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Watch this humanlike robot 'rise from the dead' with creepy speed and stability
Humanoid robots typically struggle to stand up after being knocked over, but new AI-powered research from China brings us one step closer to the rise of the machines.
'Jetsons' robot finally arrives: Sweater-wearing Neo Gamma android helps with household chores
Built by the Norwegian startup 1X, the Neo Gamma humanoid robot is designed to complete mundane household tasks.
Humanoid 'Protoclone' robot twitches into action while hanging from ceiling in viral video
Protoclone, an eerily lifelike humanoid robot built for home use, has left social media users aghast. And it's likely to be the first of many.
Watch robot dog and drone locked in fierce battle — blasting fireworks at each other in future warfare demo
A viral video captured in an unknown location and widely shared on social media in China shows a robotic dog and a drone firing fireworks at each other.
MIT builds swarms of tiny robotic insect drones that can fly 100 times longer than previous designs
Scientists have built a new type of robotic insect that can fly 100 times longer than previous generations.
Watch bipedal robots running in a more human-like way than ever thanks to major vision upgrade
Bipedal robots have found navigating uneven terrain a steep challenge but a new hardware upgrade means they can detect their environment and respond quicker than ever before.
Watch humanoid robots waltzing seamlessly with humans thanks to AI motion tracking software upgrade
Lifelike human motion could enable robots to complete far more tasks, as well as adapt to environments they've not been specifically designed for.
12 pivotal moments in the history of robotics, from Isaac Asimov to self-driving cars
From Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics to bipedal machines you can buy today, here are 12 important milestones in the development of robots.
