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Global tech tensions overshadow Web Summit's AI and robotsParis (AFP) Nov 7, 2025 Flashy AI, robotics and self-driving cars will be on show at the annual Web Summit in Lisbon from Monday, but global tensions over high-tech trade, competition and sovereignty will be weighing on the minds of entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers. ... more 
Nvidia's Huang warns China will 'win the AI race': FTBeijing (AFP) Nov 6, 2025 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warned that China "is going to win" the race to develop next-generation artificial intelligence, urging Washington to speed up its efforts. ... more 
Robots gain guarded acceptance in elderly care if safety and trust alignTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 07, 2025 A major survey by Chiba University researchers reveals that a significant portion of people are prepared to accept home-care robots, provided these systems secure privacy and safety and maintain use ... more  
Earth-Based 3D Printing Technology Offers New Path to Affordable Housing in AustraliaSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 31, 2025 Researchers at Swinburne University of Technology are developing a 3D printing system that constructs durable homes using earth, plant fibers, and natural materials. Led by Dr Mohamed Gomaa, the app ... more |
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Consciousness debate intensifies as scientists urge clarity while AI and robotics advanceParis, France (SPX) Oct 31, 2025 Scientists warn that as artificial intelligence and neurotechnology accelerate in development, the need to understand consciousness has now become a scientific and ethical priority. In a major revie ... more 
Space Robotics at the Edge of the UnknownLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2025 Many robotics systems function in conditions where the environment is well-defined: factory floors, urban roads, research facilities. But what about robots designed for space? Keenan Albee, ... more 
'Vibe coding' named word of the year by Collins dictionaryLondon (AFP) Nov 6, 2025 "Vibe coding," a word that essentially means using artificial intelligence (AI) to tell a machine what you want instead of coding it yourself, was on Thursday named the Collins Word of the Year 2025. ... more  
China's robotaxi firms sink on Hong Kong debutHong Kong (AFP) Nov 6, 2025 Shares in Chinese self-driving start-ups Pony.AI and WeRide tumbled on their Hong Kong debuts Thursday, after raising more than US$1.1 billion, with experts warning China is not yet ready for a mass rollout of robotaxis. ... more |
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Chinese microdrama creators turn to AI despite job loss concernsShanghai (AFP) Nov 7, 2025 Ultra-short video series "Strange Mirror of Mountains and Seas" is filled with dragon-like monsters, handsome protagonists and plenty of melodrama - almost all of it, including the lifelike human characters, created by artificial intelligence. ... more |
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Self-driving lab learns to grow materials on its ownChicago IL (SPX) Nov 07, 2025 When scientists make the thin metal films used in electronics, optics, and quantum technologies, they usually spend months tinkering with the temperature, composition and timing of the process, hopi ... more 
Oxford team unveils air-powered robots that synchronize without electronicsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 07, 2025 A team at the University of Oxford has introduced a new class of soft robots which operate solely on air pressure, eliminating the need for electronics, motors or computers. As published on November ... more 
Teaching robots to map large environmentsBoston MA (SPX) Nov 06, 2025 A new approach developed at MIT could help a search-and-rescue robot navigate an unpredictable environment by rapidly generating an accurate map of its surroundings. ... more
China's robotaxi firms sink on Hong Kong debutHong Kong (AFP) Nov 6, 2025 Shares in Chinese self-driving start-ups Pony.AI and WeRide tumbled on their Hong Kong debuts Thursday, after raising more than US$1.1 billion, with experts warning China is not yet ready for a mass rollout of robotaxis. ... more |
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Miniature quadruped robot achieves record performance and resilience Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 15, 2025 Researchers at the Beijing Institute of Technology have developed a centimeter-scale quadruped piezoelectric robot that combines compact design, high durability, and advanced mobility. The new proto ... more  |
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Nvidia, Deutsche Telekom unveil AI industrial hub; Volkswagen to develop own car chips in ChinaBerlin (AFP) Nov 4, 2025 US tech giant Nvidia and Deutsche Telekom said Tuesday a one-billion-euro ($1.1 billion) industrial artificial intelligence hub will soon be launched in Germany, Europe's latest bid to catch up in the global AI race. ... more 
