A Czech playwright introduced the word to English in the 1920s. But back then, it wasn't analogous to machinery. New interpretations of the robot reflect a modernity once skewered by the writer.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Robot umpires are coming to the big leagues in 2026 after Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System. ABS will be ...

As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, the concept of machine metabolism the idea that robots could consume other robots for energy is no longer a distant dream but an emerging ...

Elon Musk's prediction that Optimus could make up 80% of Tesla's valuation might not be far-fetched. However, it could take decades for his prediction to come true. Several obstacles could get in the ...

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Microbot Medical Inc. MBOT recently received FDA 510(k) clearance for its LIBERTY Endovascular Robotic System, marking a major regulatory milestone for the company. The LIBERTY system is designed to ...

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Investors are pouring billions into companies pitching humanoid robots, but functional versions are decades away.