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Germany’s $53K Iggy Rob is a humanoid robot built for real-world industry tasks

Germany-based motion plastics specialist Igus has launched the Iggy Rob, an affordable humanoid robot designed for versatile automation tasks. Measuring 5’7 feet (1.70 meters) in height, Iggy ...
New York Post

Robot umpires unlikely coming to MLB in 2025 amid ‘technical issues’

Commissioner Rob Manfred shed some light on the future of robot umpires in Major League Baseball after an owners meeting in New York on Thursday. Though an automated ball-strike system (ABS) is on ...
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Security robot named ‘Rob’ will patrol part of downtown Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) – An autonomous security robot is now patrolling part of downtown Portland. Portland city officials and community improvement partners gathered on Tuesday to unveil a ...

Manfred talks robot umpires and other rule changes

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred chats with Dan Patrick about some of the changes Major League Baseball as implemented in recent years, particularly the recent decision to use robot umpires in 2026.
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Rob Manfred wants automated ball-strike system in majors by 2026 as MLB will test 'robot umps' this spring

An automated ball-strike system (ABS), informally known as "robot umps," will be tested during this coming spring training, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed again on ...
Variety

‘Jurassic World Rebirth,’ ‘The Wild Robot’ and ‘Wicked’ Lead Environmental Media Awards Nominations (EXCLUSIVE)

The Environmental Media Awards has revealed its nominees and hosts for the 35th annual awards ceremony. Notable nominees this year include “Jurassic World Rebirth,” “The Wild Robot” and “Wicked” on ...