Lightness of Submission is an artistic robotic piece created by Dennis Hong, a renowned roboticist and mechanical engineer. The work features a balloon-powered robot with a helium-filled mylar balloon body and articulated legs.It floats and walks around, blending the precision of robotics with the expressive fluidity of performance art. | GIGadgets

China’s Noetix Robotics Unveils “Bumi” — a $1,370 Humanoid Robot for Homes and Classrooms Beijing-based startup Noetix Robotics has introduced its new humanoid robot, “Bumi,” priced at around US $1,370 (9,998 yuan) — a strikingly low figure compared to most humanoid robots, which often cost tens of thousands of dollars. Standing about 94 cm tall and weighing roughly 12 kg, Bumi is capable of walking on two legs and performing coordinated movements such as dancing. The company positions it as a d