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Robot ethics: Bias, accountability, and the impact of robots becoming more intelligent and more involved in human society

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Artificial intelligence is now embedded in robots that are not only assembling cars or moving pallets, but also serving food, delivering parcels, assisting the elderly, and even teaching children.

As these systems grow more autonomous, the ethical stakes become unavoidable: what happens when a robot makes a decision that has moral, social, or legal consequences?

Robots powered by advanced AI are no longer passive tools. They perceive, interpret, and act in ways that increasingly resemble human decision-making. That raises pressing concerns about bias, accountability, and the broader societal impact of machines that operate with growing independence. [Read more…] about Robot ethics: Bias, accountability, and the impact of robots becoming more intelligent and more involved in human society

Toto opens $224 million manufacturing facility in Georgia to ‘increase luxury toilet production capacity by 150 percent’

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Toto, one of the world’s leading plumbing manufacturers with over $5.34 billion in annual sales, has opened a $224 million state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Morrow, Georgia.

The new facility marks a major investment in the company’s Americas growth strategy, enabling faster delivery of strategic high-end one-piece toilets to meet surging market demand.

To achieve this, Toto is shifting more production from Asia-based Toto Group plants to North America, strengthening its regional supply chain, enhancing manufacturing resilience, and advancing its long-term sustainability goals. [Read more…] about Toto opens $224 million manufacturing facility in Georgia to ‘increase luxury toilet production capacity by 150 percent’

Natural language processing and voice control for robots: The conversational robot

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Robots are steadily becoming easier to interact with. For decades, programming a robot meant learning a proprietary interface or mastering complex code.

Now, thanks to advances in natural language processing (NLP) and voice control, operators can instruct machines using everyday speech.

This shift promises to make robots more accessible to non-technical users, expand their applications, and ultimately accelerate adoption across industries. [Read more…] about Natural language processing and voice control for robots: The conversational robot

China Unicom provides ‘full 5G’ network at Humanoid Robot Games

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At the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games, China Unicom Beijing provided full 5G-A network coverage outside and inside the event venue – Beijing National Speed Skating Oval.

This cutting-edge network, characterized by its high uplink capacity, reliability, and security, is enabling over 500 robots from nearly 280 teams worldwide to compete at their best across athletic, performance, industrial, and healthcare contests.

It is also significantly enhancing the experience for tens of thousands of spectators. Such robust 5G-A networks will transform society by propelling humanoid robots beyond competitions and into full-scale commercialization. [Read more…] about China Unicom provides ‘full 5G’ network at Humanoid Robot Games

Tesollo unveils new gripper solution for display film peeling automation

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Tesollo, a company specializing in robotic hand manufacturing and automation solutions, has showcased a new solution tailored for the display industry at the K-Display 2025 event, held earlier this month at COEX, Seoul, South Korea.

At the exhibition, Tesollo demonstrated an automated process using its new DG-4F, a four-finger multi-jointed robotic gripper, to precisely remove and reapply protective films on display panels.

The live demo attracted significant attention from visitors, highlighting the potential of Tesollo’s technology for advanced automation in display manufacturing processes. [Read more…] about Tesollo unveils new gripper solution for display film peeling automation

Fanuc receives ‘major robot order’ from luxury automotive manufacturer

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Fanuc, the world’s largest industrial robot manufacturer, says it has received a “significant order” to supply a state-of-the-art paint system, including paint robots and advanced application technology.

Nearly 50 robots will be delivered to a “European luxury carmaker”, says Fanuc, which has more robots installed worldwide than any other robotics company.

Jan Kamenicky, head of paint at Fanuc Europe, says: “We are managing the entire project, including installation. The Fanuc robots will paint both car bodies and plastic add-on parts such as bumpers. [Read more…] about Fanuc receives ‘major robot order’ from luxury automotive manufacturer

Techman Robot unveils humanoid prototype, aims for 2026 launch

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Techman Robot, a maker of collaborative robotic arms and a subsidiary of Taiwan’s Quanta Computer, has unveiled its first humanoid robot prototype, the TM Xplore I, and plans to bring it to market in 2026.

The robot was introduced last week at the Taipei Automation Intelligence and Robot Show, where the company described it as a “next-generation humanoid platform” designed for industrial and service applications.

Unlike bipedal humanoids being developed by companies such as Tesla and Unitree, Techman’s robot uses a wheeled base for stability and efficiency in factory and warehouse environments. [Read more…] about Techman Robot unveils humanoid prototype, aims for 2026 launch

Robomart’s new autonomous vehicle challenges human delivery workers with $3 flat fee

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A new autonomous vehicle from startup Robomart is set to challenge food delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats with a flat $3 delivery fee, no hidden charges, and a multi-order capacity.

Unveiled this week, the new RM5 vehicle is a Level 4 autonomous, all-electric van with 10 individual climate-controlled lockers for customer orders, aiming to make on-demand delivery economically sustainable for both retailers and customers.

Unlike the small, sidewalk-based robots that are currently in use, Robomart’s RM5 is a larger, shuttle-sized vehicle with a 500-pound payload capacity. [Read more…] about Robomart’s new autonomous vehicle challenges human delivery workers with $3 flat fee

Unitree dominates inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games with four gold medals

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Unitree Robotics has emerged as the standout performer at the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games (WHRG) in Beijing, taking home four gold medals across some of the event’s most competitive categories. (See video below.)

The Chinese robotics company clinched victories in the 1500 m race, 400 m race, 100 m obstacle course, and 4×100 m relay, marking a historic sweep at the debut competition.

A highlight of the Games was the speed milestone achieved by Unitree’s humanoids, which clocked 4.78 m/s during competition, with the company noting that its latest internal tests have already surpassed 5 m/s – a benchmark that sets a new pace for humanoid robotics. [Read more…] about Unitree dominates inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games with four gold medals

Infineon to enable humanoid robots with ‘precise motion and efficiency’ with Nvidia technology

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Infineon Technologies, one the world’s largest suppliers of chips to the automotive industry, is accelerating the development of humanoid robotics with Nvidia technology.

This integration combines Infineon’s expertise in microcontrollers, sensors, and smart actuators with the cutting-edge Nvidia Jetson Thor Series modules, enabling original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs) to create more efficient, powerful, and scalable motor control solutions for humanoid robotics.

Humanoid robots are increasingly deployed in various important areas, including manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare, where they require efficient and reliable solutions for precise motion. [Read more…] about Infineon to enable humanoid robots with ‘precise motion and efficiency’ with Nvidia technology