The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/robotics/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:41:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png robotics | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/robotics/ 32 32 How an injured IDF veteran-turned-professor is creating perpetual power for robots https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-an-injured-idf-veteran-turned-professor-is-creating-perpetual-power-for-robots/ Fri, 06 Jun 2025 02:20:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3564104 CaPow startup founder Mor Peretz has created a way to provide machines with a 'sip of energy' as they move across warehouses and factories, eliminating the need to stop and charge

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]]> Top-ranked Israeli robotics team gives up championship bid over Shabbat observance https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-ranked-israeli-robotics-team-gives-up-championship-bid-over-shabbat-observance/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:05:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3532963 Trigon team from Modiin's AMIT high school pulls out despite being ranked 15th out of 600, one of eight Israeli teams to make it to a final stage of the elite competition in Texas

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]]> AI a ‘game-changer’ for future of warfare, says Defense Ministry director-general https://www.timesofisrael.com/ai-a-game-changer-for-future-of-warfare-says-defense-ministry-director-general/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:44:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3436596 In first year of war, 86 startups focusing on innovative tech took in orders worth $168 million from government body, five times more than previous year's total, data shows

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]]> Mobileye founder gives sneak peek into human-like AI robot doing household chores https://www.timesofisrael.com/mobileye-founder-gives-sneak-peek-into-human-like-ai-robot-doing-household-chores/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:38:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3271301 Israeli startup Mentee Robotics debuts prototype of general-purpose robot that can move everywhere, clean dishes, do the laundry, work in warehouses... and learns on the fly

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]]> In global first, Shaare Zedek spine surgeon combines augmented reality with robotics https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-global-first-shaare-zedek-spine-surgeon-combines-augmented-reality-with-robotics/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:31:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3083699 25-year-old patient with severely broken back after falling from a height was on his feet and walking without assistance less than a day after the procedure

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]]> Elon Musk hails Israeli startup as the ‘robot future’ - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/elon-musk-hails-israeli-startup-as-the-robot-future/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:30:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=2559012 Fast-growing BionicHIVE transforms warehouses into automated hubs, with robots scaling shelves to retrieve and distribute packages

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]]> Israeli startup deploys robots to boost pace of online shopping deliveries https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-startup-deploys-robots-to-boost-pace-of-online-shopping-deliveries/ Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:12:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2952029 Company's robots can manage small automated storerooms, quickly packaging items for speedy collection by customers, couriers

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]]> Israeli startup develops first AI robot for picking tomatoes https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-startup-develops-first-ai-robot-for-picking-tomatoes/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 16:15:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2941945 MetoMotion says driverless machine slashes harvesting costs by 50%; startup seeks to raise $8 million to scale up production

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]]> Meet the Israeli robot spiderman that will clean skyscraper facades in Hong Kong https://www.timesofisrael.com/meet-the-israeli-robot-spiderman-that-will-clean-skyscraper-facades-in-hong-kong/ Wed, 18 Jan 2023 18:39:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2929318 Verobotics inks $5.4 million deal for its AI-powered 'human-like' vertical robots to clean and inspect the exterior of high-rise buildings in Hong Kong

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]]> Israeli robot fitted with locust antenna gains scent superpowers https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-robot-fitted-with-locust-antenna-gains-scent-superpowers/ Wed, 18 Jan 2023 12:59:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2928915&preview=true&preview_id=2928915 Dog gone? Insect parts are so powerful they could one day replace sniffer dogs and even high-resolution cameras, Tel Aviv scientists predict

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]]> Israeli startup nabs $25m for robotic systems that power ‘nano’ fulfillment centers https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-startup-nabs-25m-for-robotic-systems-that-power-nano-fulfillment-centers/ Mon, 19 Sep 2022 15:21:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2839401 Founded in 2021, 1MRobotics built a 'hardware and software ecosystem' that allows global brands to upgrade logistics, delivery operations

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]]> Amazon backs Israeli autonomous robot maker BionicHIVE for warehouse solution https://www.timesofisrael.com/amazon-backs-israeli-autonomous-robot-maker-bionichive-for-warehouse-solution/ Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:02:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2749405 Company developed robotic fleet, powered by AI-based algorithmic engine, to sort, select, put away packages

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]]> Israel, South Korea launch new program for robotics tech cooperation https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-south-korea-launch-new-program-for-robotics-tech-cooperation/ Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:35:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2746109 Initiative to offer funding of up to $5.3 million per joint project for two to four years

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]]> Can drones make NYC safer? Israeli company, Brooklyn partner pitch idea to mayor https://www.timesofisrael.com/can-drones-make-nyc-safer-israeli-company-brooklyn-partner-pitch-idea-to-mayor/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 09:44:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2728650 Blue White Robotics and EasyAerial say their autonomous drones can help fight crime, ensure public safety

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]]> Family of boy killed on Yom Kippur fundraise for his ‘robot firefighter’ project https://www.timesofisrael.com/family-of-boy-killed-on-yom-kippur-raise-funds-for-robot-firefighter-project/ Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:12:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2620281&preview=true&preview_id=2620281 The life of Barak Houry, 12, was tragically cut short when he was run over on his bike; his family is intent on fulfilling his dream: creating an automated fire-fighting device

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