A phenomenon of sorts that was never seen before: numerous humanoid robots took their positions along with thousands of human runners during the half marathon held in Beijing last Saturday. Not out of a sci-fi flick, this was a digital manifestation of the muscular strength that China gains in its tech segment. The 21-km marathon featured over 21 humanoid robots …

Singapore is facing a rapidly aging population, with the number of residents aged 65 and above expected to double by 2030. This poses various challenges for the healthcare system, especially in providing quality and affordable care for the elderly. One of the solutions that Singapore is exploring is the use of robots in elderly care. Robots can perform various tasks …

Modelled after a character in the classic anime series Mobile Suit Gundam, a six-storey-high robot made the first killer moves this week to capture the hearts of Gundam fans. The giant robot, standing tall at 18 m and weighing 24 tons, could be seen in an online video posted on Monday (Sept 21) taking two steps forward, standing up and …