ATR (Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International) in Japan conducts basic and applied research in AI, brain information science, robotics and human-robot interaction, with a focus on communication technologies.
RSF defines a common language for robot service capability, lifecycle operations, certification pathways, and service-provider networks.
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ByThomas Siew Mar 15, 2026China's HEIS 2026 framework — the world's first comprehensive national standard for humanoid robots and embodied AI — sets technical specs across six pillars covering AI models, components, safety, and ethics. Here's what every EU and North American robotics manufacturer, integrator, and policy maker needs to know, and why the international standards race is already underway.
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ByThomas Siew Jan 30, 2026Columbia's Emo robot breakthrough reveals why facial biomimicry is robotics' second hardest challenge. Analysis of tech barriers and 2028-2030 timeline.
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ByThomas Siew Dec 02, 2025Xiaomi introduces Cyber-One, its next-gen humanoid robot featuring advanced perception, mobility, and human-robot interaction for real-world applications.
ByRobotToday Reporter Oct 21, 2025Huawei and Tesla are locked in a humanoid robotics race, blending EV tech, AI ecosystems, and global strategy as they push toward 2025 mass deployment.
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