Unitree Robotics is preparing a landmark $9 billion IPO backed by DeepSeek, Tencent and state investors. The profitable humanoid robot maker could set the valuation benchmark for China's booming embodied AI industry as investors bet on the next wave of artificial intelligence.

Unitree Robotics targets $9 billion valuation in landmark IPO backed by DeepSeek and Tencent

The World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai showcased the latest generation of humanoid robots capable of dancing, folding laundry, preparing sandwiches, and interacting naturally with humans. Powered by advanced artificial intelligence, these robots highlight how rapidly AI and robotics are evolving, offering a glimpse into the future of homes, workplaces, healthcare, and everyday life.

Humanoid Robots steal the show at Shanghai AI conference | Future of Artificial Intelligence

A humanoid robot from Chinese firm EngineAI has gone viral after appearing alongside uniformed men in Shenzhen. The demonstration highlights China's rapid advances in robotics

Watch China's 'Terminator cop': Humanoid robot walks alongside uniformed men, making Robocop theme a reality

Speaking on Nikhil Kamath’s podcast on 30 November, Elon Musk said "It may not be that far in the future. Maybe... I say in less than 20 years, working will be optional. Working at all will be optional. (It will be) Like a hobby, pretty much,"

AI and robots will do most jobs, working will be optional in 20 years, says Elon Musk

Robots and AI now inspect railway tracks faster and safer than humans. Drones and automated systems detect faults early, prevent accidents, and keep trains running smoothly. 

How robotics is replacing human train track inspection worldwide

Rising technology in artificial intelligence and robotics is already paving the way for fighter jets that can fly and fight on their own. Countries like China, Japan, the US, and India are investing heavily in this future. Autonomous fighter jets may become normal by 2035. 

What if all fighter jets became fully autonomous by 2035?

The future of robotics is here! From humanoid companions like Aria to robot baristas brewing your coffee, see how AI-powered machines are revolutionising daily life. Plus, discover how robots are taking over pool cleaning and food manufacturing. Watch this report to know more.

Humanoid Robots Redefining Companionship

China has been a major player in manufacturing for years, and it is now becoming a frontrunner in robotics on the global stage. Learn more about this shift in our story.

China's robots enhancing human capabilities

Airport robots are going to soon be ubiquitous in India. The latest development on this technology is the planned use of robots in the cleaning operations at the Trivandrum International airport in the southern state of Kerala, which could be a first for Indian airports.

Robots set to clean international airport in Thiruvananthapuram in what could be a first for India

Chinese scientists have developed a robot with a lab-grown human brain. Are human-like robots going to take over the world? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Chinese scientists develop robot with lab-grown human brain

On Tech It Out, we keep bringing you updates from the world of robotics. In this report, we tell you about robots in space. Humanoid robots going to space could become more common as technology advances.

Humanoid robots in space | Tech It Out

According to studies, five to ten per cent of all people, including healthy ones, hear voices related to their dead ones. Scientists have no idea what happens in the brain when people hear these “auditory hallucinations.

Scientist develops robotic technique to understand why people hear ‘their dead’

What would you do if you could modify your body to add mechanical parts? If you could just go up to a shop and ask for cyborg arms or legs? What would the society look like?

Japanese researchers turn horror story to reality, develop cyborg 'Jizai Arms' that can be strapped on. Watch!

The Chinese armed forces now have more intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launchers than the US does, the US military warned recently. But it noted that the US still has a nuclear edge over its great power rival.

China has more ICBM launchers than the U.S. : Report

The world of robotics is expanding with every passing day and now, robots will be used to keep a watch on pipe networks in England and Wales. According to the water industry economic regulator Ofwat, England and Wales lose around three billion litres of water due to water pipe leaks and the robots can be the solution to these problems.

Pipebots: The tiny 'leak hunter' robots that can save billions of litres of water

In an effort to revolutionise wearable exoskeletons and soft robotics, a group of biomedical engineers in Australia have created a smart textile that integrates artificial "muscles".

Australian engineers develop smart fabric that functions like biological muscle

Imagine an electronic skin that is capable of actually experiencing pain that can be used in order to create a new generation of robots who will be able to feel certain things just like the humans.

Electronic skin that can actually feel pain? Indian-origin researcher makes it a reality

A team of engineers at Northwestern University has developed a tiny robotic crab prototype, and it looks absolutely adorable. The robot crab is tinier than a flea but it can apparently walk, bend, twist, turn and jump and perform several other functions.

Watch: This adorable robotic crab is the 'smallest-ever' remote-controlled walking robot

Watch the field of robots as it advances and how new advancements in automation are transforming different sectors worldwide, take a look.

Emerging trends in the world of Robotics

The use of robots in factories and other industries for carrying out a number of menial jobs is not rare but researchers have been able to take a huge step in using robotics for far bigger functions.

Japanese robot learns how to peel banana without causing any damage - Watch

Nature has inspired some of the best robots; innovations in robotics are bringing us synchronized swarms of robot fish, and drones with flapping dragonfly-like wings.

Watch: A cockroach-inspired robot that can't be squashed; withstands 1 million times its weight

One of the Russian cafe chains introduced a robotic innovation aimed at providing contactless service.

Robotic cat-like waiter delights customers in Russian cafe

Danish researchers have developed a fully automated robot that can take coronavirus swabs so that health care professionals are not exposed to the risk of infection.

Could this throat-swabbing robot speed up COVID-19 testing?

Restaurants are turning to new delivery methods as quarantine continues with robots filling in some roles to increase distance between people.

Automated delivery drives restaurant changes during pandemic

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