots, via its robot phone -- all of which it will show off next week at MWC in Barcelona. ...

China’s AI² Robotics Raises Fresh Funds at Over 10 Billion Yuan Valuation

Caixin Online | 2026-02-23, 10:45

AI² Robotics, a Shenzhen-based humanoid robot developer,

From Doraemon to dexterous hands: China’s LinkerBot equips robots with human skills

South China Morning Post | 2026-02-23, 04:13

Last August, Beijing hosted the world’s first ever robotics competition,

Russian missile and drone barrage hits Kyiv suburbs, killing 1

The Washington Times | 2026-02-22, 18:09

Russia attacked Ukraine with a barrage of missiles and drones, killing one person in the Kyiv region, Ukraine's Emergency Service said on Sunday. ...

AI-driven innovations dominate university-level robotics competition

The Economic Times | 2026-02-22, 16:47

The event was jointly organised by the University of Mumbai, the Centre of Excellence in Robotics & Automation Process under the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, in collaboration with JANYU Technologies. ...

Blackwater founder Erik Prince has joined the drone-warfare fray in Ukraine, SEC filings reveal

The Guardian | 2026-02-22, 12:46

Battle-tested Ukrainian startup that advertises a ‘Killbox’ drone recruited Prince as non-executive chair

Alabama’s ‘pretty cool’ plan for maternity care robots is criticized as ‘dystopian horror story’

New York Post | 2026-02-21, 20:05

It sounds like something from a science fiction novel, but Alabama officials’ plan to use robots to improve care for rural pregnant women and their babies is real. During a January White House roundtable touting the first grants to states under a new $50

India-made robots shine at AI Impact Summit 2026 after early controversy

The Economic Times | 2026-02-21, 17:52

Indian-made robots captured attention at the AI Impact Summit

Man accidentally gains control of 7,000 robot vacuums

Popular Science | 2026-02-21, 14:28

A software engineer’s earnest effort to steer his new DJI robot vacuum with a video game controller inadvertently granted him a sneak peak into thousands of people’s homes. While building his own remote-control app, Sammy Azdoufal reportedly used an AI coding

This robot can fold your laundry – but not without a helping hand

New Atlas | 2026-02-21, 11:08

Less than two years since it was founded, San Francisco-based startup Weave Robotics is accepting pre-orders for its first home robot, which promises to do one thing well: fold your laundry. The Isaac 0 features a fairly rudimentary design with a stationary

Orders for robots surge after Spring Festival Gala

China Daily | 2026-02-20, 23:17

The spotlight at this year's Spring Festival Gala wasn't reserved solely for performers and celebrities, as a lineup of cutting-edge humanoid robots made their highly anticipated debut, generating waves of adulation on social media at home and abroad, and

Shoucheng Holdings Draws Focus After Portfolio Companies Appear in Spring Festival Gala Robotics Showcase

JCN Newswire | 2026-02-20, 20:53

HONG KONG, Feb 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Shoucheng Holdings Ltd. (00697.HK) has come into investor focus after several of its robotics portfolio companies - Unitree Robotics, Songyan Dynamics and Galbot - appeared in China's annual Spring Festival Gala, a

Fishing Nets Are Becoming A Powerful Counter To War Drones

BGR | 2026-02-20, 18:20

Repurposed commercial fishing nets are being cleverly implemented to protect vulnerable Ukrainian regions against devastating drone attacks. ...

‘It’s survival of the fittest’: the UK kebab chain seeking an edge with robot slicers

The Guardian | 2026-02-20, 16:58

German Doner Kebab aims to open at 25 new sites this year with self-service screens and healthy options aimed at gen Z

Put Your Feet Up. Shark's AI Ultra Robot Vacuum Is 50% Off Right Now

CNET | 2026-02-20, 13:46

Get cleaner floors with less hassle for just $300. ...

Meet Scotland’s Whisky-Sniffing Robot Dog

Wired | 2026-02-20, 12:24

Inside Dewar’s cavernous whisky warehouses, man’s best mechanical friend—a Boston Dynamics robot dog with an ethanol sensor for a nose—is on the hunt for leaky barrels. ...

China’s AI Robot Spectacle Masks Harsh Commercial Realities, Experts Say

The Epoch Times | 2026-02-20, 12:14

Chinese state TV’s 2026 Lunar New Year Gala opened Feb. 16 with a futuristic flourish: humanoid robots somersaulted, danced, and

Who's laughing now? China’s humanoid robots go from viral stumbles to kung fu flips in ...

CNBC | 2026-02-20, 09:38

Chinese humanoid robots are having a moment in the spotlight after a standout performance at the country's annual Spring Festival Gala. ...

Even An Underwater Drone Can Catch On Fire If It Has This Type Of Battery

BGR | 2026-02-19, 23:04

An underwater drone made headlines when it caught fire during transport, but few may have realized it also could have caught fire if it was underwater. ...