19 May 2026
China's robotics industry growth gains pace, helped with rapid tech advancement, sufficient funding: analysts
China's robotics industry growth is entering the fast lane, driven by rising market demand, stronger capital support and faster commercialization across industrial and services scenarios, industry analysts said on Tuesday.
19 May 2026
World's first 'native' color lidar will let robots and self-driving cars map the world in full color 3D
A California-based technology company has launched the world's first mass-produced native color light detection and ranging (lidar) sensor, which captures 3D spatial and color data simultaneously. Until now, autonomous vehicles and robots have relied on separate sensors for each data stream. But the new devices, dubbed "Rev8," could lead to safety improvements, Ouster representatives say, as bots…
19 May 2026
Rivian Founder’s New Company Aims To Evolve Humanoid Robots
The founder of Rivian Automotive has launched a new company aimed at developing more effective humanoid robots.
15 May 2026
Hirokazu Koreeda talks AI-inspired new film ‘Sheep In The Box’ and his Cannes nerves: "It can be a tough crowd"
Hirokazu Koreeda has a long history with Cannes. His latest film Sheep In The Box will be the Japanese auteur’s eighth feature to play in Competition at the festival. Previous entries include Like Father, Like Son, which won the jury prize in 2013; Shoplifters, which took home the Palme d’Or in 2018; and Monster, which won the Queer Palm and best screenplay award in 2023.
14 May 2026
‘Uncharted territory’: Figure AI humanoid robots hit 24/7 nonstop work milestone
Figure AI says its humanoid robots have now crossed 24 hours of continuous autonomous work, extending what was initially planned as an eight-hour test into a nonstop multi-day operation.
14 May 2026
Autonomous Systems Take Off: JAL Trials Humanoids at Haneda
Japan Airlines teams monitor the Autonomous Systems pilot at Haneda. However, flight-line unpredictability makes humanoid deployment far tougher than factory automation. This article examines objectives, technology, risks, metrics, and wider business implications. Readers will gain actionable insight into a landmark use case for Autonomous Systems in passenger aviation.
14 May 2026
Physical AI moves closer to factory floors as companies test humanoid robots
British technology company Humanoid will deploy humanoid robots at factories operated by German industrial supplier Schaeffler, Reuters reported.
14 May 2026
This robot can do 8 hour warehouse shift without any breaks, leaving internet talking about job security
Figure showed its humanoid robot working in a warehouse and sorting packages for long hours. The video started online talks about AI robots and future job security. People also noticed the robot was slower and rougher than human workers while handling boxes.
14 May 2026
Cashier-less supermarkets, AI robots, new-energy vehicles: Social media posts show US journalists covering Trump’s China visit struck by remarkable changes in …
Cashier-less supermarkets, AI robots, new-energy vehicles: Social media posts show US journalists covering Trump’s China visit struck by remarkable changes in the country
