Hyundai robot Atlas performs at World Cup

The robots have made it to the World Cup

Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot made its World Cup debut over the weekend. Hyundai Motor Group The robots have made it to the World Cup. Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robot was the halftime entertainment during Norway’s showdown with Brazil. Atlas presented the match ball and copied Norway striker Erling Haaland’s iconic celebration. The World Cup is []

Atlas takes the World Cup stage

The development model of Hyundai Motor Group's Atlas humanoid robot delivers the FIFA World Cup match ball before the Round of 16 match between Brazil and Norway in New Jersey on Monday, marking the robot's first live public appearance as part of Hyundai's Next Starts Now campaign. (Hyundai Motor Group)

Hyundai Motor brings Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot to FIFA World Cup in groundbreaking activation

Hyundai Motor Company integrated Atlas, Boston Dynamics' advanced humanoid robot, at halftime during the Round of 16 match between Brazil and Norway at the FIFA World Cup on Sunday.

Meet Atlas, the humanoid robot that made waves at the World Cup, delivering game ball

Atlas, the humanoid robot developed by Boston Dynamics, made a striking appearance during the match between Brazil and Norway. This ultra-flexible robotic biped not only showcased its capabilities by kicking off the second half but also handed the match ball to an amused referee, per a video shared on X by Bearly AI. Atlas also...

Hyundais Atlas robot debuts on the biggest stage of all: The World Cup

Hyundai's Atlas robot made its public debut at the World Cup, mimicking player celebrations, including those of Norway's star player, Erling Haaland.

Meet the soccer-playing humanoid robot that just delivered the game ball at the Brazil v. Norway FIFA World Cup match

Meet Atlas, the 5-foot tall humanoid robot that delivered the World Cup match ball, has 56 points of movement on its body, and learned to play soccer.

2027 Polestar 4 SUV: More practical mid-size electric SUV due in Australia this year

Designed in Sweden, made in South Korea. The new Polestar 4 SUV will add a rear window and a more practical cabin when it goes on sale later in 2026.

Sony’s New 5th Generation RX10 V – The All-in-One Super Zoom Camera for Everyday, Wildlife, and Sports Photography

Advanced AI powered recognition AF and high-speed performance with 24-600 mm[i] zoom to capture every decisive moment (South Africa, 9 July 2026) – Sony announces the RX10 V, the fifth-generation model in the RX10 series of all-in-one cameras. The perfect hobbyist’s camera, this versatile powerhouse covers everything from wide-angle to super-telephoto in a single body, []

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World Cup 2026 Sees Physical AI In Action

World Cup 2026 Sees Physical AI In Action

🤝World-class touch: Vinicius’s heartfelt gesture to Haaland

The 2026 World Cup produced one of the most moving and widely shared images of the tournament after Norway’s national team made history by reaching the quarterfinals. In the mixed zone, Brazilian st...

Soccer robots battle it out at RoboCup 2026

While soccer fans around the world watch the FIFA World Cup, a different kind of tournament has wrapped up in South Korea. Humanoid robots took to the pitch for RoboCup 2026, with more than 3,000 competitors from over 40 countries battling to crown the world’s best android soccer team. Taiwan says beating human players is the next goal.

[PHOTO] Atlas makes World Cup debut

[PHOTO] Atlas makes World Cup debut

Xiaomi teases Sky Nomad N90 massive SUV, featuring 180° rotating front seats

Xiaomi says the Sky Nomad N90 will be an intelligent expanding-space SUV, combining an SUV look with MPV space The post Xiaomi teases Sky Nomad N90 massive SUV, featuring 180° rotating front seats appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.

Ukrainian company demonstrates its heavy UGV capabilities

A Ukrainian robotics company released video footage of its heavy unmanned ground vehicle crossing a plowed field at speed, visual proof that a machine built to haul two tons of ammunition, food, or wounded soldiers can actually handle the kind of broken, rough terrain that would stop a human-driven truck cold. Ukrainian developer VATAG posted []

1 Unstoppable Space Trend to Invest $1,000 in Right Now (Hint: It's Not SpaceX)

Rocket Lab is building one of the best pure-play space businesses in the world.

South Korea to spend $1T on more memory chip production and humanoid robots

South Korea targets physical AI lead and commercial humanoid robots by 2028.

Humanoid robots showcase football skills

Humanoid robots compete in football matches at RoboCup in Incheon, South Korea, showcasing advances in robotics as spectators watch the action.

