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South Korea Leverages Robotics and AI Amidst Military Drawdown

South Korea is strategically incorporating robotics and artificial intelligence into its defense framework to compensate for a shrinking military workforce. This initiative is driven by the nation's declining birthrate and the resulting reduction in available conscripts. The Ministry of National Defense has outlined plans to enhance the military&

Stryker Partners with CMR Surgical, Becoming Exclusive U.S. Sales Agent for Versius Robotics

CMR Surgical has secured a significant investment from Stryker, with the medical device giant committing $400 million to act as the exclusive U.S. sales agent for the Versius robotics system. The Versius platform is a modular, minimally‑invasive surgical robot designed for a range of specialties, including colorectal, gynecologic,

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Eiliko Robot Toy Found Sending Conversations to Chinese Servers, Researchers Warn

A popular AI companion robot called Eiliko, manufactured by Energize Lab, is raising serious security and privacy concerns after researchers found that the device sends all user conversations to servers in China without adequate protection. The small, expressive robot—described as a "cute marshmallow" that changes its cartoony

China's Bid to Lead a $5 Trillion Humanoid Robot Market

China is emerging as a major contender in the global race to develop and deploy humanoid robots, with industry watchers estimating the market could eventually be worth $5 trillion. Central to this push is the development of sophisticated robotic hands and dextrous manipulation capabilities, which are seen as critical for

Google DeepMind Introduces Gemini 4 Argon, Including a Robotics-Focused Variant

Google DeepMind has unveiled Gemini 4 Argon, the latest iteration in its Gemini AI model series. The announcement includes two tracks: a general-purpose version described as "built to solve your hardest problems," suggesting expanded capabilities for complex reasoning and multi-domain tasks, and a dedicated robotics variant

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Perseverance Rover Sets New Off-World Driving Record

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has achieved a new milestone in planetary exploration by breaking the record for the greatest distance traveled by any vehicle on another world. This accomplishment highlights the rover's remarkable durability and the engineering that enables long-distance surface operations on Mars. The

AI-Powered Drones Edge Toward Autonomous Battlefield Decisions in Ukraine

The Rise of AI on the Battlefield Ukraine has become a testing ground for advanced military technologies, and the latest development involves artificial intelligence systems that can independently detect, classify, and recommend engagement priorities for drone strikes. These systems represent a significant step beyond traditional remote-controlled unmanned vehicles. How