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Robots
A robot is a machine that is programmed to perform certain tasks autoamtically.
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04/19/2026
April 19, 2026
Robot runners beat humans in Beijing half-marathon
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Reports & Analysis
Humanoid robots steal the show at German trade fair
Humanoid robots steal the show at German trade fair
Humanoid robots equipped with AI are front and center at Germany's most important industrial trade show in Hannover.
Humanoid robots outrun humans at Beijing half-marathon
Humanoid robots outrun humans at Beijing half-marathon
A robot, aptly named Lightning, has raced past his human competition at a running event in China's capital.
Germany bets on industrial AI to rival US and China
Germany bets on industrial AI to rival US and China
Germany is already harnessing AI for smarter production — with virtual factories, robot fleets and Industrial AI Cloud.
Purring robots: Children & AI toys
Purring robots: Children & AI toys
How AI toys can blur boundaries for children — and why researchers are concerned.
Fact check: Are China's robot soldiers just AI fakes?
Fact check: Are China's robot soldiers just AI fakes?
Videos suggesting China may be building a robot army sound like science fiction, but social media says it’s real.
China ushers in the Year of the Horse — with AI robots
China ushers in the Year of the Horse — with AI robots
What do people in China make of a future steered by the government — in which AI-powered robots take center stage?
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How US Project Vault challenges China's rare-earth dominance
Donald Trump's Project Vault seeks to secure US access to rare earth minerals, vital for advanced tech and clean energy.
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There are reasons to be optimistic about space security, but they may have to be driven by the private sector.
Farming robots: The future of agriculture?
Farmers are turning to robots to tackle problems like labor shortages and tough working conditions.
Robo-pups to the rescue — can you trust robotic guide dogs?
There aren't enough guide dogs worldwide. In China, robots could soon help guide blind people safely through the city.
AI love: It's complicated
Movies have hinted at people falling for their chatbots. Now it's happening, with apps like Replika. But how real is it?
Artificial intelligence: Will humanoid robots replace us?
Artificial intelligence: Could humanoid robots soon replace humans?
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