Tech Business & Industry Trends Cologne Police Launch Investigation After Remote-Controlled Robot Used to Sexually Harass Teenager October 15, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati German law enforcement authorities in Cologne have launched a formal investigation into a disturbing case of alleged sexual harassment involving the use of a remote-controlled robot. The incident, which has…
Tech News & Gadgets Mecka AI Secures $60 Million Series B Led by Sequoia to Fuel Humanoid Robot Training Data October 8, 2026 Evan Lee Salim The race to teach robots how to navigate the physical world just got a major financial boost. Mecka AI, a rising startup that specializes in collecting and analyzing human motion…
Consumer Electronics & Hardware California Regulators Slap Robotics Startup with Cease-and-Desist Over Unsanctioned Human vs. Robot Fight October 5, 2026 rifanmuazin The intersection of cutting-edge technology and combat sports has officially drawn the attention of state regulators. A robotics startup has recently found itself in hot water with the state of…
Tech Business & Industry Trends Beyond the Demo Reel: Hello Robot’s Stretch 4 Brings Practical AI to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 September 23, 2026 Neng Nana In the fast-paced world of modern robotics, the public imagination is frequently captured by high-octane spectacle. Viral videos of bipedal machines performing perfectly choreographed backflips, navigating obstacle courses, or mimicking…
