SoftBank Group, the Japanese multinational conglomerate known for its bold investments, is once again in the spotlight. With a renewed ...

Abstract: Deformation of flexible robots can be practically assessed using extension/compression, shear, curvature, and torsion. Sensing based on one or more of the above characteristics enables ...

The Chinese government is betting that robots will drive economic growth. But the bots can’t really do much yet. By Meaghan Tobin and Xinyun Wu Reporting from Taipei, Taiwan Robots made by Chinese ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Journalist, analyst, author, podcaster. This Phantom humanoid robot by Foundation is working in a factory. Some of them, however, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Designing a swarm of fully autonomous, submillimeter-sized robots ...

In the future, a caregiving machine might gently lift an elderly person out of bed in the morning and help them get dressed. A cleaning bot could trundle through a child’s room, picking up scattered ...

Serve Robotics Inc., last week said it has deployed more than 2,000 sidewalk delivery robots in the U.S. The milestone was part of the company’s 2025 goals. “This milestone is a testament to the ...

UPS will invest about $120 million to buy 400 truck-unloading robots from Pickle Robot Co., adding detail to its $9 billion automation plan aimed at cutting labor costs. The robots can unload trucks ...

iRobot Corp., the company that revolutionized robot vacuum cleaners in the early 2000s with its Roomba model, filed for bankruptcy and proposed handing over control to its main Chinese supplier. The ...

The Chinese ODM makes robot vacuums for dozens of companies along with its own 3i line. The Chinese ODM makes robot vacuums for dozens of companies along with its own 3i line. I’ve tested a couple of ...

Last month, SoftBank sold its entire position in Nvidia. During a recent interview, SoftBank's CEO explained the rationale behind that sale. Nvidia stock is becoming too cheap to ignore. 10 stocks we ...