robot delivers food to man in his hotel room, people have mixed reactions
The video of a robot delivering food to a man's hotel room went viral online. While someone mentioned that the robot looks 'cute,' another said it is ‘creepy’. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesThe Wild Robot: This is what you may want to know about release date, cast, crew, trailer and more
In 'The Wild Robot,' Lupita Nyong'o lends her voice to the titular character, a robot who forges unexpected bonds with the creatures of a forest. The film's animation, reminiscent of 'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,' showcases the beauty and wonder of nature. With a star-studded cast and talented director Chris Sanders at the helm, 'The Wild Robot' is poised to be a standout film in 2024's animated lineup. Key Points
Economic TimesMWC 2024: Interacting with humanoid robot is fun, but it also feels a little creepy
At MWC 2024, I got a chance to interact with the humanoid robot and the experience was extraordinary. What I am most surprised about is the striking resemblance between humans and the robot in terms of facial expressions, conversing and more. Key Points
India TodayRobots delivering food to your doorstep? Uber will make it happen by next month
Uber Eats is set to launch robot deliveries in Tokyo, Japan, in collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric and Cartken. The autonomous robots will be able to navigate the city's sidewalks and keep the food at the right temperature. Key Points
India TodayElon Musk shares video of Tesla humanoid robot Optimus demonstrating new capability –– folding shirts
Elon Musk has shared a video post on X that shows the Optimus Gen 2 humanoid robot performing a brand new skill that it acquired –– shirt folding. This is the same robot that Musk unveiled in December 2023. Key Points
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EU antitrust regulators say Amazon's iRobot deal may restrict competition
EU antitrust regulators said on Monday Amazon's (AMZN.O) $1.4 billion acquisition of robot vacuum maker iRobot (IRBT.O) may squeeze out rival robot cleaners on its online marketplace. Key Points
ReutersFedEx’s New robot Loads Delivery Trucks Like It’s Playing 3D Tetris
FedEx handles over 15 million packages daily. A two-armed, AI-infused robot is now helping pack some of them into delivery trucks with expert care. Key Points
WIREDApple, TikTok jump aboard the generative AI train; Boston Dynamics’ Spot gets ChatGPT
Apple and TikTok have jumped on the AI bandwagon. Also, even more interestingly, engineers are beginning to integrate ChatGPT into Boston Dynamics' Spot robotic dog. Key Points
The Indian ExpressAre robot waiters the future? Some restaurants think so
Labor shortages accelerated the adoption of robots globally, Le Clair said. In the U.S., the restaurant industry employed 15 million people at the end of last year, but that was still 400,000 fewer than before the pandemic, according to the National Restaurant Association. Key Points
The Indian ExpressRobots took over as mental wellness coaches at this tech company. Here’s what happened next
Researchers at the University of Cambridge made two different robots act as mental wellbeing coaches at a tech consultancy firm. The results of the research will help them envision their goal of creating a fully-autonomous robot mental wellbeing coach. Key Points
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Toyota's Robots Are Learning to Do Housework—By Copying Humans
Carmaker Toyota is developing robots capable of learning to do household chores by observing how humans take on the tasks. The project is an example of robotics getting a boost from generative AI. Key Points
WIREDTruly shameful, says Elon Musk on Tesla robot attack on factory engineer
An investigative report has revealed a series of workplace injuries at Tesla's Giga Texas factory, with a notable incident involving a robot attack on an engineer that occurred two years ago. Here are the details. Key Points
India TodayJapan startup develops 'Gundam'-like robot with $3 million price tag
Tokyo-based start-up Tsubame Industries has developed a 4.5-metre-tall (14.8-feet), four-wheeled robot that looks like "Mobile Suit Gundam" from the wildly popular Japanese animation series, and it can yours for $3 million. Key Points
Reuters'Science meets reality': Indie dog interacts with robot dog, netizens share mixed reactions
A video featuring a robot dog interacting with an Indie dog stirred up mixed reactions from viewers. The footage was shared on Instagram. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesUS cancer patient dies after surgical robot burns holes in organs
