ROBOTICS

Jul 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Startups Raise Big Bucks for AI and Green Tech

On July 1, 2025, a wave of startups secured major funding to push boundaries in AI, robotics, and sustainability. Genesis AI, a robotics software startup, launched with a massive $105 million seed round. This company aims to build a foundational AI model for robots, helping them tackle complex tasks. With offices in Paris and Palo Alto, Genesis AI is backed by big na...

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Jun 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Touching the Future: How Fabric Sensors Are Changing the Game

A new player has entered the tech scene, aiming to revolutionize how machines and devices interact with the world. Brighter Signals B. V. has stepped out of the shadows to introduce a groundbreaking tactile sensor platform. This innovation is not just about touch; it's about feeling the world in a whole new way. The startup, founded by a trio of experienced entrepre...

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Jun 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Smart Machines Can Go Wrong

Researchers in Philadelphia wanted to see if they could trick some smart machines into doing bad things. They had three targets: a self-driving car, a wheeled robot, and a four-legged robot that looks like a dog. They wanted to see if they could make these machines do things they should not do. They started with the self-driving car. They gave it some unusual comman...

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Jun 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Robots vs. Dogs: The Social Bonding Battle

The world of technology is constantly changing. Robots are now being designed to be social companions. This raises a big question: Can robots truly replace animals, like dogs, as friends? This is an important topic because robots are becoming more common in places like nursing homes, schools, and even in our homes. So, it's crucial to understand if they can really ...

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May 28 2025EDUCATION

The Power of Early Tech Learning in Iraq

The world is going digital, and so should education. Kids need to start learning about computers early on. A recent study in Basra, Iraq, tried to figure out how teaching computer science to primary school students can make a difference. They used two main methods: educational robotics and a math app. The results were quite interesting. The study found that using ro...

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May 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Future of Robots: Tesla's Big Bet on Optimus

Robots are becoming a major focus for Tesla. The company's CEO has big plans for Optimus, a humanoid robot designed to learn from humans. This isn't just about making cool gadgets. It's about changing how we live and work. Tesla's CEO thinks Optimus could be the company's most significant product ever. He believes it will have a massive impact on the world. The robo...

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May 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Materials That Think: The Future of Smart Substances

This is a fascinating time for materials science. We are on the brink of creating substances that can think and act like living things. These aren't your average materials. They can sense, learn, remember, and adapt. Think of them as the next generation of smart materials. Unlike the stuff we usually use, which just sits there doing one thing, these new materials can...

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Apr 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Robots and Strawberries: A New Way to Measure Weight

Robots are stepping into the strawberry fields to help with grading. This task is usually done by hand, but robots could make it faster and gentler on the fruit. The key to grading strawberries is getting their weight right. So, how do these robots figure out the weight of a strawberry? First, let's talk about the data. A bunch of strawberry pictures were taken usin...

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Apr 02 2025POLITICS

Robots Take Center Stage on Capitol Hill

In a show of bipartisan support, Capitol Hill recently hosted a gathering focused on American-made robotics. Among the stars of the show were two humanoid robots from Tesla, which drew quite the crowd. These robots weren't just standing there; they were waving their arms and even mimicking a famous Richard Nixon pose. One of them even accidentally hit a rope, causing...

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Mar 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Future of Robotics: China's Rapid Rise and Global Impact

China is making big waves in the world of humanoid robots. In January, more than a dozen robots danced on a major stage, showing off their skills to over a billion viewers. This performance was a clear sign that China is becoming a major player in the robotics field. Videos of these robots doing impressive tricks have gone viral, and the Chinese government is backing...

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