Researchers have created microscopic robots so small they’re barely visible, yet smart enough to sense, decide, and move completely on their own. Powered by light and equipped with tiny computers, the ...

When Elon Musk talks about robotics, he rarely hides the ambition behind the dream. Tesla’s Optimus is pitched as an all-purpose humanoid robot that can do the heavy lifting on factory floors and free ...

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Boston Dynamics is an undisputed frontrunner in the race to develop humanoid robots—and now, its Atlas robot is getting to work at Hyundai. A corner of the parts warehouse at Hyundai’s Georgia factory ...

The Chinese government is betting that robots will drive economic growth. But the bots can’t really do much yet. By Meaghan Tobin and Xinyun Wu Reporting from Taipei, Taiwan Robots made by Chinese ...

In the future, a caregiving machine might gently lift an elderly person out of bed in the morning and help them get dressed. A cleaning bot could trundle through a child’s room, picking up scattered ...

UPS will invest about $120 million to buy 400 truck-unloading robots from Pickle Robot Co., adding detail to its $9 billion automation plan aimed at cutting labor costs. The robots can unload trucks ...

Musk reposted the 38-second video on his X profile, which was originally created by Alex Utopia and shows Tesla's humanoid robots doing a variety of everyday jobs. Since Musk posted the clip, it has ...

Home robots are no longer a futuristic concept—they are becoming a tangible part of modern living. Advances in consumer robotics have made smart home robots more capable, intuitive, and affordable ...

Sam Altman wants artificial intelligence to cure cancer. Elon Musk says AI robots will eliminate poverty. China is focused on something more prosaic: making better washing machines. While China’s long ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. While Elon Musk plans a Tesla bot factory in Silicon Valley, Chinese companies like Unitree Robotics are already ...