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This striking humanoid robot is the R1 from Robbyant, a company owned by Chinese tech giant Ant Group. The allure of humanoid robots is their versatility – you can imagine them doing any job that a ...

Billions of dollars are flowing into humanoid robot startups, as investors bet that the industry will soon put humanlike machines in warehouses, factories and our living rooms. Many leaders of those ...

Imagine walking into a bustling café where a humanoid robot greets you, takes your order, and expertly prepares your coffee, all while engaging in casual conversation. This scenario, once the stuff of ...

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The annual consumer electronics extravaganza known as CES kicked off in Las Vegas this week with prominent contributions from a couple of local tech stalwarts. Together they represent two of the ...

At nearly 70 years old, artificial intelligence is just coming into its prime. AI was the most transformative force in technology in 2025, and is also the buzzword on the lips of many futurists, ...

It’s been trending this way over the last couple of weeks, but now it appears like it’s inching towards becoming official. According to a report from Pete Nakos of On3, Tennessee is expected to keep ...