pc: University of California San Diego Robotic surgery has become a familiar part of modern healthcare, but the machines used in operating theatres are usually purpose-built systems designed for a narrow set of tasks. humanoid robots, despite rapid advances in recent years, have largely remained outside the surgical environment. That has now begun to change. […]
From serving coffee to supporting grieving people, AI doing it all in South Korea Artificial intelligence and robots in South Korea is becoming part of everyday life. Families are using AI to recreate deceased loved ones, robot baristas are serving coffee without human staff, semiconductor engineers have become some of the country’s most sought-after professionals, […]
Representative image (AI-generated) As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its fourth year, the battlefield is undergoing a dramatic transformation. What began in 2022 as a conventional conflict fought with tanks, artillery and infantry is increasingly becoming a war of machines, with robots, drones and remotely operated vehicles now carrying out missions that once required thousands of […]
At several hundred metres below the surface, the limestone caves around Minamidaito Island are mostly untouched by sunlight, currents, and routine marine surveys. The landscape is narrow, uneven, and difficult to navigate even with modern submersibles. During one of those deep exploratory dives last year, a remotely operated vehicle passed close to a colony of […]
A German security researcher has exposed a serious set of vulnerabilities in Yarbo’s internet-connected robot lawnmowers, showing that the machines could be remotely accessed and controlled from anywhere in the world. In a live demonstration reported by The Verge, Andreas Makris was able to steer a Yarbo unit from nearly 6,000 miles away, with the […]
Doctors in Saudi Arabia used robotic surgery to treat a two-year-old child with Hirschsprung’s disease/Image: SPA Doctors in Saudi Arabia have carried out a complex robotic surgery on a two-year-old child diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s disease, a rare condition that affects how the bowel works.The child, who weighs around 10 kilograms, was treated at King Faisal […]
Drones, Robots to Patrol Dubai Beaches in Major Safety Upgrade Dubai has once again turned to cutting-edge technology to enhance public safety, this time along its coastline. In a regional first, authorities have introduced aquatic rescue robots and aerial water-rescue drones across public beaches to assist lifeguards and respond faster to emergencies at sea. The […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk offered a bold view of the future, saying daily work could become optional within the next two decades as AI and robotics reshape daily life. Speaking at the US–Saudi Investment Forum, Musk said rapid advances in technology could make traditional jobs unnecessary for most people. “I do not know exactly what […]
China has unveiled the world’s first fully automated “Robot Mall,” where humanoid robots not only serve as products for sale but also operate the stores, cafes, and entertainment spaces within. Located in the bustling tech hub of Shenzhen, the mall offers visitors an immersive glimpse into the future of retail and hospitality. Shoppers can interact […]
