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    AI robots patrol Los Angeles grocery store aisles▼AI robots are roaming L.A. grocery store aisles. Shoppers and workers are worried✉newsTechnologyRobotics8 d ago

    AI-powered robots are being deployed in Los Angeles grocery stores, moving through the aisles alongside shoppers and staff. The Los Angeles Times reports that both customers and workers are uneasy about the machines, raising concerns about surveillance, job security and the growing role of automation in everyday retail spaces.

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    Stryker invests $400m in CMR Surgical for US rights to Versius●Stryker has agreed to invest about $400m in CMR Surgical and secure exclusive US sales rights for Versius, strengtheningMmastodonBusiness39 d ago

    Stryker has agreed to invest roughly $400m in UK-based CMR Surgical and secured exclusive US sales rights for its Versius surgical robot, strengthening its challenge to Intuitive Surgical's dominant da Vinci system. Versius' modular design, using separate robotic arm carts that teams can arrange around the operating table, is seen as a key differentiator as the two companies compete in soft-tissue robotic surgery.

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    Humxn Research Labs has announced plans to spend $50 million acquiring data on skilled trades, farming, and manufacturing to train AI-powered robots. The startup is paying for recordings and demonstrations of human workers performing hands-on tasks, betting that real-world labor data is the key bottleneck for robotics. The move highlights a growing scramble among robotics firms for high-quality physical-world training data as generative AI models increasingly move into hardware.

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    Robot toy stores children's secrets on vulnerable Chinese servers▼Your secrets aren’t safe with this cute robot toy — they’re on Chinese servers ready to be hacked✉newsTechnologyGadgets8 d ago

    A consumer robot toy is reportedly transmitting users' personal data, including voice recordings, to servers in China where security flaws could expose it to hackers. The report highlights weak privacy protections in internet-connected children's toys and raises questions about where consumer data ends up and who can access it.

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    Chinese robotics firm Unitree has introduced the H2-X, a new humanoid robot designed for protection and rescue operations. The announcement is drawing attention for its intended use in emergency response and security tasks, adding to Unitree's growing lineup of humanoid machines and fueling debate about how quickly such robots could be deployed in real-world safety roles.

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    Singapore robotics firm Kabam to shut down operations▼kabam robotics close operationsGgoogleSG2002 d ago

    Kabam, a Singapore-based AI security robotics company, is closing down its operations. The move means the end of the startup's work developing autonomous security robots, and it adds to a string of difficulties for robotics and AI firms in the region. The company has not been widely profiled, so details about staff numbers or reasons for the closure remain limited.

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    Asylon Robotics Deploys Robot Dogs and Drones to Guard Infrastructure▼Robot Dogs and Drones? Asylon Robotics Guards Critical Infrastructure✉newsTechnologyRobotics9 d ago

    Asylon Robotics is fielding robot dogs and drones to patrol and protect critical infrastructure sites. The company combines autonomous ground and aerial platforms with remote operation to provide continuous security monitoring for utilities, energy facilities and other high-value locations. The approach highlights a growing shift in the security industry toward robotic systems that can inspect perimeters and respond to alerts without putting human guards at risk.

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    Chinese developers have presented a new humanoid security robot called H2-X Kung Fu Legend Guardian, described as a robot bodyguard. The machine is being showcased as an example of China's advances in humanoid robotics, combining physical agility with protective functions. The unveiling is drawing attention among Russian-speaking tech audiences, with discussion focusing on how close such robots are to real-world security use.

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    Chinese robotics firm Unitree has unveiled the H2-X, a humanoid robot demonstrated performing kung fu-style movements and taking on security guard duties. The reveal showcases advances in balance, agility and real-world task performance, and has drawn attention for how quickly Chinese companies are pushing humanoid robots toward practical commercial uses such as patrolling and protection work.

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    Skild AI's four-legged robots begin patrols at Pittsburgh airport▼Skild AI's four-legged robots start patrolling Pittsburgh airport✉newsTechnologyRobotics9 d ago

    Skild AI has deployed its four-legged robots to patrol Pittsburgh airport, marking a visible step for the robotics startup's security-focused autonomous machines. The rollout puts its quadruped technology to work in a public, high-traffic setting and is drawing attention as a real-world test of AI-powered patrolling.

