Robotics News Brief – Wednesday, 18 March 2026
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Watch: Wall-climbing AI robots inspect Navy warships to speed repairs amid China fleet surge See how advanced robotics are scaling destroyers and amphibious ships to detect structural problems faster than traditional methods — part of a. US sounds alarm over China's humanoid robots amid security concerns AI and robotics executives warn American lawmakers that China’s rapid advances – led by Unitree – threaten US dominance. Robotics: AI Moves into the Physical Economy – Global X ETFs We believe falling costs, rapid technological improvement, and a supportive policy backdrop are converging to push robotics toward an inflection.
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Robots and AI are tackling some of the biggest challenges in construction
Researchers, in collaboration with Procon Consulting, are developing a coordinated team of robots, drones, and technology such as artificial ……
Ranked: The Companies Shipping the Most Humanoid Robots – Visual Capitalist
Tesla, Figure AI, and Agility Robotics each shipped about 150 units, showing how early the U.S. market still is. Global humanoid robot shipments ……
Global Underwater Hub Launches Underwater Robotics And Autonomy Forum Ahead Of …
Global Underwater Hub (GUH) has launched a new Underwater Robotics and Autonomy Forum to accelerate collaboration and innovation in subsea ……
Mechanical engineering doctoral student receives NSF-I Corps support for rehab robotics
“Robots don’t get tired. You get the same predicted motion in the morning and the evening. Therapists need assistance with repetitions and the range ….
Watch: Wall-climbing AI robots inspect Navy warships to speed repairs amid China fleet surge
See how advanced robotics are scaling destroyers and amphibious ships to detect structural problems faster than traditional methods — part of a ……
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