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Indian Dance Mudras May Revolutionise Robotic Hand Control, UMBC Study Shows
Researchers are using classical Indian dance, especially Bharatanatyam mudras, to improve robotic hand dexterity. By analysing 30 structured mudras, scientists found they offer more versatile motion patterns than everyday grasps. These dance-derived synergies could enhance prosthetics, assistive robots, gesture-based rehabilitation and future human...
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AI Model Learns to Predict Human Gait for Smarter, Pre-Trained Exoskeleton Control
Scientists at Georgia Tech have created an AI technique that pre-trains exoskeleton controllers using existing human motion datasets, removing the need for lengthy lab-based retraining. The system predicts joint behavior and assistance needs, enabling controllers that work as well as hand-tuned versions. This advance accelerates prototype developme...
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Honor Robot Phone Concept With Pop-Up Camera Teased, Will Debut at MWC 2026
Honor Robot Phone, carrying an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled pop-up camera, was introduced by the company on Wednesday. The handset will act as an AI assistant that supports multi-modal intelligence. The camera is shown with a USB Type-C port, which could be utilised for attaching accessories. The tech firm has announced that the phone will ...
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Dreame F10 Review: Good Cleaning Performance for an Affordable Price
Dreame F10 is the newest budget-friendly robot vacuum cleaner from the Xiaomi-backed brand in India. It has a 5,200mAh battery and delivers up to 13,000Pa of suction power. But does it stand out in the market? We find out in this review.
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NASA’s Astrobee Robots Gain New Capabilities via Arkisys Partnership
NASA has partnered with Arkisys to extend the Astrobee robotic mission aboard the ISS. The free-flying robots are set to support future exploration by performing spacecraft maintenance and assisting astronauts. The collaboration sustains a platform vital for testing new technologies in microgravity as NASA prepares missions to the Moon and Mars.
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Meet Xiao He, Humanoid Robot To Assist Journalists At SCO Summit In China
This year's SCO summit promises to be a showcase of innovation and technology. A humanoid robot, Xiao He, has been positioned to provide multilingual support, answering queries and assisting journalists in multiple languages.
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Chinese Scientists Working On Robot That Could Give Birth To Human Baby, Prototype To Launch In 2026
The technology could potentially assist infertile couples or individuals who prefer not to undergo a biological pregnancy.
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Google Outlines Vision for Universal AI Assistant, Expands Project Astra and Project Mariner
Google announced a multitude of artificial intelligence (AI) updates and new features at I/O 2025 on Tuesday. Alongside, the company also shared its long-term vision with AI, and the way it wants to evolve its current line of AI products. Demis Hassabis, the Co-Founder and CEO of Google DeepMind, highlighted the new developments with Project Astra ...
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Amazon's New Vulcan Robots for Fulfilment Centres Have a ‘Sense of Touch’
Amazon introduced a new warehouse-focused robot last week that can carefully manipulate a wide range of objects. Dubbed Vulcan, the new class of robots feature force feedback sensors that allow it to understand the amount of force it is applying while picking an object or pushing a cart. These robots will be used in the tech giant’s fulfilment ce...
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Google's Gemini AI Will Come to Tablets, Smartwatches and Replace Google Assistant on Older Devices
Google announced last week that it is planning to bring Gemini to devices such as tablets, smartwatches, headphones, and Android-powered in-car infotainment systems. The Mountain View-based tech giant said that it is currently working on replacing Google Assistant with Gemini on mobile devices, and the focus on other form factors will begin after t...
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Amul Shares Fun Topical For Grok: “AI Assistant That Is Making Headlines”
The illustration features a man sitting on a bike, holding buttered bread, while a robot – marked with an “X” (hinting at Elon Musk’s platform) – stands beside him.
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Dishes, Laundry, Dusting: This Robot Handles Household Chores With Ease
With minimal training using a stick equipped with an iPhone, a robotic assistant can master household tasks.
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Bill Gates Predicts Everyone Will Have AI Personal Assistant In 5 Years, Reality To "Change Completely"
Bill Gates predicts that the world would "change completely" in the next five years.
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iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ Robot Vacuum Mop Review: Effective, but Expensive
The iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ is the company’s first product in India capable of vacuuming and mopping simultaneously. Although products from competing brands have offered these capabilities for a while now, iRobot claims to do it better, thanks to improved software and a unique retracting mop mechanism.
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MIT Engineers Design Self-Building Robots That Can Grow Into Bigger Machines
The robots can assist in the construction of buildings, vehicles, and even grow into larger robots.