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    Hacked Humanoid Robot Stabs Fake Human Hand in Safety Test▼Nightmare Humanoid Robot Scenario: Hacked Robot Stabs ‘Human’ Hand In Test✉newsTechnologyRobotics1 d ago

    Researchers ran a test in which a hacked humanoid robot stabbed a prosthetic human hand, demonstrating what could happen if robots were compromised by attackers. The exercise was designed to highlight safety and security risks in increasingly capable humanoid robots, and the scenario is being described as a nightmare case for robotics safety.

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    Chinese robotics firm Unitree has unveiled a bodyguard robot capable of lifting the front of a car, showcasing significant strength for a humanoid machine. The demonstration, reported by the South China Morning Post, has drawn attention to how quickly China's robotics industry is advancing in physical capability and potential security applications.

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    Researchers warn of hidden trigger words that can compromise AI robots▼Secret trigger words could make AI-powered robots dangerousYhnTechnologyRobotics1247 min ago

    Researchers at Binghamton University have found that AI-powered robots can be manipulated by concealed trigger phrases embedded in spoken commands, potentially causing them to act dangerously. The team has also developed a defense mechanism designed to detect and block such adversarial instructions before a robot responds. The findings raise safety concerns for voice-controlled robots in homes, workplaces and public spaces as they become more widespread.

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    $17 Million Robot Security Deal Could Be Biggest Ever▼This $17 Million Robot Security Deal Might Be The Biggest Ever✉newsTechnologyRobotics1 d ago

    Forbes reports that a $17 million deal for robot security services may be the largest contract of its kind ever signed. The report suggests autonomous security robots are moving from pilot projects into substantial commercial orders. Details about the buyer, the supplier, and the scope of the deployment were not included in the available reporting.

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    Gecko Robotics lands $300 million US Navy contract▼Gecko Robotics secures $300M contract with the U.S. Navy✉newsTechnologyRobotics3 d ago

    Gecko Robotics has secured a $300 million contract with the U.S. Navy. The deal will see the robotics company's inspection technology used to assess naval assets, supporting maintenance and readiness work across the fleet. It marks a significant expansion of Gecko's defense work and underscores growing Pentagon investment in robotic inspection systems.

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    Dog-like security robots rolling out to US businesses▼This dog-like robot adds security layer to businesses nationwide✉newsTechnologyRobotics4 d ago

    Local news stations across the United States are carrying a syndicated report on a dog-like robot being marketed as an added security layer for businesses nationwide. The quadruped robot patrols commercial properties, offering surveillance and deterrence alongside or in place of human guards. Coverage spanning outlets from Wisconsin to Oregon suggests growing commercial and public interest in robotic security.

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    JPMorgan Chase commits first $5 billion to defense investments▼Robot factories and hypersonic missiles: JPMorgan Chase’s first $5 billion of defense investments✉newsBusinessStartups5 d ago

    JPMorgan Chase has begun deploying its $5 billion defense investment program, putting money into areas including robotic manufacturing and hypersonic missile technology. The move marks the bank's first investments under the plan and signals Wall Street's growing willingness to fund defense and military-adjacent industries as global security spending rises.

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    Unitree unveils 'guardian' robot that can disarm attackers▼China’s Unitree unveils ‘guardian’ robot that can disarm attackers, lift cars✉newsTechnologyRobotics1 d ago

    Chinese robotics firm Unitree has unveiled a new 'guardian' robot it says can disarm attackers and lift cars. The announcement highlights the company's rapid progress in humanoid robotics and is drawing attention to potential security and policing applications, as well as questions about how such machines would be deployed in practice.

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    Abliterated AI models can expose users to attacks●“bonsoir, Elliot”: How abliterated models can get you pwnedYhn694 d ago

    Project Discovery has published research showing that "abliterated" AI models—versions with safety fine-tuning removed—can be turned against the people running them, potentially getting users compromised or "pwned." The write-up, framed around Mr. Robot's Elliot, walks through how stripping model safeguards backfires and leaves operators exposed rather than liberated.

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    Unitree unveils H2-X 'Kung Fu' bodyguard robot▼Unitree reveals its H2-X bodyguard robot — a 'Kung Fu' humanoid with an 8-hour battery life and some serious martial arts skills✉newsTechnologyRobotics2 d ago

    Chinese robotics firm Unitree has revealed the H2-X, a humanoid robot pitched as a bodyguard, featuring martial arts capabilities and a battery life of up to eight hours. The company has previously drawn attention for agile humanoids performing acrobatic moves, and the new model's combat-oriented framing is fueling discussion about the growing capabilities of Chinese robotics and the potential security applications of such machines.

