36+ min ago (1099+ words) Last year, Ardem Patapoutian got a tattoo. An artist drew a tangled ribbon on his right arm, the diagram of a protein called Piezo. Dr. Patapoutian, a neuroscientist at Scripps Research in San Diego discovered Piezo in 2010, and in 2021 he won a Nobel Prize for the work. Three years later, he decided to memorialize the protein in ink. Piezo, Dr. Patapoutian had found, allows nerve endings in the skin to sense pressure, helping to create the sense of touch. "It was surreal to feel the needle as it was etching the Piezo protein that I was using to feel it," he recalled. Dr. Patapoutian is no longer studying how Piezo informs us about the outside world. Instead, he has turned inward, to examine the flow of signals that travel from within the body to the brain. His research is part…...

1+ hour, 18+ min ago (128+ words) 3 kg per arm 2.5 m/s, 9 km/h 140 x 50 x 30 (cm) (Estimated) Remote monitoring and OTA updates WiFi 6 (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.2, OTA upgrade support 3D LiDAR, Depth Camera, Binocular Fisheye Camera, Head Tactile Sensor, IMU, Gyroscope (Estimated) Explore detailed images of the robot from MagicLab Watch expert reviews and demonstrations of this robot Check more details or make a purchase on product website. Discover more robots in the same category Get answers to common questions about this robot MagicBot Z1 is operated via onboard controls, remote interface, or voice commands, with support for custom scripting and AI integration for advanced automation and scenario deployment. Help us improve! Share your thoughts, suggestions, or report any issues. No login required!...

1+ hour, 19+ min ago (181+ words) Cybersecurity for AI robots isn't optional'it is fundamental. Our partnership with DeCloak embodies a shared vision'protect the minds of intelligent robots & foster a trustworthy embodied AI ecosystem" SysAid Announces Major Enhancements to Its AI Agent Builder, Introducing Fully Agentic Coding The partnership establishes a dual-layer defense architecture: " DeCloak provides robust privacy protection for visual and voice data. " VicOne ensures system and AI model security for safe, uninterrupted operation. Together, these capabilities help manufacturers reduce deployment risks, accelerate time-to-market, and align with international frameworks such as the EU AI Act and the U.S. NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF)'key prerequisites for global market access. The VicOne"DeCloak joint solutions will be showcased at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience live demonstrations of AI robots featuring integrated cybersecurity and privacy protection at Booth #14841, Central Hall, LVCC,…...

1+ hour, 23+ min ago (489+ words) Get 50% Off Annual Get Exclusive Tech content, Expert Engineering Insights, No Ads! Chinese robotics company MagicLab has released a new YouTube video showcasing the latest development of its humanoid, MagicBot Z1. The humanoid can be seen performing a backflip comfortably in the 45-second video that was released last week. The Z1 further performed martial arts kicks with a spin and dodged an arrow with a side flip. In another video that was released a day earlier, the Z1 showed off its dancing skills. In all activities, the humanoid robot demonstrated agility and balance recovery. The MagicBot Z1 stands 1.4 meters tall and weighs around 40 kgs(88 lbs). Designed for industrial, commercial, and companion applications, the robot boasts up to 50 degrees of freedom with high-torque smart joints. It is equipped with a comprehensive sensor array, including 3D LiDAR, depth cameras, and binocular fisheye vision. The MagicBot Z1 can walk…...

1+ hour, 56+ min ago (403+ words) Tech News News: Amazon has directed its software engineers to cease using third-party AI coding tools like OpenAI's Codex and Anthropic's Claude Code, mandating exclu Amazon has ordered its software engineers to stop adopting third-party AI coding tools and pivot exclusively to Kiro, its proprietary development system, in a strategic push to close the gap with rivals OpenAI and Google, according to an internal memo reviewed by Reuters The directive affects popular competing products including OpenAI's Codex, Anthropic's Claude Code, and Cursor'despite Amazon's billions in investments with these same companies.The directive, posted to Amazon's internal news site and signed by senior AWS and e-commerce executives Peter DeSantis and Dave Treadwell, makes clear the company's position: "While we continue to support existing tools in use today, we do not plan to support additional third party, AI development tools."The guidance…...

