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Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Researchers Unearth 5,100-Year-Old Dams That Upend Historical Theory

Ritambhara K January 30, 2026 4:44 pm

Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences have discovered 5,100-year-old dams using digital archaeology, proving ancient Chinese communities managed water cooperatively. This finding by researcher Liu Jianguo directly counters the long-standing Western theory of “Oriental despotism,” showing large-scale projects preceded centralized power.

The Embodied Tien Kung humanoid robot operating outdoors, demonstrating a direct satellite data link for autonomous mission execution.

Beijing’s X-Humanoid Achieves World First: ‘Embodied Tien Kung’ Robot Operates Autonomously Via Direct Satellite Link

Ritambhara K January 29, 2026 3:16 pm

In a world-first, Beijing’s X-Humanoid connected its ‘Embodied Tien Kung’ robot directly to a GalaxySpace low-earth-orbit satellite. The robot autonomously completed a retrieval and delivery mission, transmitting 720P visual data in real time without any ground network, pioneering a new era for remote robotic operations.

Chinese Firm EYOU Launches World’s First Automated Robot Joint Line, Paving Way for Humanoid Mass Production

Ritambhara K January 29, 2026 2:54 pm

Shanghai’s EYOU Robot Technology Co. has launched the world’s first automated production line for robotic joints, with a 100,000-unit annual capacity. This solves the critical consistency and cost problem, enabling the mass production of humanoid robots for global markets.

1X Technologies’ NEO Robot Learns New Skills by Watching Videos with New ‘World Model’ AI

Ritambhara K January 28, 2026 5:20 pm

1X Technologies has unveiled a “World Model” AI for its NEO humanoid robot, enabling it to learn new tasks like ironing or hair brushing by watching videos. The $20,000 robot can now translate simple prompts into autonomous actions using visual planning.

The LivsMed STARK surgical robot system in a clinical setting, part of the portfolio expanded following the company's $1 billion IPO.

South Korean Robotics Firm LivsMed Hits $1B ‘Unicorn’ Valuation with KOSDAQ IPO

Ritambhara K January 28, 2026 4:37 pm

South Korean surgical robotics company LivsMed LLC has become a $1 billion “unicorn” after raising $94 million in a KOSDAQ IPO. Led by CEO Dr. Jung Joo Lee, the firm will accelerate its STARK remote surgery robot and smart instrument portfolio for global expansion.

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Engineers Build a Detachable, Crawling Robot Hand

Ritambhara K January 25, 2026 5:59 pm

Engineers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne have built a detachable robot hand that can crawl on its fingers and hold multiple objects at once. Featured in Nature Communications, its symmetrical design defies human anatomy for greater efficiency.

Serve Robotics Acquires Hospital Robot Maker Diligent Robotics for $29 Million

Ritambhara K January 24, 2026 5:46 pm

Serve Robotics acquires Diligent Robotics for $29 million, merging outdoor delivery robots with indoor hospital logistics. The deal brings Moxi’s mobile manipulation capabilities to Serve’s fleet of 2,000+ robots, targeting the healthcare sector.

A conceptual illustration showing various autonomous robots linked to a digital marketplace interface on a tablet.

Robotics Startup Konnex Raises $15M to Build “App Store” for Autonomous Robots

Ritambhara K January 24, 2026 4:53 pm

Robotics startup Konnex raised $15 million to build an open marketplace where autonomous robots can be tasked and paid for like apps. Led by CEO Jon Ollwerther, the company wants to break robots out of proprietary silos and create a liquid economy for physical work.

Boston Dynamics Unleashes Spot 5.1: AI That Learns, A New Camera, and Door-Opening Autonomy

Ritambhara K January 23, 2026 4:37 pm

Boston Dynamics releases Update 5.1 for Spot, featuring an AI that learns from inspections, a new Spot Cam 2 with acoustic imaging, and autonomous door-opening. The update transforms the quadruped into a more capable security, inspection, and facility access robot.

Festo Launches AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance Platform to Slash Robotics Downtime

Ritambhara K January 23, 2026 4:15 pm

Festo has launched an AI-powered predictive maintenance platform, AX Motion Insights, designed to eliminate unplanned downtime in robotics. The system monitors pneumatic and electric components, using analytics to schedule repairs before failures halt automation in fulfillment centers.

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Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Researchers Unearth 5,100-Year-Old Dams That Upend Historical Theory

Beijing’s X-Humanoid Achieves World First: ‘Embodied Tien Kung’ Robot Operates Autonomously Via Direct Satellite Link

Chinese Firm EYOU Launches World’s First Automated Robot Joint Line, Paving Way for Humanoid Mass Production

1X Technologies’ NEO Robot Learns New Skills by Watching Videos with New ‘World Model’ AI

South Korean Robotics Firm LivsMed Hits $1B ‘Unicorn’ Valuation with KOSDAQ IPO

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Engineers Build a Detachable, Crawling Robot Hand

Serve Robotics Acquires Hospital Robot Maker Diligent Robotics for $29 Million

Robotics Startup Konnex Raises $15M to Build “App Store” for Autonomous Robots

Boston Dynamics Unleashes Spot 5.1: AI That Learns, A New Camera, and Door-Opening Autonomy

Festo Launches AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance Platform to Slash Robotics Downtime

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