Researchers at Columbia University have created a process in which machines can physically grow by consuming parts from other robots or their environment. This new technology, described as 'robot metabolism', allows robots to absorb materials to expand, repair, and improve themselves, much like living organisms, according to a study published in Science Advances, a peer-reviewed scientific journal.

A team of engineers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has developed a soft robotics system capable of detecting damage and initiating self-repair, similar to the way human muscle and skin respond to injury. The research, presented at a robotics conference in Atlanta, may have applications in areas such as wearable technology and agricultural robotics.

A senior Chinese tech official has stated that humanoid robots are being developed to assist rather than replace human workers. Liang Liang, deputy director of the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, emphasised this vision during a recent demonstration of robotic capabilities, according to a recent report by Reuters.

Nvidia and Disney have teamed up to develop a new generation of expressive, AI-driven robots inspired by Star Wars, showcased at Nvidia’s annual GTC developer conference on March 18. A droid, named Besh (Blue), waddled onstage alongside Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, demonstrating its ability to navigate physical spaces and interact with humans using animations and sensors.

Researchers from the University of Tokyo and Waseda University in Japan have developed a biohybrid robot hand powered by lab-grown human muscle tissue, capable of performing complex gestures like a scissor motion and grabbing objects.

US-based robotics firm Apptronik has secured $350 million in a recent funding round, spearheaded by B Capital and Capital Factory, with additional backing from Google’s parent company Alphabet. The funding will be used to scale production of the company’s humanoid robot, Apollo, which is designed to automate tasks in supply chains, such as moving packages in warehouses and manufacturing facilities.

Tombot Inc., a US-based robotics company, has recently unveiled 'Jennie', a lifelike robotic puppy designed to provide emotional support for people with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other mental health challenges.

Inspired by the film series Iron Man, researchers in South Korea have unveiled a lightweight robotic exoskeleton designed to assist individuals with paraplegia, the paralysis of the lower half of the body including both legs, in walking, navigating obstacles, and climbing stairs.

A robot dog in South Korea has made history by becoming the first four-legged robot to complete a full-length marathon without needing to recharge its batteries. Named RAIBO2, the advanced quadrupedal robot, developed by researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), covered the 42-kilometer distance of the Sangju Dried Persimmon Marathon in a time of 4 hours, 19 minutes, and 52 seconds.

In 2022, China secured its position as the global leader in industrial automation, accounting for over half of the world's total industrial robot installations, as per a finding by the International Federation of Robotics. Even now, the country continues to be a strong contender in the production of industrial robots.

A robot civil servant in South Korea was found at the bottom of a six-and-a half foot staircase in Gumi City Hall, speculated to have committed the country's first "robot suicide". The robot, named 'Robot Supervisor' by citizens, was discovered unresponsive after what eyewitnesses reported as unusual behaviours - moving in circles and showing visible signs of confusion.

An engineer at Tesla was reportedly attacked by a robot, according to an injury report filed with regulators. The incident happened at Tesla's Giga Texas factory near Austin in 2021 but was discovered recently, as per a report by The Independent.

Tthe story of a little girl named Alice and a robot named Sparkle who explore the frontiers of science and technology together.

Scientists have developed a tiny robot - based on the water strider insect - that can jump on water.

In a surprising and perhaps frightening new twist, a robot demonstrates that it exhibits a degree of self-awareness for the very first time, reports Business Insider.

A robot kills a contractor at one of Volkswagen's production plants in Germany, the automaker said Wednesday.

Italian engineers have built a robotic arm, aimed at improving surgical operations and inspired by the octopus.