Innovation - Page 5

April 23, 2026

Toyota's CUE7 robot shoots hoops using AI

Toyota debuted CUE7, an AI-powered humanoid robot that learned to shoot free throws through trial and error, in front of 8,400 fans at Toyota Arena Tokyo.

April 22, 2026

Robots beat humans in half marathon

In Beijing, a humanoid robot named Lightning finished a half marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the human world record by nearly 7 minutes.

April 21, 2026

Alexa+ lets you order food like a real conversation

Amazon Alexa+ now offers hands-free food ordering through Uber Eats and Grubhub, letting you build and adjust orders through natural conversation.

April 20, 2026

BMW puts humanoid robots to work building EVs

BMW is deploying AI-powered humanoid robots in its Leipzig, Germany, factory after a successful pilot in Spartanburg, South Carolina, that helped build over 30,000 vehicles.

April 12, 2026

The AI revolution threatens office jobs, but revives demand for skilled trades

AI threatens white-collar jobs more than blue-collar trades, highlighting an urgent need to realign education with workforce demands in America.

April 10, 2026

PETER NAVARRO: Trump's Artemis vision is now flying — and China is paying attention

With Communist China targeting a crewed lunar landing by 2030, Artemis II shows why the Moon race is a contest for strategic power and national leadership.

April 9, 2026

Humanoid robots hit mass production in China

A Chinese factory is producing humanoid robots every 30 minutes, marking a shift toward large-scale manufacturing and broader adoption.

April 5, 2026

Humanoid robot shows speed and real skill

KAIST's humanoid robot sprints, moonwalks and kicks a ball on a soccer field, showing smooth repeatable movement powered by custom motors and AI.

April 1, 2026

Palantir CTO warns US has only 'eight days of weapons' in hypothetical battle against China

Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar argued AI can give American workers superpowers, helping the U.S. outproduce China and restore its global military edge.

March 25, 2026

Air taxis in the US could launch this summer

A new federal eVTOL program targets passenger, cargo and medical flights across 26 states, with autonomous air taxi operations potentially on the horizon.