South Korean shops turn to robots, self-service to escape labour woes
South Korean shops turn to robots, self-service to escape labour woes

Unstaffed coffee shops, ramen eateries and flower outlets are spreading across South Korea as owners turn to robots and self-service to overcome rising labour costs in a business model that relies on the widespread honesty of users. Such stores, usually open 24 hours, were estimated to number...

NASA robot mission aiming to rescue space telescope
NASA robot mission aiming to rescue space telescope

NASA on Tuesday is set to launch a daring robotic rescue mission, a long shot bid to prevent one of its aging telescopes from vanishing into dust. If successful, the effort could pave the way for giving other satellites a second life, reports AFP. The operation is set to last several months,...