A man has filed a lawsuit against a company, Intuitive Surgical (IS), claiming that his wife suffered health complications after a procedure conducted by a surgical robot. She eventually died following the surgery. Key Points
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Amazon's iRobot deal in EU antitrust crosshairs
Amazon's (AMZN.O) $1.7 billion acquisition of robot vacuum cleaner maker iRobot (IRBT.O) may reduce competition and strengthen Amazon's position as online marketplace provider, EU antitrust regulators warned on Thursday. Key Points
ReutersRoomba Combo j7+ robot vacuum and mop with iRobot OS Intelligence now available in India: price, specs
The Roomba Combo j7+ is an advanced robot vacuum and mop powered by iRobot OS intelligence. This versatile Roomba utilizes advanced sensors to detect different floor types and effectively recognizes up to 80 common objects, allowing it to avoid obstacles and provide efficient cleaning. Key Points
India TodayNamaste to India, greets robot deployed at G7 Summit in Hiroshima
Japan's advanced technology and love for robots are not unheard of; the same was seen at the International Media Centre as robot was saying Namaste to India . I want Indian people to come to Japan and know about the Japanese culture, robot said. Key Points
Economic TimesMy Parents’ Dementia Felt Like the End of Joy. Then Came the Robots
Forget the crappy caregiver bots and puppy-eyed seals. When my parents got sick, I turned to a new generation of roboticists—and their glowing, talking, blobby creations. Key Points
WIREDMy Parents’ Dementia Felt Like the End of Joy. Then Came the Robots
Forget the crappy caregiver bots and puppy-eyed seals. When my parents got sick, I turned to a new generation of roboticists—and their glowing, talking, blobby creations. Key Points
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EU regulators set new Feb 14 deadline on Amazon/iRobot deal
European Union (EU) antitrust regulators will decide by February 14 next year on whether to clear Amazon's (AMZN.O) $1.4 billion acquisition of robot vacuum maker iRobot (IRBT.O), according to a regulatory filing. Key Points
ReutersElon Musk shares video of humanoid robot Optimus folding a shirt
Elon Musk shared a video of humanoid robot Optimus on X. In the video, the robot is seen folding a black-coloured t-shirt. The video has gone crazy viral. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesRoboDog adds muscle to New York City's high-tech policing
A robotic dog, weighing 70 pounds (32 kg), was among the three new high-tech policing devices unveiled by New York City officials. These devices would be inducted into the New York Police Department. Key Points
India TodaySouth Korea's Doosan Robotics shares jump 127% in trading debut
Shares in South Korea's Doosan Robotics (454910.KS) opened 127% up from their initial public offering (IPO) price in the company's market debut on Thursday, based on investors' bullish outlook for the collaborative robot maker. Key Points
ReutersTitan missing submersible: French deep sea diving robot joins search operation. All you need to know
The Victor 6000 has the capability to hook the 10 tonne Titan submersible to a ship to be pulled out. The deep diving sea robot can also be operated remotely to cut cables if the submersible is found trapped under the sea. To know more scroll below Key Points
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Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya Box Office Day 9: Kriti Sanon, Shahid Kapoor's film mints ₹2.85 crore
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, helmed by Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah, has earned ₹84.61 crore globally in its first week. The romantic comedy features Shahid Kapoor as a scientist who falls in love with a robot played by Kriti Sanon. Key Points
mintExclusive: Amazon to win unconditional EU nod for iRobot deal -sources
Amazon (AMZN.O) is set to win unconditional EU antitrust approval for its $1.4 billion acquisition of robot vacuum maker iRobot (IRBT.O), three people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. Key Points
Reutersrobot dogs and models take over Paris Fashion Week at Coperni show, leaving netizens with mixed reactions. Viral video
Coperni's Autumn/Winter 2023 show at the Paris Fashion Week saw robot dogs and models take over the runway in a choreographed sequence inspired by a French Fable - Le Loup et l'Agneau (the wolf and the lamb). Netizens had mixed reactions to the viral moment. See pictures and video inside. | Fashion Trends Key Points
Hindustan TimesWhen Swami Gaur Gopal Das thought he was meeting Modern Family's Sofia Vergara, but...
