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AI-powered soldiers: Are humanoid robots the future of warfare?
NewsNation got an exclusive look at Phantom MK-1, a 5-foot-9-inch, 175-pound humanoid robot created by Foundation Robotics capable of carrying up to 44 pounds.
Elon Musk said his biggest concern about Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot program isn't the immense technical or manufacturing challenges but ensuring he retains strong influence over the future "robot army" as the company scales production.
In the wilds of Latvia, the British military is trying out new battlefield technology — and how to best integrate ‘the technician and the tactician’ in weapons development.
As 2025 unfolds, robotics firms are jostling to position themselves to become partners of choice to provide the military robots of tomorrow.
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has come out swinging against the “corporate terrorists” opposing his proposed $1 trillion pay package at Tesla, which would also hand him a bigger chunk of the electric car empire, in what would be the largest compensation deal in history.
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Leaked documents reveal how Amazon plans to stop hiring humans so its workforce of robots can replace their jobs.
A San Francisco-based startup is developing humanoid robots designed specifically for combat, breaking ranks with major robotics companies that have pledged not to weaponize their technology. NewsNation got an exclusive look at Phantom MK-1,