From marathon-winning humanoids to potential robot guide dogs, tech firms showcase breakthroughs as Beijing backs robotics as growth driver.

A robot developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor just broke the world record for the fastest half-marathon finish time at the Beijing E-Town competition. The Beijing long-touted robots vs. humans half-marathon was held last Sunday,

China’s humanoid robot half marathon showed real gains in speed and autonomy, even if the race still revealed clear technical limits.

This roundup highlights the latest robotics innovations aimed at improving throughput, simplifying deployment and helping manufacturers address ongoing labor and process challenges.

Skild AI, a fast-rising startup that makes software to help robots learn to complete tasks, has bought the robotics automation division of Zebra Technologies Corp., marking its latest effort to broaden its reach in a hot segment.

Tennessee Tech University’s Dining Services is taking a step into the future by deploying robots to bring students' meals to their doorsteps, becoming the first university in Middle Tennessee and the

New Tech Institute High School's Robotics team has qualified for the state competition for the fourth consecutive year. ThunderBots Robotics Team 7657 will be on their way to the tournament this weekend.

A joystick-like robot lets Emory doctors guide a tiny wire to blocked blood vessels, offering precise, minimally invasive treatment through a simple pinhole incision.