China puts robocops on traffic duty, minus the arrest powersThe robocop uses cameras, radar and onboard computing to identify riders without helmets, e-bikes carrying passengers, vehicles stopping ov...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Robots poised for 'ChatGPT moment,' Unitree CEO saysThe global AI boom that has reshaped the world economy was sparked in late 2022 by ChatGPT's breakthrough large language model, a watersh...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
India may lose $270 bn manufacturing GDP by 2035, $1 tn by 2047 without frontier tech: ReportIndia could miss a USD 5.1 trillion manufacturing GDP by 2047. Advanced manufacturing and frontier technologies are key to unlocking this p...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
China replaces traffic police with robocops: Wheeled robot warns helmetless riders and monitors trafficA Chinese technology company is testing robot traffic officers in Hangzhou to automate repetitive road-monitoring duties. Reuters reported ...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Humanoid-maker Unitree surges more than 600% on Shanghai debutShares in Chinese robotics pioneer Unitree soared more than 600% on its debut in Shanghai on Wednesday, after raising more than $900 millio...
19 Aug, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
China robot makers flock to Beijing show, seek path to mass adoptionMore than 300 companies are attending the World Robot Conference which runs through Sunday, displaying over 2,000 exhibits and launching m...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Chip designer Velaura AI valued at more than $1 billion in funding roundThe funding round was led by Seligman Ventures, with participation from new investor Capricorn Investment Group. Existing investors Samsu...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Global Market: Unitree shares soar nearly six-fold in Shanghai debut as robotics boom gains momentumUnitree shares surged nearly six-fold in their Shanghai debut, marking a landmark listing for China’s rapidly expanding robotics industry. ...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Beyond marathons and backflips, China's robots face a commercial testThe economic potential of humanoid robots manufactured in China is becoming increasingly evident. Investors are focusing on robots that can...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
China's Lumos eyes fresh funding, potential listing as factory robot sales growLumos has raised about 1 billion yuan ($147 million) across seven funding rounds, the company said. Founder and CEO Yu Chao told Reuters fr...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
ET Startup Awards 2026: Nominees for Best on CampusThe Best on Campus award will showcase a startup whose impact can be judged both by the idea and the execution. The founders should have be...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
At Beijing AI-themed bar, DeepSeek tokens come with the pintsAs AI enthusiasm sweeps across China, Song De opened AGI Bar, named after the concept of artificial general intelligence where AI systems s...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Global Market: Chinese, Hong Kong stocks slip as AI shares retreat; energy stocks gainChinese and Hong Kong stocks declined as investors booked profits in AI and technology shares, while energy stocks gained amid rising Middl...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
This 16-year-old Canadian student built an autonomous AI-powered robot turtle that can detect tiny microplastics in waterThis 16-year-old built an autonomous AI-powered robot turtle that detects microplastics in water. The Canadian student created the turtle-i...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
We will train 1 crore youth in AI skills over next year: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi, referring to India's recent AI Summit, announced a major initiative aimed at expanding AI skills among the co...
15 Aug, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Chelsea, Elon and Tony: San Francisco lets you hire humanoid robot to clean your home for $30 an hour but there's a catchIf you are in San Francisco, you can now hire a humanoid robot to handle household chores, including vacuuming, cleaning surfaces, unloadin...
14 Aug, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
India’s physical AI boom outpacing law: ExpertsIndia does not have a dedicated framework to govern physical AI. Existing laws covering product liability, consumer protection, workplace s...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST