A play about the revolt of human workers — not machines — gave us the word 'robot'

A Czech playwright introduced the word to English in the 1920s. But back then, it wasn't analogous to machinery. New ...

AI video tech fast-tracks humanoid robot training

ShengShu's Vidar technology revolutionizes humanoid robot training by using AI-generated synthetic video, reducing required ...

Robot Umpires are Coming to MLB: Here's How They Work

Robot umpires are coming to the majors in 2026 after MLB's competition committee approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike ...

Elon Musk makes bold claim about Tesla’s humanoid robot

Tesla is suffering a global downturn in sales in the face of tough competition from China and public unease over the political controversies of its polarizing CEO, Elon Musk, among other reasons. That ...

New surgical robot providing minimally invasive surgeries makes debut in local hospital

The newest advancement in robotic surgery just arrived at St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital. This new technology is 10,000 times ...