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Robots get smooth moves
Life, James Hein, Published on 25/03/2026
» The subject of the week is robots. The amount of news on these keeps growing and growing. South Korea is first up here with their KAIST Humanoid. In the field test, the robot was shown running across a soccer pitch, jumping, taking shots on goal, and even doing dance moves akin to the Michael Jackson moonwalk. Many robot demonstrations still look a bit stiff but these moves were quite smooth. The robot can run at about 12kph on flat ground with the next goal at 14kph. It can climb a ladder with 40cm steps and the knees can generate 320 Newton metres of peak torque so it can push heavier objects. The current model is based on the lower human half but the goal is for a full humanoid form that can work with people in industrial environments.
China trials AI police robots for traffic control
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 31/01/2026
» Chinese police in several cities have begun deploying humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with traffic enforcement, marking a serious step toward automating road management and public safety.
Exhibition hopes to shift attitude towards cancer
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 06/11/2025
» Mahidol University's Faculty of Medicine and Siriraj Hospital have launched a digital art exhibition of cancer to inspire hope.
'Digital Bridge' offers hope for the paralysed
Life, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 31/10/2025
» Spinal cord injury (SCI) remains one of the most devastating medical conditions, with no definitive cure to alleviate its lifelong consequences. For many patients, a split-second accident leads to permanent paralysis and a lifetime of physical limitation, medical dependence and emotional struggle.
Taiwanese medical tech arrives at Bitec
Life, Published on 04/09/2025
» Cutting-edge medical technology from Taiwan will be presented at the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion during Medical Fair Thailand 2025, which will take place at Bitec Hall 99, Bang Na-Trat Road, daily from 10am to 6pm, from Sept 10-12.
A drag journey
Life, Juan Jocom, Published on 04/08/2025
» Still in full glam after a pink carpet event in Los Angeles, RuPaul's Drag Race's Sarawut Chuchote's first words on the red carpet were of gratitude.
Communication breakdown
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 29/07/2025
» Athipat Boonleang, a deaf gay rider, was on the way to deliver a parcel. Confused by the customer's location, she sent a text message to no avail. She contacted an online sign language interpretation service only to find that it is suspended.
Boosting the Northeast
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/07/2025
» To further develop the creative economy in the Northeast, the Creative Economy Agency (CEA), Khon Kaen province and Alliances teamed up to create the Isan Creative Festival under the theme "Isan Soul Proud". The festival is presented through three industries -- entertainment and content; handicrafts, arts and design; and food.
In love, in law
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 30/06/2025
» Nareeluc Pairchaiyapoom, director of the International Human Rights Division at the Ministry of Justice, spent more than 15 years working on the legalisation of same-sex marriage, which finally took effect early this year. She said, however, "it is just the first step to make everybody aware of equal rights".
Step into Doraemon's world
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/06/2025
» Doraemon, created by manga master Fujiko F. Fujio, is a world-famous blue robotic cat character from the future who is popular because of his engaging stories that fascinate young viewers.