Shots fired in the AI war: US and China clash over code and controlThe US-China AI rivalry has intensified, moving beyond innovation to a battle for talent, IP, and strategic tech. China's blocking of Meta'...
27 Apr, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
IIT Madras incubates over 100 startups, files 431 patents in innovation pushIIT-Madras has achieved a significant milestone in deep-tech entrepreneurship. The institute incubated over 100 startups for the second yea...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
After tariff wars, Trump is opening a new front in US-China rivalryThe US accuses China of stealing AI intellectual property, escalating the tech rivalry beyond tariffs. This move, potentially impacting chi...
24 Apr, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Inside China’s ‘Magic’ factories: The tech playbook India can’t ignoreChina's state-of-the-art factories reflect its commitment to innovation, backed by robust research and development initiatives. This enviro...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Ola alumni’s Manav Robotics in talks to raise $15-20 million from Blume, Qualcomm VenturesManav Robotics, a startup founded by former senior Ola executives Suvonil Chatterjee and Slokarth Dash, is in discussions with early-stage ...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
UP aims to retain local talent, delegation to visit Taiwan to attract investments: OfficialUttar Pradesh is sending a high-level delegation to Taiwan to explore new investment opportunities. The state aims to retain its local tale...
08 Apr, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Robot dogs and AI drone swarms: How China could use DeepSeek for an era of warThe Norinco P60's release was touted by Communist Party officials in press statements as an early showcase of how Beijing is using DeepSeek...
27 Oct, 2025, 08.35 AM IST
OpenAI: Humanoid robots to smart jewellery, AI startup hints new product linesOpenAI's trademark application also references robots, specifically “user-programmable humanoid robots” and “humanoid robots with communica...
04 Feb, 2025, 01.39 AM IST
Mahindra unveils new electric SUV manufacturing and battery assembly plant in Chakan, to invest Rs 4,500 crMahindra unveils a state-of-the-art electric SUV manufacturing facility at its Chakan plant, emphasizing automation, gender diversity, and ...
08 Jan, 2025, 11.26 AM IST
Desi drone maker hums Chinese piracyAn Indian drone company, Zuppa Geo Navigation Technology, has accused Chinese firms of copying its patented autopilot technology. The compa...
27 Nov, 2024, 11.51 PM IST
IIT Madras records doubling of Indian patents granted to 300 during 2023IIT Madras recorded a significant increase in Indian patents granted in 2023, with 300 patents. The number of international patents also ro...
21 Feb, 2024, 01.29 PM IST
AutoStore and Ocado reach deal to settle patent litigation claimsNorwegian robotics firm AutoStore will pay 200 million pounds ($257.1 million) to British online supermarket group Ocado as part of a deal ...
22 Jul, 2023, 07.23 PM IST
First humanoid robot in space wins NASA invention awardNASA's Robonaut programme dates back to 1997, when scientists believed they would be able to test a robot in space by 2005. Their dream was...
21 Jun, 2015, 05.01 PM IST
Robotic pets may replace real ones in a decadeUniversity of Melbourne animal welfare researcher Dr Jean-Loup Rault says the prospect of robo-pets and virtual pets is not as far-fetched ...
12 May, 2015, 03.36 PM IST
A humanoid robot that can interact with peopleA humanoid robot which can mimic human expressions greeted visitors at a recent Hong Kong electronics fair.
24 Apr, 2015, 12.47 PM IST
Apple wins voice recognition patent case in ChinaApple today won a case relating to patent on voice recognition technology in China over a Chinese government agency and a Shanghai technolo...
21 Apr, 2015, 10.45 PM IST
Robots can now see through solid walls using Wi-FiAdditionally, it has the potential to classify the material type of each occluded object such as human, metal or wood.
11 Aug, 2014, 05.13 PM IST