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Robots
A robot is a machine that is programmed to perform certain tasks autoamtically.
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08/15/2025
August 15, 2025
World's first humanoid robot games begin in China
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Reports & Analysis
China's AI robots conquer retail
China's AI robots conquer retail
The world's first specialized store for AI-controlled robots has opened in the Yizhuang district of Beijing.
China's emerging robot industry seeks new markets overseas
China's emerging robot industry seeks new markets overseas
Chinese robots may not be at the cutting edge, but they are catching up with the rest of the world at light speed.
Rearming Europe means booming business for German startups
Rearming Europe means booming business for German startups
Germany’s defense startups are booming — but the pressure to deliver is mounting.
Angola performs first successful robotic tele-surgery
Angola performs first successful robotic tele-surgery
The surgery was led by a doctor based in Orlando, US, on a patient with prostate cancer in a Luanda hospital.
China's faltering economy in focus of WEF Tianjin meeting
China's faltering economy in focus of WEF Tianjin meeting
Chinese shoppers are cautiously holding back, DW's editor-in-chief reports from this year's WEF meeting in Tianjin.
AI in restaurants: When robots serve the food
AI in restaurants: When robots serve the food
AI has lots of potential uses in restaurants. Forecasting tools can boost sales and cut food waste.
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In the spotlight
Farming robots: The future of agriculture?
Farmers are turning to robots to tackle problems like labor shortages and tough working conditions.
Robo-pups to the rescue — can you trust robotic guide dogs?
There aren't enough guide dogs worldwide. In China, robots could soon help guide blind people safely through the city.
AI love: It's complicated
Movies have hinted at people falling for their chatbots. Now it's happening, with apps like Replika. But how real is it?
Artificial intelligence: Will humanoid robots replace us?
Artificial intelligence: Could humanoid robots soon replace humans?
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