Robotics

Engineering the future from the Negev

Sapir Academic College’s Faculty of Technology is creating a new model of higher education that blends academic excellence, applied research, and close industry collaboration to drive innovation

Dr. Gail Gilboa Freedman, Dean of the Faculty of Technology at Sapir Academic College.
(Illustrative) A doctor uses AI for a medical screening.

Can virtual reality teach the 'feel' of medicine? New Israeli study says not yet

A person holds a Sting interceptor drone by the Ukrainian company Wild Hornets at an undisclosed location in Ukraine, March 16, 2026

Ukraine's defense AI chief predicts 'new paradigm' of warfare

Taiwanese soldiers leave Qingtian Hall, an underground military tunnel built inside Taiwu Mountain in the 1960s, after attending a performance commemorating the Battle of Guningtou, in Kinmen, Taiwan, October 18, 2025

Robot patrol dogs could be coming to Taiwan's South China Sea islands


The Israeli who is looking to build the robots of the future - interview

"Robots are not here to take away jobs. They are here to make jobs more meaningful and revolutionize the way we work,” Elad Inbar explained.

 ELAD INBAR with one of his security robots. ‘Robots are not here to take away jobs. They are here to make jobs more meaningful and revolutionize the way we work, helping business owners operate more profitably.’

Optimus: A look into Tesla's new humanoid robot

We may be on the brink of a new era where robots not only perform tasks but also become embedded in human society.

 Tesla's new humanoid robot, Optimus, as seen on their official X.

China robots conference spotlights the changing face of humanoids

China is advancing in humanoid robot development with innovative, cost-effective technologies but faces challenges in product reliability.

 Visitors look at a police patrol robot displayed at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China August 21, 2024.

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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