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Tallinn Defence EXPO: Counter-drone systems and robot soldiers steal the show

Drones have changed the face of war in Ukraine. At the Tallinn Defence EXPO, Estonian companies showed the counter-drone systems and battlefield robots they say Europe now needs.

1 October 2026

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Humanoid robots: China builds them, but Germany could supply the joints and hands

Europe has so far built few humanoid robots, yet could profit from each one. German car part suppliers may play a key role in joints, says a Fraunhofer study.

1 October 2026

Business

Five million robots now work in factories as humanoid hype is tested

Over five million industrial robots now work in factories worldwide, the highest total ever recorded, even as Boston Dynamics shelves a stock listing and Chinese regulators slow a rush of humanoid IPOs, showing a widening gap between practical machines and the humanoids capturing headlines.

29 September 2026

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Robots dance their way to America’s Got Talent

Chinese dancer Wu Yufei is preparing for the America’s Got Talent final alongside a crew of humanoid robots from Chinese robotics company Unitree.

22 September 2026

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Humanoid robots battle it out in Shanghai fight night

Humanoid robots faced off in Shanghai as they autonomously navigated the ring, read opponents’ movements and chose their responses in real time.

21 September 2026

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Japan tests mobile robotic rubbish bins at Shinjuku Station

Japan's busiest railway station is testing mobile robotic rubbish bins in Tokyo, with the aim of easing the workload of sanitation workers.

18 September 2026

Business

Germany's missile stockpiles 'worryingly low', Rheinmetall CEO says

In an interview with Euronews, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger says Germany's missile stockpiles remain worryingly low and production must accelerate dramatically, while detailing the company's plans for cruise missiles, humanoid robots and space technology.

17 September 2026

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From nail hammering to drilling, Japan’s new robots push physical AI forward

Technology companies gathered in Tokyo on 16 September 2026 for a one-day summit focused on physical AI, showcasing robots designed to perform tasks in the real world.

16 September 2026

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Robot valet parking at Gatwick Airport promises safer, easier long‑stay car storage

London Gatwick Airport is testing car-parking robots, offering secure, automated long-stay parking for most vehicles at a small extra cost.

15 September 2026

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China showcases next‑gen humanoid robots as US curbs push firms abroad

At the World Robot Conference in Beijing on 19 August, more than 300 companies displayed humanoid, industrial and service robots, highlighting the sector’s push into factories and commercial settings.

20 August 2026

Europe News

Euroviews. Why Israel should stay in the EU's research programme beyond 2027

Israel must remain fully integrated into the European Research Area from 2028 to 2034, Carsten Ovens argues in a Euronews op-ed, calling it vital to Europe's interests and an investment in the continent's future.

4 August 2026

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Inside Amazon’s vision for AI, robotics and jobs in Europe

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As policymakers across Europe debate how AI should reshape labour markets, Amazon’s European operations are a working example of how technology deployment and workforce participation can evolve together.

18 June 2026

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Inside the busy Amazon warehouse redefining delivery in Europe

Amazon says robots will make work safer and deliveries faster. Euronews Next saw them in action.

7 June 2026

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From AI baristas to drones: Best and weirdest tech at Computex 2026

Euronews Next spotlights the most innovative and intriguing tech at the conference in Taiwan.

4 June 2026

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Uber to begin testing autonomous robotaxis in Munich

Already part of the cityscape, in San Francisco and Beijing, driverless taxis could soon be carrying passengers in Munich if regulators give their approval.

2 June 2026

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Self-driving cars: How close are we to Elon Musk's driverless future?

Elon Musk says 90% of driving will be autonomous in a decade. Here's why that's unlikely.

20 May 2026