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
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
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
Travis Kalanick on how his relationship with Bill Gurley unravelled over Uber fundraising, leadershipUber cofounder Travis Kalanick detailed his fallout with Benchmark Capital investor Bill Gurley, tracing it to disagreements over fundraisi...
18 Aug, 2026, 05.53 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
How U.S. military funding propelled China's robot dogsThe rise of Unitree, a Chinese company known for its impressive robot dogs, can be attributed to research breakthroughs funded by the US mi...
18 Aug, 2026, 03.43 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
Elon Musk says AI is hitting an energy wall—his 5-word solution changes everythingElon Musk highlighted artificial intelligence efficiency, focusing on intelligence per joule. This metric addresses the growing energy dema...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
Unitree IPO: China’s humanoid robot starset for potentially explosive Shanghai debutUnitree is set for a highly anticipatedShanghai debut, with private-market prices indicating potentially steep gainsover its 150.8-yuan IPO...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.23 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
L&T plans to manufacture rare-earth magnets in India to challenge China’s dominanceLarsen & Toubro is planning to bid for India’s incentives to manufacture rare-earth magnets domestically, people familiar with the matter s...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.15 PM IST