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    Robot Wars: How China Has the Robotics Industry in Its Grip▼Robot Wars How China Has the Robotics Industry in Its Grip✉newsTechnologyRobotics4 d ago

    A new report examines China's dominance of the global robotics industry, describing an intensifying race between major powers over automation technology. The analysis highlights how Chinese firms and state policy have secured a strong hold on robot manufacturing and supply chains, raising concerns among competitors about industrial dependence and the strategic stakes of the robotics sector.

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    Robot Vacuums Raise Serious Privacy Concerns▼Robot Vacuums Have A Major Privacy Problem You Should Be Aware Of✉newsTechnologyRobotics4 d ago

    Robot vacuums are facing renewed scrutiny over how they collect and share data from inside users' homes. Reports highlight that the devices map living spaces and can capture sensitive information, raising questions about storage, security and third-party access. The coverage urges owners to review privacy settings and manufacturer policies before bringing the machines into their homes.

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    Unitree unveils humanoid robot built to act as guardian▼Unitree unveils humanoid robot designed to act as real-life guardian✉newsTechnologyRobotics2 d ago

    Chinese robotics firm Unitree has unveiled a humanoid robot designed to function as a real-life guardian, capable of protecting and assisting people. The announcement has drawn attention from technology watchers, with discussion focusing on what the robot can do, how it compares to Unitree's earlier humanoids, and the wider implications of robots being marketed for personal protection roles.

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    Two-letter prompt makes US robot turn knife toward human hand▼Two-letter trigger makes US robot turn knife toward human hand in security test✉newsTechnologyRobotics3 d ago

    A US robotics security test found that a two-letter input could make a robot holding a knife turn the blade toward a human hand, exposing a serious vulnerability in robot control systems. The finding raises fresh concerns about the safety of AI-guided machines working alongside people and how easily their instructions can be manipulated.

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    Chinese firm unveils robot that can disarm attackers and lift cars▼Chinese firm unveils ‘guardian’ robot that can disarm attackers, lift cars✉newsTechnologyRobotics2 d ago

    A Chinese robotics company has unveiled a 'guardian' robot it says can disarm attackers and lift cars. Details beyond the demonstration capabilities are limited so far, but the announcement is drawing attention to China's fast-growing robotics industry and to questions about how such machines might be used in security or policing roles.

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    A new AI-powered security system for robots has been reported to block hidden trigger attacks, where malicious commands are embedded in inputs to make robots behave unexpectedly. The approach, covered by Open Source For You, is being discussed in the context of growing concerns about safety and adversarial threats to autonomous machines as robots spread into public and industrial spaces.

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    Quantum computing meets cybersecurity and OSINT●Quantum computing intelligence # negativepid # digitalInvestigations # OSINT # cybersecurity # AI # tech # onlineInvestiMmastodonTechnologyRobotics03 d ago

    A blog post connecting quantum computing intelligence with digital investigations, OSINT and cybersecurity is circulating among tech and cybercrime discussion circles. The piece frames quantum computing as a rising factor for AI, online investigations and robotics, tying emerging computing power to security and intelligence work.

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    Unitree unveils H2-X humanoid robot pitched as security guard▼Unitree unveils H2-X ‘Kung Fu Legend Guardian,’ sparking discussion on humanoid robots serving as security guards✉newsTechnologyRobotics2 d ago

    Chinese robotics firm Unitree has unveiled the H2-X, nicknamed the 'Kung Fu Legend Guardian,' a humanoid robot positioned for security and guard duties. The launch has prompted widespread discussion about whether humanoid robots could realistically take on roles patrolling and protecting properties, and what that would mean for the security industry.

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    SoftBank Moves to Buy Top US Security Guard Firm With Robot Plans▼SoftBank Wants to Buy America’s Biggest Security Guard Company and Use Robots✉newsTechnologyRobotics6 d ago

    SoftBank is pursuing an acquisition of the largest security guard company in the United States, with plans to deploy robots across its operations. The deal would mark another major bet by the Japanese tech investor on automation, potentially replacing or supplementing human guards with robotic systems at commercial sites nationwide.

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    Australia to arm Ghost Shark robot submarines with mines and strike drones▼Australia Arms Ghost Shark Robot Subs With Sea Mines, Strike Drones and Supply Caches✉newsBusinessLabor4 d ago

    Australia is equipping its Ghost Shark autonomous submarine program with payloads including sea mines, strike drones and supply caches, expanding the unmanned vessels beyond surveillance into armed offensive roles. Developed with Anduril Australia, the extra-large autonomous underwater vehicles are being positioned as a low-cost way to deter potential adversaries in the Indo-Pacific, and the move is drawing attention to how quickly robotic subs are moving into combat capabilities.

