Robots are the future, yet, many warn that the technology is a danger to humans. Lending weight to this warning, in a shocking incident, at Tesla's Giga Texas factory near Austin, a malfunctioning robot reportedly attacked an engineer.

Tesla robot malfunctions, brutally attacks engineer

Tesla introduces a cutting-edge humanoid robot, while Meta grapples with a legal dispute over unauthorized use of copyrighted books. Catch all the latest tech buzz in our weekly Tech Wrap.

Optimus Gen 2: Tesla's new humanoid robot

IHMC Robotics Lab, in collaboration with Boardwalk Robotics, recently unveiled the robot's prowess by showcasing Nadia engaging in a sparring session with a human opponent.

Nadia: Humanoid Robot packs a punch against opponent

In a rarely-heard accident, a robot crushed a man to death in South Korea after it was not able to differentiate him from the food boxes it was handling, stated media reports.

Technology devouring humans? Robot crushes man to death in South Korea

We show you a giant robot that could prove to be of help in many situations. Watch this story to find out what this robot is and what it can do.

Massive robot for disaster relief operations

Over the last 24 months, Tsubame Industries has been working on a four-wheeled, 4.5-meter (14.8-foot) tall robot that bears a little similarity to "Mobile Suit Gundam" from the immensely popular Japanese animation series. The robot is scheduled to make its debut at the Japan Mobility Show in late October. Afterwards, Tsubame Industries intends to sell the robot in five units for a total of 400 million yen ($2.7 million) apiece. The robot, named ARCHAX after the bird-like dinosaur Archaeopteryx, is equipped with cockpit monitors that project pictures from external cameras. This allows the pilot to control the robot's hands and arms using joysticks from inside its body.

Japan startup develops a giant human-piloted robot

Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, the General Presidency of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has introduced a unique "guidance robot" designed to provide assistance to pilgrims and Umrah performers within the premises of the Grand Mosque, Gulf News reported.

AI-powered robot to provide step-by-step ritual guidance in Mecca's Grand Mosque

On the show, we keep bringing you updates from the world of robotics. Watch this story to see how robots are becoming smarter and more sophisticated in 2023.

Can humans and robots co-exist?

In a first, South Korea's national orchestra was conducted by an android robot that stunned the sold-out crowd in Seoul on June 30. The audience was awestruck after the flawless performance by the robot in place of a human maestro.

Watch: Robot conducts orchestra in South Korea, stuns audience

Gun violence has become the leading cause of death among Americans under the age of 18. Don't be surprised if we tell you that you can buy guns on social media.

Lethal devices sold on social networks

Say hello to ‘ergoCub,’ a robot designed by the Italian Institute of Technology to do the heavy lifting for workers doing physically demanding tasks.

Meet Ergocub: The robot that can do all your heavy lifting

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Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- Ameca, lifelike humanoid robot, masters facial expressions, New study reveals mysterious dashes at heart of milky way, India fears of employment uncertainties if sanctions continue, NYC mom marries AI chatbot.

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Engineered Arts, a UK-based company, has developed a humanoid robot named Ameca that possesses remarkable abilities. This advanced robot can detect sounds, recognise speech in multiple languages, and express emotions through its lifelike facial movements.

WATCH: Ameca, lifelike humanoid robot, masters facial expressions with eerie precision

A Tokyo-based startup, Preferred Robotics Inc, has introduced a new rectangular robot called "Kachaka" designed for home use. This innovative robot responds to verbal commands and can efficiently deliver various items within the house.

Meet 'Kachaka': Japanese startup unveils home robot capable of delivering items through voice commands

Figure, a startup that wants to build general-purpose humanoid robots, has raised $70 million from investors led by Parkway Venture Capital in its first external round, the company said on Wednesday.

Figure raises $70M to build its humanoid robots

Humans and bots may not be able to co-exist. A video doing the rounds on social media can be proof to it. On Sunday (April 23), the video appeared on Weibo showing a woman aggressively bashing a hospital robot with a club inside the lobby of the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University in Jiangsu Province's Xuzhou, as reported by Jiangxi Morning News.

WATCH | Humankind's love-hate relationship with AI: Chinese woman bashes hospital robot with stick

We have all heard the phrase that a dog is a man's best friend and now a dog named 'Spot' has a new job. This dog will help in railway repair in Paris. But how did this happen? Let's find out by taking a look at this video.

France: Dynamic robot-like dog helps in metro network repair in Paris

Lung transplant recipients can breathe easy now. Spanish doctors in Barcelona have pioneered a new robotic surgery technique. That may render invasive operations a thing of the past. Watch this report to know more.

Barcelona surgeons conduct pathbreaking lung transplant surgery using a robot

Nearly two years after discontinuing the use of the controversial robot dog, the New York Police Department (NYPD) is bringing it back. The usage of Digidog was viewed by New Yorkers as an unnecessary and uncomfortable expansion of severe policing in April 2021, so the city's law enforcement officials sent the robot back to Boston Dynamics, its maker.

Robotic dogs set to make a comeback to New York police department despite earlier criticism

High school students and their tutors in Cyprus have developed a prototype robot, called AInstein. This robot is powered with ChatGPT artificial intelligence technology, which aims to harness and improve teaching experiences in the classroom.

Robot with ChatGPT shakes up Cyprus classrooms

We often need Coffee not just to wake up but also to stay alert throughout the day. Surrounded by all kinds of innovations at a technology event, it's only fitting that we get a coffee-making robot to help us out. Watch for more.

Tech It Out: Robot barista brews coffee in less than a minute

Humans have limited physical capabilities; but what if technology can enhance these capacities? This story is about the world's largest exoskeleton. It can increase the strength of a human by 50 times.

Tech It Out: Giant suit amplifies human strength by 50 times

Vikram Chandra explains the good, bad, and ugly sides of AI, and how while AI has the potential to change our lives for good, it could also perhaps lead to human extinction within our lifetime.

The India Story | The good, bad, and ugly of AI

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