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Nominate a rising star in robotics for Business Insider's inaugural list
Business Insider is working on its inaugural list of the rising stars of robotics, our definitive roster of the up-and-coming people defining one of the hottest industries in Silicon Valley. Venture dollars and talent are flooding into robotics and…
A Glossary of Robotics: 38 Terms to Help You Understand How Robots Work
The age of robots is upon us. The machines of our sci-fi dreams may not be everywhere – yet – but you don't have to look too hard or too far to spot one. They're cleaning our floors at home and delivering takeout in cities. They're…
Destro AI's secret sauce is getting robots and humans on the same page
The best path to successfully deploying a robot is not building one at all, according to Destro, a startup that came out of stealth Tuesday with an $8 million seed round. Most new robotics companies are focused on finding the right form factor or…
NASA wants to send humanoid robots to the moon
Humans won't be the only ones aboard future NASA missions. At Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, researchers on the agency's Dexterous Robotics Team are working on the next generation of advanced robots to aid crews during their increasingly…
ICE settles contract to buy Boston Dynamics robots for $1.3 million
Add Boston.com on Google (opens in a new tab) Add Boston.com as your preferred source on Google to see more of our stories. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has finalized a contract to buy several of the highly recognizable Boston Dynamics…
Transformative new robot that can fly, sail, and swim autonomously
Bio-inspired robots are a dime a dozen these days, with machines mimicking everything from bats and beetles to long-extinct sea creatures. But making the absolute most effective robot for certain niche scenarios like remote ocean monitoring during…
Prime Minister: Gov't, Private Sector to Supply 200,000 Robots through 2030
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook says the government and private sector will jointly supply 200-thousand robots through 2030 while swiftly applying physical AI-based innovative services for public safety and industrial sites. Han revealed the…
Honda, Redwire team up on robotics for future space stations (HMC:NYSE)
Honda Motor (HMC) said on Thursday it is working with space technology company Redwire (RDW) to develop a robotic system that could help astronauts conduct research aboard future commercial space stations. The proposed system would combine Honda's…
The Best Robot Mops We've Tested for 2026
Deeper Dive: Our Top Tested Picks September 30, 2026: With this update, we removed the TP-Link Tapo RV20 Max, which is no longer available. Our remaining picks have been vetted for currency and availability. We currently have 10 new robot mops in…
3 Robotics Stocks to Buy That Aren't Tesla
You're almost certainly aware that Elon Musk's Tesla is developing autonomous AI humanoid robots called Optimus. In fact, Musk contends the company will begin commercializing them en masse before the end of next year. Given his belief that these…
Humanoid robots: China builds them, but Germany could supply the joints and hands
At first glance, humanoid robots look like a field dominated by the big tech corporations: artificial intelligence, cameras, sensors, software. But beneath their casing lies a great deal of traditional industry. Every leg, every arm and every hand…
Roborock Goes Big on Robot Vacuums Early, With Its 36,000Pa Qrevo Edge 3 Pro at $400 Off
Not a fan of dragging a bulky, noisy vacuum around the house, then following up with a soggy mop that still has dirt stuck deep into its fibers from your last cleaning session? We get it. This is exactly where a good robot vacuum combo can help.
Cognex Stock: AI and Robotics Have Potential, Near-Term Upside Looks Limited (NASDAQ:CGNX)
Cognex is benefiting from improving demand across logistics, packaging, consumer electronics, and semiconductors, although some tailwinds may prove temporary. AI-enabled products such as OneVision and the RealSense acquisition expand Cognex's…
Dust and Debris, Beware: This Roomba Robot Vacuum and Mop Deal Is 57% Off
Remember when we thought robots would be doing all the cooking, cleaning, and other boring household chores in the year 2026? Unfortunately, the biggest thing they seem to be doing is tricking your grandma into thinking rabbits are jumping on a…
5 Scariest Robots In Sci-Fi Movies, Ranked
Plenty of science fiction stories have housed some very friendly robots: the kind that would take a hit for our hero and carry on regardless, or be the mouthy comic relief that leaves some characters in the tale searching for the off switch for…
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