From marathon-winning humanoids to potential robot guide dogs, tech firms showcase breakthroughs as Beijing backs robotics as growth driver.

On Sunday morning in a Beijing suburb, a red, humanoid robot completed a half-marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds — about seven minutes faster than the men’s world record.

Honor's "Lightning" android won the 2026 robot half marathon, smashing the human world record for the same distance. The robot is said to use the same cooling tech as Honor's smartphones. Honor might be best known for its smartphones,

This roundup highlights the latest robotics innovations aimed at improving throughput, simplifying deployment and helping manufacturers address ongoing labor and process challenges.

Skild AI, a fast-rising startup that makes software to help robots learn to complete tasks, has bought the robotics automation division of Zebra Technologies Corp., marking its latest effort to broaden its reach in a hot segment.

Tennessee Tech University’s Dining Services is taking a step into the future by deploying robots to bring students' meals to their doorsteps, becoming the first university in Middle Tennessee and the

The New Tech Robotics team will be heading to the state tournament this weekend for a fourth time.

New Tech Institute High School's Robotics team has qualified for the state competition for the fourth consecutive year. ThunderBots Robotics Team 7657 will be on their way to the tournament this weekend.

Ukraine’s military is increasingly using robots to replace human soldiers, even in combat assault missions, helping to counter Russia’s manpower advantage.