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    Unitree unveils bodyguard robot that can lift a car▼Unitree Robotics unveils a bodyguard robot capable of lifting the front of a car✉newsTechnologyRobotics3 d ago

    Chinese robotics firm Unitree has unveiled a new bodyguard robot that can lift the front end of a car, according to the South China Morning Post. The robot is being billed as a security-focused machine with exceptional strength, adding to Unitree's line of humanoid and quadruped robots.

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    Researchers Show Trigger Words Can Turn Household Robots Into Weapons▼Secret Trigger Words Can Turn a Helpful Household Robot Into a Weapon. Researchers Just Proved It✉newsTechnologyRobotics2 d ago

    Researchers have demonstrated that secret trigger words or hidden commands can be used to manipulate household robots, turning otherwise helpful machines into potential safety hazards. The findings show that voice-activated assistants and home robots may be vulnerable to covert attacks that bypass normal safeguards. The research raises fresh concerns about the security of consumer robotics as these devices become more common in homes.

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    AstraQua Wins $1.3 Million NASA Contract to Teach Robots to Feel Pain▼Teaching Robots to “Feel Pain”: AstraQua Secures $1.3 Million NASA Contract✉newsTechnologyRobotics2 d ago

    Robotics company AstraQua has secured a $1.3 million contract from NASA to develop technology that allows robots to sense and respond to damage in a way similar to feeling pain. The project could improve the safety and autonomy of robotic systems, particularly in environments where human intervention is difficult, such as space missions.

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    Unitree Unveils H2-X Humanoid Robot With Kung Fu Skills●Unitree Unveils H2-X Humanoid with Kung Fu Moves and Bodyguard Skills✉newsTechnologyGadgets2 d ago

    Chinese robotics firm Unitree has unveiled the H2-X, a humanoid robot it says can perform kung fu movements and serve bodyguard functions. The company is known for pushing agile, martial-arts-style demos of its humanoids, and the H2-X continues that line, presenting the robot as capable of dynamic physical motion and potential security applications.

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    SoftBank is putting $18 billion into the development of robot security guards, a major wager on autonomous machines taking over surveillance and patrol work. The investment signals the Japanese tech conglomerate's continued push into robotics and artificial intelligence, and has drawn attention from analysts weighing whether automated security can become a large commercial market.

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    Chinese robotics firm Unitree has introduced the H2-X, a security robot it says can move and fight with kung fu-like agility. The company is known for agile humanoid and quadruped robots, and the new model extends that work into security applications. The dramatic demonstration-style framing has drawn attention and debate about the robot's real-world capabilities and safety.

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    Distalmotion secures up to $70M debt facility for US robot push▼Distalmotion lands up to $70M debt facility for US surgical robot push✉newsTechnologyRobotics3 d ago

    Swiss surgical robotics company Distalmotion has secured a debt facility of up to $70 million to fund its push into the United States market. The financing is aimed at supporting commercialization of its Dexter robotic surgery system as the company works to expand its presence among American hospitals.

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    Spot, the four-legged robot developed by Boston Dynamics, is back in the spotlight. The yellow robotic dog, used by companies and public agencies for inspections, site surveys and security patrols, is being discussed as one of the most recognisable examples of commercial robotics. Interest continues around its deployments with businesses and its role in showcasing how robots are moving from research demos into everyday industrial work.

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    Namuga Wins Camera Module Deal for Humanoid Robots▼Namuga Secures Camera Module Deal for Humanoid Robots✉newsTechnologyRobotics5 d ago

    South Korean camera module maker Namuga has secured a deal to supply camera modules for humanoid robots. The move signals the company's push into the fast-growing robotics market as manufacturers increasingly seek compact vision components for their machines. No details on the customer, order size, or delivery timeline were disclosed in the initial report.

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    Eiliko robot maker pledges security audit after report on flaws●Eiliko maker says it’s hiring an ‘independent security firm’ after Verge report on its insecure robots✉newsTechnologyRobotics2 d ago

    The company behind the Eiliko robot says it is hiring an independent security firm following a report by The Verge describing serious security weaknesses in its devices. The pledge comes in response to coverage detailing how easily the robots could be compromised, and the company now faces pressure to demonstrate it is taking the flaws seriously.