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Indian Dance Mudras May Revolutionise Robotic Hand Control, UMBC Study Shows
Researchers are using classical Indian dance, especially Bharatanatyam mudras, to improve robotic hand dexterity. By analysing 30 structured mudras, scientists found they offer more versatile motion patterns than everyday grasps. These dance-derived synergies could enhance prosthetics, assistive robots, gesture-based rehabilitation and future human...
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AI Model Learns to Predict Human Gait for Smarter, Pre-Trained Exoskeleton Control
Scientists at Georgia Tech have created an AI technique that pre-trains exoskeleton controllers using existing human motion datasets, removing the need for lengthy lab-based retraining. The system predicts joint behavior and assistance needs, enabling controllers that work as well as hand-tuned versions. This advance accelerates prototype developme...
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Honor Robot Phone Concept With Pop-Up Camera Teased, Will Debut at MWC 2026
Honor Robot Phone, carrying an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled pop-up camera, was introduced by the company on Wednesday. The handset will act as an AI assistant that supports multi-modal intelligence. The camera is shown with a USB Type-C port, which could be utilised for attaching accessories. The tech firm has announced that the phone will ...
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Dreame F10 Review: Good Cleaning Performance for an Affordable Price
Dreame F10 is the newest budget-friendly robot vacuum cleaner from the Xiaomi-backed brand in India. It has a 5,200mAh battery and delivers up to 13,000Pa of suction power. But does it stand out in the market? We find out in this review.
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NASA’s Astrobee Robots Gain New Capabilities via Arkisys Partnership
NASA has partnered with Arkisys to extend the Astrobee robotic mission aboard the ISS. The free-flying robots are set to support future exploration by performing spacecraft maintenance and assisting astronauts. The collaboration sustains a platform vital for testing new technologies in microgravity as NASA prepares missions to the Moon and Mars.
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Meet Xiao He, Humanoid Robot To Assist Journalists At SCO Summit In China
This year's SCO summit promises to be a showcase of innovation and technology. A humanoid robot, Xiao He, has been positioned to provide multilingual support, answering queries and assisting journalists in multiple languages.
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Chinese Scientists Working On Robot That Could Give Birth To Human Baby, Prototype To Launch In 2026
The technology could potentially assist infertile couples or individuals who prefer not to undergo a biological pregnancy.
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Google Outlines Vision for Universal AI Assistant, Expands Project Astra and Project Mariner
Google announced a multitude of artificial intelligence (AI) updates and new features at I/O 2025 on Tuesday. Alongside, the company also shared its long-term vision with AI, and the way it wants to evolve its current line of AI products. Demis Hassabis, the Co-Founder and CEO of Google DeepMind, highlighted the new developments with Project Astra ...
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Amazon's New Vulcan Robots for Fulfilment Centres Have a ‘Sense of Touch’
Amazon introduced a new warehouse-focused robot last week that can carefully manipulate a wide range of objects. Dubbed Vulcan, the new class of robots feature force feedback sensors that allow it to understand the amount of force it is applying while picking an object or pushing a cart. These robots will be used in the tech giant’s fulfilment ce...
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Google's Gemini AI Will Come to Tablets, Smartwatches and Replace Google Assistant on Older Devices
Google announced last week that it is planning to bring Gemini to devices such as tablets, smartwatches, headphones, and Android-powered in-car infotainment systems. The Mountain View-based tech giant said that it is currently working on replacing Google Assistant with Gemini on mobile devices, and the focus on other form factors will begin after t...
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Amul Shares Fun Topical For Grok: “AI Assistant That Is Making Headlines”
The illustration features a man sitting on a bike, holding buttered bread, while a robot – marked with an “X” (hinting at Elon Musk’s platform) – stands beside him.
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Dishes, Laundry, Dusting: This Robot Handles Household Chores With Ease
With minimal training using a stick equipped with an iPhone, a robotic assistant can master household tasks.
-
Bill Gates Predicts Everyone Will Have AI Personal Assistant In 5 Years, Reality To "Change Completely"
Bill Gates predicts that the world would "change completely" in the next five years.
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iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ Robot Vacuum Mop Review: Effective, but Expensive
The iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ is the company’s first product in India capable of vacuuming and mopping simultaneously. Although products from competing brands have offered these capabilities for a while now, iRobot claims to do it better, thanks to improved software and a unique retracting mop mechanism.
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MIT Engineers Design Self-Building Robots That Can Grow Into Bigger Machines
The robots can assist in the construction of buildings, vehicles, and even grow into larger robots.
