Silicon Valley startup 1X Technologies will start shipping its Neo humanoid robots into people's homes this year. Dezeen's Ellen Eberhardt was given an exclusive look behind the scenes where designers are turning the stuff of science fiction into reality. More about Inside the company building America's first mail-order servant robot
Furniture fair Salone del Mobile has moved into collectible design with its new Raritas section. Here, Dezeen picks five favourites from the installations on show during Milan design week. More about Five stand-out installations at first-ever Salone Raritas exhibition
As Peter Zumthor's highly anticipated Los Angeles County Museum of Art opens, local writer Shane Reiner-Roth examines how the structure reflects the current moment. More about "Zumthor's LACMA building captures the strangeness of our times"
US studio Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture has shared exclusive photos of construction progressing on Jeddah Tower, the world's next tallest building, which has reached its 100th floor. More about Photos reveal Jeddah Tower reaching 100th floor in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower is on course to be the world's first kilometre-tall building. But, architect Gordon Gill tells Dezeen in this interview, a skyscraper double that height is already realistic. More about "Of all the projects in Saudi Arabia, this was the one capable of meeting its deadline" says architect behind 1km-tall skyscraper
Sticks, pasta and braille all feature in an exhibition of chopsticks, presented at Milan design week by a new platform that brings together design from Japan, China and South Korea. More about Designers rethink chopsticks in debut exhibition from design platform S—3
With Milan design week in full swing, we've rounded-up some of our favourite furniture designs to inspire your entries to Dezeen Awards. More about Ten furniture designs offering tasteful solutions for everyday spaces
Car brand Audi has unveiled an installation created with Zaha Hadid Architects at Milan design week, as captured in this video produced by Dezeen. More about Audi unveils Zaha Hadid Architects pavilion at Milan design week
USM's classic Haller storage system forms the framework for a "breathing" textile membrane that cocoons visitors to this Milan design week installation, developed in collaboration with architecture studio Snøhetta and artist Annabelle Schneider. More about Snøhetta creates cloud-like Milan installation for USM
Promotion: architect Kulapat Yanatrast has unveiled a garden pavilion modelled on a "deconstructed yurt" alongside an exhibition exploring Uzbek craft traditions and bread-making practices at Milan design week. More about Uzbekistan unveils yurt-inspired pavilion and bread-making exhibition in Milan
Promotion: Japanese footwear brand ASICS has teamed up with Los Angeles studio NUOVA to create an immersive sensory installation during Milan design week, which celebrates the movement central to its Gel-kinetic 2.0 sneaker. More about ASICS unveils Gel-kinetic 2.0 sneaker at "retro-futuristic" Milan installation
Dezeen Showroom: stools made from aluminium that have hidden kinetic features are among nine new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Allround stool by NII among nine new products on Dezeen Showroom
Local studio Königsberger Vannucchi Arquitetos Associados has completed a residential skyscraper in São Paulo lined with wood cladding, a "rare application in Brazil". More about Königsberger Vannucchi clads São Paulo skyscraper with porcelain and wood
Polish creative Marcin Rusak is showing his latest botanical pieces at Milan design week, which include biodegradable sconce lights wrapped in leaves and an intricate relief tracing the history of the cut flower industry. More about "Nature is frozen for a second" in Marcin Rusak's flower-infused furniture
Dezeen School Shows: imaginary creatures with animal characteristics are featured in these projects by students at Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. More about Tecnológico de Monterrey reimagines Mexican imagery through vibrant mythical beasts
An installation featuring basins that alter colour and water fittings set in scented spaces has been unveiled by Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard at Milan design week, as captured in this video produced by Dezeen. More about Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard present sensory installation shaped by light, sound and scent
UK architecture studio Thing has transformed a former library in Cornwall into an arts and cultural hub, contrasting its historic surfaces with timber elements informed by theatre stage sets. More about Thing converts historic Cornish library into The Ladder arts space
Designer Laila Gohar has transformed a traditional carousel by swapping its original figures for oversized fruits and vegetables in celebration of her first ready-to-wear collection, launching at Milan design week with fashion brand Arket. More about Laila Gohar decorates carousel with oversized fruits for Arket collaboration
The Dezeen team is on the ground at Milan design week. Here are eight must-see installations from the event, including a pink labyrinth, a two-storey Eames house and multiple inflatables. More about Eight must-see Milan design week installations
British studio Foster + Partners has unveiled its final designs for memorial statues and a glass bridge dedicated to Queen Elizabeth II, approved for London's St James's Park. More about Foster + Partners reveals final design for "serene and contemplative" Queen Elizabeth II memorial