Jan. 9, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — When we talk about Grok in the context of physical robots (like Tesla’s Optimus humanoid), we aren’t just talking about a chatbot. We are talking about the “brain” that translates digital sentiment into physical action. The reason “mood swings” and sentiment analysis matter for robots is that they move AI from being a calculator to being a collaborator. For a robot to operate safely and naturally around humans, it must “grok” (deeply understand) the emotional context of its environment. Continue reading
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CES 2026: From Silicon to Soul — The Dawn of Physical AI and Robotic Companions Redefines the Future of Tech
January 8, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ – The 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) concluded as a landmark event, signaling a pivotal shift from AI as a mere feature to AI as fundamental infrastructure. This year’s show was dominated by the emergence of “Physical AI,” where generative intelligence transcends digital screens, manifesting in advanced humanoids, smart materials, and a new generation of immersive displays. Continue reading
Autonomous Economy: Agentic Economy as the Operating System of the Machine Economy
Nov. 22, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — We are currently in the foundational or emergence phase of the Autonomous Economy. It is no longer a futuristic concept; it is actively being built and deployed, though the full, ubiquitous vision of a global, self-regulating autonomous economy is still years away.
Many experts compare the current state of the Autonomous Economy to the Internet in the early 1990s—the core technologies and infrastructure are being established, and we are seeing the first truly disruptive commercial applications emerge. Continue reading
CES Unveiled Swiss Companies
Ten Swiss companies showcased their innovations at CES, according to a press release from Switzerland Global Enterprise. The companies are in the fields of health tech, edtech, sport tech, greentech, and AI/robotics.
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Roborock makes history with out-of-this-world video campaign
Adcetera, a Houston-based digital marketing agency, announces the launch of a historic video campaign in partnership with Roborock, one of the world’s leading robot vacuum brands. The campaign, centered around the theme “Beyond Limits,” culminated in the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra being launched 120,000 feet above the Earth, making it the first robot vacuum in space. Continue reading
AI could make more work for us, instead of simplifying our lives
Barbara Ribeiro, University of Manchester
There’s a common perception that artificial intelligence (AI) will help streamline our work. There are even fears that it could wipe out the need for some jobs altogether.
But in a study of science laboratories I carried out with three colleagues at the University of Manchester, the introduction of automated processes that aim to simplify work — and free people’s time — can also make that work more complex, generating new tasks that many workers might perceive as mundane.