Lawnova Returns to spoga+gafa with Second-Generation Robotic Mower Built for AI Boundary Setup-Free Navigation

COLOGNE, GERMANY - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 July 2026 - As spoga+gafa opens its doors in Cologne, Yosemite Robotics is returning to Europe with Lawnova, its own robotic mower brand, and a second-generation lineup designed to move the category beyond wire-free mowing toward boundary setup-free ...

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After Amazon launch, all of ULA's Atlas V rockets reserved for Starliner

ORLANDO, Fla. — The sight of United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket has flown for the last time in its most powerful configuration. The rocket, sporting five boosters, launched at 12:30 a.m. Thursday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station...

Move over, Messi! Robot footballers thrill crowds in South Korea

Thirty seconds before kick-off, humanoid robot footballers in red and blue jerseys await the referee’s signal in the South Korean port city of Incheon. The match setting is RoboCup, branded as the world’s largest robotics competition, where engineers are betting on a fully autonomous robot team that can one day defeat the FIFA World Cup [] The post Move over, Messi! Robot footballers thrill crowds in South Korea appeared first on The Namibian.

Tesla tops imported car sales in S. Korea in H1

SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla was the best-se...

Tesla launches the six-seat Model Y Long Wheelbase in the US at 61,990 dollars

Tesla has launched the Model Y Long Wheelbase in the United States and Puerto Rico, a stretched, six-seat version of the world’s best-selling electric vehicle that adds a third row and marks the company’s most significant Model Y expansion since its redesign earlier this year. The Launch Series starts at 61,990 dollars and includes 12 [] This story continues at The Next Web

Legend Motors unveils 212 T01 Navigator at the opening of its premium showroom in Abu Dhabi

Legend Motors, part of Legends Holdings, a diversified UAE business conglomerate with interests in the automotive industry, energy, and travel and tourism services, has unveiled the 212 Navigator, the latest model of the distinguished off-road automobile brand which is carving a niche in the UAE. The launch took place at the opening of the 212’s [] The post Legend Motors unveils 212 T01 Navigator at the opening of its premium showroom in Abu Dhabi appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Ukraine's $300,000 Novator armoured vehicle is now remote-controlled... by a PlayStation steering wheel

Ukraine's $300,000 Novator armoured vehicle is now remote-controlled... by a PlayStation steering wheel

Robot displays the faces of Trump, Obama at Geneva AI summit

A Swiss humanoid robot capable of displaying the faces of world leaders and business executives was on display at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva on July 7, as developers showcased how artificial intelligence could make human-machine interactions more natural. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Trump #Robot #Tech

A robot army is heading to Greenland for a mission scientists once thought was impossible

A robot army is heading to Greenland for a mission scientists once thought was impossible

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 UBTech unveils eerily lifelike companion robots, and yes, they want to move in with you

UBTech's new Uworld U1 humanoid robots are designed to live alongside people, learning routines, recognizing emotions, and holding natural conversations. The company even envisions customized versions that can recreate a person's face and voice.

Nvidia is launching a safety system for humanoid robots working alongside people

The system draws on technology developed for self-driving vehicles and will first be used in Agility Robotics' Digit humanoid

The robot vacuum cleaner that makes life as busy mum so much easier

The MOVA Z60 Ultra Roller Complete could be exactly what your busy home needs.

UBTech’s lifelike humanoid robots built for companionship arriving in homes across China

UBTech Robotics, the world’s first publicly traded humanoid robot maker, has launched a consumer humanoid designed for personal companionship, featuring lifelike silicone skin and emotional artificial intelligence, as Chinese tech firms increasingly transition robots from the factory floor to the family living room. The U1, unveiled on Tuesday in Shenzhen, comes in male and female versions, standing 183cm and 168cm tall, respectively. The model is available in Lite, Pro and Ultra variants,...

Amazon Zoox's latest robotaxi looks (marginally) less like a toy car

Amazon-owned Zoox has introduced its new autonomous vehicle meant for for large-scale production.

Autonomous vehicle hype is back, and Humble Robotics is bringing it to freight

The autonomous vehicle space is starting to feel like a repeat of the 2016 hype cycle. Travis Kalanick is back building a robotics company, and the talent wars and capital are heating up the same way they did the first time around. The money’s flowing back, and it’s the people who lived through that first []