The ‘robot Olympics’ were spectacular – but will this technology end up helping humans?

Getting a robot to run 100m faster than Usain Bolt is impressive. But how about a humanoid that can make you a cup of tea in your own kitchen?
CNBC

Robotics engineers are in high demand — so what is the job like?

They're some of the world's most in-demand tech jobs, but what does a day in the life of a robotics engineer look like? CNBC got a first-hand look at how robots are transforming three very different industries. From the operating theater to the factory ...
CNET

The Robots Are Stumbling on Their Way to the Revolution

No one said the humanoid robot revolution would be easy — startups are facing roadblocks on their drive to create a true chore helper.

Neura Robotics acquires ADLATUS to build physical AI powerhouse

NurPhoto/Getty Images German robotics startup Neura Robotics has announced its fifth acquisition in 16 months as it races to build a physical AI platform through acquisitions. The company announced today (Aug.

Robotics startup Generalist reaches $3B valuation, sources say

The $200 million extension comes just months after the physical AI startup reached a $2 billion valuation.
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Brazilian coders power Chinese humanoid robots in high-tech soccer showdown in Beijing

Brazilian programmers are using Chinese-made humanoid robots as a platform to test AI, motion-control