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A red bipedal robot labeled "Honor" crosses a finish line at a racing event.

The latest in the world of robotics

April 29, 2026Science & Technology

Robot news has been coming fast and furious this month. One robot won a half-marathon in Beijing, and others captured a Russian position in Ukraine. And last week, we learned of a robotic arm that beat table-tennis champions at their own game. To learn about this moment in robotics, The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler spoke with Kenechukwu Mbanisi. He’s an assistant professor of robotics engineering at Olin College in Massachusetts.

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