Robots
Humanoid robots have a data problem. China’s ‘training centres’ hope to fix it
China has more than 150 companies that make these droids
China warns of bubble risk in booming humanoid robotics industry
The call for vigilance reflects Beijing’s unease over excess investment flooding into the sector
Robots take centre stage at Singapore ‘Olympiad’
The annual competition highlights technology’s role in improving daily life through student innovation
IMDA to co-fund deployment of robots by 500 firms over next 3 years
The authority’s support will focus on improving integration and interoperability
China’s fluid humanoid stuns – but US still rules robot brains
XPeng’s breakthrough has also drawn international attention
Automakers urge Trump not to impose tariffs on factory robots, machinery
[WASHINGTON] A group representing nearly all major automakers on Wednesday urged the administration of President Donald Trump not to impose tariffs on factory robots and machinery.
Apple to build upcoming HomePod with screen, tabletop robot in Vietnam
The tech giant already produces some iPads, AirPods, Apple Watches, Macs and older HomePods in the country
AJJ Medtech targets humanoids to care for elderly
It will work with China’s Huaxi Intelligent Technology Co to produce humanoid robots that will replicate human presence, offering both practical assistance and emotional engagement
SoftBank to buy ABB’s robotics business in US$5.4 billion deal
The deal means ABB has abandoned its original decision to spinoff and separately list the industrial automation business
Granite Asia leads Neptune Robotics’ US$52 million Series B funding round
NYK Line, a strategic investor, is rolling out the startup’s hull-cleaning system to its fleet
