08 May 2026
Tesla stock rises another 3%: what’s fueling the recent rally?
Shares of Tesla (TSLA) climbed sharply on Friday, rising more than 3% as improving investor sentiment lifted growth stocks following stronger-than-expected US jobs data and optimism around developments in the Middle East.
News Desk
2026
08 May 2026
Falling prices, broad use scenarios fuel Chinese adoption of humanoid robots
Driven by constant tech breakthroughs and growing market adoption, humanoid robots in China are undergoing a notable wave of price cuts this year. Once high-threshold products costing hundreds of thousands of yuan, some robot models have now entered the 10,000-yuan range ($1,450).
@globaltimesnews
2026
08 May 2026
The New Geography Of Defense Projects
The U.S. defense industry is evolving toward a model that is sending innovation upstream while enabling scale downstream. Emerging technology companies, often referred to as the “disruptors,” are helping accelerate early-stage innovation, while the primes continue to play a critical role in operationalizing, integrating, and scaling deployable capabilities.
@bizfacilities, Guest Contributor
2026
08 May 2026
Humanoids, robots to drive next chapter of China’s manufacturing dominance: Morgan Stanley
China is poised to leverage the humanoid and robotics market to consolidate its dominance over global manufacturing – a move that echoes its decade-long rise to the top of the electric vehicle (EV) sector, according to a new report.
Sylvia Ma
2026
07 May 2026
How Chinese engineer Howard Huang become billionaire supplying robotic ‘eyes’
Howard Huang, founder of Shenzhen-based Orbbec, has become a billionaire after turning the company into a major supplier of 3D vision sensors, often described as robotic “eyes,” as demand for humanoid robots drives up its shares.
Phong Ngo
2026
07 May 2026
Meet 'Gabi,' the Robot That Just Became a Monk at a Buddhist Temple in South Korea. It’s the Latest Robot to Take Up Religious Practice
Nicknamed ‘Gabi,’ the humanoid robot monk took part in ceremonies at a temple in Seoul this week. The four-foot-tall humanoid robot, named Gabi, was unmistakable despite wearing the same robes as the other monks.
Christian Thorsberg
2026
07 May 2026
Can a robot achieve enlightenment? Humanoid AI robot debuts as Buddhist monk
A humanoid AI robot named Gabi has been ordained as a Buddhist monk at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul, South Korea, marking a controversial intersection of technology and religion.
Ariel Harmer
2026
07 May 2026
Humanoid and Dog-Like Robots Work As A Team At LG Warehouse
LG CNS demonstrates three robot types collaborating to move boxes in 90 seconds per item at Magok facility.
@amnorth42, Annemarije de Boer
2026
07 May 2026
Japan Airlines Will Test Robot Ground Crew At Tokyo Haneda Airport
Japan Airlines is preparing to test humanoid robots in airport ground operations as the carrier explores new ways to support workers at busy Japanese airports.
Faith Katunga
2026
