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China humanoid robot makers hold 97% of shipments in H1, report says
China’s humanoid robot makers commanded more than 97 percent of global shipments in the first half of this year, according to new industry data affirming the country’s early lead against US rivals in the burgeoning field. Global humanoid robot shipments totaled about 19,100…
Humanoid Robotics Are Blurring The Line Between Humans And Machines
The convergence of AI with robotics, biotechnology, neuromorphic computing, and brain-computer interfaces is accelerating innovation, ushering in a "cyborg horizon."
Gene.01 humanoid robot uses smart skin to avoid worker collisions
Gene.01 humanoid robot features smart skin with proximity sensing, touch sensing, and force sensing to detect workers before contact, improving robot safety in factory automation.
New humanoid adapts to human movement to reduce workplace injuries
New ergoCub humanoid robot adapts to human movements, reducing back strain and making collaborative lifting safer and smarter.
India Medical Device Market to Reach $250B by 2047
India's medical device industry projected to grow from $14B to $250B by 2047, driven by healthcare demand, PLI scheme, and a robust maintenance ecosystem, per FICCI-DUA report.
Medical device makers need to think global, not just domestic
India Business News: NEW DELHI: The domestic medical device industry needs to strengthen component manufacturing, promote innovation in advanced technologies and build a s.
DOBOT Unveils All-Terrain Humanoid Robot LUMO Following VR Teleoperation Demonstration
DOBOT introduces LUMO, a compact all-terrain humanoid robot engineered to navigate complex environments using integrated artificial intelligence controls.
Google Unveils Next-Generation Robotics AI Model, Targeting the "Dexterity" Challenge
According to a July 31 report by Cailian Press, Google DeepMind has released a new artificial intelligence model specifically engineered for robotics, claiming it enables humanoid platforms to coordinate full-body movements. This marks Google’s latest initiative to extend its…
China Humanoid Robots in 2026: Production Boom Meets Deployment Reality Check as AgiBot and Unitree Lead
MIIT projects 2026 humanoid robot output to exceed 100,000 units, with AgiBot and Unitree forming a duopoly at 15,000 and 11,000 units respectively. Yet UBTechs slippage on shipments and Unitrees 70-percent research-and-education revenue share expose the gap between production…
Muscle coordination can be mimicked by electric motors – it could lead to improved robots
Coordination appears to emerge spontaneously from muscle fibres.
EPMA announces Euro PM2026 keynote paper winners
The European Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA) has announced the Keynote Paper Award winners ahead of Euro PM2026, taking place October 11-14, 2026, in Budapest, Hungary. The awardees have been selected The post EPMA announces Euro PM2026 keynote paper winners appeared…
iPhone Ultra to account for 25% of foldable shipments in 2026
Counterpoint Research is out with a new report forecasting 21% year-over-year growth in global foldable smartphone shipments in 2026, with Apple expected to capture a 25% share following its entry into this market. Here are the details. Apple could account for one in four…
Patients Report Infections Linked to Reusable Medical Devices
Across the United States, millions of patients undergo endoscopic and minimally invasive procedures every year, often with the expectation that modern medical equipment will help deliver safe and effective care. While reusable medical devices play an important role in…