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China’s humanoid robot powered by solid-state battery to greet shoppers in 2026

Xpeng unveiled the second-generation IRON humanoid robot at the 2025 AI Day in Guangzhou, showcasing lifelike movement and real-time interaction.
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New AI mapping system builds 3D maps in seconds for robot rescue missions

MIT’s new AI mapping system lets robots build accurate 3D maps in seconds, improving disaster rescue, VR, and industrial ...

'Matrix'-style bracelets turn humans into batteries

In a move that will give chills to fans of the dystopian movie "The Matrix", scientists have developed a wearable device that ...
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Researchers design controllers for robots made from living muscle

When robots are built with biological materials, they have the potential to achieve remarkable behaviors typically only seen ...