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Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot

The robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or cat with a plush robot that follows you around your home and adapts to your daily habits. Colin Angle unveiled a four-legged…

These service robots could be coming to car showrooms - and I met them

Car showrooms could soon have a new member of staff greeting customers and answering questions. But they won't be wearing a shiny suit or offering you the latest finance deal – they could be robots. Chinese car maker Chery, the company…

Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff

David Waddell Business Reporter The dust at this busy recycling plant is pervasive and the steady noise of hoppers and conveyor belts makes this a challenging environment to work in. The facility in Rainham, east London is owned by Sharp Group, a…

Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff

The dust at this busy recycling plant is pervasive and the steady noise of hoppers and conveyor belts makes this a challenging environment to work in. The facility in Rainham, east London is owned by Sharp Group, a family-run skip and waste…

Passengers Groan as Robot Passenger Causes Hour-Long Delay at Oakland Airport

Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Humanoid robots still struggle to accomplish real-world tasks with human-level dexterity. At the airport, though, they've already proven perfectly capable of matching human…

Hype or real: China's robot boom faces reality check as commercialisation lags

A desk with a laptop and a stack of books. A shirt waiting to be folded. A kitchen counter, a milk-tea stand and pile of building blocks – all in a single room. Robots of different shapes face their tasks with focus, controlled by a human…

Underwater robotics expert reveals 'shipwreck city' hiding beneath major urban lake

An underwater robotics specialist is revealing a 'shipwreck city' hiding beneath a lake in a major West Coast hub — and much of it remains a mystery. Remotely operated vehicle (ROV) specialist Phil Parisi is working to verify and document…

Acorn Capital-backed Dredge Robotics hunts for new owner

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Delivery robots could be coming back to Vancouver's streets - BC

Robots could soon be delivering takeout in Downtown Vancouver if city council approves the pilot project. In 2022, robots Hugo, Raja and Angie briefly delivered for Pizza Hut in Vancouver's West End. Now, new and improved versions could be back…

The $1,000 Robot Dog That Could

When it comes to robots, there are pricey, high-end commercial systems like Boston Dynamics' Spot, and there are low-cost DIY builds made from hobbyist-grade components. The difference in capabilities between these two categories is vast. If you…

Xiaomi Expands Smart Home Lineup With High-Power H50 Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Xiaomi has officially expanded its smart home portfolio with the international release of the H50 Pro, a high-performance robot vacuum designed to address common cleaning gaps. Initially launched in select European markets and Australia, the H50…

I've been using this $1,000 robot lawnmower for a month - 3 things I like, and 2 I don't

Robot lawnmowers are not only becoming less expensive, but they're also getting a lot simpler to use. The Worx Landroid Vision Cloud 2WD is a prime example. This model can be found for around $1,000, and was one of the easiest models I've yet…

'Our robots are designed to create engaging, memorable experiences' - like causing an hour-long flight Southwest delay it seems

Bebop the robot tried to get on a Southwest flight He had a seat and a ticket, but bumped up against the airline's baggage rules The flight did eventually take off, but arrived an hour later than planned Bored with threatening jobs, art, and…

Huayan Robotics to Debut in Broader America at FABTECH Mexico 2026 After HKEX Listing

MEXICO CITY, May 5, 2026 /CNW/ -- Huayan Robotics, a HKEX-listed specialist in intelligent collaborative robotics, is ready to showcase advanced cobot solutions at FABTECH Mexico 2026, from May 12 to 14, at Centro Banamex (Stand 1539), Mexico City.