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  1. Robot facts

    Apr 30, 2025 · Discover interesting facts about what defines robots, what they can do, and if they'll replace humans.

  2. Watch: Chinese company's new humanoid robot moves so smoothly, …

    Nov 7, 2025 · Xpeng's new humanoid, IRON, is designed to work alongside people — but it won't be folding your laundry anytime soon.

  3. What is a robot? - New Scientist

    The word “robot” was coined by the Czech writer Karel Čapek in a 1920 play called Rossum’s Universal Robots, and is derived from the Czech robota, meaning “drudgery” or “servitude”.

  4. Why the rise of humanoid robots could make us less comfortable with ...

    Jan 24, 2026 · Living with robots could lead to plenty of societal improvements, but they also pose risks to how we socialize and co-exist with other human beings.

  5. Robotics news, features and articles - Live Science

    Discover how robots can help push the realms of science and engineering with the latest robotics news, features and articles.

  6. Watch awkward Chinese humanoid robot lay it all down on the dance …

    Jan 30, 2026 · The model demonstrated remarkable precision, stability and speed across a highly complex dance routine.

  7. Watch new humanoid robot pirouette, pose and pull off deft karate …

    Oct 21, 2025 · Chinese robotics startup Unitree has shown off its latest humanoid robot, the H2 "Destiny Awakening" — and it's eerily lifelike.

  8. The 25 best fictional robots – according to New Scientist

    Jul 23, 2025 · From R2D2 to the Terminator via Bender and Johnny-5, we choose our favourite robots from books, films and television series

  9. This robot 'cannibal' can consume other smaller robots - Live Science

    Jul 23, 2025 · Scientists explore the concept of "robot metabolism" with a weird machine that can integrate material from other robots so it can become more capable and overcome physical challenges.

  10. Watch this humanlike robot 'rise from the dead' with creepy speed and ...

    Mar 4, 2025 · Humanoid robots typically struggle to stand up after being knocked over, but new AI-powered research from China brings us one step closer to the rise of the machines.