The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics is setting the stage for a transformative shift in how businesses

AI is transforming the field of robotics at a rapid pace," said Takayuki Ito, president of the International Federation of Robotics.

While the U.S. chases breakthroughs, China is betting on scale, speed, and real-world adoption—and that may prove decisive in the AI race.

AI (artificial intelligence) is transforming workplaces. AI chatbots searching for information and organizing documents have become a common sight in offices. Industrial sites are increasingly deploying autonomous drones to check inventory and robotic arms to assemble parts weighing dozens of kilograms.

Nvidia and Google are among a handful of major tech giants developing models for robotics and so-called "phyiscal AI."

This week's report shows how robotics is evolving beyond isolated cells into integrated, intelligent manufacturing systems.

Robotics is forcing a fundamental rethink of AI compute, data, and systems design Partner Content Physical AI and robotics are moving from the lab to the real world— and the cost of getting it wrong is no longer theoretical.

A Shanghai startup unveiled Moya, a humanoid robot with warm skin that feels disturbingly human. The biometric AI robot is launching in 2026 for $173,000.

Gabriel Gomes built an agent that turns plain English into physical experiments, enabling research that humans alone could never sustain

In 2023, Tacoma-based MultiCare Health System announced it was introducing Moxi, an AI and machine-learning programmed robot that would assist staff with simple tasks such as delivering medical supplies and carrying samples to laboratories.

Eye-catching martial arts performance at China gala had viewers and experts wondering what else humanoids can do