Tiangong Ultra, the Chinese humanoid robot that beat Usain Bolt’s 100m record, barely made the human cut in a Half-Marathon last yearTiangong Ultra, a Chinese humanoid robot, achieved an astonishing feat by completing 100 meters in just 9.39 seconds, eclipsing the legenda...
23 Aug, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
From science fair to strategic showcase: a decade of China's robot gamesChina's robot games have transformed from academic contests to national showcases. These competitions now highlight commercial product deve...
22 Aug, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Hyundai Motor's union stages first full strike in 10 years over wage talksHyundai Motor's South Korean union began its first full strike in ten years. Workers seek a higher retirement age and job protections again...
21 Aug, 2026, 08.23 AM IST
ET World Leaders Forum: India set to be a growth market, but companies must up their gameIndia is poised to be a major global growth market over the next decade, driven by seven structural strengths including economic stability,...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.44 AM 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
Global Market: Chinese stocks slide as semiconductor and robotics shares tumbleChinese stocks tumbled on Wednesday as semiconductor and robotics shares came under heavy selling pressure, with weak corporate earnings an...
19 Aug, 2026, 11.45 AM 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
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
ET Startup Awards 2026: Nominees for Top InnovatorThe award will recognise innovations that launch a business or give it a big boost. It should be an original idea that is core to the busin...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
PM Modi announces AI skilling for one crore youth, free coaching in Independence Day addressPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced extensive youth skilling initiatives and civil defence reforms. He emphasized technology and innovat...
15 Aug, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Prichard Colon dies at 33 after spending 221 days in a coma following 2015 fight. Where is Terrel Williams now and what happened to his career?Prichard Colon, the boxer who suffered a devastating brain injury after his 2015 fight with Terrel Williams, has died at 33 after spending ...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.39 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
Deeptech fund Bluehill.VC raises Rs 408 crore for maiden frontier-tech fundChennai-based Bluehill.VC has raised Rs 408 crore for its initial deeptech venture fund. The firm has already deployed approximately Rs 100...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Lenskart Q1 profit jumps; Tata stocks tumbleLenskart posted a strong first quarter, with profit nearly quadrupling. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
12 Aug, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
Ola Electric gets revised ACC PLI timeline, eyes Rs 7,240 crore incentive payout through 2031Ola Electric's subsidiary received revised timelines for the ACC PLI scheme. This approval secures a full five-year incentive window throug...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.54 PM IST