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robotics

Humanoid robots step into the spotlight with a major business move

June 25, 2026

A company that builds walking robots is making big moves in the business world. Known for its two-legged machines called Digit, it plans to go public soon. These robots already work with big names like Amazon and Toyota. The plan involves teaming up with a special buying firm called Churchill Capita

technology

Why AI Still Struggles to Understand the Real World

June 25, 2026

AI often gets praised for writing essays or chatting like a human. But true understanding goes deeper than words. Machines still miss basic physics—like why a cup breaks when dropped or how a ball rolls downhill. Most AI today is great at predicting text but terrible at predicting real-life outcomes

education

Charleston students race underwater robots—and need more space to build them

June 17, 2026

Every year, students in Charleston learn how to build robots that swim underwater. Their toolkit includes PVC pipes, wires, and small motors to craft gadgets that can navigate pools and race against other schools. The program started small but now has three times as many participants as it did a few

technology

A Robot Mower That Works—If Your Yard Obeys Its Rules

June 15, 2026

The Segway Navimow X430 isn’t just another robot vacuum with wheels—it’s a 64-pound machine that looks like it escaped a sci-fi movie set. With knobby tires, two spinning blades, and a front camera sticking out like a curious face, it promises to handle lawns without guide wires. It uses satellite t

technology

Building Tomorrow: How Tech is Changing Trades

June 13, 2026

The construction world is changing super fast. It isn't just about hammers and nails anymore. This entire industry is going through a huge digital makeover, similar to how medicine used electronic records years ago. Right now, the skilled labor market faces serious pressure. There aren't enough peo

business

Chinese robotics firm teams up with German soccer star for lawn mower brand

June 13, 2026

A Chinese tech company just hired a famous German soccer goalkeeper to sell its robotic lawn mowers. The company, worth about $1. 4 billion, doubled its stock value when it first sold shares in Hong Kong last month. The same week, another Chinese sports brand signed a top NBA player to a $400 millio

technology

New mower bots aim to cut your grass without you lifting a finger

June 11, 2026

Robot lawnmowers are stepping out of the garage and into bigger yards. A brand known for floor-cleaning bots just rolled out a model meant to handle US lawns up to a quarter acre. Priced at $1, 299, it uses two positioning tricks—RTK and VSLAM—to map tricky spaces and cut grass on slopes up to 45 pe

technology

The future of theme park art is getting a robot hand

June 3, 2026

Disney parks have always mixed technology with entertainment—think animatronic singers and gravity-defying roller coasters. Now, a marble-carving robot is joining the team. Unlike the flashy rides guests remember, this robot works quietly in the background. It roughs out large statues from big block

technology

Repairing Both Body and Brain of Soft Robots

May 29, 2026

Soft robots and wearable gadgets need parts that bend easily, work well, and stay strong when they get hit or stretched. Scientists have made polymers that can fix themselves after a break, but the sensors that let them sense touch or pressure often stay damaged. A new idea called “self‑healing and

technology

Bridging the Gap Between Human and AI Teams

May 25, 2026

Human and artificial intelligence teams are now stepping into real‑world, high‑stakes jobs. Yet the research on how they work together is scattered across many fields and uses different ideas, making it hard to build a clear picture. Because of this split, we struggle to link what we know about h