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military15 days ago•15 min saved

Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi Reclaims 125 Sq. Km. Near Lyman via Drone Dominance and Robotic Demining

Ukraine's Third Army Corps has reclaimed approximately 125 square kilometers of territory near Lyman in Donetsk region through Operation Vivaldi, a counteroffensive launched in May 2026. The success relies on a shift from attritional warfare to operational-level maneuver, enabled by drone dominance and the use of ground robots for demining and logistics. While Ukrainian forces have stabilized the front and defeated Russian infiltration tactics, the operation remains ongoing as Russia attempts to reorganize defenses along the Zherebets River. The campaign highlights a new model of war where unmanned systems and flexible command structures replace rigid Soviet-era hierarchies, though achieving a decisive breakthrough requires further mobilization and technological integration.

via TWZ|

#donetsk #drones #military

war-in-ukraine16 days ago

Ukrainian Robots Clear 30 km of Mines in Two Nights During Operation Vivaldi

Ukrainian ground robots cleared 30 kilometers of routes in the Shandryholove sector in two nights during Operation Vivaldi, a task that would have taken human sappers a week. Brigadier General Andrii Biletskyi stated that the Third Army Corps uses these systems to neutralize 60% of anti-personnel mines and support assault operations without sapper losses. The corps also employs robots for remote mining, frontline logistics, and evacuating wounded troops. This robotic deployment follows the recapture of Shandryholove, Derylove, and Drobysheve, contributing to the retaking of 125 square kilometers in the northern Donetsk region.

via UNITED24 Media|

#demining #operation-vivaldi #robots

culture27 days ago•10 min saved

Kids Predict 2050: Robots, Underwater Homes, and More

The New York Times interviews more than two dozen 10-year-olds across the U.S. about life in 2050, revealing a mix of optimism and concern as they envision AI-powered robots, underwater homes, changed money systems, and shifts in work and social life.

via The New York Times|

#2050 #ai #children

gadgets1 month ago•16 min saved

US Robot Ban Keeps Edge-Trim Robomowers Out of American Yards

At IFA 2026, robot mowers with side-edge trimming arms were showcased as a practical fix for edging against buildings and sidewalks, but the U.S. market is unlikely to see them soon because of an FCC ban on ‘advanced robotic devices.’ While the restriction targets cybersecurity risks, it blocks a growing edge-trimming trend, leaving American buyers hopeful for exemptions or policy changes while relying on older models or alternative trimming methods in the meantime.

via Gizmodo|

#gadgets #ifa-2026 #politics

robots1 month ago•15 min saved

Dreame A4 AWD Pro Brings a Side-Arm Edge to Robotic Lawns

At IFA 2026, Dreame unveiled the A4 AWD Pro, a successor to the A3 AWD Pro that adds a robotic edge-trimming arm capable of edge-cutting to 0 cm, plus LiDAR with centimeter-level satellite positioning, AI obstacle avoidance, boundary-edge sensors, and swiveling caster wheels for tighter turns and gentler turf wear; there’s no announced US release date yet due to a 65% US-made-parts rule.

via Gizmodo|

#dreame #ifa-2026 #lawn-mower

gadgets1 month ago•17 min saved

Open-source Microduck: Hugging Face’s tiny AI robot that rollerskates

Hugging Face’s Pollen Robotics launches Microduck, a ~10-inch open-source AI robot that can roll on tiny rollerskates, respond to its surroundings, follow laser pointers, and be controlled with a game controller; preorder is $399 with shipping planned before Christmas 2026, and each Microduck gets a unique generated voice and can be retrained to learn new tricks.

via The Verge|

#ai-artificial-intelligence #gadgets #hugging-face

policy2 months ago•34 min saved

FCC widens robot import ban to cover vacuums and delivery bots

FCC expands the ban on 'advanced robotic devices' to include future non-humanoid robots—robot vacuums, lawnmowers, and sidewalk delivery bots—bar importing any new software-controlled ground robot over 4.4 pounds that can sense its environment and connect wirelessly. Existing Roombas aren’t targeted, but manufacturers must commit to US manufacturing to obtain waivers. The policy, framed around national security, pushes some production back to the US even as many foreign-made robovacs and components face import hurdles; waivers are not tied to security practices and exemptions exist for other robotics categories.

