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Scientists in China building world’s first robot that ‘could give birth to human baby’

August 19, 2025 8:22 pm

Some researchers believe the approach could help address rising infertility rates in China, which increased from 11.9% in 2007 to 18% in 2020.

Humanoid robots take part in a test 100m run ahead of the opening ceremony of the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games, at National Speed Skating Oval, in Beijing, China, August 14, 2025. (Image Source: Reuters)

China's 'robot Olympics' sees humanoids from 16 nations compete in table tennis, football, track

August 15, 2025 8:42 am

Teams come from countries including the United States, Germany, and Brazil, with 192 representing universities and 88 from private enterprises. Robots from Chinese companies including Unitree and Fourier, are among those competing.

Humanoid robot seen running near Dubai’s Emirates Tower; triggers viral reactions: ‘Where is the robot going? Looking for a job?’

August 02, 2025 3:24 pm

Shot from inside a car, the video captures the robot crossing a street near Emirates Tower, trailed closely by a man, likely its operator.

The R1 is the most affordable humanoid robot on the market.

This Made-in-China humanoid robot is set to mainstream the market for under $6,000

July 29, 2025 10:01 am

Marketed as “born for sport,” the robot can do cartwheels, run downhill, and quickly get up from the ground.

Indonesian police face flak for robot parade, told to focus on reforms

July 11, 2025 9:38 pm

The robot parade and platform launch have sparked mixed reactions. Critics say the police should focus on bigger issues, such as public service and accountability.

The skin can be re-shaped and is able to conduct electricity. (Representational image, image credit: Freepik)

Robots can now feel: Scientists create artificial skin with human-like sensations

July 10, 2025 10:21 am

The gelatin-based skin can be attached to the robot and uses a multi-modal sensor to experience touch.

The UK's Secretary of State for Justice, Shabana Mahmood, asked more than two dozen company executives, including those representing Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Palantir for ideas to create a "prison outside of prison". (Credit: X/@ShabanaMahmood)

Trackers under skin, robot prison wardens: In UK, vision for justice takes 'dystopian' turn

July 01, 2025 10:37 pm

UK prison technology: The UK’s Labour government is battling a shortage of both the space to hold prisoners and officials to oversee them.

Booster Robotics provided the hardware for all four university teams.

China's humanoid robots generate more soccer excitement than their human counterparts

July 01, 2025 8:37 am

Equipped with advanced visual sensors, the robots were able to identify the ball and navigate the field with agility.

Boston Dynamics' four-legged Spot robot.

Watch: Boston Dynamics' four-legged robots steal spotlight on ‘America’s Got Talent’

June 15, 2025 10:28 am

The robots named Spot come with a hefty price tag of $74,500.

Hugging Face unveils new low-cost, ‘open-source’ humanoid robots to take on Tesla

June 03, 2025 9:19 am

These humanoids are significantly cheaper than rival robots such as Unitree’s G1 and Elon Musk-owned Tesla’s Optimus Gen 2.

India win hands down, skip the handshake with Pakistan

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Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav led his team to a dominant seven-wicket victory against Pakistan in the Asia Cup match, dedicating the win to the Armed Forces and mentioning the Pahalgam terror attack. Yadav's refusal to shake hands with the Pakistani players added to the intensity of the game. Despite the lack of drama, the match was action-packed.

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