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NEW DELH: Voting for the 2026 assembly elections in Puducherry began at 7 am on Wednesday, with an unusual attraction at a polling booth in the VOC Government School where a robot named “Nila” welcomed voters arriving to cast their ballots.The robot is seen all decked up and holding a flower tray to welcome the…
The notion of a robot ‘smelling’ its way through a complex environment has captured the imagination of scientists for years, but has always come with a caveat: what if the robot loses a sensor? In a groundbreaking advance that combines biology and engineering, a new robot, inspired by the humble silkworm, is able to continue…
Tesla investor and influencer, Sawyer Merritt recently shared a video on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) showing Nvidia-backed startup Figure AI’s Helox 02 Humanoid robot doing household chores. In the video shared, the humanoid can be seen clearing the table, picking up toys, arranging cushions on a couch and even turning off…
Director Chris Sanders has unveiled exciting first details about ‘The Wild Robot Escapes,’ the highly anticipated sequel to DreamWorks Animation’s 2024 triumph. The project picks up with Roz the robot’s bold bid for freedom, building on the original’s heartfelt tale of adaptation and family bonds. In the first film, Lupita Nyong’o voiced Rozzum unit 7134,…
NEW DELHI: Mexican authorities have announced that robot dogs will be deployed to assist police operations during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as part of enhanced security measures for the tournament.The four-legged robotic units are built to venture into high-risk zones and relay live video footage to law enforcement teams, allowing officers to assess situations…
When VS Naipaul wrote The Area of Darkness, it was banned for its ‘anti-India’ portrayal. Perhaps the authorities of the time felt that painting an orientalist idea of India was the preserve of the white man, and VS Naipaul – by virtue of his skin colour, no matter how brilliantly he wielded Macaulay’s weapon –…
Russia’s first artificial intelligence-powered humanoid robot made its public debut in Moscow this week, and promptly met the floor. The robot, named AIdol, had barely taken its first cautious steps on stage before it lost balance and fell face-first, prompting gasps, laughter, and a viral video moment that Moscow’s tech scene won’t soon forget. The…
Elon Musk dances-off with Tesla’s humanoid robot. Elon Musk just danced his way into the history books with a nearly $1 trillion Tesla payday.At Tesla’s annual meeting in Austin, the world’s richest man celebrated the approval of his mega pay package by busting a move on stage — alongside Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot, matching his…
Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, has captured global attention with a remarkable demonstration of artificial intelligence (AI). Elon Musk shared a short video on X (formerly Twitter) showing Optimus practicing Kung Fu alongside a human trainer. The robot flawlessly mimics the trainer’s movements, executing precise blocks, changing stances, and maintaining perfect balance throughout the session.Unlike earlier…
Rajinikanth has a way of turning even a simple story into pure entertainment. Back in 2010 during the launch of the blockbuster film ‘Enthiran’ (‘Robot’), the superstar had everyone in splits, including Amitabh Bachchan, with a hilarious tale about a fan who just couldn’t believe he was paired opposite Aishwarya Rai. Despite a 23-year age…