Swami Gaur Gopal Das recollected an event in Singapore where he was a keynote speaker. Soon after his speech, the crowd started shouting 'Sofia, Sofia'. Key Points
Business TodayFor Smarter Robots, Just Add Humans
Autonomous machines are still too clumsy for delicate tasks. But humans can operate mechanical arms from afar, turning physical labor into remote work. Key Points
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Elon Musk’s Tesla humanoid Optimus says hardest part of being a robot is trying to be human
Elon Musk unveiled the latest generation of Tesla's humanoid Optimus at the We, robot event. While according to Musk, the robots can now do anything, Optimus reveals that the hardest part of being a robot is learning how to be humans. Read on. Key Points
India TodayMeet the Next Generation of Doctors—and Their Surgical Robots
Don't worry, your next surgeon will definitely be a human. But just as medical students are training to use a scalpel, they're also training to use robots designed to make surgeries easier. Key Points
WIREDMeet the Next Generation of Doctors—and Their Surgical Robots
Don't worry, your next surgeon will definitely be a human. But just as medical students are training to use a scalpel, they're also training to use robots designed to make surgeries easier. Key Points
WIREDMeet the Next Generation of Doctors—and Their Surgical Robots
Don't worry, your next surgeon will definitely be a human. But just as medical students are training to use a scalpel, they're also training to use robots designed to make surgeries easier. Key Points
WIREDMeet the Next Generation of Doctors—and Their Surgical Robots
Don't worry, your next surgeon will definitely be a human. But just as medical students are training to use a scalpel, they're also training to use robots designed to make surgeries easier. Key Points
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Meet the Next Generation of Doctors—and Their Surgical Robots
Don't worry, your next surgeon will definitely be a human. But just as medical students are training to use a scalpel, they're also training to use robots designed to make surgeries easier. Key Points
WIREDMeet the Next Generation of Doctors—and Their Surgical Robots
Don't worry, your next surgeon will definitely be a human. But just as medical students are training to use a scalpel, they're also training to use robots designed to make surgeries easier. Key Points
WIREDMicrosoft integrates ChatGPT with robots: How this can herald a paradigm change?
A technical person is required to handle a robot because robots communicate with codes, which necessitate programming skills. ChatGPT can be used here to control them using our own words, like we would a human, rather than hand-written control codes. Key Points
Hindustan TimesElon Musk posts video of robot Optimus walking. X users predict ‘Robot Olympics’
Last month, the billionaire had shared a video of the robot Optimus folding a shirt. The video had received nearly 3 lakh likes. Key Points
Hindustan TimesARTEMIS, a soccer-playing humanoid robot, is ready for the pitch
Watch out, Lionel Messi. ARTEMIS is here. Key Points
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India's first human-manned space flight to be launched this year before ISRO's Gaganyaan
India's ISRO will send the woman robot astronaut 'Vyommitra' into space ahead of the ambitious 'Gaganyaan' mission. 'Vyommitra' is equipped to monitor module parameters, issue alerts, and execute life support operations. It can operate six panels and respond to queries. The 'Gaganyaan' mission, India's first human-manned space flight, will launch next year and bring astronauts safely back to earth, landing in India's sea waters. Key Points
Economic TimesTeri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya trailer: Shahid Kapoor romances a robot. Watch
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya trailer: Kriti Sanon plays a robot in this rom-com headlined by Shahid Kapoor. It also stars Dharmendra and Dimple Kapadia. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesNew island emerges as volcano erupts off Japan
Tokyo: An undersea volcano erupted off Japan three weeks ago, providing a rare view of the birth of a tiny new island, but experts say it may not last very long. Located about 1 km off the southern coast of Iwo Jima, which Japan calls Ioto, started its eruptions on October 21. By early November, it Key Points
The Tribune IndiaUN recruits robots in strive to meet global development goals
Dozens of robots, including several humanoid ones, will take centre stage at a conference organised by the U.N. technology agency in Switzerland this week to showcase their potential to help it reach a series of increasingly improbable global goals. Key Points
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