World Jul 29 U.S. bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security By Chan Ho-him, Associated Press
World Apr 19 Humanoid robot wins Beijing half-marathon, defeating the human world record This year's race featured over 300 robots from more than 100 teams, including international participants. The competition highlights China's advancements in a technological competition with the U.S. By Associated Press
Science Oct 14 NASA set to launch a robot to explore asteroids near Jupiter A plaque attached to the spacecraft includes lines from songs the Beatles wrote, along with quotes from other luminaries. From a John Lennon single: We all shine on . . . like the moon and the stars and the sun. By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Science Jun 19 Fake blood pumps life into this robotic fish Synthetic blood vessels in a new robotic fish could improve the technology needed to make lifelike robots run longer. By Berly McCoy
Science Apr 18 Analysis: Robots have achieved what humans never will -- assembling an IKEA chair in less than 21 minutes An autonomous robot can now assemble an IKEA chair without a manual in less than 21 minutes, which is an odd but significant milestone in artificial intelligence and robotics. By Nsikan Akpan
Sep 22 The odd swimming style of plesiosaurs decoded by a robot By Teresa Carey A new “robosaur” reveals the secret behind the plesiosaur odd but powerful swimming style, which could inspire alternatives to boat and submarine propellers. Continue reading
May 17 What this apple-picking robot means for the future of farm workers By Andrew Wagner Abundant Robotics has built an automated apple picker, which could make agricultural labor shortages a thing of the past. Continue reading
Apr 11 The science behind why your shoelace knot is doomed to fail By Nsikan Akpan Fret no longer children of planet Earth, as new research has figured out the physics behind why shoelace knots fail and why some shoelaces are more prone to the mistake. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 4:55 How scientists aim to combat 'Darwin's nightmare' -- the invasive lionfish By PBS News Hour The lionfish has always been a relentless predator. When it lived only in the Indo-Pacific, its ferocity and aggression were contained. But since the species has expanded to the Atlantic, its overpopulation is threatening fellow aquatic creatures. So scientists are… Continue watching
Aug 24 How do you stop invasive lionfish? Maybe with a robotic zapper By Nsikan Akpan, Matt Ehrichs A nonprofit company is engineering robots to cull invasive lionfish, a detrimental species in the Atlantic Ocean. Continue reading