South Korea’s Jogyesa Temple Ordains Unitree G1 Humanoid Robot as Buddhist Monk
A Unitree G1 humanoid robot named Gabi was ordained as a Buddhist monk at Seoul's Jogyesa Temple in a ceremony hosted by the Jogye Order of…
Robots & Robotics covers the machines, systems, and technologies that enable physical automation and intelligent interaction with the real world. This topic focuses on the design, development, and deployment of robotic platforms across industrial, commercial, and public environments. Coverage includes robotic hardware, sensing and actuation, control systems, autonomy, and human-robot interaction. It also examines how advances in artificial intelligence, software, and materials are expanding the capabilities of robots beyond controlled settings into complex, dynamic environments. From factory floors to healthcare, logistics, and service applications, robotics plays a growing role in productivity, safety, and operational efficiency. As robots become more adaptable and widely deployed, this topic provides context on the technological progress and challenges shaping the future of physical intelligent systems.
A Unitree G1 humanoid robot named Gabi was ordained as a Buddhist monk at Seoul's Jogyesa Temple in a ceremony hosted by the Jogye Order of…
Despite record investment, viral demonstrations, and bold commercial timelines, the gap between what humanoid robots can do on camera and what they can reliably deliver in…
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Boston Dynamics has released the first live demonstration video of its production-ready Atlas humanoid robot, showing it performing a handstand and L-sit, as Hyundai accelerates toward…
ABB Robotics has launched the OmniVance Collaborative Surface Finishing Cell, a plug-and-play automated sanding and polishing system designed for small and medium-sized manufacturers without in-house robotics…
Colin Angle, co-founder of iRobot and creator of the Roomba, has unveiled Familiar Machines & Magic and its debut product Ami, a four-legged companion robot designed…
Germany's VDMA has published four scenarios for humanoid robotics by 2040, ranging from mass-market adoption to industrial stagnation, as Europe's machinery industry weighs how to compete…
Hyundai is pressing Boston Dynamics to deliver tens of thousands of Atlas humanoid robots for its automotive plants, as the company navigates a series of senior…
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