Elon Musk to co-lead 'Project Meridian' on future of warfare, announces US War Secy Pete HegsethUS Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the formation of Project Meridian to study future warfare strategies. Elon Musk will co-lead this initi...
01 Oct, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
US creates new ‘Autonomous Warfare Command’ as Pentagon accelerates push for AI, dronesThe US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced the establishment of the Autonomous Warfare Command, which will focus on robotic capabi...
01 Oct, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
- Peak XV’s Surge programme selects 18 startups for 12th cohort after revamp
The new cohort announcement comes as the VC firm revamps Surge, bringing it closer to the firm’s broader early-stage investment practice an...
29 Sep, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
SC refuses UPI MDR stay; Nvidia unveils tools for rogue AIThe Supreme Court has refused to stay MDR on select UPI transactions and sought Centre’s response. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
28 Sep, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
SiMa AI raises $150 million in funding to advance physical AI technology and roboticsThe round was co-led by Fidelity Management & Research Company and Amplify, with participation from Alter Venture Partners, Dell Technologi...
28 Sep, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
General Dhiraj Seth spells out 'SAMARTH' vision for boosting Indian Army's operational capabilitiesIn a compelling address, Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth underscored the significance of enduring prolonged conflicts. He introduced ...
27 Sep, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
'For the sake of humanity': Tech leaders urge UN to control the AI technology they createdHeads of AI firms, including Anthropic and OpenAI, urged the UN for global regulation on AI technology. They emphasized the risks of uncont...
24 Sep, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
SoftBank's growing bets on AI and semiconductor assetsFounder and Chief Executive Masayoshi Son is aiming to establish SoftBank as the world's leading AI platform with investments across the se...
24 Sep, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Addverb moves beyond warehouses, sees semiconductors as next big robotics opportunityAs semiconductor facilities become more sophisticated, Addverb sees demand for systems that can move, store and retrieve components with gr...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Robot beats up human in a cage: 6-foot humanoid's brutal kicks bring Terminator-style machines closer to reality in viral videoA six-foot humanoid robot stepped into a cage with a human fighter, and what happened next looked straight out of a Terminator movie. The v...
21 Sep, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
Humanoid robot sales tally hit 7,000 globally last yearAround 7,000 humanoid robots were sold worldwide last year for industrial and professional service use, figures compiled by the Internation...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Humanoid robot sales tally hit 7,000 globally last yearLast year, approximately 7,000 humanoid robots were sold globally for industrial and professional services. This small number contrasts sha...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
AI risk or job risk? India’s engineers worry more about careers than extinctionAI safety is becoming a growing concern in Silicon Valley, but Indian engineers are more worried about a more immediate threat: AI taking a...
21 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Chinese 'robot brain' startup sees ChatGPT-style breakthrough as soon as next yearDespite impressive hardware advances allowing Chinese humanoids to sprint, dance and do backflips on command, Chinese robot firms are incre...
18 Sep, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Three robots worked together like an independent science team in NASA’s latest test — it could change space exploration forever by making decisions without waiting for EarthNASA tested three robots capable of independent scientific decision-making. These autonomous systems can assess risks and adjust plans with...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
Japan’s Hirata bets on India’s semiconductor boom with ATS India tie-upHirata Corporation enters India through a partnership with ATS India for semiconductor automation. ATS India will serve as Hirata's exclusi...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
China shows a lifelike underwater robo-fish Golden Dragon Fish after earlier developing ROBO-SHARK for militaryChina has showcased the BG-5 Golden Dragon Fish, a highly realistic fish-shaped underwater robot capable of autonomous navigation and obsta...
14 Sep, 2026, 03.33 PM IST