via The Verge|

#import-ban #manufacturing #policy

business3 months ago•24 min saved

GM replaces over 1,000 Detroit jobs with 50 cobots at flagship EV plant

GM has replaced more than 1,000 workers with 50 collaborative robots at its Detroit Factory Zero EV plant, saying the cobots improve safety and keep operations flexible amid slowing EV demand and cost-cutting pressures; the move drew sharp backlash from the United Auto Workers, who call it a job-cutting measure, as GM reports solid profits.

via New York Post|

#business #cobots #general-motors

artificial-intelligence4 months ago•15 min saved

Free NYC Cleaning in Exchange for AI-Training Footage

A German AI-training startup, MicroAGI, is partnering with Shift to offer New Yorkers free home cleaning in exchange for recording the cleaning process with cameras to train future household robots, promising anonymization of faces and IDs; cleaners may decline specific tasks, and the service covers chores from vacuuming to reorganizing spaces; the offer is limited-time with plans to expand to London, Munich, and Zurich, though questions remain about data usage and how (or if) videos can be removed after training.

via Gizmodo|

#artificial-intelligence #gig-economy #new-york-city

technology4 months ago•3 min saved

Japan bets on 'Monster Wolf' robots to scare bears after record attacks

With bear attacks in Japan at a record high, Hokkaido-based Ohta Seiki is flooded with orders for its animatronic 'Monster Wolf' decoys that flash red eyes, howl, and play more than 50 sounds to deter bears; prices start around $4,000 and production is two to three months behind as the company expands and plans wheeled versions, a handheld model, and AI-camera features.

via CBS News|

#bears #japan #monster-wolf

technology5 months ago•15 min saved

AI and Sewer Bots Take on Fatbergs Under City Streets

Fatbergs—mega blockages of fat, oil and wipes—are clogging sewers around the world; UK water firms use AI-powered radar sensors to detect abnormal water levels and trigger responses, while robots are being developed to inspect and clear blockages, aiming to cut spills and keep workers out of dangerous sewers.

via BBC|

#artificial-intelligence #fatbergs #robots

technology5 months ago•10 min saved

Gabi the robot monk joins Buddhist vows in South Korea

A humanoid robot named Gabi was ordained as a Buddhist monk at Seoul’s Jogye Temple, marking the first time a robot takes vows and leads in a Buddhist ceremony. Gabi received the Five Precepts—crafted with Gemini and ChatGPT—and pledged devotion to Buddhism, reflecting Korea’s push to integrate AI into society and keep Buddhism relevant amid shrinking adherents.

via Daily Express US|

#buddhism #humanoid #humanoid-robot

technology5 months ago•4 min saved

First robot-led capture in Ukraine war signals limited battlefield autonomy

Ukraine’s president announced that ground robots captured a Russian position—the first reported instance of a position being taken exclusively by robots. Experts caution that this milestone doesn’t mean Terminator-style warfare is imminent: ground robots face terrain and control-link challenges, and most remain remotely operated or task-focused rather than autonomous drivers. In practice, robots are expanding roles in battlefield support—evacuation, resupply, engineering, mine clearance—while infantry still leads in front-line combat. For Ukraine, robots help reduce human risk and sustain operations, but they are unlikely to replace soldiers in the near term.

via The Conversation|

#autonomy #robots #technology

robots7 months ago•16 min saved

China’s Kung-Fu Bots Showcase a Real Edge in Humanoid Robotics

China publicly displays autonomous kung fu-capable robots from Unitree (G1/H2) and Robotera during Lunar New Year broadcasts, featuring backflips, weapon handling, and synchronized moves. While the autonomy of these demonstrations remains debatable and the performance is choreographed, the showcase underscores rapid progress in Chinese robotics and suggests Western efforts have more ground to cover, even as past viral missteps remind us the technology is far from flawless.

via Gizmodo|

#autonomy #chinese-robotics #humanoid-robots

technology9 months ago•5 min saved

CES 2026 Showcases AI Innovations, Sparking Mixed Reactions

At CES in Las Vegas, AI and robotics dominated the scene, showcasing advancements from humanoid robots to AI-powered devices, with industry leaders expressing confidence in AI's long-term significance despite concerns about an investment bubble, especially in data centers and hardware.

via CNN|

#ai #ces #industry