Researchers have created microscopic robots so small they’re barely visible, yet smart enough to sense, decide, and move completely on their own. Powered by light and equipped with tiny computers, the ...

CES always has its share of attention-grabbing robots. But this year in particular seemed to be a landmark year for robotics. The advancement in AI technology has not only given robots better “brains, ...

When Elon Musk talks about robotics, he rarely hides the ambition behind the dream. Tesla’s Optimus is pitched as an all-purpose humanoid robot that can do the heavy lifting on factory floors and free ...

CES always brings robots – some useful, some confusing, some that feel like movie props that wandered into the wrong conference. In 2026, there’s a real shift: Robots aren’t trying to be sci-fi ...

We’ve been waiting on Rosey the robot for over 60 years now—some version of a robotic servant to take over the menial household chores that nobody enjoys. And judging by the footage that’s emerged ...

Hyundai Motor Group plans to deploy humanoid robots at its U.S. manufacturing plant in Georgia starting in 2028, marking a step toward ⁠automating higher-risk and repetitive manufacturing tasks, the ...

Nvidia releases new physical AI models at CES. Partners unveil next-generation robots. The robots span a wide range of use cases and industries. As AI models continue to gain popularity, there is an ...

In 2021, 60 Minutes visited the offices of robotics company Boston Dynamics and met an early model of its humanoid robot, Atlas. It could run, jump and maintain its balance when pushed. But it was ...

Boston Dynamics is an undisputed frontrunner in the race to develop humanoid robots—and now, its Atlas robot is getting to work at Hyundai. A corner of the parts warehouse at Hyundai’s Georgia factory ...

Twenty-five years of the new millennium have passed and we’re still waiting for the futuristic world we were promised: Living in space, hover-cars, jet packs and extraterrestrial encounters. However, ...

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