IIT demonstrates that a humanoid robot can fly

Researchers in Italy achieved a first flight of iRonCub3, the unique jet-powered flying humanoid robot designed for real-world environments. The robot was able to lift off the floor by approximately 50 cm while maintaining its stability

Robotics meets the culinary arts

A Swiss Italian team has created RoboCake, an edible robotic wedding cake that illustrates the advances in robotic food research

Rise and fall of 23andme

In March 2025, 23andMe, the American company offering low-cost genetic testing that stores genomic data from over 15 million people, declared bankruptcy and initiated proceedings to sell the company