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NHL can learn from MLB's new ABS ball-strike call technology
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (458+ words) As the 2026 MLB season is underway, its new video-review automated balls-and-strikes system should give the NHL something to think about. Taking the subjectivity out of how balls and strikes are called gives the ticket-buying public comfort that an umpire's error…...
Why did Melania Trump bring a robot to Fostering the Future Together?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (416+ words) First lady Melania Trump appeared at a Fostering the Future Together event on March 25 with a humanoid robot by her side. The robot, Figure 3, walked a few paces ahead of her to the global coalition summit, marking the first time…...
See Melania Trump walk with humanoid robot at the White House
1+ week, 4+ day ago (21+ words) See Melania Trump walk with humanoid robot at the White House'USA Today Melania Trump walks with humanoid robot at global summit...
Do you own a Roomba? What iRobot's bankruptcy means for customers
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (341+ words) iRobot, the maker of the popular Roomba vacuum cleaner, filed for bankruptcy protection on Dec. 14, saying it would'go private after being'purchased by its Chinese manufacturer. In a news release on Dec. 14, the company announced the move, citing factors such as…...
Uber Eats delivery robot in Philadelphia gets roughed up but keeps going
2+ week, 2+ day ago (138+ words) The sidewalk robot is made by Avride, which announced a multiyear partnership with Uber in 2024 to deploy delivery robots and autonomous vehicles for Uber and Uber Eats. In cities where the robots operate, customers can request them to deliver food…...
Learn how Ky. companies are embracing AI, robots with reporter Olivia Evans
3+ week, 9+ hour ago (104+ words) Businesses are embracing AI, automation, and robots. Discover how these are reshaping workplaces in this explainer story from reporter Olivia Evans. Learn how Ky. companies are embracing AI, robots with reporter Olivia Evans As the wave of automation, robotics and…...
ROBOTERA Showcases Human-Scale Dexterous Robotics at CES 2026
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (515+ words) Unlike traditional industrial grippers, which are optimized for repetitive, single-purpose tasks, ROBOTERA's hands are anthropomorphic, five-fingered systems built for varied, unstructured environments. ROBOTERA Showcases Human-Scale Dexterous Robotics at CES 2026 At CES 2026, humanoid robotics company ROBOTERA is drawing attention not just…...
China Spring Festival Gala Bionic Robots Wow Audiences: Beyond AI Algorithms, Kpower Servo Is the Core Technology Behind Smooth Robot’s Facial Expressions
2+ week, 3+ day ago (972+ words) Bionic robots are designed to imitate human appearance and behavior as closely as possible. In recent years they have been used in various fields including entertainment, research, service industries, education, and healthcare. However, one of the most difficult aspects of…...
Robotic kitchen unveiled at WellSpan York Hospital
3+ week, 6+ day ago (94+ words) WellSpan York Hospital unveils an autonomous robotic kitchen, one of the first in a healthcare facility, offering fresh, made-to-order meals. Robotic kitchen unveiled at WellSpan York Hospital It feels like a kitchen of the future straight out of "The Jetsons....
Agriculture is changing. Here's how technology is creating new jobs
2+ week, 4+ day ago (588+ words) Agriculture is one of humanity's oldest professions. In the U.S., it accounted for 10% of total jobs in 2024 according to USDA data. But technology is rapidly reshaping agricultural employment. "Farming used to be all about horsepower. Now it's just as much about…...