Austin College East Asian Studies

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

Yayoi Kusama's polka dots were never just dots. They emerged from hallucinations, obsessive thoughts and a fear of self-obliteration. After her death at 97, we revisit the meaning behind her signature motif.

09/05/2026

Workshops offer English instruction in making custom gold leaf bags, weaving bamboo baskets, and crafting samurai armor.

09/05/2026

08/06/2026

China has built the world's largest humanoid robotics industry, with more than 140 companies producing over 330 different humanoid robot models for factories, hospitals, warehouses, retail stores, and homes. Equipped with AI, cameras, microphones, LiDAR, facial recognition, Wi-Fi, and cloud connectivity, these robots are increasingly capable of performing complex physical and cognitive tasks.

The U.S. government says these same capabilities could also enable surveillance, industrial espionage, and cyber threats if controlled by foreign entities. China currently controls much of the global supply chain for humanoid robot components, including motors, batteries, precision gearboxes, and rare-earth magnets. Analysts expect the global humanoid robotics market to exceed $150 billion by the mid-2030s, making it one of the fastest-growing technology sectors in the world.

Source: FCC / CNN Business, July 2026

08/06/2026

07/23/2026

Meet “SOAR", the next-generation Shinkansen designed to protect the rails.