Orbital data and energy collaboration accelerates space-based assemblyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 31, 2025 Rendezvous Robotics and Starcloud have initiated a formal partnership to integrate autonomous modular assembly systems with orbital power and cooling infrastructure for gigawatt-scale datacenter cap ... more  
Lunar Lander Testing Campaign Builds Confidence for Griffin-1 Moon LandingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2025 Astrobotic is preparing for the Griffin-1 lunar landing by applying a rigorous "test like you fly" methodology designed to validate every aspect of its Guidance, Navigation, and Control system. Each ... more 
Ultrasonic Microrobot Achieves Fast Two Way Travel for Pipeline InspectionsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 30, 2025 A research team led by Professor Bin Yang at Shanghai Jiao Tong University has developed an ultrasonic microrobot able to travel rapidly in both directions within narrow pipes. The device, detailed ... more |
Programmable Soft Robotics Advance via Dynamic Molecular AssemblyTokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 30, 2025 Researchers at Keio University Global Research Institute have developed molecular strategies enabling materials to move, transform, and self-assemble. This work establishes the field of supramolecul ... more 
Microsoft holds 27% of OpenAI in revamped partnershipSan Francisco, United States (AFP) Oct 28, 2025 Microsoft and OpenAI announced Tuesday a sweeping overhaul of their landmark artificial intelligence (AI) partnership, giving both companies greater independence while maintaining their close collaboration. ... more  
Robotic construction to streamline solar farm buildsSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 28, 2025 The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has awarded up to $4.96 million to Nextracker for the deployment of proprietary robotics and tracker systems at multiple solar sites, including the Gou ... more 
Uber partners with Nvidia to deploy 100,000 robotaxisSan Francisco, United States (AFP) Oct 28, 2025 Uber and Nvidia on Tuesday announced an alliance to deploy 100,000 robotaxis starting in 2027. ... more |
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Griffin-1 lander enters final test phase for multi-payload lunar mission Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 27, 2025 Astrobotic's Griffin-1 lunar lander is advancing toward its mission to deliver a diverse suite of payloads - including Astrolab's FLIP rover, the Astrobotic CubeRover, and several secondary instrume ... more 
Muscle tissue is powering new wave of robots set to transform medicine and engineeringSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 27, 2025 Researchers are pioneering biohybrid robots that utilize muscle cells as actuators, potentially moving beyond traditional gears and motors. Recent developments bridge biological tissue with engineer ... more 
The brain power behind sustainable AIBoston MA (SPX) Oct 25, 2025 How can you use science to build a better gingerbread house? That was something Miranda Schwacke spent a lot of time thinking about. The MIT graduate student in the Department of Materials Sci ... more 
Meta to cut 600 jobs in artificial intelligence: reportsNew York (AFP) Oct 23, 2025 Facebook owner Meta is cutting 600 jobs in its artificial intelligence division in a move intended to streamline operations after an aggressive hiring spree, US media reported Wednesday. ... more |
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Celebrities, AI giants urge end to superintelligence questParis (AFP) Oct 22, 2025 More than 700 scientists, political figures and celebrities including Prince Harry, Richard Branson and Steve Bannon on Wednesday called for an end to the development of artificial intelligence capable of outsmarting humans. ... more |
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SYOS Aerospace expands into underwater robotics with acquisition of Bay DynamicsSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 22, 2025 SYOS Aerospace, a joint UK-New Zealand manufacturer of advanced land, sea, and air drones, has entered the subsea robotics market through the acquisition of underwater systems specialist Bay Dynamic ... more 
Baidu confirms robotaxi project with Switzerland's PostBusShanghai (AFP) Oct 22, 2025 Baidu will start testing self-driving taxis in Switzerland this year in collaboration with the country's PostBus public transport service, the Chinese tech firm said Wednesday. ... more  
Spider-inspired robot navigates gut terrain to transform gastrointestinal careTokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 21, 2025 A team at the University of Macau has developed a spider-inspired soft robot capable of crawling, climbing, and maneuvering through the intricate environment of the human digestive tract, opening ne ... more 
Space Quarters Secures $5 Million to Pioneer Robotic Space ConstructionTokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 17, 2025 Space Quarters Inc., a deep-tech startup spun out from Tohoku University, has raised $5.0 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of robotic and electron beam welding systems for const ... more |
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