A less discussed angle on Dean Bell’s opinion regarding open-weight models, entering a new era of mcarthyism.

By C Huygelen Leiden researchers Professor Daniela Kraft and Mengshi Wei have created microscopic robots that move without sensors, software, or external control. Instead, their behaviour emerges entirely from their shape and the way they interact with their environment. This class of robots opens up entirely new possibilities for biomedical applications. Close-up of the microrobot….

Asylon has secured a contract from the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex to further develop and demonstrate an autonomous aircraft inspection system designed to support US Air Force maintenance operations. Known as Multi-modal Autonomous Robotics for Inspection of Aircraft (MARIA), the system combines aerial and ground robots to perform general visual inspections of…

There is an unusual buzz around robotics. At trade shows Machine Design visited this year, the push to bring artificial intelligence into the physical world was unmistakable, with robotics emerging as one of its clearest expressions. The momentum extends well beyond the exhibition halls. Robots are already deeply embedded in global manufacturing. The International Federation…

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LG Electronics Unveils Premium Robot Vacuum ‘RONi’ With High-Temperature Steam  조선일보

Sunday, July 19, 2026 12:14AM SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Some of the latest robotic technology was on display in San Francisco Thursday for the inaugural AUTONOMOUS conference. About 600 leaders in robotics and physical AI came together from around the world at The Midway for a day of demonstrations, panels and conversations. MORE: Giant fighting…