Robotics

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Innovation

We ‘don’t have enough manpower’ for the delivery boom, says Singapore-based robotics founder

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December 18, 2025
An MIT roboticist who cofounded bankrupt Roomba maker iRobot says Elon Musk’s vision of humanoid robot assistants is ‘pure fantasy thinking’
Innovation

An MIT roboticist who cofounded bankrupt Roomba maker iRobot says Elon Musk’s vision of humanoid robot assistants is ‘pure fantasy thinking’

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December 16, 2025
Roomba bites the dust: iRobot files for bankruptcy, but don’t worry—your robot vacuum should still work
Politics

Roomba bites the dust: iRobot files for bankruptcy, but don’t worry—your robot vacuum should still work

By Molly Liebergall and Morning Brew
December 16, 2025
Even in Silicon Valley, skepticism looms over robots, while ‘China has certainly a lot more momentum on humanoids’
Innovation

Even in Silicon Valley, skepticism looms over robots, while ‘China has certainly a lot more momentum on humanoids’

By Matt O'Brien and The Associated Press
December 13, 2025
Databricks co-founder and CEO Ali Ghodsi (right) with Fortune editorial director Andrew Nusca at Fortune Brainstorm AI 2025 in San Francisco. (Photo: Stuart Isett/Fortune)
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How Databricks could achieve a trillion-dollar valuation

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December 10, 2025
An Optimus robot serving in a restaurant
Innovation

Tesla promotes Optimus as its next big breakthrough, but one robot’s collapse has sparked doubts about their current level of autonomy

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December 9, 2025
Nvidia’s CEO says AI adoption will be gradual, but when it does hit, we may all end up making robot clothing
AI

Nvidia’s CEO says AI adoption will be gradual, but when it does hit, we may all end up making robot clothing

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December 6, 2025
China warns of bubble risks in booming humanoid robots arena
Innovation

China warns of bubble risks in booming humanoid robots arena

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November 28, 2025
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) at the U.S. Capitol Building on October 27, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
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Top Republicans reject Trump proposal to ban state AI regulation

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November 21, 2025
Vladimir Putin hides his face
AI

Russia’s first AI-powered robot walked on stage to triumphant music, took a few steps, and then immediately faceplanted

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November 13, 2025
Anu Talus, chair of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), in Seoul, South Korea, on September 15, 2025.(Photo: Chris Jung/NurPhoto/Getty Images)
Newsletters

Will the EU relax privacy regulations to boost AI growth?

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November 10, 2025
WeRide CEO pitches robotaxis as a solution to aging populations and long commutes, as the firm raises more money for R&D with an HK IPO
Asia

WeRide CEO pitches robotaxis as a solution to aging populations and long commutes, as the firm raises more money for R&D with an HK IPO

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November 6, 2025
For $20,000, a humanoid robot will do your household chores for you like unloading the dishwasher and watering plants—but it still needs help
Innovation

For $20,000, a humanoid robot will do your household chores for you like unloading the dishwasher and watering plants—but it still needs help

By Matty Merritt and Morning Brew
October 30, 2025
Large group of displeased business people carrying carton boxed with their belongings after being fired from their jobs. Focus is on senior woman.
AI

Everyone thinks AI is replacing factory workers, but Amazon’s layoffs show it’s coming for middle management first

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October 29, 2025
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy in Sun Valley, Idaho, on July 9, 2025. (Photo: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg/Getty Images)
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Amazon will reportedly lay off 30,000 people

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October 28, 2025

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