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Video from Xinjiang, China shows a humanoid robot kicking a young boy at a public event; the child wasn’t seriously injured and staff reportedly reacted slowly. The clip went viral online, prompting discussion about robot safety and misbehavior as part of Kotaku’s ongoing coverage of robotics incidents.
AI startups are offering free home cleaning in exchange for filming everyday chores to gather the real-world data needed to train robots, with approaches ranging from gig workers capturing footage to egocentric camera hats and staged data farms, raising privacy questions as firms pursue practical, physical-AI training data.
A humanoid robot named Bebop, rented for events, delayed a Southwest flight from Oakland to San Diego by about an hour while airline staff decided how to treat it as baggage; Southwest moved Bebop from the aisle to a window seat, removed its battery, and the plane proceeded to its destination.
A human-like robot brought on board a Southwest flight from Oakland to San Diego caused a brief delay when its lithium battery exceeded the allowable size and had to be checked, with the robot dancing at the gate before the plane arrived about an hour late in San Diego.
First lady Melania Trump arrived at the White House accompanied by a robot for the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit, joining other first spouses for the event.
iRobot unveils the Roomba Mini, a 9.5-inch robovac designed for tight spaces with lidar navigation, vacuum and mop modes, and a small self-emptying dock; it launches in the UK (£379) and Europe (€399) with no US plan, and can be controlled via the Roomba Home app or voice assistants, facing competition from SwitchBot K11 Plus and Dyson 360 Eye.
Chinese robotics firm Unitree showcased kung-fu–style robots on CCTV’s Spring Festival, performing feats with nunchucks to a massive audience, sparking a mix of admiration for the tech and questions about weaponized bots and government-driven TV productions.
Mirumi, a cute and inquisitive companion robot by Yukai Engineering, is now available for pre-order on Kickstarter, with delivery expected in April 2026. Priced around $118 for early backers, it is designed to bring joy and companionship rather than perform practical tasks, featuring sensors and expressive movements to interact with people.
Russia's first AI-powered humanoid robot, Aidol, debuted at a Moscow conference but struggled to maintain balance, falling during its presentation. Despite the mishap, developers see potential in its capabilities for various sectors, emphasizing its ability to express emotions and operate offline for hours.
Ukrainian forces successfully used a specialized ground drone, designed for evacuating wounded soldiers, to rescue a trapped soldier after 33 days behind enemy lines, navigating minefields and drone attacks, marking a significant technological advancement in battlefield rescue operations.
Wild turkeys in Michigan are becoming bolder and causing conflicts in urban areas, prompting the development of an AI-driven robot by University of Michigan students to deter them ethically and effectively, while experts suggest coexistence strategies like avoiding feeding and maintaining distance.
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Casio's $430 Moflin is a cute, fluffy AI robot that, despite being somewhat pointless, is irresistibly lovable, capturing the interest of humans and animals alike.
The website is performing a security check to verify that the user is not a robot, which is a common measure to prevent automated access and ensure security.
Niklas Roy has built modern two-wheeled robots that function as vector plotters, inspired by 1980s educational robots, using Arduino Nano and designed primarily for creating artwork, with open-source files available for DIY enthusiasts.