World’s first universal embodied AI platform launched in Beijing
People visit a “Tiangong” humanoid robot at the Beijng World of Robots in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong) BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) — The world’s first universal embodied artificial intelligence (AI) platform that supports multiple body types and scenarios was launched in Beijing Wednesday…
Tongji University purchases 10 Unitree humanoid robots for student training
Tongji University, one of China’s top education institutions, recently signed an RMB 8.26 million ($1.14 million) procurement contract with Unitree Robotics for a general-purpose humanoid robot training platform, as published on the China Government Procurement Network. The purchase includes 10 Unitree H1-2 humanoid robots and other accessories…
UBTECH launches Tiangong Walker, a research-grade humanoid robot priced under $45k
On Wednesday, UBTECH and the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center jointly launched the Tiangong Walker (our translation), a full-size humanoid robot for research and education, priced at RMB 299,000 ($41,310). Shenzhen-based UBTECH said it is the industry’s first research-grade humanoid robot under RMB 300,000, and deliveries are expected to start in the second quarter…
Homeland Security, rights group to meet in court over migrants at Guantanamo Bay
PENTAGON — U.S. government lawyers are expected to face off with attorneys for civil and immigration rights groups over the use of a U.S. naval base in Cuba to hold migrants slated for deportation. Arguments in the two lawsuits over operations at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay…
AHLA Advocates for Human Trafficking Recognition Training in Massachusetts
BOSTON, Massachusetts—Massachusetts lawmakers, hospitality industry leaders, and survivor advocates gathered at the Massachusetts State Capitol to highlight the need to implement human trafficking recognition training across the hotel industry. Since the AHLA Foundation launched the No Room for Trafficking initiative in 2019, over 2.2 million trainings have been completed to recognize and...
Mahmoud Khalil faces deportation: Should students in US with green cards be worried?
The arrest and potential deportation of Columbia graduate student Mahmoud Khalil have sparked outrage, raising concerns about green card holders’ rights in the US. Accused of posing a foreign policy risk, Khalil’s pro-Palestinian activism led to his detention…
Western Study Finds New Strategy for HIV Patient Care | Mirage News
A new study led by Western researchers is the first to identify a factor that could influence how fast the pocket where human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) hides dormant inside of cells shrinks when treated. HIV is difficult to cure, partly due to the virus’ ability to create a “latent reservoir” – where it hides dormant
Anambra Lawyer Accuses Soludo of Unlawful Detention, Rights Violations
A human rights lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejifor has accused the Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo of human rights abuse. Ejifor in a statement he shared on Facebook on Friday disclosed that Saturday March 15 will mark five weeks since several citizens of Anambra State were arbitrarily arrested and detained in a private facility controlled by the…
Technology Driving Smarter Decisions in Professional Wildlife Management
The wildlife management industry is vital in balancing human activities and natural ecosystems. As populations grow and land use changes, professionals in this field face new challenges. Protecting endangered species, managing habitats, and addressing human-wildlife conflicts require dedication and the best available tools. Technology introduces new ways to assess and respond to these...