Tag: robots

US bans import of Chinese humanoid robots

Posted on   |  by Alexandra Alper
The Trump administration has unveiled bans that target imports of new Chinese robots and power inverters, seeking to protect the US AI buildout from national security threats and reshore...

Xpeng chief takes on robot unit; mass production imminent

Posted on   |  by Qiaoyi Li
The chief executive of Xpeng says he will personally lead the company’s robotics business, as the Chinese electric vehicle maker – emerging as a frontrunner in humanoid robotics among...

Nations meet for ‘killer robot’ talks as regulation lags

Posted on   |  by Olivia Le Poidevin
Countries are meeting at the United Nations on Monday (Tuesday AEST) to revive efforts to regulate the kinds of AI-controlled autonomous weapons increasingly used in modern warfare, as experts...

Defence drops $46m on 80 bomb disposal robots

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia will spend $46 million acquiring up to 80 bomb disposal robots for the Australian Defence Force under a new contract with Brisbane-based manufacturer L3Harris Micreo. The federal government...

Robotics strategy delayed as discussion paper launches

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Industry and Science minister Ed Husic has opened up consultations on the development of Australia’s first National Robotics Strategy, which is expected to include a focus on filling robotics...

Robots to aid Australia’s Antarctic research efforts

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Drones and autonomous vehicles will soon be deployed to Antarctica to aid the Australian Antarctic Program’s study of whales and geophysics, allowing for the collection of data otherwise inaccessible...

Oz robotics needs ‘urgent’ investment

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Australia must “urgently” invest in robotics if it wants to remain globally competitive and secure a potential $2.2 trillion in benefits thanks to automation over the next 15 years,...

Data61’s nuclear robot challenge

Posted on   |  by Stuart Kennedy
Nuclear facility inspectors wary of getting a bit of glow on after dark have help on the way as researchers delve into using AI-assisted robots to do the radiation...