In China’s Anhui Mountains, drones and robots are being deployed to fight severe ice and snow, ensuring electricity keeps flowing to affected regions. High-tech machines inspect power lines, remove ice, and perform precision tasks in harsh winter conditions, showcasing the growing role of robotics in infrastructure maintenance.

China Deploys Drones and Robots to Protect Power Grid

At the AI Impact Summit 2026 robots took centre stage. From Robo dogs to surgical machines and industrial bots, these systems are moving out of labs and into real life. We spoke to the builders behind the machines shaping the next wave of automation.


AI Impact Summit 2026: Robots Take Centre Stage

Artificial intelligence is transforming agriculture, with the robotics market set to hit $18.6 billion in 2025. From autonomous tractors boosting productivity by 30 per cent to laser-weeding robots cutting chemical use by 90 per cent, technology is addressing labour shortages and more.

AI in agriculture: How robots could soon grow most of our food

Japan’s latest humanoid robot, Kaleido 9, is designed to think and adapt, demonstrating fine motor control with delicate and everyday tasks. Developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kaleido 9 features enhanced stability, a suite of sensors for environmental perception, and the ability to handle up to 18 kg- making it suitable for factory work, disaster response, and even medical settings. The robot uses AI to adapt in real time to any context, whether it’s sweeping debris, moving objects, or performing complex assembly. With a modular system for quick tool changes. 


Japan’s Kaleido 9: Robot That Thinks and Adapts 

ETH Zurich researchers unleash magnetic microrobots that deliver medicine to exact spots, including stroke clots and tumours. No more side effects, just precision and speed. Discover the tech that's about to rewrite hospital care. Clinical validation remains, but the future is moving fast.

Magnetic Microrobots Rewriting The Rules of Medicine 

Magnetic Microrobots: New Cure for Brain Clots, Heart Blockage

Humanoid robots are stepping out of labs and into the real world. Japanese firm Enactic demonstrates tele-operated robots performing everyday tasks, while Chinese EV maker XPeng unveils its Iron humanoid robot for factories and homes. Experts call this the dawn of “physical AI,” a new frontier in robotics and artificial intelligence.

Rise of the Machines: Humanoid Robots Enter the Real World

Amazon has been using robots in its warehouses for over a decade, and that's not stopping anytime soon. According to a report Monday from The New York Times, Amazon is seeking to ramp up its robot army at the cost of human jobs.

Inside Amazon's Secret Automation Blueprint: Amazon Plans To Eliminate 600,000 Jobs By 2030

Amazon Testing Robots And Drones For Package Delivery, To Replace 600K Workers With Robots By 2033

AI is changing how we plan to build cities on Mars. From robot builders to smart design using martian soil, AI will make space living safer and faster. But can it handle mars’ tough conditions? Here’s how the future of space building may look like.

How could AI help humans build the first city on Mars?

From easing loneliness to providing comfort, pets play a vital role in our lives. But what if technology could replicate that bond? Meet Moflin, a fluffy AI-powered pet. In this video, we explore how Moflin works and whether AI pets could truly replace the comfort of real animals.


Can Robots replace pets? | Artificial Intelligence

Robot sweepers tested in Mumbai smart city project. AI sorting systems separate plastics, metals from organic waste. 15,000 malware instances hit infrastructure robots. Human workers still needed for quality control and repairs.


Can AI-powered robots clean up India’s city waste crisis?

President Donald Trump hosted America’s biggest tech leaders at a high-stakes White House dinner, tackling AI, jobs, and geopolitics. Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg got caught in a hot mic moment, Google’s Sundar Pichai expressed antitrust relief, and Bill Gates praised Trump’s vaccine legacy. But it was First Lady Melania Trump who made headlines with her bold statement: “Our future is no longer sci-fi… robots are here.” With Elon Musk notably absent, the dinner raised eyebrows across Silicon Valley.

Trump tech dinner: Melania Trump says, "Our future is no longer sci-fi" 

SCO Summit: At the SCO Summit in Tianjin, humanoid robots took center stage by serving ice cream to attendees, showcasing China’s advancements in robotics and automation.


SCO Summit: Robots At Service in Tianjin, Serve Ice Cream To Attendees 

A robot that makes and serves ice cream became the unexpected star of the SCO Summit 2025. Showcased at the tech pavilion, the fully automated machine drew large crowds for its precise, efficient, and entertaining service.

The demonstration highlights growing interest in robotics, automation, and AI collaboration among SCO member countries, blending innovation with real-world utility.

SCO Summit 2025: Ice-cream making robot steals spotlight

China: At the 15th China-Northeast Asia Expo, humanoid robots captured the spotlight, showcasing the latest advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence.


Humanoid Robots Take Center Stage at 15th China-Northeast Asia Expo

The 15th China-Northeast Asia Expo is underway, and humanoid robots are stealing the spotlight. From cutting-edge AI displays to futuristic innovations, the expo showcases China’s growing tech ambitions and its push to lead in robotics and artificial intelligence.

15th China-Northeast Asia Expo: Humanoid Robots Steal the Spotlight 

AI is transforming waste management with smart bins, robots, efficient routes, etc. These modern technologies improve recycling accuracy, reduce landfill waste, and cut costs. AI could play a vital role in waste management. Know more below. 

AI in waste management: Can AI solve the world’s waste crisis?

Here are the AI-enabled military robots like MQ-9 Reaper, Uran-9, THeMIS, India’s Robotic Mule, and Goalkeeper CIWS are in real battlefield use. These robots improve defence, carry out high-risk jobs, and mark a new age of warfare. 

5 AI-enabled military robots already in battlefield use

Robots had a 3 on 3 football match in China recently, and the results were disastrous. The robots crashed into each other, trampled a teammate and sustained so much damage that two of them had to be carried on a stretcher. 

CRASH, TRAMPLE, REPEAT: Robots carried off on stretchers at ROBO football match in China

The World's first flying humanoid robot lifted off the ground in Italy. It took off approximately 50 cm off the ground while maintaining stability. 

Flying robot becomes a reality as first humanoid lifts off in Italy. Watch

AI is helping doctors detect Alzheimer's and dementia earlier. It analyzes data, predicts risks, and supports care with robots. Early detection means faster treatment, better care, and improved quality of life for patients and families.


AI can now predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear! Here’s how

In a first ever humanoid half marathon held in Beijing, 20 robots raced putting AI and engineering to the ultimate endurance test. Watch in for more details!

Robots on the run: Beijing hosts first-of-its-kind race

Chinese officials said that the marathon event was more similar to a race car competition, given the need for engineering and navigation teams. WORLD | TRENDING

Robots now running in marathons? Chinese humanoid robots compete with humans amid AI evolution | WATCH

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