Humanoid robot sales tally hit 7,000 globally last year
World 18:31 21/09/2026Around 7,000 humanoid robots were sold worldwide last year for industrial and professional service use, figures compiled by the International Federation of Robotics showed.
Realistic robotic penguins popular at Wakayama Theme Park
World 16:24 04/09/2026Two robotic penguins that move realistically are gaining popularity at the Adventure World theme park in the town of Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan.
Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record in test run
World 18:21 22/08/2026A humanoid robot developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor ran 100 meters in 9.32 seconds, China's state broadcaster reported on Saturday, beating the human world record held by Jamaican sprinting great Usain Bolt.
Eldercare robot win $100,000 top prize at Qualcomm Vietnam innovation contest
Vietnam News 14:08 21/08/2026Five top projects have been named winners of the Qualcomm Vietnam Innovation Challenge (QVIC) 2026, sharing a total of US$255,000 in cash prizes, with a robot designed to support elderly care taking the $100,000 top prize.
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.
