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Robot dog successfully completes full-course marathon

A robot dog in South Korea has made history by becoming the first four-legged robot to complete a full-length marathon without needing to recharge its batteries. Named RAIBO2, the advanced quadrupedal robot, developed by researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), covered the 42-kilometer distance of the Sangju Dried Persimmon Marathon in a time of 4 hours, 19 minutes, and 52 seconds.

China looks to dominate industrial robot production

In 2022, China secured its position as the global leader in industrial automation, accounting for over half of the world's total industrial robot installations, as per a finding by the International Federation of Robotics. Even now, the country continues to be a strong contender in the production of industrial robots.

Worker robot in South Korea "commits suicide"

A robot civil servant in South Korea was found at the bottom of a six-and-a half foot staircase in Gumi City Hall, speculated to have committed the country's first "robot suicide". The robot, named 'Robot Supervisor' by citizens, was discovered unresponsive after what eyewitnesses reported as unusual behaviours - moving in circles and showing visible signs of confusion.

Tesla robot attacks engineer: reports

An engineer at Tesla was reportedly attacked by a robot, according to an injury report filed with regulators. The incident happened at Tesla's Giga Texas factory near Austin in 2021 but was discovered recently, as per a report by The Independent.

AI-generated book receives criticism on the internet

Tthe story of a little girl named Alice and a robot named Sparkle who explore the frontiers of science and technology together.

Robot can leap from water's surface

Scientists have developed a tiny robot - based on the water strider insect - that can jump on water.

Self-Aware robot solves riddle

In a surprising and perhaps frightening new twist, a robot demonstrates that it exhibits a degree of self-awareness for the very first time, reports Business Insider.

Robot kills man at Volkswagen plant in Germany

A robot kills a contractor at one of Volkswagen's production plants in Germany, the automaker said Wednesday.

Robotic tentacle targets keyhole surgery

Italian engineers have built a robotic arm, aimed at improving surgical operations and inspired by the octopus.

December 2, 2024
December 2, 2024

Robot dog successfully completes full-course marathon

A robot dog in South Korea has made history by becoming the first four-legged robot to complete a full-length marathon without needing to recharge its batteries. Named RAIBO2, the advanced quadrupedal robot, developed by researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), covered the 42-kilometer distance of the Sangju Dried Persimmon Marathon in a time of 4 hours, 19 minutes, and 52 seconds.

August 26, 2024
August 26, 2024

China looks to dominate industrial robot production

In 2022, China secured its position as the global leader in industrial automation, accounting for over half of the world's total industrial robot installations, as per a finding by the International Federation of Robotics. Even now, the country continues to be a strong contender in the production of industrial robots.

July 4, 2024
July 4, 2024

Worker robot in South Korea "commits suicide"

A robot civil servant in South Korea was found at the bottom of a six-and-a half foot staircase in Gumi City Hall, speculated to have committed the country's first "robot suicide". The robot, named 'Robot Supervisor' by citizens, was discovered unresponsive after what eyewitnesses reported as unusual behaviours - moving in circles and showing visible signs of confusion.

December 28, 2023
December 28, 2023

Tesla robot attacks engineer: reports

An engineer at Tesla was reportedly attacked by a robot, according to an injury report filed with regulators. The incident happened at Tesla's Giga Texas factory near Austin in 2021 but was discovered recently, as per a report by The Independent.

December 19, 2022
December 19, 2022

AI-generated book receives criticism on the internet

Tthe story of a little girl named Alice and a robot named Sparkle who explore the frontiers of science and technology together.

August 1, 2015
August 1, 2015

Robot can leap from water's surface

Scientists have developed a tiny robot - based on the water strider insect - that can jump on water.

July 26, 2015
July 26, 2015

Self-Aware robot solves riddle

In a surprising and perhaps frightening new twist, a robot demonstrates that it exhibits a degree of self-awareness for the very first time, reports Business Insider.

July 2, 2015
July 2, 2015

Robot kills man at Volkswagen plant in Germany

A robot kills a contractor at one of Volkswagen's production plants in Germany, the automaker said Wednesday.

May 14, 2015
May 14, 2015

Robotic tentacle targets keyhole surgery

Italian engineers have built a robotic arm, aimed at improving surgical operations and inspired by the octopus.