China robot’s 50-minute half marathon shows pace of AI progress

On Sunday morning in a Beijing suburb, a red, humanoid robot completed a half-marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds — about seven minutes faster than the men’s world record.
Los Angeles Times

At a Silicon Valley summit, robots fold laundry—and investors open their wallets

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Roughly 2,000 investors, entrepreneurs and others attended a Mountain View summit that showcased robots that resembled humans. Venture capital in U.S. humanoid robotics ...
The Indianapolis Star

Leading Innovator: Anno Robots CEO Huang Huang Crowned 2025 Robot Industry Leader, Setting Global Stage for CES 2026

SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, January 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — A defining moment for global robotics: Visionary leadership recognized in China sets the stage for ...
MIT Technology Review

How robots learn: A brief, contemporary history

The latest boom in robotics represents a revolution in the way machines have learned to interact with the world.
Morningstar

Robot Orders Grow 6.6% in 2025 as General Industries Drive Broader Automation Adoption

New A3 data highlights non-automotive sector gains, a strong Q4 finish, and nearly 20% share for collaborative robots North American robot orders rose in 2025, reflecting strong investment in automation across a growing range of industries. According to ...
The Fresno Bee

Robots, drones, snipers: Here’s how often Fresno used military equipment in 2025

Armored Personnel Carrier. Fresno Police Department 2025 Military Equipment Annual Report PowerPoint The Fresno Police Department utilized military-grade equipment like robots, rifles and bearcats in its enforcement in 2025. That’s according to the ...