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This bird-like robot can walk, jump, and hop to fly

The robot’s developers believe a scaled-up version of the machine could be used in rescue missions and parcel deliveries in remote locations.

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Watch: AI-powered robot teaches German students

A secondary school in northern Germany became the first to trial a humanoid robot teacher on Tuesday. The robot, named Captcha, was developed by Hong Kong start-up Hidoba Research and introduced to students in Lower Saxony to discuss artificial intelligence.

Art

A portrait of Alan Turing created by a robot has sold for €1 million

The sale marks the first time an artwork by a humanoid robot has ever been sold at auction and has been described as a “new frontier in the global art market.”

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Meet the Swedish composer behind this robotic cellist

Swedish composer Jacob Mühlrad explains what his new robotic cellist can add to the classical music world, and what it can't.

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Art

This robot artist is set to make history at a Sotheby's auction

Ai-Da's painting of Alan Turing, the father of modern computer science, is set to make history as the first artwork created by a humanoid robot to be sold at a major auction house.

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Swedish orchestra makes history by performing with a robotic cellist

In a groundbreaking performance, the Malmö Symphony Orchestra have collaborated with a robotic cellist for the world premiere of Jacob Mühlrad's composition "Veer (bot)"

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Dresden Symphony Orchestra presents mechanical performance

The artistic minds of the Dresden Symphony Orchestra decided to look into the future to commemorate a quarter-century of orchestral music in the German city.

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New dining experience with robot waiters turns heads in Kenya

The first of its kind in East Africa, the Robot Cafe has triggered concerns about job displacement in the country's all-important hospitality industry.

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Humanoid robots enter everyday life

More than 20 lifelike humanoid robots were on display at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, including models from EX Robots and Astribot Co.

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Tesla’s humanoid robot will be ready next year, claims Elon Musk

The robot, which will be deployed on Tesla production lines, has been in the works since 2021.

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5 deep-tech solutions for the world’s biggest healthcare challenges

Partner content presented by Department of Health Abu Dhabi

Despite historic breakthroughs, technology is having to constantly evolve to confront humanity’s latest challenges.

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Scientists create octopus-inspired ‘super strong’ robotic suction cups

The scientists were inspired by the way natural organisms, such as octopuses, can stick to rocks with their suckers.

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How do people feel about robots in most G7 countries? Uncomfortable

Most people fear that overly sentient androids will replace human jobs and social interactions, according to the results of a new survey.

Eco-Innovation

This robot disguised as a fox will scare wildlife away from runways

The robot can be disguised as a fox or coyote to scare wildlife away from runways.

Eco-Innovation

AI robots are patrolling Dutch tulip fields to root out viruses

Tulip fields in the Netherlands were threatened by viruses until this AI robot rolled in to save the day.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Defence of democracy and aid for Gaza

Press freedom, artificial intelligence and the situation in the Gaza Strip are some of the key topics that dominated the agenda in Brussels this week.

Mobility

Could autonomous machines replace human jobs at sea?

Those creating robots for the marine industry say they will create opportunities for humans rather than take them away.

Art

A conversation with Ai-Da: The world's first lifelike robot artist

Amidst the rising threat of deep fake images and videos targeting politicians and celebrities, Ai-Da is urging global governments to adopt a universal symbol for AI-generated content.

Markets

Would you trust a robot with your finances?

Robo-advising can be a cheap, low-effort option for non-professional investors, but a lack of human input also has its drawbacks.

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Commission plans robotics strategy early 2025

The European Commission will publish an EU-wide strategy paper next year to ensure synergy across the continent in the uptake of AI-powered robotics.