2+ hour, 21+ min ago (634+ words) A humanoid robot has strolled into the record books after completing the longest-ever walk by such a machine. Built by Chinese robotics firm AgiBot, the A2s record-breaking trek covered 106.3 kilometers (66 miles) and took three days to complete, ending along Shanghais famous Bund waterfront promenade. Footage shows the full-size humanoid robot walking purposefully through urban areas, alongside national highways, and over bridges. Powered by AgiBots rapid hot-swap battery system, the A2 robot was able to walk continuously without taking a break. "Walking from Suzhou to Shanghai is a tough task even for many humans, but the robot achieved it," Wang Chuang, senior vice president of AgiBot, said in widely reported comments. Wang added: "It proves the maturity of the robots hardware, cerebellar balance algorithms, and endurance, laying a solid foundation for large-scale commercial deployment." While certainly an impressive feat, it would be good…...

3+ hour, 51+ min ago (94+ words) [ A view shows a Hermes 900 drone as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Palmachim Air Force Base near the city of Rishon Lezion, Israel July 5, 2023. (photo credit: REUTERS/AMIR COHEN)]A strategic shift is currently required to secure a global economic and security advantage in the field of UAVs- both civilian and military Israel needs to formulate a national UAV program, now more than ever - opinion A strategic shift is currently required to secure a global economic and security advantage in the field of UAVs- both civilian and military...

4+ hour, 40+ min ago (260+ words) In the ever-evolving world of street food innovation, a video of a Bihar food vendor using a robotic arm to roll dosas with precision has grabbed the internet's attention. The video, originally shared on YouTube by food content creator Foodie Devesh, showcases a dosa-making process that looks almost futuristic. In the clip, a dosa is seen cooking on a hot griddle, fully spread and crisping to perfection. Just then, a robotic arm swings into action, scraping one edge of the dosa before rolling it up flawlessly in a single smooth motion, which is a task that typically requires skilled hands and years of practice. However, the machine doesn't stop there. The arm is also seen neatly spreading the batter on the hot surface for the next dosa while the vendor pours oil around the edges to help it crisp. Once…...

5+ hour, 11+ min ago (191+ words) Brian Spegele is a senior correspondent in The Wall Street Journal's Beijing bureau.He writes broadly about political, economic and business development in China, and he has traveled throughout the country for his reporting. This is Brian's second posting in China for the Journal. He was previously based in Beijing as a reporter from 2011 to 2017, where he covered the rise and early rule of President Xi Jinping.He also has served as a reporter for the Journal's financial enterprise team in New York, where he investigated topics including the Trump Organization's finances and the role of private equity in the U.S. healthcare system.Brian won a Knight-Bagehot fellowship at Columbia University in 2017 and earned an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School. He speaks Mandarin Chinese and Italian. Robots and AI Are Already Remaking the Chinese Economy To blunt Trump's push to reclaim global…...

8+ hour, 17+ min ago (303+ words) Tech billionaire Elon Musk said that work may no longer be necessary for most people within the next 10 to 20 years, predicting a future in which employment becomes a choice rather than an economic requirement. Elon'Musk compared the future of work to maintaining a vegetable garden- something done for pleasure, not survival. "My prediction is that work will be optional," he said, adding, "It'll be like playing sports or a video game" You can go to the store and just buy vegetables, or you can grow them in your backyard because you like doing it." Robots Will Transform Global Labour Markets Elon Musk said the shift will be driven by rapid advances in robotics and automation, arguing that millions of machines could fundamentally reshape productivity and sharply reduce the need for human labour.'The Tesla CEO has repeatedly said his company's…...