July 16 Tiny cyborg beetles are built to save lives in real emergencies Darkling beetles equipped with microchip backpacks can be guided through disaster areas using electrical signals, offering a biological solution for search and rescue.
July 13 New technology helps robots see inside sealed boxes A new mmWave imaging system allows warehouse robots to scan and create 3D models of objects inside sealed containers, potentially revolutionizing shipping processes.
July 7 Old smartphones are being turned into tiny data centers Researchers are now showing us that old smartphones as data centers could be the next big thing in sustainable tech.
July 7 How micro-robots may soon treat your sinus infections Scientists have created micro-robots for sinus infection treatment that can enter the nasal cavity, eliminate bacteria directly at the source, and exit without harming surrounding tissue.
July 7 Mini robots detect and fix water pipe leaks without digging Researchers at the University of Sheffield in the U.K. developed small robots called "Pipebots" that can travel inside water pipes to find and potentially repair leaks, all without any excavation.
July 6 Autonomous humanoid robot soccer debuts in China Four teams of autonomous humanoid robots competed in China's first AI soccer tournament, demonstrating advanced capabilities in ball detection and independent decision-making.
July 6 Should pizza-making robots get a second chance? French startup Pazzi Robotics created an AI-powered pizza robot that made pies in under five minutes without human help, but it closed in 2022 despite patents and expert partnerships.
July 5 Job-killing robot learns at work, and it’s coming to the factory floor The AEON humanoid robot tackles labor challenges with Nvidia AI, Microsoft Azure cloud and advanced spatial awareness, working alongside industry leaders Schaeffler and Pilatus.
July 4 New capsule device lets you control robots with your entire body Tokyo startup H2L has launched Capsule Interface technology enabling full-body robot control with muscle sensors, offering immersive remote operation.
July 3 Robots are taking over Uber Eats deliveries. Is your city next? Autonomous robots from Uber Eats are rolling out across U.S. cities, featuring LIDAR sensors, secure compartments and all-weather operation for food and grocery delivery.