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ajc. com > news > 2026 > 03 > neigh-sayers-beware-police-horses-gearing-up-to-patrol-world-cup-events

Neigh-sayers, beware: Police horses gearing up to patrol World Cup events

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (762+ words) These officers can outrun you, outmaneuver you through dense downtown traffic and scout out any funny business in large crowds. They tower over nearly everyone who will attend FIFA World Cup events around Atlanta and are responsible for crowd control…...

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ajc. com > business > 2026 > 01 > hyundai-to-deploy-ai-powered-humanoid-robots-at-georgia-auto-factory

Hyundai to deploy AI-powered humanoid robots at Georgia auto factory

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (393+ words) Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that Hyundai has not announced where the Atlas robots will be manufactured. Humans won't be the only ones building cars at Hyundai Motor Group's massive electric vehicle factory in Georgia. sraey…...

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ajc. com > wellness > 2026 > 04 > new-robotic-tech-at-emory-offers-alternative-to-surgeries

New robotic tech at Emory offers alternative to surgeries

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (853+ words) For years, Ronnie Kite planned his days around bathroom breaks and endured nights of interrupted sleep because of an enlarged prostate. Facing a surgery that meant hospitalization and weeks of recovery, he learned about a less invasive procedure that promised…...

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ajc. com > wellness > 2026 > 04 > new-robotic-tech-at-emory-unblocks-blood-vessels-with-a-pinprick

New robotic tech at Emory unblocks blood vessels with a pinprick

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (853+ words) For years, Ronnie Kite planned his days around bathroom breaks and endured nights of interrupted sleep because of an enlarged prostate. Facing a surgery that meant hospitalization and weeks of recovery, he learned about a less invasive procedure that promised…...

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ajc. com > news > 2026 > 01 > am-atl-we-robots

A. M. ATL: We, Robots

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (822+ words) Morning, y'all! "It's cold now. Cold for real." That's what I wrote in my journal a few days ago, but as usual, the fickle mistress of Georgia weather has proven us all wrong. From now until Friday, temperatures could reach…...

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ajc. com > wellness > 2025 > 11 > georgia-tech-researchers-create-smart-shoe-insert-that-could-restore-mobility

Georgia Tech researchers create smart shoe insert that could restore mobility

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (477+ words) For people with Parkinson's, stroke survivors and older adults, the constant fear of falling lingers with every step they take " cutting into their quality of life and affecting their independence. Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a new smart shoe…...

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ajc. com > news > 2025 > 09 > albanias-government-debuts-its-ai-minister-to-parliament

Albania's government debuts its AI "minister" to parliament

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (295+ words) The Constitution speaks of institutions at the people's service. It doesn't speak of chromosomes, of flesh or blood," the avatar declared in a three-minute address delivered from two large screens. It speaks of duties, accountability, transparency, non-discriminatory service." I uoy…...

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ajc. com > news > 2025 > 09 > albanias-ai-minister-makes-its-debut-with-an-address-to-parliament

Albania's AI "minister" makes its debut with an address to parliament

7+ mon, 1+ day ago  (321+ words) The government said the bot " named Diella, which means sun in Albanian, and depicted as a woman in traditional Albanian dress " will help tackle corruption in public spending. But opposition lawmakers were highly critical, and believe the program is a…...

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ajc. com > news > 2025 > 09 > a-robot-programmed-to-act-like-a-7-year-old-girl-works-to-combat-fear-and-loneliness-in-hospitals-2

A robot programmed to act like a 7-year-old girl works to combat fear and loneliness in hospitals

7+ mon, 12+ hour ago  (972+ words) Days after Meagan Brazil-Sheehan's 6-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia, they were walking down the halls of UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center when they ran into Robin the Robot. "Luca, how are you?" it asked in a high-pitched voice programmed…...

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ajc. com > news > 2025 > 06 > chinas-humanoid-robots-generate-more-soccer-excitement-than-their-human-counterparts

China's humanoid robots generate more soccer excitement than their human counterparts

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (531+ words) Four teams of humanoid robots faced off in fully autonomous 3-on-3 soccer matches powered entirely by artificial intelligence on Saturday night in China's capital in what was touted as a first in China and a preview for the upcoming World…...