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How Boston Dynamics upgraded the Atlas robot — and what’s next

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026 · Detroit, Michigan Local News

In 2021, 60 Minutes visited the offices of robotics company Boston Dynamics and met an early model of its humanoid robot, Atlas.  It could run, jump and maintain…

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Boston Dynamics is training an AI-powered humanoid robot to do factory work

January 4, 2026January 5, 2026 · Atlanta, Georgia Local News

With rapid advances in artificial intelligence, computer scientists and engineers are making progress in developing robots that look and act like humans. A global race is underway to…

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Boston Dynamics’ AI-powered humanoid robot is learning to work in a factory

January 4, 2026January 5, 2026 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

For decades, engineers have been trying to create robots that look and act human. Now, rapid advances in artificial intelligence are taking humanoids from the lab to the…

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A Chinese humanoid robot walked 66 miles in 3 days, right into the Guinness World Records

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 · Houston, Texas Local News

Shanghai — A Chinese robot has stepped into the Guinness World Records after completing a three-day, 66-mile trek, the longest reported distance ever walked by a humanoid machine. The…

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Children’s Advocacy Group Urges Families Not to Buy This Type of Toy for the Holidays

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 · Business

With the holiday season around the corner, a proliferation of robots are on sale—but unlike the Furbies and Poo-Chis of the past, today’s robots are powered by AI.…

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Robot rescues Ukrainian soldier trapped 33 days behind Russian lines, navigating minefields and mortar strikes

November 7, 2025November 7, 2025 · Chicago, Illinois Local News

Ukrainian forces managed to rescue one of their own recently — a wounded soldier trapped for 33 days behind enemy lines — by sending a casket-shaped, off-road robot…

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Farmers look to robots for field work as immigration raids upend labor

October 19, 2025October 19, 2025 · Houston, Texas Local News

Farmers look to robots for field work as immigration raids upend labor – CBS News Watch CBS News Harvests are at risk in California. Part of the reason:…

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Americans are getting 2.5 billion robocalls a month — the highest level in years

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 · Finance

Americans receive tens of millions of unsolicited automated calls and texts each day, often intended to dupe them into forking over personal information or money.  That’s the thrust…

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The best robot vacuum for 2025

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 · Gadgets

Robot vacuums have gone from novelty gadgets to everyday helpers. The best robot vacuum keeps your floors tidy without you needing to drag out a bulky upright or…

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Why Casio Just Launched an AI-Powered Emotional Support Guinea Pig

October 2, 2025October 2, 2025 · Business

There’s a new AI companion hitting the U.S. market, and this one comes in an irresistibly cute package. Casio’s AI-powered emotional support robot, Moflin, launched in the U.S.…

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Robot Umpires Approved For MLB In 2026 As Part Of Challenge System – KXL

September 23, 2025September 23, 2025 · Portland, Oregon Local News

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee has approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026.…

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Alibaba’s $100M Investment Fuels X Square Robot’s Push For Embodied AI, Global Sales, And Next-Gen Humanoids

September 14, 2025September 14, 2025 · Business

X Square Robot, a Shenzhen-based humanoid startup, secured approximately $100 million in funding led by Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) through Alibaba Cloud in a deal that strengthens the…

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A robotics activist’s remarkable crusade

August 17, 2025August 18, 2025 · Technology

Twenty-two years ago, Silicon Valley executive Henry Evans had a massive stroke that left him mute and paralyzed from the neck down. But that didn’t prevent him from…

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What do dockworkers do, and which parts of the job are automated?

What do dockworkers do, and which parts of the job are automated?

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024 · Technology

The three-day dockworker strike that crippled East and Gulf Coast ports put a spotlight on one of America’s most important jobs: loading and unloading the billions of products…

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Eye in the Sky: Neatleaf is Watching Your Plants – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news

Eye in the Sky: Neatleaf is Watching Your Plants – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news

September 17, 2024September 19, 2024 · Cannabis

Eye in the Sky: Neatleaf is Watching Your Plants – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news skip to…

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Chipotle Mexican Grill tries out robots that halve avocados — and possibly prep time

Chipotle Mexican Grill tries out robots that halve avocados — and possibly prep time

September 16, 2024September 21, 2024 · Technology

Chipotle’s new Autocado 01:58 Chipotle Mexican Grill is piloting robots to help prep avocados for guacamole and build burrito bowls in two of its California eateries.  The chain…

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Watch a Little Robot Flap Its Wings Like a Rhinoceros Beetle

Watch a Little Robot Flap Its Wings Like a Rhinoceros Beetle

August 4, 2024August 4, 2024 · Gadgets

A teeny robot designed to replicate the wing dynamics of rhinoceros beetles could be well-suited for search-and-rescue missions, as well as spying on real insects, according to researchers…

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Salem students ‘lead the way’ at robotics showcase

Salem students ‘lead the way’ at robotics showcase

May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

SALEM — Collins Middle School seventh-grade robotics students Amelia Meegan and Sam Vietzke captured the Middle School Project Lead the Way Division at the One8 Applied Learning Showcase…

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Say hello to Alvik: Arduino’s game-changing robot is the beginning of a great learning adventure!

Say hello to Alvik: Arduino’s game-changing robot is the beginning of a great learning adventure!

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 · Education

LUGANO, SWITZERLAND – As part of its mission to make robotics fun and accessible for all, Arduino is launching a brand-new programmable robot – the Arduino Alvik. Catering…

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Watch This New Robot Relax in the Creepiest Way Possible

Watch This New Robot Relax in the Creepiest Way Possible

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 · Gadgets

The past decade has seen humanoid robot makers trying to make their creations more and more like humans. But here in 2024, we seem to be witnessing an…

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