Chinese robot vision sensor producer chooses Vietnam as manufacturing hub
Economy 20:52 12/06/2026Orbbec, a China-based company specializing in 3D vision sensors for robots, has broken ground on a new factory in Bac Ninh Province, northern Vietnam.
Vietnam’s armed robots, elite police showcase counterterrorism tactics during public security games
Vietnam News 15:08 07/06/2026Residents and tourists in Hue City, central Vietnam were treated to a display of counterterrorism tactics featuring armed robots and elite police units during a large-scale public security showcase on Saturday evening.
Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push
World 10:57 05/06/2026DARTFORD, ENGLAND -- Amazon (AMZN.O) on Thursday unveiled an upgraded AI-powered mobile robot for its warehouses that can respond to conversational prompts, as part of a €10 billion ($11.6 billion) investment in its European fulfilment network.
One in three Japan firms using or considering AI robots: Reuters poll
World 10:18 21/05/2026One-third of Japanese companies are already using or considering deploying AI-powered robots, with automakers and other transportation equipment manufacturers leading the way, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday.
Hanoi hospital uses robot for knee replacement, enabling patients to walk within 24 hours
Vietnam News 14:00 22/03/2026Doctors at E Hospital in Hanoi have successfully performed their first total knee replacement surgery assisted by the CORI robotic system, enabling patients to stand and walk within 24 hours, marking a breakthrough in orthopedic treatment in Vietnam.
Artist chains up thrashing robot dog to expose AI fears
World 15:32 31/01/2026The agile robot dog springs up on all fours, takes a step forward and charges at the tense crowd at a Tokyo exhibit, held back by a simple yet strong metal chain.
Cutting-edge humanoid robots on display at Tokyo show
World 17:20 04/12/2025TOKYO -- Robots equipped with cutting-edge technologies that perform duties on behalf of humans at workplaces and disaster-hit sites are on display at the 2025 International Robot Exhibition in Tokyo.
Seven-Eleven shows robots stocking shelves, doing cleaning
World 22:37 10/09/2025TOKYO -- Seven-Eleven Japan Co. on Tuesday showed to media organizations robots stocking shelves and doing the cleaning in a convenience store in Tokyo in a demonstration experiment.
Sharp develops 'Poketomo' conversational AI robot
World 16:22 21/08/2025TOKYO -- Sharp Corp. said Wednesday that it has developed a 'Poketomo' palm-sized robot equipped with conversational artificial intelligence.
Robot dog in Mexico teaches animal kindness on the streets
World 15:06 13/08/2025MONTERREY, Mexico -- He walks, he talks, he runs and he plays. He's 'Waldog,' an AI-powered robot that is making the rounds in the northern city of Monterrey, Mexico to raise awareness about animal abuse and welfare.
Patrick Star and 'Drag Queen' crab: underwater robot live stream captivates Argentines
World 14:48 03/08/2025A robot explores the dark, cold, deep sea floor of the South Atlantic, transmitting images of vibrant coral and fish never seen before as scientists give live commentary via YouTube. And Argentines can't get enough of it.
Vietnam unveils first humanoid robot in bold leap into global tech
Vietnam News 17:47 06/06/2025In a landmark move that underscores Vietnam's growing ambition in high technology, Vingroup has debuted the nation’s first domestically developed humanoid robot – VinMotion.
