As the conflict in Ukraine continues to evolve, a new and silent force is taking up positions on the battlefield: autonomous and semi-autonomous robots.

In a striking fusion of athletics and cutting-edge technology, the Beijing Half Marathon featured a historic spectacle on April 19, 2026, as humanoid robots joined human runners on the course.

Chinese humanoid robots are emerging as the preferred choice for international partners, driven by rapid technological progress, strong availability and competitive pricing, according to a European robotics expert.

On Thursday, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and the world’s richest person, announced that Tesla could finalize the 'tape-out' of its next-generation AI6 chip by December.

BMW Group's Leipzig plant has become the first in Europe to host a humanoid robot pilot, as the German automaker expands on lessons from its Spartanburg facility and collaborates with Hexagon Robotics to test the AEON robot in battery assembly and component manufacturing.

In Barcelona, 67-year-old Irene Veglison had not danced in more than 20 years, until a robot moved into her home.

An Indian university was forced to vacate its stall at this week’s flagship AI summit after falsely claiming to have developed a robot dog, which was later revealed to have been made in China.

China has unveiled a new generation of robots performing kung fu, aiming to demonstrate its technological strength to the West.