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On August 19, the 2026 World Robot Conference opened in Beijing, featuring the world's first humanoid robot capable of completing an autonomous table tennis match. This milestone, achieved by Chao Wei Power, showcases significant advancements in the robot's perception, decision-making, and control c...
A collaboration between the University of Hong Kong and KAI research has achieved a milestone by conducting the first fully autonomous humanoid table tennis match. Two robots engaged in an entire 11-point game without any human intervention or remote control, showcasing advanced capabilities in robo...
The Second World Humanoid Robot Games will take place from August 22 to 26 at the National Speed Skating Hall in Beijing. This year, table tennis and free fighting have been officially included in the competition, with 14 teams participating in table tennis, showcasing advanced robotics capabilities...
On September 22, the Billie Jean King Cup finals commenced at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center, showcasing a groundbreaking event where tennis player Wang Qiang faced off against the Tenniix ULTRA MAX robot. This robot, developed by Shenzhen companies Zhujie Power and Yinghansi Power, demonstrated adv...
In Guadalajara, Mexico, a team from ITESO, Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara, has developed RoboMeshA, a portable educational platform aimed at enhancing robotics and AI learning in high schools lacking advanced tools. This initiative, part of the EPICS in IEEE program, involves 15 engineering stud...
At the Ruggedize conference held at Reservoir Farms in Salinas, industry leaders discussed the evolving landscape of agricultural robotics. According to Reservoir founder Danny Bernstein, advancements in perception technologies, edge computing, AI, and robotics have made the entire system more inves...
The 2026 World Robotics Conference is set to take place in just 16 days, bringing together experts from prestigious research institutions and top companies. This event will focus on the latest advancements in robotics technologies and industry trends, providing a platform for valuable discussions th...
Deep Robotics, a robotics developer based in Hangzhou, has had its IPO application accepted by the Shanghai Stock Exchange, aiming to raise approximately $367.4 million on the STAR Market. This marks a significant milestone for the company, which reported its first profit last year, with a net profi...
In December 2025, a groundbreaking table tennis robot named Ace demonstrated its advanced capabilities by outperforming elite human players, including renowned competitor Yamato Kawamata, during a series of evaluations. Developed by Sony AI, Ace's performance signifies a notable advancement in artif...
In a groundbreaking development for artificial intelligence, a table tennis robot named Ace has demonstrated superior performance against elite players in recent evaluations. This achievement highlights a significant advancement in AI technology, showcasing its ability to function effectively in fas...
Benmo Technology has experienced significant revenue growth, increasing from 17.54 million yuan to 282 million yuan in three years, with a compound annual growth rate exceeding 300%. The company focuses on integrated direct-drive joints, eliminating the need for reducers, which reduces energy loss a...
Engineers at The University of Texas at Austin have created a 3D-printable bio-material called JIBEs (Jammed Interconnected Bilayer Emulsions) that mimics the selective filtering capabilities of biological tissue. This innovative material can be produced rapidly and at scale, overcoming previous lim...
As attention focuses on companies like Tesla and Agility Robotics, a crucial battle is unfolding in the robotics sector: the competition for components. This less visible yet significant struggle highlights that the ultimate beneficiaries may not only be the manufacturers of final products but also...
Agility Robotics, the first profitable humanoid robot company, is set to go public through a merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI, a deal valued at around $2.5 billion. Established in 2015, Agility Robotics specializes in deploying its humanoid robot, Digit, in practical warehouse environments, wit...
Omron and Kuka have showcased their latest advancements in robotics with a table tennis-playing robot, highlighting the innovative potential of industrial robots beyond traditional manufacturing tasks. While these companies have previously demonstrated similar robotic systems, the introduction of a...
The Zhiyuan Expedition A3, a full-size humanoid robot, has achieved a significant milestone by successfully demonstrating autonomous table tennis play. This event highlights the robot's advanced capabilities in real-time decision-making and motion control, showcasing its potential for practical appl...
A recent column highlights the increasing adoption of service robotics alongside the rising demand for industrial automation, which is encountering significant challenges. The piece emphasizes the necessity of modernizing the global economy through the integration of industrial robotics. However, it...
A team of researchers has introduced a groundbreaking technique known as 'Diffused Orientation Fields,' which empowers robots to adaptively execute tasks on intricate surfaces. This advancement marks a significant leap in robotic technology, allowing machines to transfer acquired skills across vario...
Sony's cutting-edge table tennis robot, Ace, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first autonomous robot to secure victories against top human players in official competitions. This groundbreaking event highlights Ace's exceptional capability to comprehend and react to various spins, de...
Chef Robotics has announced the development of a bi-manual physical AI system aimed at enhancing food assembly tasks on prep tables, such as burger and burrito preparation. This innovative system, which is set to launch on May 19, 2026, will cater to various sectors including ghost kitchens, fast-ca...
In a groundbreaking development for artificial intelligence in sports, Sony AI has unveiled Ace, a robot that has successfully defeated elite human players in competitive physical sports. This achievement was highlighted in an article published today in the journal Nature. The match took place in De...
A newly developed robot, equipped with a paddle, is demonstrating remarkable skill in table tennis, presenting significant challenges to elite human players and even securing victories against them. This development highlights the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence that are enhancing the...
AGIBOT has introduced a groundbreaking fully autonomous humanoid robot designed to participate in continuous table tennis rallies with human players. This innovative demonstration occurred in Beijing and showcased the robot's advanced real-time perception and decision-making abilities. Unlike tradit...
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