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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on May 07, 2026

What Are Xenobots? The Self-Replicating Living Robots

These living robots are redefining what it means to be a robot, trading in shiny metals and hardware for carefully configured frog cells.

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Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on April 28, 2026

‘AI Brains’ Are Coming for Blue Collar Work — Are We Ready?

Humanoid robots are about to level up with “AI brains” — AI systems powered by advanced models that can learn to adapt to new situations. They’re still a work in progress, but they could be a sign that the skilled trades aren’t so AI-proof after all.

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Mike Thomas Mike Thomas
Updated on April 08, 2026

Are Police Robots the Future of Law Enforcement?

Robots are an increasingly common crime-fighting tool for police and other law enforcement personnel. But how will they change the industry?

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on April 07, 2026

What Is a Drone Swarm?

A drone swarm involves multiple drones working together as a single, unified entity, allowing one operator to control the entire group — or let it off-leash altogether.

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Alen Prasevic Alen Prasevic
Updated on March 26, 2026

How Remote Access Is Reshaping University Learning and the Future Workforce

Universities are embracing remote collaboration tools, which makes education more accessible and better prepares students for the workforce.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on March 25, 2026

Robot Dogs: What We Know About Them

Engineered to move and behave like the real thing, robot dogs can perform all sorts of tasks, from navigating disaster zones and inspecting hazardous areas to simply providing companionship.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on March 24, 2026

The Three Laws of Robotics Explained

Isaac Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics outline steps to prevent robots from harming humans and were originally created by Asimov to drive the plots of his fictional stories. Here are popular criticisms of the laws and their real-world impact.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on March 12, 2026

Yann LeCun Thinks We’re Building AI All Wrong — So He Started AMI Labs

Meta’s former AI chief scientist is ditching the generative AI to build a new breed of machine intelligence that actually understands how the physical world works.

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Jacob Biba Jacob Biba
Updated on February 20, 2026

19 Examples of the Uncanny Valley

If you’ve ever felt weird after seeing a robot, you’re not alone.

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Mike Thomas Mike Thomas
Updated on February 17, 2026

32 Robotics Companies and Startups on the Forefront of Innovation

These companies represent some of the key players in the robotics industry.

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