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- Conflict & Security · Ukraine
Ukraine uses ground robots with grenade launchers in Operation Vivaldi
Ukraine's Third Army Corps used ground robots armed with grenade launchers during Operation Vivaldi. These drones were driven into Russian shelters and detonated remotely, with Ukrainian figures claiming more than 800 Russian soldiers were killed.
Ukraine2 min readTrust 74 · Craft 62 · Hype 45 
Business & Economy · ChinaHumanoid robot sales reached 7,000 units globally in 2025
Approximately 7,000 humanoid robots were sold worldwide in 2025, primarily for research and industrial applications. This number is a small portion of the overall robotics market, but future projections anticipate substantial growth.
China3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41- Science & Tech · China
Chinese Robot Runs 100m in 9.32 Seconds, Beats Bolt's Record
A Chinese humanoid robot developed by Honor has run 100 meters in 9.32 seconds, surpassing Usain Bolt's world record. The robot reached a peak speed of 14.5 meters per second during a test.
China2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 68 
Business & Economy · United StatesUS airlines ban humanoid robots from flights over battery and safety concerns
Four major US airlines have banned humanoid and animal-shaped robots from flights, citing battery safety, operational complexity and undefined size thresholds. The policies apply to both cabins and checked luggage, with enforcement left to airline agents.
United States4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 70 · Hype 12
