robotics

Oct- 2026 -

1 October

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

A Humanoid Robot With Armor and AI Just Caught the US Army’s Eye

A humanoid robot with ballistic protection and AI has earned a place in the US Army’s growing robotics push.

Sep- 2026 -

30 September

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ukraine’s Fedorov Launches ‘Army of Robots’ for Combat Support

Ukraine’s former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has launched a new defense initiative aimed at what he calls “the robotization of warfare.”

29 September

Asia Pacific

(Representative only.) A humanoid robot. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Samantha Alexa

Japan Eyes AI-Powered Humanoid Robots for Military Roles

Japan is exploring AI-equipped humanoid robots for military support roles as the country’s Self-Defense Forces grapple with personnel shortage.

8 September

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Robot Sailors Instead of Humans? South Korea Puts the Idea to the Test

South Korea is testing whether one of its sailors of the future could be a humanoid robot.

Aug- 2026 -

20 August

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

China Develops ‘Fuxi’ Humanoid That Copies Soldiers’ Moves in High-Risk Zones

China is set to showcase a purpose-built humanoid robot designed to mimic a human operator’s movements while being controlled remotely.

19 August

Asia Pacific

A Hyundai WIA autonomous mobile robot transports a 0.6-ton load. Photo: Hyundai WIA

Samantha Alexa

South Korea Army Turns to Hyundai for Physical AI and Military Robotics

Hyundai is taking physical AI out of the factory and into the military, partnering with the Republic of Korea Army and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources to test robots for defense missions.

Jul- 2026 -

29 July

Land

Ethan M. Encarnacion

China’s New Robot Dog Comes With an Unexpected Feature: Wheels

Chinese troops could soon gain an unusual new battlefield companion: a robot dog that breaks from conventional quadrupedal designs by combining legs with wheels

16 July

Asia Pacific

(Representative only.) A fourth-generation South Korean unmanned ground vehicle, designed for surveillance, reconnaissance, logistics, and other AI-enabled military operations. Photo: Hyundai Rotem

Samantha Alexa

South Korea to Build $36M AI Defense Robotics Hub

South Korea is investing nearly $36 million to establish an AI defense robotics innovation cluster aimed at accelerating the development and testing of next-gen military robots.

9 July

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Indian Military Hospital Pulls Off First Robotic Brainstem Biopsy

India’s Armed Forces Medical Services has carried out its first robotic stereotactic brainstem biopsy, bringing robotic precision to one of the most challenging areas in neurosurgery.

3 July

Technology