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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1876, Max Jacob, French poet, painter, and critic (died 1944) was born. In 1909, Herbert Zim, American naturalist, author, and educator (died 1994) was born. In 1933, Donald E. Westlake, American author and screenwriter (died 2008) was born. In 1947, Carl Lundgren, American artist and illustrator was born. In 1948, Richard Simmons, American fitness trainer and actor (died 2024) was born. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The Wild West era of robotaxis is starting to end
The first global robotaxi rules set common safety expectations for fully autonomous vehicles, giving automakers a clearer target while leaving city approvals, local rules, and readiness as major rollout hurdles.
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Fortune
· Jun 30, 2026
Boston Dynamics CEO: America’s next 250 years will be built by robots. Here’s what’s standing in the way
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· Jul 10, 2026
Home robots already walk. 1X’s new hands try to solve the part that actually matters
Humanoid robots learned to walk years ago. The thing still tripping them up is the hand. 1X has given its NEO home robot new hands, and they are the most interesting thing about it. A robot can stride across a stage and still be useless in a kitchen. Lifting a wet glass takes precision, fast [] This story continues at The Next Web
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· Jul 6, 2026
Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.
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· Jul 1, 2026
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 []
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Related coverage for "The Wild West era of robotaxis is starting to end": Fortune — Boston Dynamics CEO: America’s next 250 years will be built by robots. Here’s what’s standing in the way. Seeking Alpha — Regal Rexnord: The Emerging Robotics And AI Play. The Next Web — Home robots already walk. 1X’s new hands try to solve the part that actually matters. BBC News - Business — Robots available for rent: But what can they do?. TechNode — UBTECH unveils consumer humanoid robot U1, says orders secure 11,000 ahead of first deliveries. ABC7 New York — 'Surgie' the humanoid robot makes history with world-first live animal surgeries