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AI robots: A potential solution to Japan’s aged care crisis
In Tokyo, an AI-driven robot named AIREC demonstrated its caregiving abilities by assisting with patient movementsa crucial task in elderly care. Developed with government funding, AIREC is a potential solution to Japans rapidly aging population and severe caregiver shortage. Japan faces a...

Norway's 1X developing home-specific humanoid robot
1X, a Norwegian robotics firm, launched its latest home robot, Neo Gamma, on Friday. The humanoid prototype, designed for home testing, takes over from Neo Beta and can perform tasks like making coffee, doing laundry, and vacuuming, reports Techcrunch. 1X announces that the bipedal Neo Gamma...

China unveils fastest Black Panther 2.0 robotic dog
A Chinese team has unveiled a groundbreaking quadruped robot that is pushing the boundaries of robotics and speed, reports Fox news. The Black Panther 2.0, developed by Zhejiang Universitys humanoid innovation institute in collaboration with the Hangzhou-based startup Mirror Me, has achieved a...

US company plans 100,000 humanoid robots in 4 years
Figure AI, a robotics company based in California, revealed that it has secured its second major commercial partner, bringing the vision of humanoid robots transitioning from labs to real-world use closer than ever. CEO Brett Adcock stated that the partnership could potentially lead to the...

China's Chang'e-7 mission to send "Extremely Smart" flying robot to moon to look for water
China has announced its plans to send a smart robotic flyer detector to Moons south pole in a bid to search for water. According to the South China Morning Post, Chinese space experts confirmed that the lunar mission would play a pivotal role in laying the groundwork for a future research...

‘Jeanie’, a realistic robotic puppy created to support people with dementia
While dogs are often called mans best friend, people with Alzheimers or dementia may find it hard to care for a real pet. Thats where Jeanie, a lifelike robotic puppy from Tombot, comes in. Unveiled at CES 2025, it provides companionship and love without the need for care, making it easier for...

Can AI robots take over human astronauts' roles in Space?
On Christmas Eve, an autonomous spacecraft made history by flying closer to the Sun than any previous human-made object. NASAs Parker Solar Probe passed through the Suns atmosphere as part of its mission to learn more about the Sun and its impact on space weather near Earth. This milestone event...

Micropsi makes robots more human
Around three million robots work in factories around the world, with about a third of those in the automotive industry, according to an industry body. Now, a company called Micropsi Industries is looking to make even industrial robots closer to humans. We make a control system that allows...

South Korean team develops 'Iron Man' robot that helps paraplegics walk
South Korean researchers have made a lightweight wearable robot that can approach paraplegic users, attach itself to them, and help them walk, move around obstacles, and climb stairs, according to Reuters. The team at the Exoskeleton Laboratory of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and...

Scientists say robots could detect human emotions through skin touch
Scientists have found that future robots may be able to understand your emotions by touching your skin. A new study in the journal IEEE Access explains that researchers used skin conductance to detect a persons feelings. Skin conductance measures how well the skin conducts electricity, which...