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The US Robot Ban Is Screwing Us Out of the Good Robomowers
Robot mowers have gotten surprisingly good lately, thanks to smart use of onboard NRTK satellite connectivity, LiDAR navigation, and vision cameras that let the robots navigate without the need for installing satellite receivers in your yard or…
Industry drones and robots battle it out in North Dakota under Department of Defense
Private companies will put their most rugged and sophisticated land drones to the test in a high-tech demonstration that will have a Great Plains landscape looking like a scene from “The Terminator.” The Defense Department organized…
AI robot pet could know your family too well
We've covered home robots that can fold laundry and others designed to become AI companions. Now there's one that wants to remember your family. The OlloNi SS1 is an AI robot pet that can recognize family members and pets as it moves around your…
Faster than Usain Bolt? Here's all the records robot 'athletes' broke at this year's World Humanoid Robot Games in China.
Humanoid robots in Beijing have beaten a number of men's athletics world records at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games, claiming high-water marks in the 100-meter sprint, the 400 m, 1,500 m and high jump. While these performances aren't official…
Chinese robots shine at LEAP 2026 in Saudi Arabia
Visitors watch two humanoid robots of Unitree Robotics boxing at the LEAP 2026 Tech Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 2, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua) A visitor rides a quadruped robot of AGIQUAD at the LEAP 2026 Tech Conference in Riyadh, Saudi…
Is there an AI bubble? Don't worry, just ask my robot
It's understandable that investors are asking whether the extraordinary sums of money being poured into artificial intelligence will generate an adequate return. But there may be another risk in the AI trade: underestimating just how much computing…
The 5 Best Humanoid Robots Of IFA 2026
IFA 2026 has three big focuses: wearables, AI, and robotics. While these have been hot topics for the past few trade shows, it's interesting to see a general growth in the amount of humanoid robots being promoted. More interestingly, while a few…
As If There Was Any Question About Data Centers Being Weak Job Creators, Meta Is Now Deploying Robots to Maintain Them
Since the start of the data center boom, “job creation” was one of the key promises made to communities weighing whether to host the tech industry's monstrous computing facilities in their backyards. That was always a gross…
Steam, UV Lights, and Record-Setting Suction: The Most Cutting-Edge Robot Vacuums at IFA 2026
For years, IFA was a playground for wild, flashy robot vacuum and mop experiments—think elevating chassis and stair-climbing attachments. But at IFA 2026, the category is finally growing up. Instead of headline-grabbing gimmicks, this year's…
This new robot lawn mower comes with its own infrared hedgehog-spotter - and a handy approach to edge-trimming
The Anthbot R7 Series includes an 'EdgeEase' string trimmer Its mounted on an arm and comes with its own camera for safety There's also infrared animal detection Effective edge trimming has long been the bane of a lawnbot-maker's life. After all…
Robots that think without electricity
In 1959, engineers at a U.S. Army laboratory built a device that amplified and routed signals using nothing but jets of air. More than six decades later, that half-forgotten technology is driving a quiet revolution in robotics. A team at King's…
Northumberland firm using robotics and AI to spearhead 'new industrial chapter
A Cramlington engineering company is spearheading the North East's 'new industrial chapter' through its work with artificial intelligence and advanced robotics. A leading force in its field, Transmission Dynamics, based in Northumberland Business…
I met a humanoid robot and witnessed the incredible technology in person
A couple of weeks ago, multiple videos on Facebook showing a humanoid robot walking around a grassy area of Northumberland Business Park went viral. They showed it interacting with those passing by through waving, leaving people who were there…
Why Cyprus wants its robots to make mistakes
Cyprus' young robot builders will arrive at European University Cyprus on September 19 knowing almost everything their machines must do. Then, shortly before the national competition begins, the organisers will change the rules without warning.
Robot Policy Evaluation: Why 90% vs 92% Proves Little
When evaluating robot control policies, many practitioners draw direct conclusions from simple success‑rate percentages. For instance, given Policy A with 90 % success and Policy B with 92 % success, people…
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