Robot news stories

Many commentators are calling the Tesla Bot a late April Fools joke, but it looks like Tesla still wants to give it a go anyway - and it's calling for talent.

"NICE is proud to take the lead in ensuring the use of robots for the betterment of humankind, articulating the ethical principles that act as guidelines for the development of our own AI-driven innovations and across the RPA field."

Temi is commonly used in environments including businesses, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and other environments including the home.

If organisations get it right, the potential global impact of robotics will be vast and exponential. 

“The MiR 500 and MiR 1000 will have a critical role to play in the manufacturing and logistics organisations of the future and will play an important part in protecting workers and businesses, and helping them de-risk and future-proof their operations."

77% of retailers are planning AI automation by 2021 according to new research.

The latest in human-robot research is a handheld robot that is designed to try and frustrate its human counterpart in a bid to develop robotic cooperation.

Although robotics has been gaining traction in the business world for some time, there are many misconceptions around its capability.

Top tech investors support global expansion of the world’s first non-magnetic, climbing inspection robot for hazardous environments from Invert Robotics.

Ex-call centre agent Mark Annas says automation doesn’t have to present a career crisis for those willing to grab the bull (or robot) by the horns.

The current healthcare system provides no way for doctors to check if patients or filling their prescriptions or taking their medicine on time.

On Friday, IDC IT executive programs group VP Joseph Pucciarelli presented to a room of Kiwi CIOs with advice on how to get past the digital deadlock.

Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company’s is committed to advancing technologies that are good for the planet and help protect it for generations to come.

"In the long run, the business value of AI will be about new revenue possibilities."

The Electrolux PUREi9 allows users to customise a cleaning schedule through an app.

“It confirms for us that our approach to automation and what we are achieving is resulting in some great success.”

“We are now able to go beyond traditional limitations, helping our clients leap into a new era of speed, productivity and efficiency.”

Invert Robotics provides non-destructive inspection services using mobile climbing robots.

Loomo is a smart machine that transforms between a mini personal transporter and an intelligent robot.

With robotic technology quickly evolving, and the use of robots ever-expanding, children are now exposed to robots at a very young age...

Cozmo is a quick study, eager to learn and more than just a little bit playful...

While some theorists claim AI will replace jobs, Elmarji says “there will also be new jobs created in areas that we don't even know about yet.”

If you’re looking to upgrade to the mancave of the future you have arrived at the right place...

Instead of connecting the cord and waiting for the car to be charged, the battery is replaced with the help of a robotic device...