ROBOTIC ARMS INNOVATIONS
Cosmoserve Space raises $6 million, sets up India's first space debris removal facility in Hyderabad
The facility comprises an orbital rendezvous and capture lab, a space robotics innovation lab, an ISO Class 8 satellite integration clean room and a mission simulation and control centre. It will enable the company to design, build and test robotic capture systems and develop capabilities for satellite servicing, including in-orbit repairs and refuelling.
Can a home robot help older adults with dementia? Hello Robot gets nearly $3 million to find out
Hello Robot has received nearly $3 million in federal research funding to study how its Stretch robot could help older adults with mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer’s dementia. The three-year project will test the robot’s potential to support daily routines, social engagement and caregivers in homes and care settings.
Easton LaChappelle, 14-year-old Colorado boy, built a robotic hand with LEGOs, fishing wire, and electrical tubing costing just $300; it replaces $80,000 prosthetic arm
At 14, Colorado teenager Easton LaChappelle built a robotic hand using LEGOs, fishing wire and electrical tubing for about $300. After meeting a girl with an $80,000 prosthetic, he set out to make artificial limbs more affordable. His work later led to Unlimited Tomorrow, which developed the TrueLimb prosthetic arm.
From sewer to space: Genrobotics bags ISRO robotics development contract
The company has secured the project from the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), a key centre of the ISRO, marking a significant step in its journey from ground-level challenges to the demands of space engineering.
Blackstone COO flags tech disruption, geopolitical conflicts as global risks; says India's investment climate improving
Blackstone President Jonathan Gray highlighted risks like technology disruption, geopolitical conflicts, and government debt affecting the global economy. He stressed India's progress in infrastructure and foreign investment, which enhance growth prospects. Gray indicated that simpler rules and clearer policies could help attract foreign capital and support nations facing fiscal constraints. Natarajan Chandrasekaran expressed concerns about technology misuse and labor market changes.
Asian Games 2026: Colourful yet somber ceremony opens Aichi-Nagoya Asiad, silver-lining to stormy build-up
Japan opened the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya with a colourful yet restrained ceremony that showcased its technological prowess, industrial heritage and cultural traditions under the theme ‘Harmonic Heart Beat’. Around 11,000 athletes from 45 nations will compete across 43 sports for 469 gold medals through October 4. The ceremony also highlighted Japan’s organisational challenges during the build-up, while India’s 150-strong contingent was led by Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat.
AI, trauma, bionics: India’s top institutes join forces to develop medical care for soldiers
Top Indian health institutions are partnering with the Armed Forces Medical Services. These collaborations focus on developing advanced medical solutions for soldiers. Research areas include trauma care, infectious diseases, and digital health technologies. This initiative aims to address India's specific climatic and battlefield conditions.
Moscow companies showcase high-tech solutions at INNOPROM.India trade fair in New Delhi
Moscow is showcasing its high-tech industrial products at the INNOPROM.India trade fair. Leading companies from Russia's capital are presenting advanced medical equipment and robotics. This event aims to strengthen technological partnerships and expand cooperation between Moscow and India. Several Moscow-based firms will display innovative solutions in transport and display technologies. The fair represents a significant step in deepening bilateral industrial collaboration.
From dance floor to war: China readies humanoid robots for combat
China is rapidly advancing humanoid robot research for potential military deployment. Military institutions are testing these robots against battlefield requirements and seeking new technologies. Chinese manufacturers dominate global humanoid shipments, providing access to an expanding industry. The PLA envisions robots clearing buildings and infiltrating enemy lines in future conflicts. While challenges remain, China's defense establishment is planning for eventual wartime deployment.
From dance floor to war: China readies humanoid robots for combat
Two days after the Games ended, the People's Liberation Army's official newspaper drew its own conclusions from the show. The PLA Daily called for researchers to accelerate the transfer of cutting-edge technologies from laboratories to military training grounds for robotic "combatants."
Piper Serica eyes Rs 180-220 crore deployment across four-six deeptech startups this fiscal
The investment firm's new Bharat Tech Fund, a Category II AIF, targeting a corpus of Rs 600 crore, alongside a greenshoe option of Rs 200 crore, has already raised about Rs 400 crore and evaluated around 30-35 startups in the hunt for the next investment, Modi told PTI.
Canada is bolstering its defense industry as US relations fray. A boom is on for local contractors
Canada is strengthening its economic self-sufficiency by reducing reliance on American military suppliers. New defense funding is driving innovation and job creation across various Canadian companies. These firms are developing advanced technologies for the nation's vast Arctic region. European allies and Canadian startups are also finding new opportunities in this evolving sector. This strategic shift aims to bolster domestic defense capabilities and foster global partnerships.
The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026: And the big winners are…
Happy Thursday! Top entrepreneurs and business leaders came together in Bengaluru on August 25 to pick the winners of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) 2026.
China's robot traffic cops cannot fine but will politely ask you to wear helmet instead; built to work without any break, they can spot violations through rush hour and poor weather
China's traffic robot cops cannot fine or arrest violators but issue polite warnings instead, and are built to work through rush hour, poor weather and extreme heat without a break. Since May, 15 such robots deployed in Hangzhou have issued over 170,000 warnings and helped cut helmetless riding and stop-line violations by more than 40 per cent, according to their developer.
China puts robocops on traffic duty, minus the arrest powers
The robocop uses cameras, radar and onboard computing to identify riders without helmets, e-bikes carrying passengers, vehicles stopping over marked lines and pedestrians crossing against signals, SUPCON's intelligent unmanned systems innovation centre head Cao Hui said in an interview.
China replaces traffic police with robocops: Wheeled robot warns helmetless riders and monitors traffic
A Chinese technology company is testing robot traffic officers in Hangzhou to automate repetitive road-monitoring duties. Reuters reported that the machines can detect helmetless riding, traffic violations and pedestrians crossing against signals, while also answering questions and connecting users with police. SUPCON says dozens are already deployed, though the company’s performance figures could not be independently verified by Reuters.
ET Startup Awards 2026: Nominees for Best on Campus
The Best on Campus award will showcase a startup whose impact can be judged both by the idea and the execution. The founders should have been students whose aim was to build a commercial enterprise.
No high-tech lab, just bedroom experiments: How 17-year-old Hiten Dharpure built world's smallest robotic arm & made Guinness history
Hiten Dharpure, a talented teenager from Nagpur, has made waves by achieving a Guinness World Record for his incredibly small robotic arm, measuring just 39.25 mm. This intricate device performs remarkably precise movements. In addition to this feat, Hiten also holds the record for the smallest AI weather station and created HastaVaani, an offline translation app for Indian Sign Language.
Finvolve & India Accelerator back Integra Robotics with $1.12 million pre-Series A funding
Finvolve and GrowthCap Ventures have invested $1.12 million in Integra Robotics, a deep-tech robotics firm. Integra's unique approach combines human oversight with machine autonomy, creating a compounding data advantage for increasingly autonomous robotic systems.
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