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· Carl Samson
Chinese Factory Replaces 90% Of Its Workers With Robots, Productivity Increases 250%
A factory in Dongguan, China, does not regret laying off almost all of its people in favor of artificial intelligence. Changying Precision Technology Company replaced 590 human workers, or 90% of its workforce, with robots. What used to be manned by 650 people is now run by a…
· Carl Samson
Foxconn Plans to Replace All Their iPhone Builders With Fully Automated Robots
Taiwan’s Foxconn Electronics, which plays a huge role in manufacturing Apple’s iPhones, hopes to fully-automate all its factories in China. The company makes its own manufacturing robots called “Foxbots.” So far, there are 40,000 Foxbots deployed in their Chinese factories.
· Carl Samson
South Korea Just Made ‘Avatar’ Robots a Reality
The first manned bipedal robot has been born in South Korea. Meet “Method-2,” a 13-foot, 1.5-ton robot that is now being shown off by Hankook Mirae Technology. It is expected to hit the market next year.
· Carl Samson
5,000 Workers in China Are Being Fired and Replaced By Robots
As much as 600 companies in Kunshan, the heart of China’s electronics industry in Jiangsu Province, are planning to fire thousands of workers in an apparent move to trim labor costs. The looming move follows a series of changes that have occurred in Kunshan over the last two…
· Ryan General
Chinese Farmer Builds a Whole ‘Family’ Out of 63 Fully-Functional Robots From Scraps
A Chinese farmer/inventor, who taught himself to build unique operational robots has created an impressive family of machines made entirely from scraps over the last three decades. For years, Wu Yulu, from Beijing has been developing different types of robots that are able to do…
· Ryan General
Robots, Not the Chinese, Are Taking American Factory Jobs
Factory production in America has maintained a steady growth over the past few decades, making the country No. 2 in the world just behind production powerhouse China. However, as machines begin to take over and do much of the manufacturing work, factory jobs have declined…
· Editorial Staff
Japan Hopes to Colonize Mars With Autonomous Robots by 2040
Japan is determined to spend some time on Mars with the help of automated machines. In partnership with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), construction company Kajima is set to develop machinery that will build facilities on the red planet. Each will accommodate at least…
· Ryan General
An iPhone Factory in China Just Fired 60,000 Employees and Replaced Them with Robots
Kunshan, China’s main electronics manufacturing hub in Jiangsu province, has initiated a shift in strategy that could further accelerate the electronic industry’s growth in the area but may cost thousands of workers their jobs in the process. The county has started replacing…
· Editorial Staff
Rich Chinese Man Goes Luxury Shopping, Brings Robots To Carry Everything For Him
One Chinese shopper, reportedly a wealthy business owner, in Guangzhou, China was turning heads at a mall recently because his purchases were being carried by an entourage of eight robot assistants. His overt display of wealth has led some people to label him a “tuhao,” the…
· Editorial Staff
Shanghai Restaurant Uses $150,000 Robots to Make Ramen in 90 Seconds
A new Japanese ramen stand in Shanghai is attracting curious customers for their two unusual chefs, Toya and Kona. The ramen stand,Toyako, opened in December and is located on Daming Road in the Hongkou district of Shanghai.
· Carl Samson
Why Fukushima’s High Radiation Levels are Actually a Good Thing
Fukushima was just another Japanese prefecture until a tsunami-triggered nuclear disaster struck in 2011. While the incident happened years ago, Fukushima has again made headlines with some seemingly worse news: radiation levels are soaring and reaching their highest since the…
· Carl Samson
Donald Trump is Trying to Make iPhones, Jeans, and Sex Toys Way More Expensive
A looming trade war between the United States and China has been speculated since Donald Trump claimed that the east Asian giant is “stealing” American jobs. That comment, among other remarks, pushed many to contemplate consequences for both countries, whether favorable or not.…
· Carl Samson
China Will Have 415 Million New Tech Jobs in by 2035
While robots have started replacing workers in China, 415 million jobs are expected in the country by 2035 — and they’re all in tech. If it sounds promising, employees might want to start learning skills that are not easily replaced by artificial intelligence as soon as…
· Ryan General
Lonely? You Can Now Live With a Holographic Anime Friend
Here’s a Japanese twist on the typical smart home device: a holographic anime-style character that responds to its user’s conversations and text messages. The use of holographic robots is not a new concept in Japan. In fact, humanoid personas such as Hatsune Miku have existed in…
· Khier Casino
‘Ghost in the Shell’ Trailer is Full of White People Pretending to Be Asian
The full trailer for the highly-anticipated yet controversial live-action adaptation of “Ghost in the Shell” has finally arrived, but some still can’t get over the sheer “whiteness” of the trailer. Fans of the popular manga can finally watch actress Scarlett Johansson as she…
· Ryan General
Robot Sex Conference Banned in Malaysia Moves to London
The international conference on sex robots previously slated to be held in the Malaysia will now be moved to London after the country banned it for being “illegal.” Top scientists in the field of robotics, artificial intelligence and other related technologies are set to convene…
· Ryan General
This Insane Robot Can Make Perfectly Formed Sushi In Less Than A Minute
From super-smart artificial intelligence to realistic-looking sexbots, recent advancements in robotics technology have led companies to create some pretty awesome machines. Kawasaki, one of the leading industries in robot manufacturing, has introduced something special — this…
· Editorial Staff
Indian Student Creates a Real-Life ‘Iron Man’ Suit That Can Lift 300 lbs
Vimal Govin Manikandan, an engineering student from India, has crafted an Iron Man suit capable of lifting as much as 300 pounds but costs as much as an iPhone 6s Plus. The suit isn’t as pretty as Robert Downey Jr.’s, but it’s actually the fruit of Manikandan’s award-winning…
· Ryan General
China Just Opened Its Very First Robot Store
China’s first robot store opened last week and shoppers have already been flocking to the unique shop to check out the variety of artificial beings available there. Located in the Hunan capital of Changsha, the Zongke Magic Robot 5S store opened its doors to the public on July…
· Ryan General
China Unveils Worlds First Robotic Cops to Help Fight Crime and Terrorism
China unveiled the world’s first robotic cops at the 12th annual Chongqing Hi-Tech Fair last week. The autonomous crime-fighting machines called the “AnBots” were developed by the National Defense University, the home of many Chinese military innovations.