Robotics

Inside Wild West's vision for armed robotics

The Texas-based defense-tech start-up is developing lightweight weapons, munitions, and software for autonomous platforms, with its first operational deployment expected in Israel later this year

'There will be more humanoids than soldiers on the battlefield, and they need special arms just for them,' Wild West Systems CEO David Franco
Amazon executive chairman Jeff Bezos looks on as US President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with technology executives about artificial intelligence, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on September 29, 2026.

Amazon in talks to acquire Israeli start-up, AI model that can edit live videos in real-time

A man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture.

Who writes the code of the new world? - opinion

A command center where Xtend drones can be operated from a distance with minimal human intervention, in an undated handout photo obtained by Reuters on January 29, 2025.

Israeli drone company XTEND to begin trading on the NYSE


Israeli high schoolers' FIRST robotics victory shows hope for the Jewish state - opinion

Israel’s Education Ministry is criticized almost daily for its failings. Let’s recognize that there are many terrific schools, with equally terrific kids and inspired teachers.

 The Orbit 1690 team.

What is robophobia - and how is it affecting the hotel and restaurant industries?

With restrictions on Palestinian workers coming to Israel for employment and the reluctance of foreign workers to go during a war.

Advanced humanoid robot 'Sophia' is pictured at AI for Good Global Summit, in Geneva, Switzerland, July 6, 2023

Why can’t robots outrun animals like pumas and wildebeests? - study

Scientists expect robots to catch up to animals relatively quickly, but they're not there yet.

 A dog named Lucy, 4, smells a police robot dog aimed at helping enforce traffic laws for E-scooters, during its presentation to the media, in Malaga, southern Spain March 19, 2024.

Israeli team triumphs in FIRST Robotics Competition amid war challenges

Israeli team triumphs at international robotics competition amidst war, showcasing STEM education's resilience and inclusivity despite conflict challenges.

FRC team Orbit #1690 from Binyamina holding the world championship trophy after winning first place. Uploaded 4/5/2024

Austria concerned of 'killer robots,' urges for immediate regulation on use of AI in weaponry

Austria urges global action on AI weapons, fearing "killer robots." Talks aim to regulate autonomous systems amid ethical and legal dilemmas.

 T-800 Endoskeleton robot, used in filming Terminator Salvation, New Mexico, USA, 2009, Taken on August 26, 2017

New robot called Figure 01 can speak and move like a human

Robot Figure 01 learns to make coffee via video with OpenAI. Advances in mechanics and language, but skepticism raised by Livescience.com.

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Scientists build robot based on creature that lived 500 million years ago

The researchers' approach, which they dubbed as “paleobionics,” using extinct animals to inform soft robotic design, has the potential to increase understanding of evolution and biomechanics. 

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Do humans get lazier when robots help with tasks? - study

Scientists find that humans pay less attention to their work when they think robot ‘team-mates’ have already done it.

 An artistic illustration of robots working on computers.

American Jewish author Dara Horn trains her robot to shake a lulav

The fun little video made the rounds on X (formerly Twitter), and it points to what will only get more relevant as a question for religious authorities to resolve.

 Yada Labs Artificial Intelligence called Desdemona, with a robotic body, stands on a stage and answers questions of visitors during the opening day of the international consumer technology fair IFA in Berlin, Germany September 1, 2023.

US military plans to unleash thousands of autonomous war robots over next two years

The scale and scope of the US announcement make clear the future of conflict has changed: the age of warfighting robots is upon us.

 A TALON tracked military robot picks up a downed unmanned aerial system at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, May 19, 2020. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Derek Mustard)