First school for robots opens in China

A Shenzhen hotel plans to use a fully robotic staff

Pudu Robotics and a Shenzhen state tourism company say they're building what they call the world's first full-scenario robot-serviced hotel, on the West Artificial Island of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link. The pitch is that a machine handles every job in the building. — Read the rest The post A Shenzhen hotel plans to use a fully robotic staff appeared first on Boing Boing.

UBTECH unveils consumer humanoid robot U1, says orders secure 11,000 ahead of first deliveries

Chinese robotics company UBTECH on Tuesday unveiled its first full-sized consumer humanoid robot, the U1 Series, marking a major push into the home robotics market as demand for AI-powered companions gains momentum. The launch event, held in Shenzhen, introduced the U1 Series under UBTECH’s new consumer brand, UWorld. More than 50 robot models with different []

China to open the world's first robot-run hotel in 2027: No receptionists, no housekeepers, no staff

China to open the world's first robot-run hotel in 2027: No receptionists, no housekeepers, no staff

Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis university town tender to launch in 2 months

As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. The first tender for the university town in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis will be launched in two months, with successful bidders to be announced after the site formation of the plot is completed by the end of this year, the education minister has revealed. Secretary for...

World’s first hotel staffed entirely by robots to open in China (video)

The groundbreaking hotel is set to open in 2027 in China. From reception and room service to housekeeping and luggage handling, every service will be carried out by autonomous artificial intelligence systems The post World’s first hotel staffed entirely by robots to open in China (video) appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Competitors from BiH win the First Place at the International AI Robotics Challenge in China

The School for Programming and Robotics from Travnik, “Mali programer” (Little Programmer), achieved great international success by taking first place in the under-18 category at the 2026 International Teenagers AI Robotics Challenge in China. According to the team’s photo caption, 30 countries participated in the competition, and young robotic competitors from Bosnia and Herzegovina achieved [] The post Competitors from BiH win the First Place at the International AI Robotics Challenge in China appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

A New Store in Hong Kong Has No Human Employees, Just a Single Humanoid Robot

Let's see how convenient the store manages to be. The post A New Store in Hong Kong Has No Human Employees, Just a Single Humanoid Robot appeared first on Futurism.

How two village boys transformed China's tech

How two village boys transformed China's tech

China Births Two Robot Unicorns as Sector Funding Stays Strong

Two Chinese robotics startups have been valued at more than 2.9 billion in recent funding rounds, demonstrating steady interest in the sector and boosting the country’s efforts to compete with US firms like Tesla Inc. and Figure AI Inc.

China Unveils AI Robot for Emotional Support

China is expanding the use of robotics and artificial intelligence in everyday services, with the city of Chengdu introducing three specialized robots designed to support logistics, tourism and emotional wellbeing.

Don’t let AI raise your kids

In 2020, a 14-inch tall robot named Moxie was introduced to the world as a way to help children build social and emotional skills through conversations and interactive games guided by artificial intelligence. Kids became enthralled and attached to the oblong teal robot, referring to it as their best friend. Four years later, Embodied, the [] The post Don’t let AI raise your kids appeared first on The Hechinger Report.

Ex-Tesla Optimus scientist launches UMA to build Europe’s humanoid robot

A former Tesla scientist who helped build the intelligence behind Elon Musk’s Optimus robot wants to do it all again from Paris, only this time for Europe. Rémi Cadene, chief executive and co-founder of the startup UMA, has unveiled plans for a lightweight, AI-powered humanoid called Northstar, Bloomberg first reported. he machine is being designed [] This story continues at The Next Web

How AI could enable autonomous robot workers in workplaces—and maybe homes

Top robotics researchers and founders explain how robot autonomy is evolving.

China to produce over 100,000 human-like robots in 2026

Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology under the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Gan Xiaobin stressed that the artificial intelligence ecosystem in China was driving the rapid development of robotics

Morgan Stanley Doubles China Humanoid Robot Shipment Forecast As Commercial Adoption Accelerates

Morgan Stanley says China's humanoid robotics industry is scaling faster, driven by policy support and commercialization.

China’s robot-run hotel opens to public in 2027

Pudu Robotics plans to open a full-scenario robot hotel in Shenzhen by 2027, with robot check-in and autonomous delivery trials starting late 2026.

China Axed 12,000 Degrees For AI. India Needs Its Own Degree Overhaul

China's sweeping education overhaul prioritises AI and robotics, underscoring the need for India to accelerate reforms, upskilling and RD investment.

PICS: Chinese firm sells hyper-real, 'always loyal' humanoid robots for R2.3m

PICS: Chinese firm sells hyper-real, 'always loyal' humanoid robots for R2.3m

Ex-Tesla engineer plans AI robot to replace European retirees in workforce

Ex-Tesla engineer Remi Cadene unveiled plans to build an AI robot to automate industrial processes amid a decline in the working-age population, targeting Europe first. The humanoid robot, called “Northstar,” will be used in manufacturing plants, logistics warehouses, and homes, Cadene revealed at the Machina Summit on Tuesday in Paris, France. “Labor costs are very []

Techman Robot Targets Southeast Asian Smart Manufacturing Markets at Thailand Automation Show

Techman Robot, a global leader in collaborative robots and AI vision technology, will showcase its latest innovations ...

China's digital hub Hangzhou hosts conference on AI, OPC

HANGZHOU, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 30 June 2026 - The inaugural AI+OPC Innovation and Development Conference was held from June 29 to 30 in Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, capital city of east China's Zhejiang Province. Centered on one-person company (OPC), a new form of smart economy in ...

This Humanoid Robot Is a Terrifyingly Competent Office Intern

Flexion Robotics, a startup founded by ex-Nvidia engineers, has a clever way of training robots to do useful work.

Tesla Completes Key AI Chip Milestone in Its Push Beyond the Auto Industry

This is one more step for the business to expand into robotics and AI.

Robot-run stores taking over South Korea

The global robotics market is worth more than 88 billion dollars, and is forecast to grow to 218 billion over the next five years. As businesses turn to automation to cut costs and improve efficiency, robot-run stores are becoming a common sight in South Korea. Emre Boz reports.

Anthropic, OpenAI says China ripping off their cutting-edge AI

Anthropic and OpenAI warn that China has been ripping off their cutting-edge AI to produce cheap, open-source chatbots — a massive, unchecked technology heist that threatens not only the US’s razor-thin lead in artificial intelligence but also its national security, according to experts. On June 24, San Francisco-based Anthropic — headed by outspoken CEO Dario []...Click to read more

Next generation weighs in on AI mobility

Before the Future AI Mobility Summit 2026 opened in Seoul on Tuesday, students participating in the FAMS Junior Summit shared their views on AI mobility, a technology they believe will reshape not only transport, but everyday life. The program brought together students of different ages for discussions and hands-on experiences related to AI mobility. Participants also took part in an interpretation activity, performed and contributed artwork to the event. For Moon Soo-hyuk, an 11th grader at St.

An Octopus with Many Tentacles w/ Lynette Ong

China’s ambitious state-led urbanization accelerated in the early 2010s, annually increasing urban construction by 1.2 million acres— double the size of Rhode Island’s land mass— from 2010 to 2017. But... The post An Octopus with Many Tentacles w/ Lynette Ong appeared first on U.S.-China Perception Monitor.

Robots available for rent: But what can they do?

Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

From robot football to AI art, Seoul gamifies tech for kids

From robot football to AI art, Seoul gamifies tech for kids

Robot graduates from high school. Plans to chase college degree, not Sarah Connor [Cool]

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