Humanoid robot makes music video debut
A new humanoid robot has made its first public appearance after starring in a new music video by Italian conceptual artist Alex Braga.
Self-cleaning mask kills virus, say scientists
Israeli researchers say they have invented a reusable face mask that can disinfect itself and kill viruses using an internal heat source. Francis Maguire reports.
This robotic arm punches through walls
Researchers at the University de Sherbrooke in Canada designed a waist-mounted third arm that can pick fruits, play badminton, and punch through walls.
Robots At Work: Replacing Japan’s greying workforce
Mira Robotics developed its "Ugo" robot to reinforce greying Japan's shrinking workforce, but as the coronavirus threat persists, the Japanese startup is offering its machine as a tool in the fight ag ...
Israel’s NSO showcases anti-drone tech
Israel's NSO Group showcased a new anti-drone defence on Monday, giving the public a rare look at its technology as it seeks to counter allegations that another of its products has aided privacy breac ...
Africa Now: Uber vs. Bolt
After raising more than $200 million from investors since its launch in 2013, Estonia-based ride-hailing app Bolt plans to double its service in South Africa as it steps up to challenge to Uber’s domi ...