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Find news and articles on RT.com about modern technology, including robots - machines able to carry out a complex series of actions automatically. Read news on how robots work. They can be controlled by using an external device or the controller can be built-in. Often robots are developed in order to accomplish a particular task. Get news and information from RT on the benefits and drawbacks of robots. Robots can help make people’s lives easier – doing their work and saving time. On the other hand, many experts, researchers, and the general public express concern that robots might take over. Follow RT on the types of robots, including sex robots which are becoming increasingly popular in Western society. Military and industrial robots are extensively used by the world’s governments. Visit RT.com to read news on robots in modern society. More than half of existing robots are in Asia, with Japan having the most. Find news and details on the robots and robotic inventions in Japan and other Asian countries. Get news on RT.com about the most famous companies producing robots - for example, Boston Dynamics, Sony, etc. Read RT to get the news on the areas where robots are used - like in the military and space. Don’t miss photos and videos of new robots and coverage of events such as Robotfest.

Biden administration refuses to ban killer robots
US President Joe Biden has refused to sign a binding international agreement tightly regulating the use of “killer robots.” Campaigners fear such devices will launch an unstoppable arms race toward “digital dehumanization.”
Dec 3, 2021 19:11
USA News
Robot shocks with how human-like it is (VIDEO)
A new humanoid robot has made a huge step towards crossing the ‘uncanny valley,’ with the machine filmed displaying a whole range of almost realistic human facial expressions.
Dec 3, 2021 14:50
World News
First ‘living robots’ can now ‘spontaneously’ self-replicate, scientists say
Miniscule biological machines developed by scientists from the cells of frogs – commonly referred to as Xenobots – can now self-replicate, according to a new scientific report.
Nov 30, 2021 02:24
World News
What will robots do to your job? Boom Bust finds out
US employers are in a tough spot as millions of Americans have left their jobs for a wide range of reasons, including better benefits or wages, forcing North American companies to raise orders for robots to record numbers.
Nov 19, 2021 15:32
Business News
Drone home! Russia trials self-driving robot postal workers to deliver mail in futuristic automation upgrade for country’s capital
A fleet of artificial intelligence-driven robots have hit the streets of Moscow, powered by Russia’s largest internet giant and designed to deliver mail across the Russian capital, bolstering the ranks of food delivery drones.
Oct 25, 2021 11:16
Russia & Former Soviet Union
Caitlin Johnstone: Oh great, they’re putting guns on robodogs now Op-ed
So, hey, they’ve started mounting sniper rifles on robodogs, which is great news for anyone who was hoping they’d start mounting sniper rifles on robodogs.
Oct 14, 2021 10:29