OpenAI Responds to Its Robotics Lead Resigning Over ‘Lethal Autonomy’ Concerns in New Pentagon Deal

A senior OpenAI robotics engineer has resigned after the company agreed to make its artificial intelligence systems available inside U.S. Department of ...
Northwestern's McCormick School of Engineering

Northwestern Engineering Announces New AI Major

The first major program in the new Northwestern Engineering bachelor of science in engineering degree, the AI major will launch in fall 2026.
CNN

This LEGO robotics competition is building future engineers one brick at a time

Today on CNN10 - We'll learn about Ramadan, the Islamic holy month that kicks off this week for Muslims around the world. Then, we'll see what's driving China's marriage boom as the world's second ...
The Herald-Times

Former Amazon Robotics Engineer Advises Physical AI Companies on Functional Safety as Systems Scale

Safety practitioner works with startups and research programs as robotics move into real-world environments ATLANTA , GA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 ...
Forbes

How A Chinese Engineer Became A Billionaire Making Robotic ‘Eyes’

Howard Huang is laser focused on turning his Shenzhen-based Orbbec into the world’s top supplier of advanced 3D vision sensors for humanoids. About 500 humanoid robots from 16 countries competed in ...
Science Daily

Robots descend into lava tubes to prepare for future Moon bases

Hidden lava tunnels on the Moon and Mars could one day shelter human explorers, offering natural protection from radiation and space debris. A European research team has unveiled a bold new mission ...