Hello Robot is taking a different path in the race to bring robots into people’s homes. While many robotics companies are focused on flashy humanoid machines and big promises about replacing human labor, Hello Robot is building something more practical. The Martinez, California-based startup recently released Stretch 4, the latest version of its home assistance robot designed to work safely in real homes with real people, especially those with mobility challenges. Founded in

A new discovery about insect brains could help shape the next generation of artificial intelligence, robotics, and self-driving technology. Researchers at the University of Sheffield have found that flies process visual information in a much more active and efficient way than previously believed. Instead of simply watching the world like a camera, house flies and fruit flies move their bodies and eyes in sync with what they see, allowing their tiny brains to react with remark

Finland’s emerging AI startup NestAI has captured significant attention after securing €100 million (about $115 million) in new funding and unveiling a strategic partnership with Nokia to advance artificial intelligence for defense and autonomous systems. The round, led by Finland’s sovereign wealth fund Tesi alongside Nokia, signals a major vote of confidence in the company’s mission to build AI technologies that can be deployed in unmanned vehicles, autonomous operations, a

SoftBank Group Corp. has once again made headlines with its decision to sell its entire stake in Nvidia Corp. for $5.83 billion, a move aimed at fueling its growing investments in artificial intelligence. The sale, though surprising to some investors, reflects founder Masayoshi Son’s ambition to position SoftBank as a dominant player in the expanding AI ecosystem (Bloomberg; Wall Street Journal). Son’s vision extends beyond software and into large-scale infrastructure, from S

Elon Musk has made yet another audacious prediction: by 2040, humanoid robots could surpass the human population, potentially...