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Highlights of the annual World Robot Conference in Beijing.

The annual World Robot Conference opened in Beijing on Thursday with barista robots and dancing dog robots, among other things

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The metaverse is transporting pilgrims to the world’s holiest sites

Worshippers around the world can now visit some of the holiest cities from their home thanks to immersive experiences.

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Can robots trick us by acting like humans?

The researchers have found that subtle behaviours could potentially help robots interact better with humans in the future.

Health news

This new tool could edit DNA to cure inherited heart defects

The technology works by targeting “faulty” copies of genes that cause a defect that weakens the heart muscles.

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These nanotech 'e-tattoos' could one day help monitor your health

Its developers say the tech is still in its early stages, but one day it can offer a non-intrusive and personalised way to monitor health conditions.

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The tech tool that precisely measures vitamins in fruit and veg

In partnership with The European Commission

Measuring the number of vitamins in fruit and vegetables in real-time in the field will soon be a reality thanks to a cheap easy-to-use biosensor. Smart Regions meets the scientists behind the tech.

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Watch: New AR glasses let deaf people ‘see’ conversations

New augmented reality (AR) glasses turning sound into subtitles allow deaf and hard of hearing people to “see” conversations and take part in them.

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This four-legged robot is on a mission to protect the environment

Equipped with sensors and a camera, the device is tasked with inspecting the health of plants and recording the impact of animals on their habitat.

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Life vest-dispensing drone saves drowning 14-year-old on Spanish beach

The devices, made by Valencia-based General Drones, have now been deployed on 22 beaches across Spain to assist human lifeguards.

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This microplastic-eating robot fish could help clean up the ocean

Chinese scientists have made the little bot robust enough to survive being digested by other fish and heal itself when damaged.

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How a new breed of robots could revolutionise the workplace

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Cobots – collaborative robots – are designed for human interaction and could soon be working alongside people in factories and offices

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EV for the masses? This electric ‘car-bike’ aims to shake things up

Stand out from the crowd and roll around town in this electric car-bike, the brainchild of a UK start-up hoping to democratise EVs.

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What are DAOs and how could they help with climate change?

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By steering digital assets to more sustainable production, DAOs could facilitate a greener future and open up new job opportunities.

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These sea worms could be the key to keeping transplant organs 'alive'

This French biotech company is looking to develop a product to give oxygen to organs and grafts to improve transplant success rates.

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Dubai is looking to become one of the smartest cities in the world

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Robots are fast becoming a part of our daily lives and Dubai is using its position as a future-thinking city, driven by technology, to become one of the smartest cities in the world.

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This Egyptian teen is building a metaverse using his mum’s old clothes

Omar Wael’s fascination with tech began aged just five, having built his first robot aged nine. Now he has his mind set on creating a metaverse.

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Can the metaverse persuade young people to look after their skin?

New, emerging technologies will give skin care company Galderma a strategic edge and help it respond to customers at the right time, in the right way.

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The French start-up revolutionising music production through deep tech

Embodme, a French deep-tech company, put on a mini concert at their booth at this year’s Vivatech, displaying their next generation music tech that has already been used by the likes of Coldplay, Flume and Jean-Michel Jarre.

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Could a robot do your job?

In partnership with Media City

Machine automation has been rising rapidly since the 1960s. And now the push toward robotization is getting stronger.

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Promote urban ecomobility with vouchers and methods to prevent bike theft

In partnership with the European Commission

The city of Pisa has launched a new app with the help of the European Union to encourage collective and carbon neutral transport.