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A photo illustration of a retro robot Donald Trump.
DOUBLE TROUBLE?

Trump, 80, Makes Bonkers Threat to Create Doppelganger Robot

The president also reflected on his health, unexpectedly announced a new death penalty proposal, and admitted some of his guests had been seated with people they didn’t like.

Farrah Tomazin

Waymo electric autonomous ride-hailing service vehicles are charged at a private charging station on September 14, 2026 in San Diego, CA.
NO WAYMO

Vendors Stunned as Driverless Waymo Goes Rogue at Market

The robotaxi dodged barricades and ignored signs as it drove through the upscale South Pearl Street Farmers Market.

Lauren Hartley

Vivian Wilson and Elon Musk. (L-R) REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo, REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
‘BORN TO DISOBEY’

Elon Musk’s Estranged Daughter Humiliates Dad With Big Move

Musk previously declared his child to be “dead - killed by the woke mind virus.”

Dana Herrnstadt

boston dynamics robot
NO BARK ALL BYTE

ICE Goes Full RoboCop With $2 Million Mechanical Mutts

The federal agency seeks to bolster its ranks with mechanized canines.

Vic Verbalaitis

Bebop standing in the door of a Southwest plane.
BEBOP

Humanoid Robot Traveling for Work Delays Flight

The walking, dancing robot was built for events and performances.

Janna Brancolini

TV Tokyo BIZ
AI’S THE LIMIT

Airline Employs Humanoid Robots as Baggage Handlers

There’s scope for them to take on more roles too.

Harry Thompson

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An animated gif of AI-powered robot with first lady Melania Trump to a White House summit on empowering children with educational technology.
HARD DRIVE

Multilingual Robot Mimics Melania at Weird White House Event

The first lady showed off a robotic guest to a crowd of her peers.

Annabella Rosciglione

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 12: Agibot humanoid robot dances during the 2026 Appliance And Electronics World Expo (AWE) on March 12, 2026 in Shanghai, China. The Appliance and Electronics World Expo, a key stage for global tech giants and a beacon for future smart living, features over 1,200 leading companies worldwide this year. (Photo by Long Wei/VCG via Getty Images)
A MIND OF ITS OWN

Restaurant Staff Struggle to Restrain Crazed Dancing Robot

A California hot-pot chain’s robo-entertainer went haywire after a human accidentally triggered its high-energy setting.

Leigh Kimmins

Santa Monica, CA, Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - A Coco food delivery robots crosses 11th St. as it travels along Montana Ave. from  Kreation Kafe.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
AWOL ANDROID

Food Delivery Robot Wreaks Havoc in Client’s L.A. Yard

The bot also made off with a piece of the fence.

Harry Thompson

Elon Musk does his cringe dance moves after the announcement of his $1T Tesla deal.
MONEY CAN’T BUY MOVES

Musk Does Weird Dance With Robot to Celebrate His $1T Deal

Shareholders gave the world’s richest man a path to a trillion-dollar payday tied to AI and robotics targets.

Tom Latchem

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JULY 11: General view of Elon Musk's new Tesla Diner & Drive-In, which is undergoing testing with an opening date expected by the end of summer on July 11, 2025 in Hollywood, California.  (Photo by AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
WORST BURGER EVER

Musk's Tesla Diner Slated for 'Soggy Food' and Chaotic Vibes

Some people waited up to two hours in the baking hot sun only to be greeted with sub-par food and “chaotic” service.

Leigh Kimmins

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