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Japan offers loan guarantees and subsidies to AI, robotics startups after IPO when private funding typically dries up. A strategic move or market distortion?

Chinese smartphone maker Honor unveils world's first 'robot phone' and enters humanoid robotics race as it struggles to revive sluggish smartphone sales. Can gimmicks save a saturated market?

Robot lawn mowers are transforming American backyards as technology advances make them more reliable and practical. Market adoption accelerates despite premium pricing.

Chinese humanoid robots stunned audiences at Spring Festival Gala with advanced capabilities, marking a dramatic shift from stumbling performances just one year ago.

The Monster Wolf Mini packs 80-decibel intimidation into a stuffed animal form. But can cute technology solve Japan's growing wildlife crisis?

Humanoid robot boxing matches in San Francisco draw hundreds of spectators, but experts question whether it's genuine AI progress or elaborate 'robot theater.

Apptronik raises $520M at $5B valuation with Google backing as humanoid robots move from research to real factories. But can they deliver on the hype?

Apptronik raised $935M in Series A extensions, tripling its valuation in a year. But technical limits and social acceptance remain major hurdles for humanoid robots.

Robert Playter steps down as Boston Dynamics CEO just as robots go commercial. What does this leadership change signal for the robotics industry?

Amazon plans to replace 500,000 workers with robots, but new research shows this automation rush could backfire. Here's why human-robot collaboration beats total replacement.

South Korean battery giants LG and Samsung are pivoting to robotics as EV market slowdown hits profits. But can robot batteries fill the revenue gap fast enough to matter?

SoftBank and Fanuc's partnership push reveals Japan's struggle to keep pace in the physical AI era, offering lessons for global manufacturing leaders.